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Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego

2.0 star property
Hotel in San Diego with free parking

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Garden
Exterior
40-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV
Exterior detail
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Non-Smoking)

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$164
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Room (Smoking)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Smoking)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Non-Smoking)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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40-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room (Non-Smoking)

Deluxe Room (Non-Smoking)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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40-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Located in Mid-City, a neighbourhood in San Diego, Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego is near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Balboa Park and Mission Bay, while San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum are popular area attractions. Waterfront Park and Belmont Park are not to be missed.
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7166 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92115

What's nearby

  • The Salvation Army Kroc Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • San Diego State University - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Viejas Arena - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 13 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • 70th St. Trolley Station - 15 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪D Z Akin's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chuy's Taco Shop - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego

Hotel near San Diego State University
Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego provides amenities, such as a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-in, concierge services and tour/ticket information
  • Smoke-free property and a vending machine
Room features
All guest rooms at Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego include thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 12:30 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego?

As of 12 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego on 13 Aug 2025 start from AU$164.45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego located?

Located in Mid-City, this hotel is 2 mi (3.1 km) from Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from San Diego State University. Viejas Arena is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away. 70th St. Trolley Station is 15 minutes by foot and Alvarado Station is 23 minutes.

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Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 232 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

shane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I got bed bug bites all over me
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Priced right and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, comfortable stay

Staff was absolutely amazing. Room was exceptionally clean and comfortable, quite large. Basic amenities in room included refrigerator! Plenty of free parking. Restaurants abound in area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayalaxmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay here was very pleasant. I liked the deluxe room with extra space that we can use for doing Yoga or any other types of exercises.

10/10 Excellent

Avital

The room was clean and pleasant. The staff took care of our request quickly. The location is close to SDSU which was our main destination. Overall good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend!

I’m highly allergic to animals - so they honored my request for a pet free room. Although old, the room was immaculate & the bed was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, friendly and quiet.

Basic quiet night's stay. Clean room, friendly office staffer. He was standing in for the owner and had a bit of a learning curve, but it ended up great. I walked a couple blocks to the ExtraMile at the traffic light for coffee because I didn't see any good coffee at the motel. Nice quiet industrial neighborhood .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Chandler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
y for ice at the ice machine. My feet got dirty just walking barefoot in the room, so it would be nice if they mopped the floor surfaces more thoroughly. The bath soap would be too small for hand soap, much less for bath use. Otherwise, the room was adequate, the bed was nice and firm, and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

JAMES

I always check the current reviews before staying at a place I don’t know. Had good reviews so I booked it. Location was okay. Room while stark was average. Issue is the other guests. They were making noise until 2am. Cars, voices, etc. I see that they rent by the week for as long as 3 weeks. That should have clued me it’s a flop house with its associated problems. I don’t feel it deserves a below or above average rating because of the other guests but they definitely brought down my rating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Harvey’s is the perfect place for a budget friendly stay in San Diego. The front desk has one worker at a time and they are extremely attentive and quick to respond if you need something. I needed a key replacement at midnight and the gentleman working was super helpful. The rooms are spacious and oh, so clean! I mean it’s probably the cleanest and homiest “motel” I’ve ever stayed in. I also really love the location, you’re technically in La Mesa but San Diego’s College Area is just west of you past lake Murray Blvd. you can walk to several convenience shops and restaurants near the motel, and the walk is totally easy and doable, I think the closest corner store is a block away. Parking is extremely convenient (though, a bit cramped once the reservations fill up!) but it’s so easy to slip in and out at any time of day and be back in your cozy room on your own time. This location is far enough away to not have a lot of the city noise, but close enough that you still feel authentically in San Diego, though you’re in La Mesa! This is a great motel. Would recommend to everyone!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thanks Harvey!!

I had a wonderful stay at Harvey's Motel. I was in San Diego visiting a friend and needed an inexpensive place to stay closeby. Often the smaller budget/no-frills roadside motels can be "sketchy," but Harvey's is definitely an exception. The front desk staff was friendly and welcoming and even greeted me by name. The on-site parking lot was tidy and well-lit with plenty of spaces. I stayed in an upstairs "deluxe" room. Keeping in mind this is a budget/no frills motel, I was pleasantly surprised to find the room bright, clean and spacious. Everything was in excellent working order, from the lights ...to the TV, ...to the mini fridge and microwave ...and most importantly the AC! All the light switches were intuitively placed. Electrical sockets were available right above the nightstands on each side of the bed. I'm guessing the bathroom was recently renovated because the toilet and shower both looked new. As mentioned, this is a no-frills property, so they don't provide fancy soap or shampoo. And while the towels and linens were very clean, they're basic hotel stock. There are several great restaurants within walking distance. Despite being located right on a busy boulevard, the motel is relatively calm and quiet. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

June

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I woke up at 4 am (Sunday am) to doors slamming. Every 10 - 15 minutes, a door would slam. I counted about 25 door slams.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

wisam

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prashant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice family-run hotel. I was given an upgrade to a larger room as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Louise Stollig

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly folks who ran this small serviceable motor court style motel. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at Harvey's mid-week with a late night check-in. The room was clean and spacious with mini-fridge and microwave.I liked the manufactured flooring (vs carpet). Air conditioning worked well. No funny smells or scents. Parking lot well lit. Night desk attendant courteous. Wi-fi was fast. I would stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet property, felt safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023