Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

4.1
394 reviews
Front desk

About

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Welcome to Holiday Inn Express Watsonville. Newly renovated! Situated in the lush Pajaro Valley and close to several alluring Central Coast communities, this hotel's location is right off Highway 1. In fact, the Holiday Inn Express is just moments from the major businesses and attractions that characterize the Monterey Bay area. Corporate travelers appreciate that we have free high-speed, wireless Internet access throughout the facility to work in comfort. We also offer a business center with copy, fax and print services. Pioneering companies such as Driscoll, Granite and West Marine Products are all located in the nearby business park. Hotel leisure guests prefer us as the perfect resting point since we're close to Santa Cruz (famous for the Boardwalk, beaches, and harbors), the Monterey Bay Aquarium and the Roaring Camp Railroad Shopaholics can't miss the Gilroy Factory Outlets. For a truly "out-of-this-world" experience, don't forget to visit the Mystery Spot! After a full day of work or activities, relax in Watsonville, California at our hotel's accommodations Amenities such as a heated, indoor pool and onsite fitness center are available to our guests. Don't miss the complimentary, hot Express Start Breakfast.

Location

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
1855 Main Street, Watsonville, CA
95076, United States

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Reviews

4.1
394 reviews
5 stars
194
4 stars
118
3 stars
39
2 stars
17
1 star
26

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

While some guests praised the friendly and helpful staff, others reported unprofessional and dismissive service, particularly regarding room issues and billing.

Cleanliness

Many reviews highlighted the cleanliness of the rooms and common areas, but there were also complaints about bugs and unclean facilities in some instances.

Room Comfort

Guests generally found the beds comfortable, but there were significant complaints about the quality of pull-out couches and noise from adjacent rooms.

Breakfast Quality

The breakfast received positive feedback for variety and quality, although some guests noted issues with specific items or availability.

Value for Money

Some guests felt the hotel offered good value for the price, while others criticized the overall experience as not worth the cost, citing issues with amenities and service.
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    Angela Romero (SMILEY.Y.SERGIO)
    Oct 31, 2025
    4.0
    Love
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    Robert Huerta
    Sep 24, 2025
    5.0
    Definitely a nice place to stay with comfortable beds, gym and pool. The customer service we get from Olga for the last month has been great. She always as the answers to our questions and does everything to make you feel at home. Thanks Olga for the great customer service. 10 star
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    P K
    Sep 2, 2025
    1.0
    My family booked a King Suite at the Holiday Inn Express in Watsonville for a week, expecting it to comfortably accommodate three adults — two in the king bed and one on the pull-out couch. Unfortunately, the pull-out bed was unusable. There was absolutely no cushioning between the fabric and the springs; it felt like lying directly on metal. After just one night, we asked the front desk if we could move to a different room, as the setup was clearly not suitable for three people. The staff’s response was dismissive and unhelpful, essentially telling us, “It’s a pull-out bed, what did you expect?” As someone who has stayed in many hotels, including sleeping on pull-outs as a Titanium Elite with Marriott (theres no Marriots in Watsonville😭), I can confidently say this is not the industry standard. Pull-outs can be decent; this one was not. To make matters worse, we were in town to say goodbye to my dying grandfather. The last thing we needed was to return each night from the hospital to a room that didn’t meet our basic need for three places to sleep. We ultimately checked out and moved to a Hilton nearby, where the pull-out bed was perfectly fine. The situation was further complicated by the fact that we prepaid through Hotels.com. The hotel refused to check us out early because doing so would have triggered a refund. We had to push hard just to get written confirmation that we had left the room due to the accommodations being unsuitable. The whole experience was unnecessarily stressful. Rather than helping us, the staff hid behind “policy,” showing zero empathy. The King Suite was advertised as fitting at least four people, but it clearly did not. Between the poor quality of the pull-out bed and the terrible customer service, this was a very disappointing and frustrating stay. I hope they feel good about charging a grieving family for a room they couldn't use. Boooooo.
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    Chris Lou
    Sep 1, 2025
    1.0
    One of the worst Holiday inn experiences ever had. There are many bugs in the bathroom I had to take them out myself. They were on walls and towels. The shower water was cold. You would have to let the cold water run for more than 5 mins to get it warm enough to shower. Large waste of water and ironically there’s signs of saving water on the wall. The noise from the hallway and rooms above was the worst. The noise comes directly through doors or ceiling. It’s like the person speaking were right beside you. Once anyone turn the water on above or next door, the pump noise comes right through.
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    Gabriela Davidson
    Aug 22, 2025
    5.0
    Comfortable room and the staff are so sweet! They made the check in process easy and have been helping my mom to and from her car as she broke her foot. Great place to stay.

Frequently Asked Questions About Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Which airport is closest to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville is conveniently located near Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), San Francisco International (SFO), and Oakland International (OAK).

Does your hotel offer an airport shuttle?

No, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville does not offer an airport shuttle.