Name: Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Sea World
Address: 3330 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, 92110, US

4/10

Poor

22 Jul 2026

KENNETH

Basically the staff was nice and that’s where it ends. Shower had years of dirt and discoloration on bottom (reglaze) the damn thing for Pete’s sake. Parking lot was like a bomb went off. Beds felt like boards and overall condition is very unsettling for a HoJo. Not expecting 4-5 stars but a solid 1 is fair for here. Best thing was the free parking but otherwise not even close to what the pics show online.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Vivian

Very friendly staff and great customer service offered the option to early booking that was wonderful specially if you are traveling with children.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jul 2026

Pamela

Place was a little run down, but close to everything, so it is not fancy but adequate. If you get in after 8 there is a side window to ring for staff, and if leave early same thing, Breakfast has limited food. I think it is a bit overpriced for what you get, but since it is close to Sea World and beach, that is reason for cost. They have date beatles that look like cockroaches but outside, but they are all over San Diego but they should have regular pest control come by more often. Pam Holloway

2/10

Poor

13 Jul 2026

Eduardo

Booked a non-smoking room for 2 nights. As soon as I walked in the smell of cigarette was so strong that me and my partner were feeling nauseous. Asked the front desk to switch me out to a real “non smoking” they said they couldn’t and only gave me an air freshener spray to cover the smell. But did not help at all. We woke up the next day with a headache and checked out as soon as we could. Checked out a day earlier and went to a holiday inn! Much better.

Partner

2/10

Poor

12 Jul 2026

Crusita

There were roaches, furniture was chipped and broken and there were roaches. The carpet was disgustingly and stained. The bathroom had mold in the bathtub, and there was built up dirt in the corners and on the doors. Not worth the $200+ we paid for the room. There were homeless people on the side walls and the stairs smelled like urine. Disgusting place!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Chrissy

The hotel staff was always happy and polite and very helpful. The continental breakfast was waffles or cereal and juice. Not my thing but a nice little bonus. The room was clean. TV worked. It was pretty comfortable, especially for the price and the location. There’s almost nothing around it that it has the same quality, affordability, and the staff were great. I will definitely go back.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2026

Athena

Pictures on Expedia showed a very nice, clean, updated but not fancy room. Upon arriving, and with an up close look, the covering on walkways right outside the room had what appeared to be vents which were rusted and very dusty. We could smell a very musty odor coming from the room. When inserting the card to open the door, the door would not open although the light turned green. We tried multiple times but door would not open. Husband went down to front office for assistance. Guy in room next to us arrived and had same issue with the door. Front desk attendant finally came to our room and opened the door with his key with no explanation and we kept our original keys. Next day after returning to room had same issue. Went to front desk window, different attendant, who dismissively told me to \"just turn the handle up\". Room itself had a strong musty odor, beds were clean, carpet was *Extremely* worn and smelly. AC also smelled musty and took a while to cool room.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

hang

Nice location

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Alana

Parking is on-site and can get full fast!Be sure to be early
Ocean Beach is 10min driving or uber
Great location, walking distance to shopping center and Pechanga Arena(15-20min walk)

Friends

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Carlos

Not bad for a one night stay

Partner

4/10

Poor

28 Jun 2026

Derek

Did not smell like a smoke free hotel.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

21 Jun 2026

Iliana

Just bad in general. Restroom lock didn’t work and my daughter got stuck in the restroom for over 10 minutes. And so did I.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jun 2026

Craig

This is an older hotel with signs of anging and need of some maintenance. The room was clean.with microwave, refrigerator, coffee pot. Location was OK for my destination parking. Lots a little tight if you have a large vehicle.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2026

Pablo

Nice location but lack of security in the parking lot made my dad concerned about his vehicle safety. I did not see an issue with it but it was not my car. Doors slammed LOUD and would wake me up when people left their rooms.

Family

2/10

Poor

13 Jun 2026

Rosa Cervantes

El hotel es viejo sucio y descuidado y las habitaciones huelen horrible, el desayuno raquítico, solo cereal y wafles de ningún modo me volvería a hospedar ahí

4/10

Poor

07 Jun 2026

Sheridan

Good location with plenty of food options.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2026

Scott

Nice bed, couch, TV with cable, clean bathroom. Staff was helpful.

Partner

4/10

Poor

27 May 2026

Ruben

I loved that parking is free, one of the very last places where no parking fees are included as this is what every hotel should have. Every other hotel has piece-meal charges that add up. It’s getting quite rare for hotels to cater to the middle class as most are just interested in charging more and squeezing more out of every traveler, especially on holidays or special events. The rooms are just the norm, nothing special stands out, but they are comfortable. The one thing I keep disliking about this place is that the state they have a continental breakfast, and their breakfast always fall short, as I have witnessed on several different stays there, when all they have is waffles, coffee, and juice.

Family

4/10

Poor

20 May 2026

Marina

I headed for breakfast and asked front desk agent if I could go and she said if the door was open by breakfast room then yes.

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Lori

Perfect and easy check in and out

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

05 May 2026

Thomas

Alot of broken item in the room. Refgerator not working. Shower head broken, toilet seat broken, two out of the 4 lights were not working. Never stay here again. Very disappointed.

Self

2/10

Poor

27 Apr 2026

Evangeline

I was charged $50 deposit on two day stay. When I checked my transaction with the bank it was under a name that said Thrift car rental. I called Howard Johnson the lady Ann said it was deposited back into my bank. Which never got back to me. Now she said there is no record of my transaction. Also she sent a picture so tiny that you can’t even read. She said it was sent to a card ending in 8170 which I don’t even have at all. It’s better to take cash instead of using a card. First time this has happen to me I’ve been stay here for over 7 years.

Partner

4/10

Poor

27 Apr 2026

Gustavo

This \"motel\" is filled with homeless and is not in a very good part of town. Several occupants appeared to be living out of the motel. The walls are so thin you might as well be in your neighbors room. The furniture and decor of the motel needs a refresh. The employee were very nice. I guess it's a get what you pay for type of place. Lasted one night and changed hotels.

Self

2/10

Poor

27 Apr 2026

Anuradha

Needed a hotel for few hours to nap before we take our early morning flight, so booked this hotel for the proximity of the airport. Such dated property, Doors jammed, have to use force and push with shoulders to open and close. Paper thin walls, zero privacy. We stayed in room #249. room 248 was so loud watching TV till 3 am and all sorts of private sounds keeping us up all night. Found a bug on the bed sheet. The blankets and bedding looked too old and used..

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Steven

Needs new carpet

2/10

Poor

20 Apr 2026

Manuel

Room had a bad smell, carpet looked dirty and outdated. Bathroom shower was leaking and tub had black stains. Overall room wasn’t what I was expecting from pictures on the website

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2026

Vincent

Parking was easy and secure. Staff was great. Breakfast was fantastic. .

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

Shannon

For a budget hotel this was actually pretty clean and impressive regarding the location especially since there’s a sprouts grocery store right across the street an awesome kebab place right across the street sushi bookstore dollar store CVS and In-N-Out a car wash pretty much anything and everything you would need. It’s a high traffic area and you’ll have to do a lot of U-turns if you drive but all in all it was budget friendly for what we needed. The breakfast was basically just waffles and cereal and some apple juice. The pool is nothing to write home about and you had a nice view of a dilapidated Caribbean restaurant that looks like it’s been through a hurricane, which could be a museum element. The beds were comfortable and clean the shower worked, and despite a little bit of a tricky check-in, the staff were on top of things.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Theodora

Excellent desk service, very friendly and helpful

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

12 Apr 2026

Chanthon

The ground and surroundings need to be updated. There’s a big gap hole in the door. The room doesn’t feel clean. It’s not what we expected. It’s not the same as the pictures posted on the website.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

James

Great

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2026

Hugo

Breakfast is good. Parking is good. The only problem i had was the room next door was too loud. Couple was arguing and cussing all night and their baby crying. Hotel staff moved us when i asked to be moved to another room. Rooms are decent for the price u pay.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

24 Mar 2026

Graciela

In a great location with lots of places to eat around and close to many activities.
Property run down. Sign broken. Drawers without handles. Door does not open properly even saw neighbors having trouble. Paint peeling and various other things of building deteriorating. Broken washer. Room had an unpleasant smell.
Breakfast had only a couple of cereals, waffle maker, and juice machine. Fridge was empty. For a place with big sign “free breakfast” this is not what is expected.
Overall, shower and bed was fine and that was it. Not what one would expect from a Howard Johnson.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

23 Mar 2026

Marcos

Our restroom didn't have any light and none of the power outlets worked besided we were charged and extra deposit besided the 50 dlls one with out my knowledge

4/10

Poor

17 Mar 2026

Teryl

The room smelled like cigarettes really bad it made me nauseous when you put the air on it smelled like urine the pool was dirty the breakfast only had waffles cold cereal and watered down coffee

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Mar 2026

Laura

Water could be hotter. Was lukewarm water in shower. No towels for pool. Never stayed at a hotel that didn't have linen available all hours. Had a time frame between 8am - 2pm to request linen, towels etc. Totally weird. Good luck if spill something and need linen at 7pm. Staff was friendly. Rooms need updating.

Friends_and_family Family

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