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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

2.5 star property
Guests can start their day with a complimentary breakfast buffet at this Watsonville hotel, then unwind by the pool after beach explorations

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Holiday Inn Express Suites Watsonville offers a convenient base near Sunset State Beach. Enjoy the indoor pool, 24-hour gym, free self-parking, and high-speed WiFi. Guests often praise the helpful, attentive staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AED 522
AED 600 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications, Mobility Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

Room amenity

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Watsonville, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG is near the beach. Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at La Selva Beach and Manresa State Beach. Sunset State Beach and Seascape Golf Club are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Visit our Watsonville travel guide
Map
1855 Main St, Watsonville, CA, 95076

What's nearby

  • B89ND5 View of La Selva Beach with ice plant. Image shot 2009. Exact date unknown.
    La Selva Beach
    9 min drive - 11.8 km
  • 500px Photo ID: 99992469 - Doing a series of shooting Sunset on California Coast. If you are from California, you know the challenge that the photographers face.
    Rio Del Mar Beach
    10 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium | Pacific Grove A quiet beach just meters away from the busy aquarium, in Monterey, central California.; Shutterstock ID 710442223; Purchase Order: -
    Monterey Bay
    24 min drive - 35.3 km
  • Watsonville Square Shopping Center
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ramsay Park
    11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station
    27 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)
    61 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    7 min walk
  • 7-Eleven
    3 min drive
  • California Grill of the Pajaro Valley
    2 min drive
  • Starbucks
    15 min walk
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
    16 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Hotel near La Selva Beach
Located close to Sunset State Beach and Manresa State Beach, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour gym. Free in-room WiFi and a business center are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, multilingual staff, and free newspapers
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 65 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, 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

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG?

As of 6 February 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG on 7 March 2026 start from $163.47, 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.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of La Selva Beach, Manresa State Beach, and Sunset State Beach. Seascape Golf Club and Rio Del Mar Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 529 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean. The staff was professional. Room was clean. Location convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely helpful and courteous in helping us transfer to another room on our last night. The rooms were very clean. Our first room didnt have hot water for showers but it was still comfortable and warm...the 2nd room had nice hot water for the shower. We loved the beds and linens...more comfortable than most hotels. Great breakfast options as well. House keeping staff got us a shower safety mat promptly when requested. Handicap parking was conveniently located. Our TV had great viewing options. We were hoping that the indoor pool had warmer water than it did but it is winter. Over a four star rating with a star less because of the issues with warm water. We would come back and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Staff & service
The parking lot was limited, however the staff was very friendly and obliging.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice staff,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geisel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love to stay there, very clean and delicious breakfast bufet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean , well lighting, felt safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect stay! The whole family loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great rooms for our family of 5
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anahi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giovanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stay my family had there was great. They say it was nice spot because of the cleanliness of the place and the hotel was close to the activities we had planned there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, very friendly and breakfast in the morning very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay with friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay, clean and comfortable rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro Valdez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet they serve a good breakfast and good dining options at walkable distance
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and professional. Will definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in a good central location. Close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Wonderful receptionist and staff. My 9 year old found a random bra on the floor next to his bed but otherwise the room was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Kyaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Electric went out. Staffs are very friendly and hospitality. If electric didn’t went out and if breakfast was served, would give five stars.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and very spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were really clean and organized everything you need. It was perfect for our family of five. The breakfast was delicious. The front desk lady was phenomenal. Went above and beyond to help. Least favorite checking into the room. It was hot and stuffy. The air conditioning wasn’t turned on.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service and safe area
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My kids loved the pool. Breakfast was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the nicer hotels in the Watsonville/Freedom area. Easy parking grocery across the street. Of course the room is clean etc…
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

GAREN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great, clean, swimming pool was nice. The issue is when it comes time for breakfast, they are shorthanded, and several items were empty such as coffee, coffee cups, ketchup and so on. The room was spacious with two TVs, comfortable bed. The tub was new, but the bottom was not set right and would wobble when you would stand on it (as if you are on a surfboard). $300 a night is a little stipe for this type of service, but it is on off the affordable properties around there
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025