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Valli Hi Motel San Ysidro

Stay at Valli Hi Motel San Ysidro offering free Wi-Fi, parking, pool, and kid-friendly amenities near Las Americas Outlets and San Diego International Airport.

655 W San Ysidro Blvd, San Ysidro, CA 92173, United States View on map
7.6/10
Good Based on 457 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free parking Accessible Pool Air-conditioned
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable stay with great location and value

Guests appreciate the clean, spacious rooms and convenient location near the US-Mexico border and major attractions. The property offers basic amenities and good value, although some practical drawbacks are noted.

Guests often praise

  • Clean and spacious rooms, often described as freshly painted or remodeled.
  • Helpful, friendly, and attentive staff, including proactive management.
  • Convenient location close to the border, highways, dining options, and shopping.
  • Well-equipped rooms with essentials like a microwave, refrigerator, and air conditioning.
  • Good value for money compared to other local motels.

Worth knowing

  • No on-site restaurant, fitness center, or airport shuttle available.
  • Some guests experienced issues with in-room TV, internet, and telephone connectivity.
  • Noisy environment reported by some due to nearby freeway and neighborhood odors.
  • Basic lobby setup with limited access and deposit required for remote controls.
  • Towels may be old and rough; housekeeping quality can vary.

Best for

  • Travelers seeking a budget-friendly, no-frills motel near the US-Mexico border.
  • Visitors wanting easy access to highway routes and nearby attractions.
  • Families and individuals looking for clean, functional rooms with kitchen amenities.
  • Guests prioritizing location and security over luxury or extensive services.
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About this property

Welcome to Valli Hi Motel San Ysidro

Valli Hi Motel San Ysidro is a modest hotel and motel option located in the US-Mexico border suburb of San Ysidro, California. It offers basic but practical accommodations with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, free parking, air conditioning, and a swimming pool. Although it does not provide pet-friendly rooms, a restaurant, airport shuttle, or fitness center, it is suitable for families and guests seeking straightforward lodging near the border.

The property is praised for its clean rooms that come equipped with microwaves and refrigerators, providing convenient in-room facilities for travelers. Guest reviews highlight a mix of experiences—many note helpful staff, efficient check-in processes, and well-maintained rooms, while a few mention occasional maintenance issues and limited in-room entertainment options.

Located at 655 W San Ysidro Blvd, the motel is close to major shopping and dining destinations such as Las Americas Outlets, and offers easy access to highways connecting to San Diego and beyond. Guests also benefit from proximity to notable attractions like Hotel del Coronado, Petco Park, and Coronado Beach, which are all within reasonable driving distance.

Ideal for travelers crossing the border or those looking for affordable accommodations near San Diego’s southern edge, Valli Hi Motel San Ysidro offers a functional base with essential comforts. Its rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 450 reviews, reflects a generally positive response for guests prioritizing location and value over luxury amenities.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Accessible
Pool
Air-conditioned
Kid-friendly
Golf course

Not available at this property

Pet-friendly
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

AK
Aashmeen Kaur Apr 12, 2026
10

I booked this motel the last minute and was quite anxious about it but it was actually good, rooms were clean staff was very helpful. Overall a nice place to stay

JM
Jessica Marquez Mar 16, 2026
10

It was extremely clean here. The check-in and out was quick and efficient. There were no bugs of any sort. It's super close to Mexico and easy access to highways. I thought the workers were friendly enough, though I don't really look to be chummy with the workers as I'm on vacation trying to be chummy with my family.

SD
Sarah Drobshoff Mar 14, 2026
10

Needed a motel after crossing the border. Very friendly service, very clean rooms, well stocked with linens, has a refrigerator and a microwave! One of the best prices in the area. Would definitely come back. No question.

LK
Larry Kibel Feb 24, 2026
8.0

We live in Mexico, so when we go across and need to stay some place inexpensive then we come here, although the rooms are cleand and smell of lysol. The last room we were in had no TV, internet or telephone. I wanted to watch tv... then tried my tablet, then tried to call the lobby.. nothing worked. I was too tired to walk the length of the parking lot so we retired and went to bed. Maybe next time it will be better.

DC
Debra Coray Feb 18, 2026
8.0

We need to cross the border early tomorrow, so starting here. Can't go in the lobby, just a window, need to pet a deposit for the remote control. I can only imagine what happens close to the border. The room is fine. Nothing fancy, but clean sheets and towels. You can hear the freeway, but overall it is not bad for the price.

MM
Mark Mickenberg Feb 17, 2026
8.0

Rooms are a good size. TV, microwave and refrigerator. There was a bad smell in the neighborhood, not from the hotel. House cleaning could be a little bit better. Found a couple of dead bugs. Check in was quick.

DH
David Hymes Jan 18, 2026
10

Had a week-long vacation in San Diego staying at a different hotel. After checking out we decided to extend our vacation and found the Valli Hi motel had rooms available at a really great rate so we decided to stay the night there and it made us disappointed we hadn't just stayed there all trip. This motel was amazing. Great location with plenty of dining options including a 24/7 McDonald's right next door. Convenient location right off the freeway and close to imperial beach. Mo was the manager on duty the day and night of our stay and he was fantastic. Very personable and was walking the premises and sanitizing all handles and railings. What other motel would a worker actually care enough to do this? The room was very spacious and nice. Huge tv with many premium channels. Bathroom was extremely clean and bed was very comfortable with fluffy pillows. We felt very safe as they have a nighttime security that walks the premises. It was very quiet too. I would recommend this place to anybody staying near San Diego/Chula Vista/Imperial Beach

NP
Natasha Prado Jan 10, 2026
10

We had a fantastic stay here. We stayed here for 3 days and we have nothing to complain about. We were very surprised with the room, looking from the outside it seems like a regular highway motel , seems actually old and a gross, but our room was great! It was very big, you could see it was remodeled and painted, there was a TV, microwave and mini fridge! The ac was great as well as the shower! They cleaned our room every day! You are not far from major attractions at all. You're probably 20 minutes away from downtown. Right across the highway there is a great outlet mall. Only 7 minutes away. McDonald's and food options are just one minutes walking form the motel. I definitely recommend and I would stay here again next time I come to San Diego for sure. The only thing they could change is the towels. They are old and rough. Other than that I would rate it a 7!

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Valli Hi Motel San Ysidro

San Ysidro, San Diego, CA, USA

US-Mexico border suburb with Larsen Field park & mainstream shops & dining at Las Americas Outlets.

  • San Ysidro Bl & 525-611 2 min Walk
  • Sunset Ln & San Ysidro Bl 3 min Walk
  • San Diego International Airport 21 min Car · 1 hr 2 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in California. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Hotel del Coronado 20,834 reviews

Hotel del Coronado

1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, United States

4.5 · Hotel
Coronado Beach 1,916 reviews

Coronado Beach

Coronado, CA 92118, United States

4.7 · Beach
Petco Park 22,622 reviews

Petco Park

100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101, United States

4.7 · Stadium
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