San Diego Convention Center - 5 min drive - 6.6 km
Balboa Park - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
Naval Base San Diego - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
San Diego Zoo - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
Getting around
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 13 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 17 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 20 min drive
Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 33 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 15 min drive
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 15 min drive
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 20 min drive
8th St Trolley Station - 12 min walk
24th St Trolley Station - 27 min walk
Restaurants
Jack in the Box - 5 min walk
Market On 8th - 5 min walk
Burger King - 15 min walk
Aunt Emma's Pancakes - 5 min walk
664 TJ Birrieria - 11 min walk
About this property
National City Motel
When you stay at National City Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Also, Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo are within a short drive. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is close by: 8th St Trolley Station is only 12 minutes on foot.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
24 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Mini fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 100 per stay
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does National City Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, National City Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at National City Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at National City Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at National City Motel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 1:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What's the area around National City Motel like?
National City Motel is located a short 13-minute walk from San Diego Bay.
National City Motel Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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6.8/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Staff & service
6.4/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
14 Nov 2024
Juan
Juan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Nov 2024
Nice!
I had a wonderful stay. Check-in was quick and easy, and the staff were warm and welcoming from the moment I arrived. My room was clean, and comfortable. The location was great! with plenty of stuff just a short walk away. Overall, I had a fantastic experience and would happily recommend this hotel to anyone.
Juan
Juan, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
8 Nov 2024
Naomi
Naomi, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Oct 2024
Shane
Shane, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
14 Oct 2024
Raphael
Raphael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Oct 2024
Adam
Adam, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 Oct 2024
Leeann
Leeann, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Sep 2024
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
24 Sep 2024
TV’s don’t work.
TV didn’t work. Guy working the front desk knew this & didn’t offer any discount on the room & didn't really care.
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 Sep 2024
Sengdao
Sengdao, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
17 Sep 2024
jacquelle
jacquelle, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
1 Sep 2024
No carpeting in room, cold water in shower & sink ran as hot as the hot water. Room sleeps 2, but there was only 1 wash cloth, 1 hand towel & 1 bath towel. AC was off & room was very hot when arriving, however they knew we were expected because they had everything waiting for us so the room should have been cooled as well. I guess you get what you pay for.
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
18 Aug 2024
Maid service was excellent, but the office service was not good. Lack of understanding English with one of the office workers.
Tomme
Tomme, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
18 Aug 2024
Victor
Victor, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
15 Aug 2024
A safe place to stay while I attended a concert at Petco. The a/c worked great, the place was clean though it did have a slight odor of cigarette smoke. Plenty of parking. I recommend for friends going out and not having to pay the crazy prices of Gaslamp or other downtown hotels. Staff was very friendly.
Lori-anne
Lori-anne, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
14 Aug 2024
Location is great, close to San Diego City and the beach.
The hotel needs upgrade. Surrounding is also not the best
Eskinder
Eskinder, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 Aug 2024
Robert
Robert, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Aug 2024
Samuel
Samuel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
9 Aug 2024
Hotel room is fine, however the shower curtain let a lot of water onto the bathroom floor, the bathroom door was difficult to close and the smell wasn't great but you get used to it.
The surrounding area is okay but seemingly unsafe and has a lot of homeless walking around.
Vince
Vince, 2-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
2/10 Poor
8 Aug 2024
Right when we walked in and turned on the lights cockroaches were on the walls and on the floor. Roaches on the bath towels. We took photos and showed it to the front desk. They went to the room and sprayed Raid to kill the roaches and came back showed us the bottle of Raid and said they are gone now. What a joke! He tired to offer another room but most likely there’s roaches there also. We also notice prostitution going on right out side of the hotel. We tried to get our money back and they wouldn’t give it back and Expedia only gave us $25 out of the $200 for the night that we paid for. I’ll make sure to read reviews before booking again.
Pedro
Pedro, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Aug 2024
Close to downtown
Asser
Asser, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
6 Aug 2024
karla
karla, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
6 Aug 2024
My room had a balcony, and was an 8 minute walk to Zuma beach.
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
6 Aug 2024
We have stayed at this motel several times and we’ve had no problems whatsoever. The staff is courteous and the motel is decent. We can go to the store and there are several places to eat within wakking distance.