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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Courtyard
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1600 E 1st St, Santa Ana, CA, 92701
  • Place, Santa Ana Zoo
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Orange County Global Medical Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Orange County Courthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobility, Access Tub)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Extra Floor Space)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility ,Accessible Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Roll Shwr)

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Roll Shwr)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll Shwr)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(82 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG

Suburban hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre
An outdoor pool, a fitness centre and a 24-hour business centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business centre and laundry facilities are on-site.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG offers 161 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Santa Ana hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

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

Our customers tell us that they enjoy the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Ana Zoo. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a 24-hour business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 7 minutes by car from Honda Center and 10 minutes from Anaheim Convention Center
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 8 meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served daily. Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG. Self parking is free.

This Santa Ana hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 8 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1978
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Santa Ana Plaza
Santa Ana Plaza
Holiday Inn Express Suites Santa Ana Orange County
Holiday Inn Express Suites Santa Ana Orange County by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Suites Santa Ana Orange County an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 698 out of 1237 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1237 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1237 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1237 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1237 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was great to us!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donovan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean modern room. In a slightly ghetto part of town but otherwise not too bad. Customer service is fast and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Faisal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff at check in is so rude. Daren either had a bad day or he is unprofessional by nature. His manager Adriana is not much better! We couldn't believe a staff in Holiday inn would act this way. I will take my business and money to where I'm respected.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend.

Food was great!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Ghassan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I had terrible experience at check in with rude and unprofessional staff (Daren) while the other agent was great. When I brought this concern to the manager (Adriana) she was very indifferent and acted as if nothing has happened. I can't understand how a hospitality business would have people like these represent it!

8/10 Good

Alejandra, CARROLLTON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Room didn't have AC when we checkin. Was fixed later.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleaning crew and front desk staff are friendly and helpful. Inexpensive and clean hotel, and a short ride to the disney parks. There's also a small market around the corner from the hotel that sells delicious carnitas and tortas. Bari's pizza is in the same plaza and is also delicious.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gicela, antioch

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was really clean and staff were very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were in town visiting family and this was the closest hotel. The price was great and the value wonderful - very clean rooms, super comfortable beds, generous breakfast buffet with ample coffee! (Not just a convenience, but a necessity!) Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sora

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and spacious. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room very clean, bed was comfy with plenty of pillows and towers for shower. Breakfast was good, muffins, be gals, cookies, juices. Protein
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Oscar

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Noisy and not a good area. My husband and I had no sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga De

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big room, nice design
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
room was cleaned daily, breakfast was okay, decent stay for the price
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hitesh Kumar, San Ramon

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff. Ample parking space.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
C
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel rooms were spacious, had a mini fridge and a microwave which came handy for warming up the food. Also, the facility had a laundry room for guests open 24 hours, very convenient for extended stays. The location of the hotel was great very close to I-5 highway. Breakfast was very good with a good choice of breakfast foods. Hotel staff was very friendly and always nice and helpfull. Overall, great experience at this location.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bader

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I didn't use the Wi-Fi but the room was very clean and staff are all very friendly and courteous. We really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxina

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025