California State University San Marcos - 8 min drive
San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 14 min drive
Getting around
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 25 min drive
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 29 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 36 min drive
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 41 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
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 3 min walk
McDonald's - 11 min walk
Starbucks - 6 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido, an IHG Hotel
At Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido, an IHG Hotel, 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.
Languages
English, Filipino, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
84 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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
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
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Conference space (700 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
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.
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.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido, an IHG Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido, an IHG Hotel 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, an IHG Hotel?
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, an IHG Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido, an IHG Hotel?
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, an IHG Hotel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Valley View Casino (24-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido, an IHG Hotel and nearby?
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido, an IHG Hotel has an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Jan 23, 2025
Edmond
Edmond, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2025
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jan 4, 2025
Guadalupe
Guadalupe, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Dec 29, 2024
Handicapped Access Nightmare (Extra Cost)
Our stay was very disappointing because we paid extra for a handicapped suite and it was not well-equipped for someone in a motorized wheelchair with little mobility. The toilet was too close to shower/cabinet that it was impossible to get scooter close enough to the toilet to transition over. This meant needing extra assitance. Plus the bed was so high that I could not get into it from wheelchair and had to sleep on the sofa. Horrible experience overall and paid extra for a handicapped room. You should consider evaluating your rooms for mobility AND should not charge more for services that are not up to standards.
Verified traveler
4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 25, 2024
Stay at Holiday Inn Escondido
Overall it’s a good hotel. Service was good. Breakfast was excellent. However, the elevator is a bit dirty. I think it’s also being used as a freight elevator. Lastly, behind our room is Highway 15 and it does get a bit noisy at times.
Aileen
Aileen, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 22, 2024
Great Stay
Two day stay. It was a family trip. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The breakfasts was delicious. The room was clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay there again.
Indera
Indera, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 29, 2024
Not so great stay
There were ants in the bathroom and the ice machine was on a different floor
Deann
Deann, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2024
The right place for the occasion
Everything was just right the only thing the breakfast room is to small and crowded
Eloisa
Eloisa, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 22, 2024
steven
steven, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 21, 2024
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 20, 2024
Sabrina Sipantzi
Sabrina Sipantzi, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2024
It was great I love it
eveline
eveline, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 16, 2024
Vickie
Vickie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2024
Customer service very helpful
Danny
Danny, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2024
Great pool area, easy parking and comfy beds!
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2024
The staff was super helpful and friendly. They really made my stay wonderful.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2024
George
George, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2024
Marvelous rooms
Excellent customer service and rooms super clean. My girls enjoyed the pool and the jacuzzi amazing and clean.
Mario D
Mario D, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 6, 2024
Room was smaller than a usually room and had a funky smell. However, it was a clean room. The contential breakfast is good as well.
Eric
Eric, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 5, 2024
Great with a few issues
Service was great, all employees were kind and attentive. Room worked out well, just a few kinks. The mini fridge was unbalanced and was teetering when touched, and the shower drain seemed to not be doing a sufficient job as the water was going down the drain to keep it from standing in an inch of water. So little tidbits that make me feel petty and really had no effect on our stay, overall we were very happy with the room.
Hector
Hector, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2024
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 30, 2024
I spent 3 nights at this location and the first night we had no water and the days after that the toilet wouldn’t flush so we had to try multiple times or use the restroom on the first floor. I hope to receive a refund because even though I have stayed here before I don’t know that I would come back here again. Also it is very difficult to reach the entrance considering the lines at the local restaurants leading into the hotel area. Hopefully they can resolve these issues soon.
Angelene
Angelene, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2024
Room was clean an spacious.
Bertha
Bertha, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 28, 2024
Great breakfast option. However, we did have a problem with ants in our room.