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976 reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG

1600 East First Street, Santa Ana, 92701, California, United States

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Free parking

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Parking On Site

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG

Located in Santa Ana, California, this 3-star Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG, blends convenience with comfort. It sits about 1.2mi from the city center at 1600 East First Street. Minimum price starts from $118.

Guest essentials include free on-site parking, an outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi plus a free fitness center. Breakfast is available, and non-smoking rooms come with air conditioning, a bathtub, and free toiletries. A 24-hour front desk, a kid-friendly buffet, and meeting/banquet facilities (extra charges) round out the practical side of the stay; beach umbrellas are provided for sunny days.

With 976 reviews, this Santa Ana stay has earned plenty of traveler feedback.

With 976 reviews, this Santa Ana stay has earned plenty of traveler feedback, painting a picture of practicality with a touch of California charm. Free on-site parking, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi keep daily rhythms simple, while breakfast options help start mornings right. A 24-hour front desk offers round-the-clock help, and beach umbrellas are provided for sunny days.

A broad mix of room styles is available, all non-smoking, including Standard Rooms, Deluxe King Rooms, Queen Rooms, Suites, and even a Villa, providing choices for solo travelers, couples, and families.

For business or gatherings, meeting/banquet facilities are offered (extra charges), and the outdoor pool invites a sunny recovery after the day’s plans. Beach umbrellas are provided for sunny days, adding a touch of convenience to sunny explorations.

Closest airports

John Wayne Airport-Orange County

4.7mi

Long Beach Airport

18.3mi

Ontario International Airport

25.7mi

Los Angeles International Airport

35.1mi

Burbank Bob Hope Airport

43.1mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Elevator

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Rooms

One-Bedroom Suite in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

1 Queen Size Bed

355 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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1 Bedroom Suite is 75 square feet and includes a double bed 131-150 width plus hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , and safe.

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Standard Room

1 Double Bed

75 sqft

Microwave

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Standard Room is 75 square feet and includes a double bed 131-150 width plus hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , and safe.

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Suite, King Size, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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King Room, Sofa

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

355 sqft

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Standard Room with Two Queen Beds in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG

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Room - 2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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King Suite in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG

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Suite, King Size

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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One Bedroom Suite with Queen Bed and Hearing Accessible Roll In Shower - Non-Smoking in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG

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Suite, Accessible

1 Queen Size Bed

355 sqft

Shower

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King Room - Mobility Access/Hearing Accessible in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG

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King Room, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Mobility Accessible Roll-In Shower in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County, an IHG Hotel

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Room - 2 Twin, Accessible

2 Queen Size Beds

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Mobility Accessible Roll-In Shower in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG

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Room - 2 Queen, Accessible

2 Queen Size Beds

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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x3

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Deluxe King Room - Hearing Accessible  in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG

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Deluxe, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

355 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

x4

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Standard King Room in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Guest reviews

8.2

976 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Sunshine

10

March 2025

Really loved that I found this place that was super affordable for my work trip. It was close to everything I needed from food, the beach, and malls! I loved the modern look of the bathroom with the walk in shower. Staff were very nice and understanding that I needed my trash taken so I left my trash can outside my door while they were cleaning another room and they changed it without a problem. There was a desk with a lamp which I used to be able to do work on late at night which was great! Typically hotel blankets are thin and not the best BUT the blanket they had was something else because it held so much heat we actually got hot during the night. Thankfully we were able to control the AC without a problem

I would be cautious about the sink water, it was very cloudy. I wish they gave us at least 1-2 complimentary water bottles for the coffee machine. I did not like that they had water already inside the coffee machine and we did not end using it.

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Victor

8.2

September 2022

The room itself was clean and comfortable. It had a fridge and microwave. The TV was large, and had a port I could fit a Roku stick in. Staff was polite and the lobby market was full. It was well within my expectations.

Lots of homelessness around the hotel. Kind of dumpy area. When we arrived, there was a man obviously on drugs wandering the parking lot. To be fair, away from the cars, but it didn't inspire confidence. Also, a group of younger adults were hanging out in the parking lot in a large group for hours smoking pot. I wouldn't normally care about that, but it made me uncomfortable to park there.

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Valerie

8.2

February 2024

The bed was very comfortable, and clean. The room and bathroom was relatively clean for the US, the people cleaning it did a great job. The hotel is close to the highway and you're super fast at Disneyland or the Convention Center, without having to pay the prices close to that places. I liked that they had filtered hot water in the lobby, so you could get a proper tea at all time (I travel with my own organic tea and did not try their offer)

Breakfast was typical American. I have a lever disease and can't eat that poisoned artificial food people enjoy in the US in general without running into problems, but they offered bananas, I could eat. Of course they don't use modern 1st world windows anywhere in the US, so I could hear the highway, but it was not a problem, as I was very tired anyway and slept well in the comfortable clean bed. The US likes to produce mountains of plastic and paper trash, so it was no surprise that they only offered paper dishes & cups and plastic flatware - nothing for young generations or kids that wanna save the planet for future generations.

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Leonardo

10

August 2025

The staff was very friendly the hotel room was nicely cleaned and stocked up with toilet treats the cleaning lady’s where also really friendly and the commentary breakfast was delicious and they had a very clean pool not to deep just deep enough to have fun and the gym was extremely clean and didn’t smell bad and they had a good selection of weights and cardio machines 10 out of 10 would come again

Everything about was good nothing bad about it

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Laurensia

9.1

June 2024

Room is clean & bed is comfy. Free bfast in the morning is a plus, they give us quite a variety of choices. Location is ok, surrounded by many other motels, but no restaurants nearby. We had a night flight and asked for late check out, the guy in the front was kind enough to let us stay til 1.30pm.

The bathroom door really needs maintainance since it makes loud noise when we open & close. I woke up the other members when I need to go in the middle of the night, and also the faucet sink is very hard to be lifted up. We stayed for 3 nights & 4 days, on the 3rd day the cleaner only cleaned the bathroom but didnt make up our bed. We didnt complain, its no big issue.

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Artem

9.1

February 2025

Great value for money, reception is very helpful and friendly. Location is great if you are planning to travel in different directions from LA, a bit far if you would like to spend most of the time inside LA central area. We were traveling by car and parking space was always there at anytime.

Limited breakfast options, area around has nothing to walk, but good if you just use car for any travel and don't need to walk

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Elizabeth

9.1

April 2024

This was just what we wanted, the room was a good size, clean and the beds were really comfortable. We stayed here to go to Disneyland, which was a little further out, but we got a great deal and was only a 15 minute drive. The breakfast was a real bonus, the selection was good and we were able to take some bagels out for a quick breakfast on the go. Would recommend

We did have an issue when we checked out, that even though the person on reception said it was all paid for in advance so there was nothing to pay, about 5 minutes later as we were about to drive away, we got a banking notification to say there had been another charge for the full amount. I went back in and was told they would sort it, which they did, but this did make the experience a little more stressful than we needed, especially as we were leaving super early for the airport.

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Chelsi

8.2

February 2025

Staff was friendly and helpful. Plenty of free breakfast choices. Great size shower. Comfortable beds. Nice size room. Good lighting in bathroom. Nice size pool. Free parking. Hotel was nice.

Housekeeping came in to "tidy up" the room and just made the bed that had a stain on the sheets instead of changing them. They also took the towels and didn't replace them. Paint was peeling on upper walls. Area around hotel was kind of ghetto.

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Ealy

10

October 2024

The manager and the reception staf were outstanding! The free breakfast each morning was great! All staff I encountered always seem to have a smile and nice hello when I saw them. I had to extend my stay by two nights and the manager and reception staff did it all with no stress on my part. Thank you for making my stay a great experience! Hotel was very clean and very updated rooms furniture etc.

For me nothing

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Anonymous

10

August 2025

The property was updated and very clean. Juliana at the front desk as well as all of the staff were excellent in providing us with what we needed. Check in was quick and smooth. Great parking out front and it was a great central location to Disneyland as well as Santa Ana Zoo across the street. Breakfast was also great with many options

Points of Interest Around Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG

Airports

John Wayne Airport-Orange County

4.7mi

Long Beach Airport

18.3mi

Ontario International Airport

25.7mi

Los Angeles International Airport

35.1mi

Burbank Bob Hope Airport

43.1mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG

Free parking

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Elevator

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG?

For those planning to reside at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG, the doors open for check-in at 03:00 PM and it's time to say goodbye by 12:00 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG provide parking options?

Yes, there is free public parking available on site at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County, an IHG Hotel. No parking reservation is required.

How much does a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG cost?

A stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG can begin from a rate of $118. This is subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. For a clear price, input your desired stay dates.

What are the room types available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG?

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County offers various types of rooms including standard rooms, suites, and rooms with accessible features. The rooms range in size from 301 sqft to 355 sqft. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The rooms can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child or 4 adults and 3 children, depending on the room type. The bed sizes vary from king size to double or queen size beds.

What is there to do in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG?

Guests at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County can spend their time enjoying the outdoor swimming pool. The pool is available all season and located outdoors. It is only for adults, so guests can relax and unwind in a peaceful environment.

In addition to the pool, the hotel also offers other leisure amenities. Guests can make use of the beach umbrellas to enjoy the California sunshine. There is also a fitness center available for those who want to stay active during their stay.

For business travelers, the hotel provides a business center where they can take care of any work-related tasks. For those who enjoy cooking outdoors, there are BBQ facilities available for use as well.

Overall, guests have a range of options to choose from to make the most of their time at the hotel, whether it's swimming in the pool, lounging under the beach umbrellas, staying fit at the fitness center, or enjoying a BBQ.

Can guests use a pool at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG?

The hotel has one pool available for guests. It is open all year round and is located outdoors. However, there is an age restriction, as the pool is only for adults.

Can I use my credit card at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG?

No, you cannot pay with cash at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County, an IHG Hotel. However, you can use a credit card to make payments. Accepted credit card payment methods include Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Discover, JCB, and Carte Blanche.