Near Stone Brewing and Palomar Medical Center, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido offers a warm welcome with a free breakfast buffet and 24-hour gym. Dip into the outdoor pool, stay connected with in-room WiFi, or enjoy express check-in - previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
California Center For The Arts - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
Palomar Medical Center - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
Stone Brewing - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
California State University San Marcos - 5 min drive - 7.4 km
San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 14 min drive - 13.8 km
Getting around
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 29 min drive
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 32 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 42 min drive
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 44 min drive
Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 22 min drive
Carlsbad Village Station - 22 min drive
Oceanside Transit Center - 24 min drive
Restaurants
In-N-Out Burger - 2 min walk
Chick-fil-A - 6 min walk
McDonald's - 10 min walk
Huckleberry's - 9 min walk
Starbucks - 6 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
At Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.
At a glance
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Hotel size
84 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast
Water dispenser
Traveling with children
Grocery/convenience store
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Conference space (700 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
24-hour fitness center
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Assistive listening devices available
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium satellite channels
Pay movies
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM
Policies
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8 AM to 10 PM.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Valley View Casino (21-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG and nearby?
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG has an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
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Reviews
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.8
Eco-friendliness
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, good, and excellent by multiple guests. (36 reviews)
Free parking and easy access to the building were highly appreciated by guests. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2025
Third stay this year, it’s dependably great.
Barry
Barry, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2025
Quick check in, clean room, quiet area
Nick
Nick, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2025
Always comfortable and convenient to stay at Holiday Inn Express. This particular location has dated televisions. I could not connect to my fire stick I always carry with me to all by business trips. Other than that, I do love Holiday Inn Express.
Milcah
Milcah, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 12, 2025
convenient off the freeway and close to many restaurants
Stephanie
Stephanie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2025
loved the location and would stay here again 100 percent.
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 20, 2025
Location is great
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 5, 2025
Good option for a night or two.
Overall the hotel was great. We stayed for one night, 2 adults, 2 kids. The room was clean, but a little bit small so we felt cramped. Service was good. Pool was much smaller than anticipated and the pool towels were small enough for a toddler. Breakfast was decent. There are good options to eat within walking distance and a Target as well.
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 15, 2025
Older hotel, elevator out of order. Staff was awesome!
April
April, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2025
The ladies at checkin were awesome
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2025
Awesome
Staff was excellent and very friendly
Gary
Gary, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2025
It is clean and cute!
Gohar
Gohar, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2025
Perfect room for our group! Highly recommend!
JOSEPH
JOSEPH, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2025
Courteous, Comfortable and Conveniently located
The hotel is very favorably located for visitors to San Diego Safari Park. There are a lot of dining options within a few minutes driving distance and the hotel is conveniently located right next to the 15 freeway. Costco gas station is also less than 4 minutes away
Rohit
Rohit, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 2025
Excellent check in,great hostess
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2025
Everything was great especially the staff.
Eric
Eric, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 18, 2024
Nice stay
Johan
Johan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2025
It was very good, the place was clean, quiet and the employees were very friendly!
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2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 26, 2025
Nice hotel with good breakfast. Our hotel room was small and needed minor TLC. I would definitely stay there again.
Guadalupe
Guadalupe, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2024
It's a comfortable stay.
Luis
Luis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2024
This is a great hotel
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2024
Great stay
Mary
Mary, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2024
Great pool area, easy parking and comfy beds!
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 13, 2025
Stay was great! Loved the suite. Very comfortable. Breakfast was good.
juanita
juanita, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 3, 2025
It was a nice hotel, lots of restraunts &stores close by, the entrance to hotel was very hard to get to because of the in n out burger place but everyrhing else was good