Holiday Inn Express & Suites la Jolla – Windansea Beach by IHG

4.4
820 reviews
Our La Jolla hotel is just 5 mi from the University of California

About

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Your La Jolla Beach Vacation Awaits at Our Hotel! Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Jolla Beach Area hotel. You can expect unmatched customer service to compliment the convenient location close to popular San Diego attractions. The hotel is just two blocks from Windansea Beach, a popular surfing destination, and only minutes from La Jolla Village. An MTS bus stop in only a few feet from our front door, so you can get to La Jolla or University of California San Diego without worrying about traffic or parking. Looking for family fun and wildlife? Our La Jolla Hotel is conveniently located near the Children’s Pool and La Jolla Cove, home to hundreds of harbor seals and their pups. If you are feeling more adventurous, take a whale spotting tour and witness the migration of both gray and blue whales. San Diego’s amazing weather make it the perfect place for an early tee time at multiple nearby golf courses, including Torrey Pines Golf Course, home of the Farmers Insurance Open. Start your day off right at the free Express Start Breakfast Bar. Our newly renovated rooms are the perfect way to unwind after a long day of shopping, dining, golf, or enjoying any of the activities that make La Jolla such popular destinations. Our location and amenities make our hotel the place to be for your Jolla Beach Area visit!

Location

Holiday Inn Express & Suites la Jolla – Windansea Beach by IHG
6705 La Jolla Boulevard, La Jolla, CA
92037, United States

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Reviews

4.4
820 reviews
5 stars
528
4 stars
172
3 stars
49
2 stars
24
1 star
47

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Staff Service

Many reviews highlighted the exceptional service provided by staff, particularly mentioning Hunter and Jack for their friendliness and helpfulness.

Location

The hotel is praised for its excellent location, being within walking distance to the beach and local attractions.

Cleanliness

While many guests found the rooms clean, some noted issues with maintenance and cleanliness in certain areas, such as bathrooms and carpets.

Breakfast Quality

Guests generally enjoyed the breakfast offerings, describing them as good and fresh, contributing positively to their stay.

Facilities Condition

Several reviews pointed out that the hotel is older and in need of updates, with some mentioning outdated fixtures and layout.
  • SG
    Seth Granville
    6 days ago
    5.0
    The consistent Holiday Inn Express experience is why I stay almost exclusively with this brand worldwide for many years. This hotel is a great example of that. It was clean and modern with excellent amenities (pool, free breakfast, large screen TV, etc) and an AWESOME location, blocks from the beach and downtown La Jolla. My room even had a small terrace with a clear ocean view! I'm definitely staying here for future visits to San Diego!
  • KC
    Kristina C
    Jan 2, 2026
    5.0
    Clean spacious rooms, easy check in, inviting pool area and great free breakfast! Just a quick walk to the ocean with cool boulders when the tide is down
  • CV
    C. Vest
    Dec 15, 2025
    5.0
    This hotel is very nice. Has the "beachy vibe." Hunter checked us in. He is very nice and professional. Our booked room size is under remodel we were upgraded our room. This new size room is equivalent to a one bedroom apartment! Very nice, will stay here again.
  • BH
    Brady Harris
    Dec 10, 2025
    2.0
    Am I the crazy one? Maybe I'm just more accustomed to staying at Marriott's. 1. It's a strange, outdated layout of random and disconnected buildings that are 2-3 floors each. Hard to find rooms. 2. Per the above. It's an older property. Paint slapped on top of paint, old fixtures, dated carpet in rooms, etc. 3. The fitness center was laughingly bad. It's a random bedroom sized room with 1 treadmill and 1 elliptical. It's got a basic dumbbell weight rack with no bench. Only a deflated yoga ball. It's right above the "lobby" so they mentioned like 5x's not to drop weights, so you have to tip toe around. The only redeeming quality was the breakfast. It's pretty legit.
  • AK
    Afnan Kermani
    Dec 6, 2025
    1.0
    I had an awful experience at this hotel. I came in 9 months pregnant, exhausted, and urgently needed to use the restroom. I asked the receptionist for help, and instead of giving me a clear answer, she told me to go check the bathroom myself. I waited about 10 minutes trying to access it and couldn’t get in. When I went back to her, she casually said, “Oh, it’s out of order.” Then she told me that if I needed to use the restroom I would have to book a room. No apology, no urgency, no empathy. The lack of compassion toward someone heavily pregnant was unbelievable. A simple, honest answer or a little consideration could have spared me a lot of discomfort and stress. I strongly recommend avoiding this place if you expect even basic human decency or professionalism.

Frequently Asked Questions About Holiday Inn Express & Suites la Jolla – Windansea Beach by IHG

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Jolla – Windansea Beach?

Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does the hotel offer free breakfast?

Yes, the hotel provides a free buffet breakfast called Express Start Breakfast Bar.