Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Sea World

2.0 star property

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Welcome to Howard Johnson, where guests can check in and enjoy a warm atmosphere.
Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen with a long counter, coffee machine, toaster, and flat-screen TV.
Two beds with brown bedspreads, a nightstand, and a lamp, with a view of palm trees and parked cars outside.
Relax by the pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
Classic motel architecture with a prominent signboard and parking available.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
3330 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA, 92110
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Old Town San Diego State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • SeaWorld
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Impaired)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Impaired)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Business Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Sea World

Hotel with free breakfast, near University of San Diego
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has 5 beach bars and a snack bar/deli. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business centre, dry cleaning and laundry facilities. Change of towels is available on request
Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Sea World offers 98 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Sea World's great location. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the 5 beach bars
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a 24-hour business centre, a computer and laundry facilities
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 14 minutes by foot from Marine Corps Recruit Depot and a 4-minute drive from Mission Bay
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 5 beach bars. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Sea World. Free self parking is available.

This San Diego hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 5 beach bars
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Roll-in shower (76 centimetre wide)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 1.13 per accommodation, per night.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests who have not received COVID-19 vaccination
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Sea World Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 227 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 142 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 161 out of 1001 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vincent, Carlsbad

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I arrived to the property and the first thing I noticed was the uncleanliness of the area. Trash in the parking lot and smelled like pee near the staircase. I checked into my room and the first thing I noticed was the smell of smoke in a non smoking room. That wasn’t a big deal until I went and seen the toilet was clogged up. Called the front desk and got switched to a new room and that room had the same smoke smell. None of the outlets could hold a phone charger they were so loose so could only charge one device at a time in the one outlet that was secure enough in the bathroom. Wake up for the breakfast in the morning and all they have is a waffle maker, some cereal, bagel and toast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent, Carlsbad

The staff are very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jinu

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel did not live up to its advertising or the photos shown online. Despite being labeled as smoke-free, the rooms had a noticeable smoke odor. The bed sheets were not clean, and the corridors had a strong urine smell—as if someone had been urinating under the stairs. The nighttime staff were not particularly friendly or helpful. I’m surprised this hotel is even listed on Expedia; it’s definitely not a place I would recommend for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Danilo

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's 2-3 miles away to SeaWorld. Like the size of the room but not the bathroom area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Treesha Christine

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Treesha Christine

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exposed wires in room. Pool was nasty dirty, not heated, and not indoor as advertised. Kitchen area was nonexistent. Contential breakfast was pathetic. Not happy at all.

2/10 Terrible

Ethan

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Erica

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not as described

The pictures are not up to date. The doors where so hard to open our handle looked like it was about to break off. The beds are not comfortable. The hotel is out dated in general.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt that the location is great. There are several walkable places close by. The area is quiet and I felt safe too. The only down side was the pool wasn't clean during my stay so it couldn't be used. The staff was helpful. I love that breakfast was included also.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very uncleanly rooms and no blankets. Only sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Padam

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not very much too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Braden

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Lori

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The door to the room was extremely hard to open and slammed shut when let go. The water ran in the bathtub shower the whole time we were there making it really noisy in the quiet hours of the night. When I talked to the girl at the front desk, she only said she would let the maintenance know.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Needs improvement

We came to San Diego for a medical appointment in tijuana. We booked the hotel knowing it had low reviews. The two main problems were: 1, so many coats of paint on the door it was impossible to open without putting full force into and 2. The TV /Internet sucked. Not a clear picture the whole time we were here. The staff we interacted with was friendly and helpful, the hotel just needs an update.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Fritzeral

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The hotel pictures didn’t match the property was very disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy, Carmichael

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was a great location to sites and airport. The condition of the actual property wasn't the best. Plumbing issues, peeling paint, torn carpets, ac heat unit didn't work correctly, cracked bathroom sink and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Destiny

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very nice perfect for a little weekend stay. Great area has a lot of variety and walkable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older property, adaquate rooms, clean comfortable beds. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mo Nighean Donn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There were transients and drug addicts on and around property where my room was. The door had to be jimmied to get in. The room smelled and the bathtub was disgusting. I felt unsafe and checked out after only being there a few hours.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025