Located near San Diego State University, Harvey's Motel near SDSU offers a warm welcome with a serene garden and inviting terrace. Connect to in-room WiFi, plan your itinerary with tour/ticket assistance, and enjoy express check-in.
Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
Computer Museum of America - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
La Mesa Memorial Fine Arts Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
The Salvation Army Kroc Center - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
San Diego Zoo - 16 min drive - 17.9 km
Getting around
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 15 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 16 min drive
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 26 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 43 min drive
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 46 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 14 min drive
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 19 min drive
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 24 min drive
70th St. Trolley Station - 15 min walk
Alvarado Station - 23 min walk
Restaurants
Starbucks - 13 min walk
Penelope’s Mexican Food - 2 min walk
Chuy's Taco Shop - 15 min walk
Starbucks - 2 min drive
Denny's - 12 min walk
About this property
Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego
Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego puts you within a 10-minute drive of Hotel Circle and San Diego State University. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.
At a glance
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Hotel size
24 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 19
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Facilities
1 building/tower
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Handrails in stairways
Raised toilet seat
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch LED TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Housekeeping once per stay (surcharge)
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Cash deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
Optional extras
Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge of USD 6 per day
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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Frequently asked questions
Does Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Jamul Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego and nearby?
Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego has a garden.
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Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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7.4
Cleanliness
5.8
Location
7.4
Staff & service
6.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 20, 2026
On site parking. Nice location. Restaurants within wlking distance.
Dennis
Dennis, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 16, 2024
Very friendly folks who ran this small serviceable motor court style motel. I would definitely stay there again.
Steven
Steven, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 19, 2025
Older motel, but very clean and the staff were very kind and helpful. Bed was a little stiff, but definitely seemed newer.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 24, 2024
Nice family-run hotel. I was given an upgrade to a larger room as well.
Timothy
Timothy, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2024
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.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 22, 2023
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 .
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 3, 2023
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.
Kirk
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2023
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!
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 19, 2025
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!
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 3, 2026
Room condition was not completely clean
Bryan
Bryan, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 4, 2023
Quiet neighborhood and convenient
David
David, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2023
Quiet property, felt safe.
Debra
Debra, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 10, 2025
Convenient
Kristi
Kristi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 31, 2023
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.
Jayalaxmi
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 7, 2024
Priced right and quiet.
Travis
Travis, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2023
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
Avital
Avital, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2022
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jun 29, 2025
I got bed bug bites all over me
shane
shane, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 20, 2023
Clean everything worked as it should
David
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 21, 2024
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.
Chandler
Chandler, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 19, 2024
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.
JAMES
JAMES, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2023
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!
Ethan
Ethan, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Dec 13, 2024
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.
June
June, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2022
The room that I stayed in was big, and clean, as well as the restroom it was big, updated and clean. Staff was friendly
Alma
Alma, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jun 1, 2022
Bad service, the attender was nothing firendly.
Holiday, the price really was over ay the nomal very bad