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

2.5 star property
Suburban hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Holiday Inn Express And Suites Santa Ana - Orange County is near the Honda Center, offering a free breakfast buffet and 24-hour business center. Guests enjoy WiFi, gym, pool, luggage storage, and quick check-out. Previous visitors consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €119
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 16 of 16 rooms

Standard Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobility, Access Tub)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Extra Floor Space)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility ,Accessible Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Roll Shwr)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll Shwr)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(75 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
1600 E 1st St, Santa Ana, CA, 92701

What's nearby

  • Santa Ana Zoo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Yost Theater - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Orange County Global Medical Center - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Old Orange County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center - 6 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandwich Society - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria El Gordito - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪El Metate Market - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Avila's El Ranchito - ‬14 min walk

About this property

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

Hotel near Honda Center
A free breakfast buffet, laundry facilities and a gym are just a few of the amenities provided at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG. In addition to a 24-hour business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, luggage storage and ATM/banking services
  • 8 meeting rooms, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 161 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and separate baths/showers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 8 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1978
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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)
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Santa Ana Plaza
Santa Ana Plaza
Holiday Inn Express Suites Santa Ana Orange County
Holiday Inn Express Suites Santa Ana Orange County by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Suites Santa Ana Orange County an IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of 17 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG on 30 Nov 2025 start from €118.83, 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 Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG located?

Located in Lyon Street, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Santa Ana Zoo, Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse and Old Orange County Courthouse. Bowers Museum and Discovery Science Center are also within 3 miles (5 km). Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center is 25 minutes by foot.

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 672 out of 1202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1202 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente breakfast, room is very clean and tide.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gicela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was really clean and staff were very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service, helpful staff, clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and people were very nice
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was great to us!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madhuri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very fresh rooms.. excellent breakfast options
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and facility
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

German

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here three times in a year time
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hitesh Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff. Ample parking space.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Having the best experience while stay out there
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and spacious. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay . Decent location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

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

10/10 Excellent

Jaent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and amazing A/C!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Staff & service
Standard HI breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleaning crew and front desk staff are friendly and helpful. Inexpensive and clean hotel, and a short ride to the disney parks. There's also a small market around the corner from the hotel that sells delicious carnitas and tortas. Bari's pizza is in the same plaza and is also delicious.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2nd time staying here and it was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big room, nice design
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sadaf

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great staying
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Had a great brief stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Argel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Breakfast and parking included a plus!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025