Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Sea World

United States , San Diego - CA
San Diego, 3330 Rosecrans Street
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100 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

11 Mar 2026

Fran

The area was a bit shady. Our room smelled very damp and the closet had an odor to it so I left the door open to air it out. I requested more towels on our second night, but was told that they didn’t have any so was given just one large towel and one smaller towel. The continental breakfast only had a few items and there were eggs the first morning, but not any other mornings. There were workers who were eating the breakfast and the food was not replenished by staff for the hotel guests.

For the price, the hotel was satisfactory. We were out most of the day and night so it was at least comfortable enough to rest.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

01 Mar 2026

Emily

The curtain was broken and I was on the first floor so it was hard to keep it from separating and people being able to see in. No usbc or usb chargers in the room for my watch or my phone. The room also smelled like poop when the upstairs toilet flushed. 2 cereals and waffles were the only options for breakfast.

2/10

Poor

15 Feb 2026

TZEL

Room neglected. Stank like pee and smoke. Couches super dirty. Water leaking in the shower

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

12 Feb 2026

Jose Daniel

Room doesn’t looks clean enough and I felt a little uncomfortable because the room 100 was to far and the looks that the door it was vandalized; honestly I don’t felt secure at the time to get of the room and trying to get some breakfast.

Business Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Feb 2026

Barbara

Room was spacious and clean. Lotion sample was old had yellow coloring on it. Tub needs to be replaced or coated. Room walls are too thin, was able to hear next door neighbors and everyone chatting and walking by during the night. Price was good. Location was great, near everything we needed.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

08 Feb 2026

Aayush

Old property, stinky room, bad breakfast and bad crowd…staff is good and friendly

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

28 Jan 2026

Shelsey

The room was not ready. I booked a king bed with a pull out couch since they were out of double bed rooms. There were also roaches so be careful😭They didn't have any linen for the pullout. They said that the linen is only for the beds and if I was requesting that I should've said it in the booking. Night Staff was not nice or helpful. Thankfully we were only there for one night. Sketchy area but it's close to SeaWorld and close to shopping centers and restaurants.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jan 2026

Phil

Yes

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

Rodolfo

Big thanks to Sarah and Jose, to make everything possible.

Business

2/10

Poor

15 Jan 2026

David

Room was terrible: door had to be slammed shut, and was noisy. Breakfast was a joke - waffles and 2 kinds of dry cereal. That was it.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2026

Aaron

Nothing to share

4/10

Poor

12 Jan 2026

Shelsey

The check-in was not a good experience, I had booked a king bed & pull out couch. When I was setting up the pullout I realized there were no sheets/bedding so I went to ask for some and they said they had none that it's only for the beds. I said ok can I have some sheets for the bed and they said they had none that has to be ordered when initially booking the room 😂 wild! Thankfully the bed was big enough we all fit. Also there were roaches in the room🙀. The bathroom shower was leaking the whole time so that was annoying but also the walls are so thin literally heard our neighbor fighting all night so couldn't really sleep. Thankfully we only booked for 1 night

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jan 2026

Donald

The room was very outdated. The door wouldn't open, had to shove it. We had the same room two years ago and had the same problem, sad. The sink was cracked, and the bathroom exhaust was just hanging there. The parking lot very lit up at night. The breakfast was a waffle and cereal, no bread, fruit, or yogurt. This was the sixth time in five years we've chosen this place. It may say Howard Johnson by Wyndham but actually a Motel 6.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Jan 2026

Christian

Only 1 out of 3 rooms smelled like smoke. No issues other than the one-room smell. It was conveniently located near MCRD, not far at all. There are plenty of stores around to pick up anything you need. The rooms themselves were your general rooms, neat and clean. Several of the other reviews stated that the doors were stuck, but it was only because they were heavy, which I didn't have any issues with, and I am petite. Great for the price! They also accommodated a late checkout for my Marine to shower and change without a fee.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2026

Joanne

Staff was super friendly and professional.
Nicely appointed rooms, had everything I needed.
Only thing is that the walls between the rooms are a little thin, I could hear my neighbor snoring.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

SHAWNA

Check in was smooth and easy. Room is outdated but clean. Came with coffee, fridge and a microwave. Overall 👍

Self

2/10

Poor

29 Dec 2025

Keyur

It was not good stay at this hotel. Room was smelly and Miskitos in bathroom. Outlet was broken.

2/10

Poor

18 Dec 2025

Kristen

Do not recommend staying here.
The continental breakfast is no longer available- one of the reasons we had booked here. We were never notified of that change. Also is still being advertised on the main road sign .
Had also requested a ground level room and roll away bed at the time of booking months prior (due to a mobility issue with a family member)
We were told at check they would see if a ground level would be available. Got our room , but the door would not open - seemed as though it was locked from the inside or something. Had to go back to desk again get new keys , and try another room- no apologies or acknowledgment that this was an issue.
Requested a roll away bed that we would pay for . We were then told “ oh we don’t do that in two Queen bed rooms “ . We tried many times asking for the extra bed and got the biggest run around from staff and managers . The basically refused and would not help at all - worst customer service.
The pool is small and freezing - also when asked at front if there were towels available, the response was “I don’t know maybe some outside “.
Room was out dated, bathroom did not look cleaned properly, stains on ceiling. Screw on the floor , large space under main door.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

17 Dec 2025

chris

The employee at the window was pretty rude when we had already checked in and only needed the keys. Room 118 had roaches in the closet and bathroom so i assume rest of hotel has them too. Went to take my 2 yr old grand daughter to get orange juice at breakfast there were still people sitting in there but a lady shut the doors and said they are closed i just asked if i could take her in for cup of orange juice she said no we are closed. People were still in their eating and we got turned away not even orange juice for a 2 yr old pathetic and rude

Partner

4/10

Poor

08 Dec 2025

Evelyn

Found a nail on the floor, tv control didn't have any batteries, and to shower I had to hold the hower head. Not to forget that the front desk had a lot of attitude. 2 out of 10

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2025

Reyna

Always a pleasure to stay at Howard Johnson’s the bed was comfortable and everything is close by.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

07 Dec 2025

Olga

I booked a room with 2 queen beds but did not get it. I got a room with 1 queen bed. Also the air conditioner did not work

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

04 Dec 2025

Wendy

I was put in a room between 2 very loud and scary guests and requested to be moved for 2 days only to was told no. I even asked the manager. So I called Wyndham customer service and they called the hotel and asked if they would move me. The hotel also told them no that I should go to another hotel if I’m not feeling safe. Customer service told me they were sorry and that I should call customer relations in the morning to let them know how ii was treated. The hotel lied and said that they did not have another room available so I looked online and they actually had several rooms to choose from. This is my stay I have been sitting out in the cold for several hour feeling safer than the room I paid for😔

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2025

heriberto

Clean room

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2025

CORA

Staff wonderful

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

18 Nov 2025

Joan

Hotel itself was fine - staff was great. Parking was fine. My issue was with some of the guests at the hotel. They were very noisy - didn’t seem to care that they might be disrupting the sleep of other guests.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Caleb

Night manager actually got me a cheaper rate by having me book through a 3rd party. Room was immaculate. 100% would stay again.

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

08 Nov 2025

Barbara J

Was okay but expected nicer for price. Would not stay there again.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

03 Nov 2025

Jason

We got to the hotel and there was no one there. We couldn't even get in a room. The whole place was
abandoned. No one answered the phone

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Nov 2025

Joyce

After checking in, at the front desk there was a sign posted that they will no longer serve a full breakfast. There were no meats or eggs. On the 2nd day there was no hot water, they had to fix that the following day. Only one ice machine on the outside of the hotel under an awning.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

Néstor Javier

Everything its ok

4/10

Poor

02 Nov 2025

paulino

Need more outlet in the room and not behind the bed. Bathroom needs Reno. Carpet held down by duct tape. Smells musty in the room. Just passing through. Not a place to dwell in longer.

6/10

Pleasant

30 Oct 2025

Elaine

Breakfast was not great but ok. Kept running out of hot water.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Oct 2025

tracy

The room and bathroom were clean. It's very convincing to many attractions

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Oct 2025

Ricardo

So-so...

Parking was free...

Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2025

Livier

Any problem I had was handled right away.
Super nice people working there.
Breakfast is super convenient.
I love that there is somebody at the night window all night

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

22 Oct 2025

Abby

Mold everywhere in the bathroom, broken ac, flies everywhere.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

21 Oct 2025

Bonnie

Staff great in all areas even helpimg get room early on 1st floor

Ar

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

20 Oct 2025

Karmae

Rough Night!

Blood on the sheets, cigarette on the light in the bathroom, door didn't lock right, sunflower seeds on the floor, leak in the bathtub

6/10

Pleasant

20 Oct 2025

Kalpesh

It’s okay for one night stay. Very close to Sea world though. Rooms are quite old building and as soon as we entered lights went off but thanks to staff they arranged other room quickly.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Oct 2025

Nate

Not what I was expecting from the website. Pretty outdated rooms and property.

2/10

Poor

16 Oct 2025

Vanessa

New remodeling

4/10

Poor

14 Oct 2025

Toby

Checking in was easy however once we got inside the room you could tell they do very very little cleaning the bare minimum if that.
The sheets were super wrinkly so I hope they at least washed them. The headboard were not only dusty but they had marks all over them like dried up crust.
The light switches were filthy dirty. The walls in the bathroom had dirt all over them it was disgusting.
Housekeeping needs to do better cleaning.
On top of that a bunch of crackheads were surrounding the area, they checked in and had all the crackhead friends in the parking lot and room with their barking dogs.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 Oct 2025

Clayton

Despite being non-smoking in the room smelled like cigarette smoke.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2025

Ting

Fridge makes a noise at night. Cannot open the windows. Linens aren't very comfortable.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Matthew

Parking for one side of the building of room 205 is horrible only one way in and it is very difficult to get out safely.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2025

Christopher

Very nice and quiet for my 3 day stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Olga L

Continental breakfast, good location, easy parking,

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2025

Franco

Staff were friendly room was clean . It’s affordable and convenient location we stayed there for a concert at pachenga arena and we were able to walk so that was very convenient . I also would say don’t set your expectations too high it’s a budget friendly option. I will say that there was a homeless person sleeping in the lobby lounge barefoot while guest were at the breakfast kinda crazy that was allowed to happen . Other than that everything was good .

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2025

Christopher

Comfortable

4/10

Poor

16 Sep 2025

Jessica

This hotel is conveniently near Sea World and was reasonably priced, however, the AC did not work, the windows only opened part way. It was the worst night of sleep in my life. Nothing could be done about it as it was sat night and the hotel was full. Next morning (sunday) we were moved to a different room with a working AC, but it was infested with flying ants in the bathroom. The breakfast area was super small, there was a crowd waiting to make waffles/ find a table. This is our second time at a Howard Johnson, and our last. You get what you pay for, I guess.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2025

Linda V

Clean room,great location

Business Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 Sep 2025

Betty

Horrible key cards and door handle jam, kept having to go to front desk! Noisy AC. Motel style parking. No eggs on 2nd morning.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2025

Traci

My kids loved the pool. It was very clean and I liked the guest washer and dryers on the property. All around it was very quiet and other guest were respectful of their neighbors.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

07 Sep 2025

Alicia

Run down hotel with unfriendly staff. Great location. Lots of shopping and dining options within walking distance.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

06 Sep 2025

Jocelyn

Frustrating stay

Checked in 10 minutes before the listed check-in time at 3pm. Front desk woman gave me my room, she wasn't friendly, but wasn't rude either. Went to the room, and it was either still occupied or wasn't yet cleaned. Towels everywhere and bed unmade. Went back to the lobby to get a different room. Another guest came back to the lobby for the same reason, her room was also not cleaned before check-in. I was given a room that reeked of cigarettes and cable was not working. Went back to the lobby and got a room that smelled of mildew and cleaning chemicals, but was still better than the cigarettes. We stayed two nights, and on the second day, after returning to our room from a day out, our room key was not working. Had to go back to the lobby to have the keys registered back to our room. The booking website claims buffet breakfast, however, it was Continental with added waffle maker. Hardly a buffet. Would not book again.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

05 Sep 2025

Edgar

To start with, when I opened the room it smelled damp, the air conditioning was old and barely cooled the room even when I put it on maximum, the paint was coming off the bathtub and the worst thing was that the shower never worked so I had to use the cooler to be able to shower. I was really disappointed with the hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2025

Cecilia

Good. Sufficient

4/10

Poor

31 Aug 2025

Brian

Disappointed

Room smells like wet mold, broken toilet seat, broken shower head, gave us ada room we did not

Partner

2/10

Poor

31 Aug 2025

Wanda

Nothing

2/10

Poor

30 Aug 2025

Gary

Very bad. Not a good choice.

Family

2/10

Poor

30 Aug 2025

Christopher

San Diego is gorgeous, but I was over charged

2/10

Poor

29 Aug 2025

Ramona

Super dirty, mold all over the place and had a horrible musty smell. They had cockroaches in the bathroom

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

24 Aug 2025

Retha

Broken door, rude staff, no soap or shampoo offered.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

martin

Nice

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

clint

First time over from the UK

Perfect little hotel for our stay in San Diego between day trips.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2025

Robert

The staff was kind and generous and helped me out when I had questions or concerns. The room was well stocked, organized and comfortable. I would definitely go back.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

16 Aug 2025

Tonya

Needs some serious maintenance on the doors someone could break in so easy

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

15 Aug 2025

Cindy

paint on the door and walls chipping . dead bolt did not work screw was missing the latch was hanging by one screw .room smelled ,we had to go get fabreez to mask the odor. the lite hanging on the wall by the bed was about to fall off. shower was dirty. window screen was torn. couch was was uncomfortable and nasty. trash cigarette buts , and dirty diapers in the parking area

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2025

Steven

Very close to Old Town. Can either walk there and the Metro station. Close enough to airport also. Many good restaurants close by.

Business_and_leisure Self

4/10

Poor

12 Aug 2025

Norma Diana

Clean sheets and towels.

unfortunately the room wreaked like cigarette smoke which was extremely uncomfortable and caused us severe headaches, carpet and furniture was really stained and there was a huge sticky mess in the counter top
Staff was always friendly and helpful

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Aug 2025

Nyrina

Restroom was a bit dirty. Had to ask the front desk to help flush the toilet it wasn’t flushing. Bed had stains & holes. Sofa bed had a dirty corn nut and stains. Smell was bad on the sofa bed including the springs hurt bad.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

10 Aug 2025

Roderick

For the most part the place was clean. I didnt care for the water smelling like sulfur or that the place was lacking in pest control.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2025

Amanda

Location

2/10

Poor

08 Aug 2025

Juan

Close to the airport

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Recomendable

Un solo inconveniente la primer noche, por lo demás todo muy bien con el servicio y con el desayuno incluido

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Enjoyed my stay

Motel was clean, service very good. Location was very good.

Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2025

MANUEL

Nice San Diego

Great beds, very comfortable

Business

4/10

Poor

04 Aug 2025

Javier

The internet didn’t work all 4 days/3 nights we were there. The first night, we couldn’t check in because theirs was down too. No biggie, we got keys and checked in the next day. Breakfast was decent and the cleaning lady was nice. Our keys didn’t work every night we came back to our room, so we always needed to get new keys. On the last night, we once again went to ask the night window for new keys. A night auditor walked up to the window and I told him “our keys haven’t worked every night we come back” and he took the keys and left to another room without a word. He came back to ask for my ID, which I didn’t have on me, so I gave him my name. He left and comes back with a new key and says “keep it away from metal, magnets..” and I told him we are aware and are really careful with them, but we are bummed they haven’t worked every night. He just repeated “well.. keep it away from metals.. magnets” without an ounce of customer service. At this point, I said “so, no ‘sorry for your inconvenience’” or ‘oh no, I’m sorry you had to walk here for a new key” or any sort of empathy? He just shrugged. Night staff literally doesn’t care.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

03 Aug 2025

Christine

Did not look or smell clean.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

01 Aug 2025

Darren

Horrible place to stay. Shame on Expedia for recommending it. Breakfast was horrible.

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

27 Jul 2025

Alejandra

Not up to date

The door handle would not work, broken. As you walked in the room had an order and none of the outlets would hold a charger.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jul 2025

mervyn

Area was noisy and dingy.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jul 2025

Enjulique

This hotel is a little dated, but I love that it was so close to the downtown area. I wish they offered meat options at the breakfast bar but what was available was okay. Lots of food options in the area.

Business_and_leisure Family

4/10

Poor

25 Jul 2025

Evan

Checking through bulletproof glass. Very dirty

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025

Kevin

This property was very clean. Staff was very friendly. Lots of parking very quiet. I would definitely stay at this property again.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

20 Jul 2025

Erick

The rooms were dirty and in disrepair. The smell in the room was horrible. And the front door have a big gap at the bottom. Front desk was nice, but I think they knew about the conditions of the room. Have to book somewhere else last minute, was a little stressful to star out vacations that way.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

18 Jul 2025

Cesar

Stay somehwere else

This place should be condemned. The room was nasty, the AC did not work when asked for a different room the receptionist was unable or unwillingly to help us. If it was not for refundable we would have left. The rooms were not cleaned, due to \"ECO friendly policy\". The photos were a cover for all of the falls. The keys deactivated numerous times. Do not stay here it is not worth the price nor illness that can be contracted from staying here.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jul 2025

Jose

Will not stay here again

Door was in not good condition and was not opening or closing easily. One of the nights, there was a dog barking for a couple of hours. We notified staff and it took 3 hours to get the dog to stop barking. I didn't get a good night sleep that night. I will not stay at this hotel again

Business

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2025

Sergio

Was perfect for one one, nothing fancy but made my stay confy

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2025

lowel

Not great part of town. Hotel a little run down. Really nice big comfortable bed. Great breakfast selection with spacious dining area.

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2025

Brian

Good on-site parking and easy to get into room from outside door. Frig had a little freezer compartment which really helped my situation with making and packing lunches every day. Room was clean and bed was very comfortable.
Everything worked. Door was a little hard to use and latched pretty harsh but securely. Tub valve leaked very bad (at least 5 gals/hour) but it didn't bother me too bad and apparently didn't bother the staff because I told them about it and they were aware of it during my entire 3 day stay.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2025

Glenda

We stayed for one night. Central location to many restaurants.

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2025

Whitney

The staff was nice. They won’t bring you towels after 3. The beds and room were decent. There was mold in the closet and around the safe was disgusting. So we just didn’t use the safe. It was what you pay for.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2025

Cheryl

excellent choice for any San Diego touring

Nice location with a waffle station. Only major complaint was the breakfast could have used some protein options, but still really good and well stocked.
The location was perfect, close to the Marine Bootcamp depot and near the airport. Also close to all touristy events, though not as \"walkable\" as advertised. It is 35 35-minute walk to the base main entrance.

Partner

2/10

Poor

11 Jul 2025

Luis

Property

4/10

Poor

10 Jul 2025

Amber

The staff was very nice and welcoming. Our room was really dirty. The coffee pot has cobwebs in it and there was dust and dirt everywhere. There was also a chunk of hair in our closet. The room also had a musty smell that took awhile to get over. We were only there to sleep so it was ok for that I guess. We won't be back.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

09 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Very old and outdated. The carpet was dirty. Walked in and smelled musty. The door knob was falling off and had a hard time opening the door. Key card stopped working and spent 20 minutes walking back and forth trying to get it resolved. Asked for towels and nobody showed up.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2025

wanda

Everyone has been so nice and helpful. The room has a lot of extra space. Lots of restaurants and attractions nearby. You are within a 5 mile radius of seaworld, old town and beaches.

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

07 Jul 2025

Anthony

Don’t stay here unless you have no where else to stay.

Leisure Self