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Holiday Inn Express & Suites SOLANA BEACH-DEL MAR

621 S. Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075, United States Access

Holiday Inn Express & Suites SOLANA BEACH-DEL MAR

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Solana Beach - Del Mar hotel is situated near I-5, along the Pacific coastline of Southern California. Our location provides convenient access to San Diego attractions and entertainment including Torrey Pines Golf Course, San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, LEGOLAND, Sea World, Del Mar Racetrack & Fairgrounds, the Cedros Avenue Design District, and Fletcher Cove Beach & Family Park. The area boasts several exquisite dining venues and local entertainment. No need to look for beach parking, just a few blocks away, you can walk to the beach and catch a sunset on the Solana or Del Mar North Beaches or watch a live show at the Belly-Up Tavern.
Throughout your stay, take advantage of our enhanced amenities at no additional cost including a healthy Express Start breakfast, our top-of-the-line Wi-Fi bandwidth at 100 mbps, onsite fitness center and outdoor pool and spa.
Our hotel is committed to do our part in reducing our carbon footprint in an effort to help stop global warming. We work closely with our vendors to use sustainable, ecofriendly products and have improved our energy efficiency by installing solar panels to generate energy throughout the hotel.

Rooms

Hotel

  • Internet
    FREE WiFi
  • High speed Internet
  • High speed wireless
  • Transportation
    FREE parking
  • On-Site parking
  • Parking
  • Transportation - local area
  • Front desk
    Bell staff/porter
  • Car rental
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Late check-out available
  • General
    Direct dial telephone
  • Interior corridors
  • Public area air conditioned
  • Hotel service
    Dry cleaning
  • Housekeeping daily
  • Housekeeping weekly
  • Onsite laundry
  • Safe deposit box
  • Valet same day dry cleaning
  • Outlets
    Shops and commercial services
  • Accessible
    Accessible facilities
  • Events
    Meeting rooms
  • Green facilities
    Local community involvement

Rooms

  • Bedding
    Cribs
  • Bathroom
    Private bathroom
  • Food & Beverage
    Buffet breakfast
  • Coffee/Tea maker
  • Meal included - continental breakfast
  • Microwave
  • Mini-refrigerator
  • Entertainment
    TV
  • General
    Ironing board
  • Non-smoking

Recreation

  • Pool
    Outdoor pool
  • Wellness
    Whirlpool
  • Fitness
    Fitness center
  • Sport
    Golf
  • Tennis court

Food and Drink

  • Meal plan
    FREE breakfast
  • Kitchen facilities
    Ice machine
  • Outlets type
    Lounges/Bars

Breakfast

  • FREE breakfast

House policy

  • Check-in Time: 16:00
  • Check-out Time: 11:00

Travel with others

Children policy
1 kid ages 19 or under stays FREE

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Spanish
  • Tagalog

Welcome capacity

  • Number of Meeting Rooms: 1
  • Number of Sleeping Rooms: 80
  • Largest Meeting Room Size: 816 sq. ft.
  • Largest Meeting Room Capacity: 40

Parking

  • FREE parking
  • On-Site parking
  • Parking

Amenities

  • Flip chart and markers
  • Whiteboards
  • DVD player
  • VCR rental
  • Analog internet connectivity

Environment

Property's Green Action

We believe that incorporating societal and environmental factors in our business strategy and operations will play a vital role in the long-term viability of our business and the travel and tourism sector. We manage and minimise our impact on the environment by tracking and reducing the use of energy, water and waste. We also use bio-friendly cleaning materials and promote local sustainability initiatives such as low carbon alternative means of transport.


  •  Local community involvement

Certifications

Green Engage

The IHG Green Engage system is our group-wide online sustainability program. It allows hotels to track, measure, and report on their carbon footprint and utility consumption as well as recommending more than 200 ‘Green Solutions’ which help deliver greater sustainability.

The IHG Green Engage system:
• Measures energy, waste, and water use
• Recommends over 200 Green Solutions to reduce the impacts our energy, waste, and water use have on the environment
• Supports hotels to create environmental action plans and targets
• Promote local sustainability initiatives such as low carbon alternative means of transport
• Biodiversity: keeping the disturbance of animals, plants, and their natural habitats to a minimum. A set of recommendations aimed at preserving and protecting on-site local flora and fauna and the wider regional ecosystems has been developed. This includes advice on the management of green spaces and long-term strategies for protecting local environments.

Most helpful reviews - Google and TiCATi reviews 8 19 reviews

Jeff M Newman
6 years ago – Google

10

I have been staying here for the last week. I am really enjoying the hotel. The room is clean and nice. The pool was enjoyable. The hot tub was nice and hot. I haven't been able to get breakfast, but my daughter has enjoyed the pancakes. Thanks!

Carlos Clifton
6 years ago – Google

10

The entire experience at this Holiday Inn from beginning to end was a pleasure! The premises were well maintained, and the rooms were exactly what we needed! Will definitely be staying here again.

D'Arcy Nulph
6 years ago – Google

6

Clean rooms, moderately comfortable beds and friendly staff, but walking distance to the beach sold us. We will be returning.

Carly Eliza
6 years ago – Google

5

The staff was friendly and helpfull. The breakfast was standard but clean and nice with a very nice attendant. The rooms were clean with nice beds. My issue with the room was the heat. The ac unit had a governer on it that would not allow the room temperature to be set lower than 68°. Since the hotel is near the water the humidity and heat made the un air conditioned room impossible to sleep in.

Joseph Nelson
6 years ago – Google

7

Clean rooms. Decent customer service. (We got there a few minutes before check in. Clerk didn't seem to want to go ahead and check us in. We waited outside, guess she was off at three because she walked out to leave as we went back in to check in) Beds were comfortable. Minor things like a leaky shower, not a big issue. Close to Solano Beach. Within walking distance for us. We would stay here again if in the area again.

Brian Corneliusen
6 years ago – Google

7

Our room.was ready about noon. Which was good as we had been up the entire night before. The staff was accommodating and the nap we had this after noon was very restful. The bed we like the room was. Lean and comfortable.

Connie Chung
6 years ago – Google

6

The front desk service was very friendly and helpful, but the overall hotel environment felt outdated and kind of dirty. My curtains couldn't close, the bathtub didn't drain properly, and the bathroom lights are placed awkwardly behind the door that wouldn't stay open and required a door stop. The breakfast was so-so. Everything was just okay.

Craig McKay
6 years ago – Google

8

If you want to explore the coastal region north of San Diego, this HIE is well situated in the sleepy town of Solana Beach right on the PCH. In light to moderate traffic it's approximately 30 mins to downtown San Diego via I-5 South. Although rates vary throughout the year, this is the second time I've stayed here (16 months apart) for $117 per night which includes breakfast. For this price you get a clean room and comfortable bed. Wall outlets are accessible, but there are no USB charging ports and the TVs are on the small side. There is a small fitness center and an outdoor pool. There is plenty of parking.

Rosemary Hernandez
6 years ago – Google

9

So helpful. I checked in with injured foot. Staff went out of their way to help me. Clean rooms.

Ken P
6 years ago – Google

5

Four and a half stars. Ok facility and a nice location. Great staff. In my room the TV power cycled when the fridge came on or off. Nice selection of TV channels and internet was fast

nathan cootz
7 years ago – Google

8

Fun location near allot of cute shops , good dinning and took a walk on the beach two blocks away. Also party if you like concerts and drinking. Staff was great. friendly staff nice rooms, not super high quality beds or sheets, but clean. But the location is awesome . good price when we stayed.

Ian McNicol
7 years ago – Google

10

Great Hotel for the price. Easily walked a couple blocks to the beach and then to a show at the Belly up. Great location

Linda Goldfarb
7 years ago – Google

8

Room was clean and comfortable. Within walking distance to beach and area restaurants. Also great place to stay if seeing a show at the Belly Up.

Mike Hosley
7 years ago – Google

8

Nice lobby, great location- not on the beach but within walking distance to all the attractions in Solana Beach. Friendly and attentive staff.

Raymond Munoz
7 years ago – Google

9

Nice customer service. Decent rooms and comfortable beds. Pleasant staff.

John Leehey
7 years ago – Google

7

Rooms are clean, but first time I stayed here my room smelled like wet dog. Second time, I had room 201 and realized my second day in that everyone could see directly into my room at night from the front of the hotel, even with curtains closed. There is no way to close the blackout curtains in any of the rooms, only the translucent white sheer curtains. If you can live with that though, it's really close to the beach, you get a nice free breakfast, and the staff is really nice.

Mike Tomlinson
7 years ago – Google

5

A very nice Holiday Inn Express. Recently renovated. Superb location across from the train station, the fairgrounds, the horse shows.

Joseph Nelson
7 years ago – Google

8

Clean rooms. Decent customer service. (We got there a few minutes before check in. Clerk didn't seem to want to go ahead and check us in. We waited outside, guess she was of at three because she walked out to leave as we went back in to check in) Beds were comfortable. Minor things like a leaky shower, not a big issue. Close to Solano Beach. Within walking distance for us. We would stay here again if in the area again.

Dane Bustrum
7 years ago – Google

4

It smelled like smoke and looked pretty dingy for a nice area. Fees were really high too so the cheap rate quickly became much more expensive. I would not stay here again

Andrew Graner
7 years ago – Google

10

Wonderful staff and a very well thought out wheelchair accessible room. I loved the roll in shower and the power plugs are the base of all the table lamps which made it possible for me to plug in my electric wheelchair's charger without needing help. Delicious free breakfast in the morning also! You have to experience the self contained pancake maker for yourself! I had 3 just because it was hilarious.

Samir Pandya
7 years ago – Google

9

Great hotel great staff

t diamond
7 years ago – Google

7

Walking two or so Blocks form two beach entrances, one was to the dog friendly one in Del Mar. This place is extra clean they steamed cleaned the carpets every day and the breakfast was free. And it was edible! Fruit, eggs, fresh coffee, bagels sausage turkey and pork, biscuits, muffins, and a pancake machine.

Violet Rose
7 years ago – Google

10

Rooms were clean. Garage was close and easily accessible. Also theres a short walk path to the beach. Nice and quiet hotel.

Stephen Whitmore
7 years ago – Google

8

Exercise equipment should be better maintained and room better supplied. The air conditioner in the hotel room makes the person sleeping next to it way to cold if you are going to adequately cool other sleepers.

Hyeonsook Lee
7 years ago – Google

9

The staff was the kindest ever. Thank you. This hotel was clean and comfortable also.

Tara Davis
7 years ago – Google

8

Conveniently located near the beach, good breakfast included, nice customer service. Plumbing not great, but it's fine for short stays.

Clint Esken
7 years ago – Google

7

Updated rooms that are generally clean. Had an old toilet seat with flaking finish and low water pressure. But for the location and price point I definitely recommend this hotel

Paula White
7 years ago – Google

9

IHG treated my family as VIP guests. We stayed comfortably n peaceful. Upgraded room, free wifi and free appetizer coupon!
Clean beds and nice breakfast.
Definitely stay again next time!

Gabriel Urbina
7 years ago – Google

7

The parking was a littke crazy to get around in. The lobby and public areas wer vety tidy. The pool was not very large but it was adequate for the event. The staff member was courteous and helpful qith a card error.

Freddy A
7 years ago – Google

7

Checked in pretty late the night I arrived but was greeted with a friendly person at the check in always a good start to a hotel stay. The rooms were very clean and organized, the only fault I found was that the carpets in the hallways were a little dirty and showed. The breakfast and staff were way above par for a budget Inn. The staff working the breakfast area were very attentive of all the guests and kept coming around asking if we needed anything and even offered to pick up our plates. The location of this place is pretty good for exploring different points in this area. Beach is a brisk walk a few minutes away and right across the bridge is a somewhat hidden Design District that was very impressive. If I were to stay in this area again I would definitely not hesitate to stay here again.

Alexis Castel
7 years ago – Google

10

Went there to pick up a colleague. Place looks nice, staff is friendly location is great. I'll likely book there next time I am in town.

Roanne Parker
7 years ago – Google

10

Shower is small other than that a nice place, nice staff. Close to beach. Love the pancake machine!!

Bradly Wedderburn
7 years ago – Google

8

Loved this place, it's a great location, people are friendly and the rooftop bar is to die for. We visited this place back in December, when the temperature was in the negatives, yet, we still had a blast thanks to the staff. They gave us amazing recommendations on what to do and even called a cab for us. The only thing they are missing is a fridge, only because it's always nice to bring some beers back to the hotel after a long tour in Solana Beach. Other than that, loved it!

Samuel Firman
8 years ago – Google

8

Good customer service and decent rooms, especially for the deal I got.

Shaun Pender
8 years ago – Google

10

Fue bueno

Giampaolo Turchetta
8 years ago – Google

8

Great position closed to the solana beach railway station. Clean and large rooms at good price

Schuyler Traudt
8 years ago – Google

9

Great location, near the beach, good restaurants within walking distance.

Tj McMains
8 years ago – Google

10

I can't say enough about the hotel and the staff here. Paul Philby has been truly exceptional. I travel for a living and where I stay is paramount to my career. I showed up a day early, no big deal. Need more water? Here you go. Need a good restaurant recommendation, no problem friend, here you go. For someone who travels a lot, this is ideal. The hotel is clean, all staff have been very friendly. The hotel is just steps away from an amazing beach and within a block or two of great food choices. I will stay here every time I am in SD from now on. Great job Paul, thank you for making my week better.

Marc LaBelle
8 years ago – Google

8

Update: I stayed again and had a good experience. Room was nice enough, no loud people, and it's always nice to have free breakfast (though the eggs tasted like rubber this time).

Every time I've stayed I've had a good experience. Friendly, great location (bars, beach, Belly Up, food) and it's not too far from downtown. Traffic can be bad, but I've seen worse. Every stay I've had before was great, no complaints. This trip though had loud people, no shampoo, the bathroom was gross, toilet kept clogging and they didn't have a plunger. It's a shame. I've enjoyed every stay before.

Joshua Bischof
8 years ago – Google

8

Nice location. Rooms are good to but appliances are a little dated.

Joshua Kinnick
8 years ago – Google

7

Nice facility but there were some major plumbing issues so our sink didn't drain and our room smelled vaguely

Nicole Swartwout
8 years ago – Google

10

Great location! Friendly staff, clean and descent sized rooms. I will be back! Breakfast was decent and better than most coffee. Excellent value, family friendly hotel. :)

Bote Na
8 years ago – Google

10

trust me. its a pretty good hotel. The stuff very nice and helpful. Hotel very clean.. I never thought the Holliday inn nice like this.. I had good time here..

Finley Burrows
9 years ago – Google

9

Comfortable beds, flat screen TV, courteous staff and great breakfast in nice dining area. Good value for reasonable price.

Roanne Grasso
9 years ago – Google

10

Our room was clean, the desk staff was very friendly and the breakfast was delicious and the breakfast room was relaxing.

Jeff Menendez
9 years ago – Google

5

Pleasant Staff, nice amenities, great value. I think the queen size beds may be full size.

John-Debbie Noble
9 years ago – Google

9

Staff was nice. Free breakfast was extensive. For the reasonable price, am happy with my stay here.