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National City Motel

2.5 star property

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Property grounds
Reception
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, towels
Property grounds

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$126
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

About the area

National City

At National City Motel you'll be within a 15-minute walk of San Diego Bay and 4.8 km (3 mi) from San Diego-Coronado Bridge. 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

  • Kimball Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Naval Base San Diego - 2 min drive - 3.8 km
  • San Diego Bay - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 6 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
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Aunt Emma's Pancakes - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Friends of Friends - ‬6 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

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.

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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 12 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at National City Motel on 17 June 2026 start from AU$126, 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

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 346 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 159 out of 1001 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Afiya

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

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A convenient place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Karen

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

6/10 Okay

Wansley

Not bad
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was real nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff ,older style rooms but clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

mario

Everything was great service and the room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

ARNAB

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recent stay at National city motel - I want refund as the room was flooded at night . I spoke with the front desk manager and he didn’t have any rooms to offer
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ulysses

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Id go back

It was a good place to stay ,i would go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little bit noisy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to visit

Great rooms, close to fwy. Wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was stained of cigarette smell and there were cigarette holes in the sheets. There were also holes in the curtains patched up with duct tape and the floor felt dirty. I felt unclean sleeping in the sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near good foods
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albert

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easily accessible
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
You get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is super friendly and accommodating hotel is charming quaint and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is perfectly located and easy walking
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Rocklin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
National City Motel is very reasonable price and perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mirtha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Balboa Park. Lots of parking space.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Elybeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes everything works fine.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025