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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Sea World - Beach Area

2.5 of 5
4540 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109 (Formerly Comfort Inn)
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Chicago, Illinois
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

The breakfast served here was from 6-9:30am. I woke at 7 and I was hungry soon after I woke up but I had no desire to eat the complimentary breakifast because I "assumed" that it would be a cold breakfast of doughnuts and ceareal self serve. But by 9:15 my hunger drove me to get something...anything. To my surprise there... More

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Pensacola, Florida
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19 reviews 19 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

My husband and I decided at the last minute to drive from LA to San Diego a day earlier than planned. We already had a room booked at this Holiday Inn so we just went online and added a night. Robert was very accommodating when we got to the hotel to check in. Our reservation wasn't showing in the computer... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013 via mobile

From the moment we walk in to the moment we left every single employee was friendly and helpful. Elisa, in the breakfast room, was the amazing! She remembered us every morning, sat and talked with us, and even wished me a happy Mother's Day a week early! She was very sweet. Housekeeping ladies were so nice and helpful and Richard... More

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SD_GM92131, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Sea World - Beach Area, responded to this review
May 8, 2013

Dear valued guest, I am beyond pleased that you had such an exceptional experience with us at the Holiday Inn Express San Diego SeaWorld - Beach area. We are very lucky to have such a "friendly and accommodating" staff and I am very proud that they made you feel so welcome and cared for. It is great that you were... More

Novi, Michigan
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

Customer service is a key part of creating a great guest experience! At check in we were greeted by two very nice young men name Juan, who's memorable slogan of " If you Juan some one to talk too, feel free to call the front desk" ! lol They were very friendly and accommodating as to the changes with our... More

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Brier, Washington
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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

We have stayed here before and really enjoyed our stay. The staff here is the best and so friendly and helpful. All three Juan's are wonderful and helpful. The rooms are clean and very nice. The Facility itself in nice and clean. There is plenty of parking. Even though you are close to the street you really don't hear the... More

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SD_GM92131, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Sea World - Beach Area, responded to this review
April 30, 2013

Dear Sandra, I am so pleased to hear that your experience with us at the Holiday Inn Express San Diego SeaWorld - Beach Area was such a success! We work hard to offer our guests the best of service and quality. From our staff and their service, and cleanliness and quality, we want to give this same experience to all... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

Awesome prices, awesome staff. Extremely friendly. Greet you as you walk by. We booked this last minute and arrived early but were not denied early check. Rooms were clean. Free breakfast! If you're ever in the area his is the place to stay. They don't disappoint.

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SD_GM92131, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Sea World - Beach Area, responded to this review
April 22, 2013

Dear guest, I appreciate you taking the time to review your stay with us at the Holiday Inn Express San Diego SeaWorld - Beach Area. I am so pleased that your stay with us, even though it was last minute, was "awesome" with an "extremely friendly" staff. I very pleased as well that you were able to enjoy our complimentary... More

California City, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

First and for most i do agree the rooms are small, but when I stay here i feel welcomed with open arms!! I felt like a real guest that was just as important as the guest that are some kind of Club members. I was greeted with beautiful smiles, surrounded by happy people (the people who worked there) which made... More

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SD_GM92131, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Sea World - Beach Area, responded to this review
April 18, 2013

Dear valued guest, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at the Holiday Inn Express San Diego SeaWorld Beach Area. I am so pleased that your experience at our property was so welcoming and made you feel "important" and made your stay a "delightful one". Here at our property we work hard to give the same level... More

Vancouver, Canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

This room was barely large enough for 2 people. Also very confusing layout. There are no Restaurants that we could find that you could walk to other than the 7 eleven, Sushi place and a Mexican takeout next door. The room was also missing the blackout curtains and the room was so small that anyone looking in from the outside... More

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IHGCare, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Sea World - Beach Area, responded to this review
April 9, 2013

Dear heltom1, Thank you for your feedback. We take our guest comments very seriously and always strive to provide comfortable and friendly accommodations. We’re sorry we fell below your expectation regarding the executive suite. We will look into this point. I assure you the feedback of our hotel will be reviewed and most certainly forwarded to the appropriate departments. We... More

Sacramento, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2013

Rooms very small,Bathroom was nothing like the other Holiday Inn Express Hotels I have stayed in before, Food was terrible, Staff was very friendly and helpful, The location was Okay. The hotel could use more ambiance and update the rooms, Could use some painting and Breakfast was terrible,

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SD_GM92131, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Sea World - Beach Area, responded to this review
February 28, 2013

Dear Valued Guest, It is guest like you that help us improve as a hotel and we appreciate you taking the time to review your stay at the Holiday Inn Express San Diego SeaWorld Beach Area. We pride ourselves in maintaining our hotel above brand standards and we apologize if you were not happy with your room, and the breakfast.... More

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28 reviews 28 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2013

I have stayed at just about all the Holiday Inn Express locations in San Diego and the surrounding area and this one is near the top when it comes to location and cleanliness. Surprisingly quiet for where it is located, we enjoyed a great view of the golf course across the street. When we arrived, the staff was very helpful... More

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Also Known As:
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Sea World - Beach Area Hotel San Diego
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Sea World - Beach Area Hotel
Comfort Inn San Diego
San Diego Comfort Inn
San Diego Days Inn
Days Inn Mission Bay
Days Inn San Diego
San Diego Day Inn Mission Bay
Address: 4540 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109 (Formerly Comfort Inn)
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Region: United States > California > San Diego
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Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
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