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Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego

2.0 star property
Guests relax in a peaceful garden setting or seek local insights through helpful concierge services at this welcoming property near campus

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Harvey's Motel, steps from San Diego State University, offers a quiet garden retreat and terrace space. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, tour assistance, and express check-in to enhance their San Diego adventure.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ￥13,391
￥16,874 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Room (Smoking)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room (Non-Smoking) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Room (Non-Smoking)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Refrigerator
LED TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
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
Refrigerator
LED TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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40-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Single Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Mid-City, a neighborhood 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. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for Waterfront Park, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our San Diego travel guide
Map
92115, CA, San Diego, 7166 El Cajon Boulevard

What's nearby

  • San Diego Zoo which includes zoo animals
    San Diego Zoo
    12 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Computer Museum of America
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • San Diego Police Museum
    3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • The Salvation Army Kroc Center
    3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center
    14 min drive
  • 70th St. Trolley Station
    15 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    13 min walk
  • Chuy's Taco Shop
    15 min walk
  • Denny's
    12 min walk
  • Starbucks
    2 min drive
  • Penelope’s Mexican Food
    2 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 like a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Express check-in, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A vending machine and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego feature perks such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite 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 available once per stay (for a fee)
  • 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 elevator
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property 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.

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping fee: USD 6 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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 Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego on Mar 8, 2026 start from ￥13,391, excluding 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?

Limited spots are available.

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

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

Located in Mid-City, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater, San Diego State University, and Viejas Arena. Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala and Grossmont College are also within 6 mi (10 km). 70th St. Trolley Station is 15 minutes by foot and Alvarado Station is 23 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

5.8

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 236 reviews

Reviews

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older motel, but very clean and the staff were very kind and helpful. Bed was a little stiff, but definitely seemed newer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so so nice, great places to eat in the area, and despite there being so many end-of-summer concert goers in town, it was so quiet, I had no problem sleeping! Will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kristi

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet neighborhood and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

8/10 Good

Travis

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

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

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 traveler

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean everything worked as it should

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

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

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room that I stayed in was big, and clean, as well as the restroom it was big, updated and clean. Staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

lazzarini

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad service, the attender was nothing firendly. Holiday, the price really was over ay the nomal very bad
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Clean and comfortable

Stayed here for a night and it was great. The room, bathroom, and beddings were super clean. Great location and is easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and close to SDSU
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022