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A spacious living room with a large arched window, a red sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

A spacious kitchen with a dining area, equipped with modern appliances and ample seating.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with a white facade and a tree with lights.

A spacious living area with a red sofa, a coffee table with a fruit bowl, and a modern chandelier.

1. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

5.7 km from Cowles Mountain

Rachel

￥18,874

￥21,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a stone facade, and a clear sky.

A compact kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and wooden cabinets.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a grey carpet, and a glass door entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a window with blinds, a heater, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden wardrobe.

2. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

3.5 km from Cowles Mountain

Vanessa

￥13,998

￥15,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A breakfast buffet area with a stone wall, a coffee station, and a fruit display.

An elevator area with stone walls and a potted plant.

A table with two gold-framed lamps and a vase of white flowers.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large painting of a sunset.

3. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

10.7 km from Cowles Mountain

Sonya

￥18,583

￥21,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a round coffee table with fruit, and a ceiling adorned with colorful hanging ornaments.

A breakfast bar with a variety of fruits, a Hershey's chocolate bar, and a coffee machine.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a nightstand with a lamp, and a vase of flowers.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a gated entrance.

4. Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

5.2 km from Cowles Mountain

Aron Roi

￥20,590

￥22,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern bar area with wooden ceiling beams, bar stools, and a long counter.

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a fire feature.

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, balconies, and a central entrance with a glass door.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a courtyard.

5. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

10.4 km from Cowles Mountain

Johanna

￥23,215

￥26,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, framed pictures on the wall, a clock, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, featuring a red-tiled roof and a mix of balconies and windows.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

6. Pleasant Inn

13.4 km from Cowles Mountain

Donna

￥10,825

￥12,421 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern hotel with a glass entrance, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a lamp.

A modern living room with a fireplace, grey sofas, and a bookshelf.

A modern hotel with a central entrance, large windows, and palm trees.

7. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley Stadium

7.8 km from Cowles Mountain

KELLEY

￥19,518

￥22,436 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of Fletcher Marketplace.

A multi-story hotel with a pool, parking lot, and a view of distant mountains.

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign and a "Hilton Honors" sign.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

6.4 km from Cowles Mountain

William

￥22,673

￥24,984 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A laundry room with stacked dryers and a washing machine.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a window with yellow curtains.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a large TV screen.

9. Springhill Suites San Diego Mission Valley

10.9 km from Cowles Mountain

Jin Soo

￥23,757

￥27,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern lobby with a stone wall, blue sofas, a reception desk, and a staircase.

A restaurant with booths and tables, a counter, and a mural on the wall.

A bar area with three cocktails on a wooden bar counter.

A lobby with a stone wall, blue sofa, purple chairs, and a patterned rug.

10. Kings Inn San Diego

14.7 km from Cowles Mountain

Armando

￥13,023

￥14,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A compact kitchen with a black refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a dishwasher.

A gym with exercise equipment, a television, and a mirror.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a parking lot and palm trees.

11. Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

4.2 km from Cowles Mountain

Jordan

￥25,637

￥28,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden chairs, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of a cityscape.

A swimming pool with a central staircase, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with a building in the background.

A laundry facility with multiple washing machines, a clock, and a wooden bench.

12. Element by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley

11 km from Cowles Mountain

Clarissa

￥25,322

￥29,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a coffee station, and a television.

A snack aisle with shelves stocked with various treats like Doritos, Lay's, and Pringles.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a chair.

A hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

14 km from Cowles Mountain

India

￥22,593

￥24,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with two beds, a large landscape painting above the beds, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A swimming pool with a blue tiled border, a white chair, and a door.

A reception area with a wooden counter, framed pictures on the wall, and a view of the parking lot through the glass door.

A modern living room with a sofa set, coffee table, and a potted plant.

14. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

7.7 km from Cowles Mountain

Esekia

￥14,572

￥16,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern restaurant with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a textured wall and a reception desk with a built-in computer.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking area.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

15. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

6.8 km from Cowles Mountain

Erin

￥27,348

￥30,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A bar area with a glass ceiling, a central bar counter, and multiple stools.

A checkered floor with round tables and chairs, a patterned ceiling, and large windows.

A luxurious interior with a large chandelier, patterned sofas, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

A large swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a striped facade.

16. Lafayette Hotel & Club

12 km from Cowles Mountain

Bryanna

￥42,151

￥48,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A wall-mounted sign with 'Greetings from California' and a coffee station with a coffee maker, cups, and condiments.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, and a towel rack.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a clock, and a glass door leading to a staircase.

17. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

6.7 km from Cowles Mountain

Lori

￥12,834

￥14,142 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a grill, and string lights.

A modern hotel lobby with a central dining area, seating arrangements, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table set for four, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

18. TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Central

10.1 km from Cowles Mountain

Lori

￥24,588

￥28,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a television.

A spacious living area with a dining table, sofas, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel with a red-tiled roof, arched windows, and a sign indicating it is a Best Western hotel.

19. Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel

12 km from Cowles Mountain

Richard

￥17,449

￥20,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a high ceiling with hanging lights.

A modern interior with wooden panel ceilings, patterned seating, and a central bar area.

A swimming pool with blue lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with balconies.

A pathway leading to a building labeled "LEGACY Hotel."

20. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

14.3 km from Cowles Mountain

christopher

￥24,536

￥28,203 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Cowles Mountain

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU	9.0 Wonderful 1,442 reviews	View
WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast	8.6 Excellent 283 reviews	View
Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa	9.2 Wonderful 1,010 reviews	View
Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego	8.4 Very good 1,008 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central	8.8 Excellent 1,007 reviews	View

Top Cowles Mountain Hotel Reviews

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing breakfast options. Very clean rooms. Will be coming back."

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast"

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was very nice. In a good location. Very close to shopping and the many restaurants. Would stay there again"

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

8/10 Good

"Good breakfasts clean room"

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

8/10 Good

"It was well maintained and nice"

San Diego Lux: 5Bedroom/Remodeled/Solar Heated Pool/Spa/GameRoom/Grill/Workspace

10/10 Excellent

"Home was exceptional and close to everything!!! Host was timely and ready to assist with any issues that arise during our visit!!!!"

Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"It’s good enough"

Clear Sky Paradise - Pool, Spa & Sunset Vibes

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing property with all the amenities you can ask for! The garage with the full laundry machine and all laundry materials included was so amazing! The kitchen and large dinning table was perfect for a girls night in! The hot tub and pool were divine. Kevin and laurel were quick and detailed with communications! The whole house was SO clean and stacked with towels and we really appreciate that!"

Splendid 1-bedroom apartment in delightful La Mesa with AC and Laundry

10/10 Excellent

"He was very welcoming the place was very nice and cold with extra perks I recommend staying here it’s nice and welcoming :)"

Other attractions near Cowles Mountain

Mission Trails Regional Park

9.0/10 (24 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Mission Trails Regional Park, a lovely green space in Santee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Lake Murray Tennis Center

Catch an event at Lake Murray Tennis Center during your trip to San Diego.

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Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray

Explore the great outdoors at Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray, a lovely green space in San Diego.

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Old Mission Dam

8.0/10 (7 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Santee when you spend time at Old Mission Dam.

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Carlton Oaks Country Club

8.0/10 (19 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Santee at Carlton Oaks Country Club. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.

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Grossmont Center

After visiting Grossmont Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Diego. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Santee Boulders

9.0/10 (12 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Santee Boulders, a lovely green space in Santee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Taylor Guitars

7.2/10 (10 reviews)

You can take time to visit Taylor Guitars during your travels to El Cajon. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area, or seek out the golf courses.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cowles Mountain?

Cowles Mountain is located in San Diego. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 9 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Cowles Mountain?

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and a fitness center. It's located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Cowles Mountain. Other good options within a few miles include Heritage Inn La Mesa and Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

How many hotels will I find near Cowles Mountain?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Cowles Mountain.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cowles Mountain, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Cowles Mountain.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Cowles Mountain?

To find more details about updating your stay near Cowles Mountain or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Cowles Mountain?

You'll want to browse the collections at Warbirds West Air Museum, San Diego Police Museum, and Knox House Museum. Sights like Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala, Old Mission Dam, and San Diego Voice & Viewpoint are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater, The Magnolia, and Off Broadway Live.

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Our top choices for Cowles Mountain hotels

1. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

2. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

3. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

4. Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

5. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

6. Pleasant Inn

7. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley Stadium

8. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

9. Springhill Suites San Diego Mission Valley

10. Kings Inn San Diego

11. Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

12. Element by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley

13. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

14. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

15. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

16. Lafayette Hotel & Club

17. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

18. TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Central

19. Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel

20. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

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Top Cowles Mountain Hotel Reviews

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

San Diego Lux: 5Bedroom/Remodeled/Solar Heated Pool/Spa/GameRoom/Grill/Workspace

Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego

Clear Sky Paradise - Pool, Spa & Sunset Vibes

Splendid 1-bedroom apartment in delightful La Mesa with AC and Laundry

Other attractions near Cowles Mountain

Mission Trails Regional Park

Lake Murray Tennis Center

Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray

Old Mission Dam

Carlton Oaks Country Club

Grossmont Center

Santee Boulders

Taylor Guitars

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