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National City Motel

Property class: 2.5

Photo gallery for National City Motel

A two-story building with a tiled roof and a balcony.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and towel racks.
A compact room with a wooden desk, a refrigerator, a microwave, a television, and a mirror.
A reception area with a bulletin board, a desk, and a trash bin.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$106
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

Explore the area

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510 National City Blvd, National City, CA, 91950
  • Place, Naval Base San Diego
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kimball Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a wall-mounted light, and a framed picture above the bed.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, each with a red and beige bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a phone.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a wall-mounted light, and a framed picture above the bed.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

National City

At National City Motel you'll be within a 15-minute walk of San Diego Bay and 4.6 km (2.8 mi) from Chicano Park. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this National City motel include Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center.
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What's nearby

  • Naval Base San Diego - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kimball Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • San Diego Bay - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 9 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • 8th St Trolley Station - 12 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 15 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Balboa Kitchen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Poke Etc - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Aunt Emma's Pancakes - ‬4 min walk

About this property

National City Motel

Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this National City motel.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
National City Motel offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This National City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at National City Motel?

National City Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at National City Motel?

As of 21 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at National City Motel on 26 Oct 2026 start from AU$106, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at National City Motel?

Yep, National City Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to National City Motel?

The closest beach to National City Motel is Mission Beach (17 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at National City Motel?

No, National City Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at National City Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at National City Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

National City Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 381 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 151 out of 1001 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all good, only stayed for one nigh, but will definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing clean comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Free parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick stop, met our needs at a decent price and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an alright stay. Wish they had coffee though
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy safe Parking, AC worked great, fresh air!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me gusto
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking is easy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My go to spot. Not luxury, but it's convenient for me to walk and pick up my car from storage on base. Staff is always available. It's my stop between my home The US and my home Mexico!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the best
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes air conditioning was great. Parking great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Real pleasant staff ease of check in. Great restaurants in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A convenient place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
If you're cool with dirty towels and a floor you can't walk on without shoes, it's fine.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. Family owned. Friendly clean. Nice rooms. Great tv channels. Perfect. Not super fancy but homey and welcoming. Highly recommend.
Stayed 24 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Bedding was some burn holes marked by cigarette
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very good ,rooms basic but clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness
No really
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Employees are not nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff ,older style rooms but clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for the price.