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Reviews of Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South 2 stars

521 Roosevelt Avenue, National City, CA 91950, United States

#4 of 7 hotels in National City

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 439 hotel reviews

7.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    7.5

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    7.5

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.2

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  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location did have quite a few "night service workers"in the surrounding area but not actually on the property

    After reading different reviews I was nervous about cleanliness and bugs but neither was and issue. The morning of check out the staff was even washing the windows and sweeping the parking lot

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room- Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could not get to the ice machine without staff member who had to open the door wird her key. Surrounding area unfortunately not very nice and quite loud.

    Room itself was very pleasant. Very comfortable bed, everything was clean. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room -Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No water or coffee. Electric kettle not provided.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The TV was nos working and my kids definetely wanted to watch cartoons... And the deposit has not been returned :( The Front Desk man never mentioned that it will be deposited in the next 15 days!

    that the room was very clean

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The boogers or blood on the bathroom wall

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2025

    7.0
    Just good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room- Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    As a “breakfast included” option, I think it was poor. When I asked the lady if those few items were all that was offered for breakfast, she kept talking on the phone and just nodded without saying a word.

    It was confortable.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2025

    7.0
    Overall, the stay was comfortable and relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room- Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    I disliked the fact that our toilet was not flushing due to pump issue, once I notified staff they informed me they didnt have after hour maintenance. Therefore I had to keep removing toilet cover and stick my hand into tank everytime I needed to use the bathroom.

    I liked the cleanliness of the rooms and options for the breakfast station were a nice compliment to our stay.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2025

    6.0
    Disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room- Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hot water, no clean room and also no nice staff

    The location

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2025

    7.0
    Cool for work
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room- Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast

    Clean room

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff was not aware of things missing in the breakfast room, like trash can full or no oranges left

    The room is clean and good price for value

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2025

    7.0
    Close to airport and cruise piers
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room- Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was not up to standards of other brands

    Room was clean if old

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2025

    8.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room -Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was clean and comfortable,

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2025

    8.0
    Excellent although the stairs were tough.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room- Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Liked everything about the property, just disliked that I was given an upstairs room and not a ground level one. I mentioned it in a message on the app. About wanting a ground level room due to being handicapped. I had to hop down the stairs on one leg after awhile. That’s why I gave a 8/10.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2025

    6.0
    Real true review read
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was OK for the price I didn't like that the maid knocked once early in the am and just opened the door on us while we weren't dressed that really pissed me off and also I didn't like that my daughter was locked out and name.waa not on room I was in the tub and she went to grande pizza which was great and came back and just gave her a keycard to come in my room pissed me off not safe could have been anyone and it's too many hookers walking around but breakfast was decent and room.was ok for the price and a 2 or 3 night stay

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room- Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wasn't able to stay

    I didn't stay after all

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room- Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom vent was hanging off.

    Close to freeway, access to restaurants and shops

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room- Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The area, no coffee in room ,or early coffee in lobby.

    Locatiin was convinient

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room -Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property charged my bank twice first time when I checked in and again 2 days after I checked out. I called my bank for my 150 deposit that was pending and per my bank this property charged me after I checked out which is kinda suspicious. My bank wont drop the pending charges until this property refunds me back my 150. But according to the property everything has been finalized when I checked out. Ive read reviews before on this property not giving deposits back and I should have listened to those reviews. The property is great but the company itself seems like a fraud to me taking my money

    The property was good no issues with the property at all. Location was good right next to the freeway. Cops were sighted around the property which felt safe.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2025

    8.0
    The bed was clean and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room- Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was in a convenient location. Included breakfast. I liked the mirror in the bathroom area.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room- Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The address wasn't sent w the reservation so I went to the wrong location, the company kept $250 for 2 weeks, and there was some mold in the room and there was some maintenance issues

    The place was mostly clean, the price was good and they had a nice Continental breakfast

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room- Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was ok and the location was a little rough

    Liked the clean rooms and the room size as well.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2024

    7.0
    Overall, very satisfied. For the price paid very affordable and comfortable!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room -Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I did not appreciate the breakfast at all - no tea!!!!!

    The size of the room was ample, and I appreciated having clean towels every day.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room- Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    “Breakfast” is inadequate. No shuttle to the airport.

    Clean and safe.

    Stayed in November 2024

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