National City is located in the southwestern corner of California on San Diego Bay. It is 1 mile east of Naval Base San Diego and
6 miles southeast of San Diego. National City's hotels are near the San Diego Freeway.
National City is located in the southwestern corner of California on San Diego Bay. It is 1 mile east of Naval Base San Diego and
6 miles southeast of San Diego. National City's hotels are near the San Diego Freeway.
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"The motel was clean. No cups or ice trays in the room. No seal on the toilet seat. Be aware of the deposit. I found a homeless person looking in my car through the window.2021-09-22"
"Great motel for the price, and it was convenient to the freeway. The room was clean, and the staff was friendly.2021-05-23"
"Close to Balboa Navy Hospital. The room was clean, but the AC was loud and I could hear a lot of traffic noise. Most of the drawers and cabinets were missing their handles. Worst of all, the hotel had no hot water. The staff said the problem would be fixed in 3 hours, but there was still no hot water in the morning. I had booked for 12 days but left after less than 24 hours. Stay somewhere else.2016-09-06"
"Older hotel in need of renovation. Insist on a non-smoking room; ours wasn't, and it was smelly.2016-08-19"
"Located in a bad area. This hotel is cheap for a reason. When we arrived, the floors were wet and dirty. Check-in took forever. The room was dirty and smelled bad. There were crumbs on the chair, and the towels were discolored. The toilet ran. After 30 minutes, we decided to leave and find a better place to stay.2016-06-28"
"The AC in my hotel room didn't work well, and the shower and sink didn't drain well. The elevator shook when moving. OK complimentary breakfast, and the employees were nice.2017-05-23"
"Horrible customer service, and the manager didn't care about customers' problems. This was the worst hotel stay I've had.2016-01-18"
"The hotel staff was amazingly polite and understanding, and the room was clean. Enjoy your stay.2020-07-01"
"Great location. A mostly OK hotel, but I heard train and traffic noise all night. The linens were rough. The exercise room was too cold. No continental breakfast provided.2015-12-20"
"Convenient to the North Halsey Base on Coronado. If you want simple, this is the hotel for you. Clean, comfortable room. It was pleasant and well worth the stay, and the staff was helpful. Had a heated pool, and there was a restaurant next door.2015-12-03"
"There was too much noise all night long; we weren't able to get any sleep. None of the hotel employees did anything about it; in fact, some of them were quite noisy themselves. I'd never stay here again.2022-02-07"
"Everything was great. The hotel room was clean and nicely decorated, but the sheer drapes didn't allow for much privacy. No towel rack in the bathroom. The staff was professional. Stay here.2022-09-15"
"Nice, clean hotel. The front desk staff was friendly.2022-09-11"
"The hotel was comfortable and clean, and conveniently located right off the 805 freeway. Poor water pressure in the shower, though. The staff was courteous and efficient. 2021-10-21"
"We found blood stains on the bedsheets after we'd gone to bed. Not a good hotel stay.2018-07-09"
"Good location, but not a good hotel stay. No fridge or microwave in the room. Internet access cost $18 for the night, and parking cost $35. 2015-09-23"
"Convenient location with great views. The room was quiet and newly renovated, and the hotel staff was accommodating. Lots of services offered. I'd stay here again.2016-09-05"
"The hotel room was average, and only a few of the electrical outlets worked. Limited counter space in the bathroom. Not enough toilet paper provided. On the bright side, the location was great, the pool area was nice, and the outdoor bellman was extremely helpful and kind.2017-05-17"
"Terrific location. The mattresses were terrible; I could hear the springs popping, and if I sat on the edge of the bed, I'd roll off. The hotel clerks were never helpful when I asked a question, but the bellhops and valets were excellent. Parking fees were ridiculous.2015-08-12"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
