Name: Harvey S Motel Sdsu La Mesa San Diego
Address: 7166 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, US

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

scott

I pulled into the parking lot and was immediately met by a gentleman asking if I was checking in. Super friendly and gave me a good recommendation for Mexican food in the area. I think the price is right for just being outside San Diego

Self

2/10

Poor

20 Jun 2026

John

Bed was as hard as a rock could sleep

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

Dennis

On site parking. Nice location. Restaurants within wlking distance.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2026

Bryan

Room condition was not completely clean

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2025

Michelle

Staff were so so nice, great places to eat in the area, and despite there being so many end-of-summer concert goers in town, it was so quiet, I had no problem sleeping! Will definitely come back!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2025

Kristi

Convenient

Business Partner

2/10

Poor

29 Jun 2025

shane

I got bed bug bites all over me

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2025

Verified traveler

Older motel, but very clean and the staff were very kind and helpful. Bed was a little stiff, but definitely seemed newer.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

13 Dec 2024

June

I woke up at 4 am (Sunday am) to doors slamming. Every 10 - 15 minutes, a door would slam. I counted about 25 door slams.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2024

Travis

Priced right and quiet.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2024

Timothy

Nice family-run hotel. I was given an upgrade to a larger room as well.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2024

Chandler

y for ice at the ice machine. My feet got dirty just walking barefoot in the room, so it would be nice if they mopped the floor surfaces more thoroughly. The bath soap would be too small for hand soap, much less for bath use. Otherwise, the room was adequate, the bed was nice and firm, and the staff was friendly.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jul 2024

JAMES

I always check the current reviews before staying at a place I don’t know. Had good reviews so I booked it. Location was okay. Room while stark was average. Issue is the other guests. They were making noise until 2am. Cars, voices, etc. I see that they rent by the week for as long as 3 weeks. That should have clued me it’s a flop house with its associated problems. I don’t feel it deserves a below or above average rating because of the other guests but they definitely brought down my rating.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jul 2024

Steven

Very friendly folks who ran this small serviceable motor court style motel. I would definitely stay there again.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2024

Michael

Clean, comfortable stay

Staff was absolutely amazing. Room was exceptionally clean and comfortable, quite large. Basic amenities in room included refrigerator! Plenty of free parking. Restaurants abound in area.

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Dec 2023

Verified traveler

Clean, friendly and quiet.

Basic quiet night's stay. Clean room, friendly office staffer. He was standing in for the owner and had a bit of a learning curve, but it ended up great. I walked a couple blocks to the ExtraMile at the traffic light for coffee because I didn't see any good coffee at the motel. Nice quiet industrial neighborhood .

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Nov 2023

Kirk

Stayed at Harvey's mid-week with a late night check-in. The room was clean and spacious with mini-fridge and microwave.I liked the manufactured flooring (vs carpet). Air conditioning worked well. No funny smells or scents. Parking lot well lit. Night desk attendant courteous. Wi-fi was fast. I would stay again.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2023

Debra

Quiet property, felt safe.

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2023

Christopher

Thanks Harvey!!

I had a wonderful stay at Harvey's Motel.
I was in San Diego visiting a friend and needed an inexpensive place to stay closeby. Often the smaller budget/no-frills roadside motels can be \"sketchy,\" but Harvey's is definitely an exception.

The front desk staff was friendly and welcoming and even greeted me by name. The on-site parking lot was tidy and well-lit with plenty of spaces.

I stayed in an upstairs \"deluxe\" room. Keeping in mind this is a budget/no frills motel, I was pleasantly surprised to find the room bright, clean and spacious. Everything was in excellent working order, from the lights ...to the TV, ...to the mini fridge and microwave ...and most importantly the AC!

All the light switches were intuitively placed. Electrical sockets were available right above the nightstands on each side of the bed.

I'm guessing the bathroom was recently renovated because the toilet and shower both looked new.

As mentioned, this is a no-frills property, so they don't provide fancy soap or shampoo. And while the towels and linens were very clean, they're basic hotel stock.
There are several great restaurants within walking distance. Despite being located right on a busy boulevard, the motel is relatively calm and quiet.

I would definitely stay there again!

Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2023

David

Quiet neighborhood and convenient

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2023

Avital

The room was clean and pleasant.
The staff took care of our request quickly.
The location is close to SDSU which was our main destination.
Overall good experience

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2023

Ethan

Harvey’s is the perfect place for a budget friendly stay in San Diego. The front desk has one worker at a time and they are extremely attentive and quick to respond if you need something. I needed a key replacement at midnight and the gentleman working was super helpful. The rooms are spacious and oh, so clean! I mean it’s probably the cleanest and homiest “motel” I’ve ever stayed in. I also really love the location, you’re technically in La Mesa but San Diego’s College Area is just west of you past lake Murray Blvd. you can walk to several convenience shops and restaurants near the motel, and the walk is totally easy and doable, I think the closest corner store is a block away. Parking is extremely convenient (though, a bit cramped once the reservations fill up!) but it’s so easy to slip in and out at any time of day and be back in your cozy room on your own time. This location is far enough away to not have a lot of the city noise, but close enough that you still feel authentically in San Diego, though you’re in La Mesa! This is a great motel. Would recommend to everyone!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2023

David

Clean everything worked as it should

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2023

Jayalaxmi

My stay here was very pleasant. I liked the deluxe room with extra space that we can use for doing Yoga or any other types of exercises.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2022

Verified traveler

Highly recommend!

I’m highly allergic to animals - so they honored my request for a pet free room. Although old, the room was immaculate & the bed was wonderful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2022

Alma

The room that I stayed in was big, and clean, as well as the restroom it was big, updated and clean. Staff was friendly

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

01 Jun 2022

lazzarini

Bad service, the attender was nothing firendly.

Holiday, the price really was over ay the nomal very bad

Business Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2022

Verified traveler

Clean and comfortable

Stayed here for a night and it was great. The room, bathroom, and beddings were super clean. Great location and is easy to find.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2022

Tom

Nice and close to SDSU

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2022

Verified traveler

I was pleasantly surprised my the overall comfort, cleanliness, and value of this property.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

30 Mar 2022

Dan

This place was absolutely disgusting we couldn't sit on the chairs because the stains were clearly bio waist and burn marks and holes everywhere. The staff blamed us for the problems them tried to change my deposit slip and have me sign something so they could rip me off. As soon I I noticed the manager would not give me the slip and went behind the corner where he thought I couldn't see him erasing the changes

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2022

Verified traveler

Convenient

Perfect spot for a good nights sleep.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2022

Nicholas

Exceeded my expectations

The staff was incredibly nice and welcoming. I was shocked yet pleased when they allowed me to check in several hours early, such great customer service! The room was immaculate and the shiwrr had lovely water pressure. Highly recommend this establishment!!

Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Dec 2021

Merle

Great cable tv

Business

6/10

Pleasant

29 Nov 2021

Walt

Weekend travel l

I was supposed of Gotten a non smoking room that didn't happen. I arrived later than I had planned so when I got there the room was reeking of cigarette smoke , I was supposed to have a queen-size bed this one was smaller than I'd planned and it was hard as a rock. The manager was pleasant and accommodating when he had to give me hangers that I didn't have in my room other than that, that's the extent of my stay

Business

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2021

Patrick

Quiet and Pleasant Stay

My stay was great. Nice and quiet. Staff was helpful. No craziness staff on-site so car was safe. Would definitely stay again. Only issue I had was bed was to hard. I recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2021

Rachel

Satisfied

I didn't have any problems there. Polite staff. Even made it easy to have a late check out.

Self

2/10

Poor

14 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

The place was filthy the walls needed paint it was just gross

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

AAAA

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

solid place

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Very clean and quiet

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

19 Apr 2021

Verified traveler

The owner took her anger out on me over the phone because my boyfriend peed behind a trash can in the middle of the night. Thought it was unfair and unprofessional to yell at me about something I didn't personally do or have any control over. Would not recommend.

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2021

Verified traveler

It was good but the having to pay for ice as well wasnt good....

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

16 Aug 2020

Verified traveler

Lots of noise all night long. Staff was very rude. Not clean

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2020

Christine

This hotel was very clean and the deluxe room was big and spacious. Only thing is some of the workers kind of stare too much it made me and my boyfriend feel a little uncomfortable. But nevertheless, good service from the guys in the office.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2020

Verified traveler

Consistent and Courteous

I have stayed here several times previously and it is always a pleasant stay. Staff are welcoming, helpful and friendly.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2020

Paul

Very friendly family style ownership takes personal concern for enjoyable stay by all clients. Clean, well-maintained, tidy, safer, quieter. Needs amenities: add small foods machine and all vending machines should accept currency, coin, card.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2020

Tiffany

4 stars in my eyes

It was good and relaxing

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Mar 2020

Alan

Great

We had a great time

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Feb 2020

Ruben

Deposit on non-smoking

Great location and comfortable stay. But if you are renting a non-smoking room, they require a $200 deposit which says that no where.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

The managers are everything you would not want, I can't recollect feeling welcomed. The manager scolded me for leave air on and a light. He accused me of having a pet, laid the blame on housekeeping. They said he went in room, there on the the floor was my bedroll airing out. I am a homeless vet just wanting a room to rest. He was adament about no visitors but the reality is he could see every door and anyone coming in so your sense of privacy is concerning..

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2020

Nicole

Great location and clean!

Awesome family that runs the joint, super clean and spacious room. Microwave and fridge in the room. No visitors allowed but will gaurantee nothing happens to your vehicle or anything in it. Will definitely stay here again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Oct 2019

Denny

The Price and service was good. my only problem was that i found a cockroach in the bathroom.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

A bit overpriced for the condition of the place.
Room felt dirty and the refrigerator leaked
Service at the front desk was friendly and efficient.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

01 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

The room smell so bad and if you open the air conditioner, it’s even worst.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2019

Fernando

Good costumer service, very communicative in a timely manner.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

25 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

It smelled like old cigarettes and the bed was really grimey. The bed had a lot of what seemed like blood stains and didn't look clean.

Friends_and_family Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2019

JoefromPhilly

Good location right on the main road from San Diego to El Cajon. Bed was comfortable. A/C worked great. Shampoo, soap, mouthwash available. Shower looked to be updated. My room rate for the Sunday night was $60.

My main objection was an odor of some sort. Not cigarette smoke, but more musty in nature. Once I was in there for a bit, I did not notice, and slept fine through for the night.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Nothing like! The condition of the matresses is poor, and the towel is so dirty and no box tissue! They even charged for ice ! Cheap!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

This was a good place for the night for a cheap price

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Everything was great! PERIOD !!!!!!!!!
I’m done now! Places to go, people to see, things to do.

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Business_and_leisure

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

The staff and service were very friendly and accommodating. The motel itself was alright but we did find a cockroach the first night and found some stains on the blankets.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2019

Hilda

Overall Ok

The parking is to tight other than that it was Ok

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2019

Futball

Nice folks, accommodating,, no minutia, larger rooms, quiet.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2019

Terry

Great location and better amenities and cleanlinesses than expected!

Business_and_leisure Family

2/10

Poor

10 May 2019

Verified traveler

Nothing at all, to small for the price stinks and would never go back to a place like that, payed to much for a crackling jack box

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

07 May 2019

Verified traveler

Never again!

Unbeknownst to me, we booked a smoking room. The smell was horrible! Luckily for us upon inspection of the room, we found a condom on the floor next to the bed. How could they miss that?! Did they even clean up from the last guests? Apparently not! We got a refund and drive on down the road.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2019

Verified traveler

$100 dls I’m local and price too hight small inside for the price is to much

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Safe and clean accommodations. The family running the property was very friendly. The property was calm and quiet. The walls are thin however, bring ear plugs if you are a light sleeper, as there is road noise and you can hear cars come and go from the parking lot.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Apr 2019

Unknown

Very Old and bedding gross looking.No washroom carpet gross

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2019

Karen

Service was fast easy and friendly

Family

2/10

Poor

26 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

I was going to stay here but then I didn’t. I was told online that the rate would be $83 out the door but then by the time I tried to check in the lady found out I had kids and decided she need to check with her boss to see if my children were allowed to stay in the room with me. What a joke! And then she gets off the phone with him and tells me that she’s going to need to charge me $117 to give me a bigher room. We’re only a family of four and one of us is just two years old! We don’t need to beds. They don’t even have a pool or continental breakfast so they have a lot of nerve to try to charge that much money at the last minute I think I’m just going to pay. They are scandalous! Never stay here!

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

07 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Satisfied

Friendly service

Friends

8/10

Excellent

18 Feb 2019

Taylor

Good, thanks

8/10

Excellent

25 Jan 2019

Regino

Aaa+++

Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Beds a bit stiff but not bad comfort overall.
Room could use better lighting options.
Too bright

6/10

Pleasant

30 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Very good wifi, strong stable internet. But no coffee maker, and why the hidden $20 additional \"resort\" fee? This isn't Las Vegas.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Victor was excellent! Provided excellent service and was very helpful when accommodating my special request.

Business Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Nov 2018

terry

Thought it was a little overpriced, it was ok.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Just your basic motel. Clean and everything in order. Great mattress and pillows.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

No-nonsense motel with all basic amenities. Beds and pillows are excellent!

2/10

Poor

02 Sep 2018

Sean

Drive 3 hours got here at 3am and hotel owner gave my room away!!! And refused to accomodate.

6/10

Pleasant

25 Aug 2018

Carolina

Bad service And rude staff

It wasn’t good overall. The service had a lot to be desired. For that room the price should be cheaper. A motel 6 would been better. The shampoo in the bathroom wasn’t even full. I asked the attending person to provide me with another clean sheet and he very relactantly accepted Giving me several excuses why I shouldn’t get a new sheet. As I was walking away from getting it he started talking in his native language about me with another part of the stuff. That was very rude to do to your costumers. Needless to say I will not use that’s hotel again.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2018

Eric

Very understanding.

They were polite and understanding, I arrived at 1:30am and they were very accommodating. After a train trip from Oregon to San Diego, it was nice to know I had a place to go.

6/10

Pleasant

16 Aug 2018

Ted

Not up to a Motel 6 standard, but actually the same price

6/10

Pleasant

11 Aug 2018

Jenifer

Very bottom end basic place to stay.

I have stayed at the Harvey twice. My first stay was uneventful. Room was adequate since I was only sleeping there. The slide lock took a third or fourth try before opening,but beyond that it was uneventful. The hotel parking is very tight and the lot is full at night, hard to navigate, but not a deal breaker! My second stay I had requested and paid for a non-smoking room. When I checked in I was told that I was getting an upgrade! when I arrived in my room I realized the upgrade meant that they had given me a smoking room, clearly smelling of a previous smoker, insulting to be told by management with a smile on their face they were doing me a favor! The amenities are cheap and very basic. A dirty and refilled tube of shampoo, a microwave that doesn’t work that came out of the 1950s, refrigerator that barely keeps things cool, and an air conditioner that has a difficult time keeping up. I chose this motel because of it’s proximity to the area I needed to be in. Next visit to San Diego I will be looking elsewhere.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2018

Joe

Very clean, staff was very nice and helpful to us.

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2018

Mark

Quiet area. It was a little off from the downtown area but it’s not a difficult drive.

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2018

ROBERT

INDIE INN

Having stayed at HARVEYS MOTEL before I felt comfortable and the unit efficiency very practical.

6/10

Pleasant

28 May 2018

Verified traveler

Old Bed.

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2018

Jose

Love it

All good

Partner

2/10

Poor

21 Feb 2018

mo

Bad hotel

I went to the hotel he offered me clean room with good condition but he charge me and extra money more than the money i was expecting,and m not coming back to this hotel again thanks.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2018

Jen

Affordable. Close to many tourist locations!

I was happily surprised with my stay here. We arrived late at night and the owner was very accommodating. We checked in with ease and were given a complimentary free cookie bag. The room was clean and well maintained. The big TV was a huge plus with the cable and free WiFi!! The parking situation was also great as there were always spots available, even on a busy weekend. This spot is great to stay at to visit the SD Zoo, La Jolla. downtown San Diego, Balboa Park and much more!

Great affordable motel!

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Very clean

This is an older motel, but kept up impeccably. The onside managers (owners?) were extremely nice.

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2017

Edwin

Cheap and Decent

It was overall a decent place if you're looking to stay somewhere not so expensive. I did a Last minute choice to stay in San Diego for one night and chose this place and it was not bad at all. I did hear however when I left about some guy complaining about roaches and a leak, I luckily did not have any of those problems.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2017

Emy

Decent hotel for the price!

I got there and requested a downstairs room-- the gentleman at the window was willing. I only had to wait about 30 minutes. Room was good. Bedding was good. My only complaint is the mattress. It is no bueno. The shower was particularly nice. A super clean garden tub! My favorite. The room size was not huge but it was okay. Overall, it was a very decent stay! Area didn't seem so terrible either. I would stay there again :)

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2017

Kevin

Harvey motel

Clean room great ac microwave didn't work but overall good stay and decent price for a weekend.

Family

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2017

Jack

Nice hotel reasonable price

The hotel is very well with the price range. It is clean.

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2017

Jill

Three nights at Harveys Motel.

Harveys Motel was very clean and the service was most accommodating. Room was plain and simple but had amenities (microwave, TV, WiFi, refrigerator, etc). Location was terrific for where we needed to be.

Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2017

SDSU Parent

My stay at Harvey's was only one night, but the room was clean and the check-in process was quick and friendly.