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Reviews of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Solana Beach-Del Mar, an IHG Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

621 South Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075, United States of America

#3 of 3 hotels in Solana Beach

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 341 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free Wifi

    6.9

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  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    9.0
    Would definitely book there again!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Elevator was out of service for a few hours.

    Friendly and accommodating staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s an old building. Rooms did not feel clean. Our toilet wouldn’t flush when we first arrived but the staff fixed it for us. Also the hot tub was broken. Breakfast also was mediocre.

    Location was good. Staff was friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not as clean as expected but good stay overall.

    Friendly staff, easy check in, lots of good breakfast options.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Icky carpet and dated furniture - rooms felt tired.

    Location and walkable

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    8.0
    Great!!’
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Convenient location & comfortable & clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Who was a little bit dated inside the rooms and in the common areas

    Property was clean, and a very good value for the area. I was surprised how quiet it was overall. The breakfast was much better than expected. I’d recommend it.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2024

    8.0
    Acceptable option for staying in Solana Beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hotel could appreciate a renovation and a bit more detail at cleaning.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2024

    7.0
    Met our needs in a good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hallway carpets were very dirty, the elevator made weird sounds that didn’t make us feel very comfortable, and you had to pay an extra $16/day for parking (very inconvenient).

    The location was great, 10-15 minutes walking distance to the beach and lots of great restaurants downtown Solana. We discovered our new favorite Thai Restaurant just a 3 minute walk away! The room was big enough for us to sleep and lounge around between activities. The linen was clean, the entryway with its Christmas decor was a very nice touch, and I liked that there was a hot tub. The breakfast was a nice bonus, not amazing but definitely doable.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We found hair in our beds.

    Close to shops, close to Del Mar fairground. And it has breakfast.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 16, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Great location, with beaches nearby. This is not a full service hotel so there is not much to expect.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: December 15, 2023

    8.0
    We lived the comfort & location, great for walking everywhere
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Need more gluten free choices

    Location good. Breakfast just ok.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 28, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It appears that there have been car break ins in the garage which is not a welcoming feature.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 13, 2023

    9.0
    Comfortable beds, good service and nice hot breakfast. Nice pool and hot tub.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The carpet in the hallways need to be replaced.

    Staff was excellent and the breakfast was top notch.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 9, 2023

    8.0
    Nice quite location and hot complimentary breakfast.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The hallways' carpet was worn out. The hallways and common areas were not updated and that made the hotel look older and dirty. I believe they are going to update the hotel in the next few weeks, though.

    Breakfast, room and location. I really liked our suite, we first got a regular room but it didn't have enough storage space for a week stay. Breakfast is very good too. I brough my own GF bread and I was set. Nice selection of GF options other than that.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The view was of a dirty lot, trash everywhere, we paid extra for a room with a balcony and view. Not worth it at all. The bed springs were broken, and the bed was loud and very uncomfortable.

    The breakfast was great. The staff was nice. The carpet was dirty and stained throughout the hotel.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2023

    7.0
    Comfortable and good value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Room had slight odor of floral type cleaner and felt a bit humid. When we turned on heat the fan spewed out dust and burnt dust smell. One of staff members was curt; other two were friendly. Suggest adding whole grain bread option and non-sugar yogurt.

    Location near beach is great. Room was quiet. Breakfast was full option. Price was good for location. Pool area had ample seating and places to visit with friends.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2023

    8.0
    A good place for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unfortunately, our room had a strange odour, a bit musty. This didn't improve with doors open. Some of the areas of the hotel look tired

    Hotel is located near to beach and some excellent places to eat. Breakfast at the Holiday Inn was good with a good variety of foods available. Staff were helpful and friendly

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2023

    6.0
    Overall not bad but I probably wouldn’t stay again and I’m sorry to say that. Everyone that works there is extremely kin
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If you turned the tv off in our room you could work it again because it disconnected the Wi-Fi and you’d have to call the front desk to send someone to fix it. Also, we have a baby and the refrigerator didn’t work. Didn’t realize it until morning when the milk I bought the night before wasn’t cold. Also the curtains are sheer only. The other curtains don’t close they are only decorative. Everything could have been a bit cleaner.

    The location was great and overall it was good for the price. Some minor changes could make it much better. The breakfast was pretty good too. I’ve had better and I’ve had worse.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2023

    9.0
    Nice comfortable hotel at a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    The curtains didn't close and there is a power station right outside. I had light glaring into my eyes all night. You can hear the cars from the Freeway.

    The room was clean plus the bed and pillows were super comfortable. The breakfast location was a really nice area--spacious, with a high ceiling and very inviting. It had one big group table that was cool. Would make a good family game table as well during non-breakfast hours. I didn't have time to eat, so I actually don't know what breakfast tasted like. The location was excellent. You can walk to the beach. It's literally around the corner. There is also a good Italian restaurant literally steps away.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2023

    6.0
    I would come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights

    room ok, bedding average, noise bad, staff nice

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2023

    6.0
    Great location but facilities need improvement.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The decor is really sad and dated (dark brown, dark carpets..). Too much disposable plastic.

    The location is fantastic. The breakfast was good but served in too much disposable plastic items. Beds were comfy.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2023

    8.0
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed was way too firm, which made it a bit uncomfortable.

    Location is great, great breakfast options, clean, friendly & helpful staff. Also, having balconies/patios is pretty great.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2023

    7.0
    Ok, but not worth how much they charged. I hope I get my $75 back. It’s the worst Holiday Inn I’ve stayed in so far.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They didn’t have curtains that blocked light- only the white thin ones. The refrigerator was noisy, so I unplugged it. They took $75 for incidentals upon checkin. That’s the first time a Holiday Inn charged me this type of deposit. The people in the checkin desks were not friendly- both the evening and morning ones.

    For breakfast, they had salsa, walnuts, 2 types of eggs, potatoes, unsweetened almond milk, the cream for the waffles was piped nicely in curls.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2023

    8.0
    Close to Del Mar
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Extra $19 dollars parking not indicated in booking. No Del Mar shuttle or advice.

    Close to Del Mar racetrack and right on the 101. Comfortable rooms and safe parking area. Pretty clean and nice staff at desk. Lots of shops and such within walking distance.

    Stayed in August 2023

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