San Marcos sunset - North county San Diego, California, USA aerial panoramic

Search Motels in El Cajon

  • Change your mind

    Book hotels with free cancellation

  • Treat yourself

    Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
    Sign in

  • Be picky

    Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Next weekend
Jun 26 - Jun 28
In two weeks
Jul 3 - Jul 5
In one month
Jul 17 - Jul 19
In two months
Aug 14 - Aug 16

Our top choices for El Cajon motels

Free daily on-the-go breakfast

Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,012 reviews)
"Room was clean and updated, checkin and check out was easy, staff was nice, breakfast area was small but was ok. Restaurants and stores are close by. Water Conservation Garden and Heritage of the Americas Museum were close by. Online the property looks nicer but overall our stay was pleasant."
United States
Sergio
The price is ￥14,285
￥15,741 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
Exterior

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,698 reviews)
"A good place to stay if you need a place to crash in for the night"
United States
Ivy Ruth
The price is ￥10,719
￥11,815 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
Front of property

Relax Inn And Suites

Relax Inn And Suites
2.0 star property
El Cajon
5.8 out of 10, (392 reviews)
"Room comfortable, staff wonderful"
United States
Drew
The price is ￥10,100
￥11,463 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Relax Inn And Suites
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego

Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego
2.0 star property
Downtown El Cajon
6.6 out of 10, (426 reviews)
"Room felt very comfortable and clean. Hot outside but nice. Excellent rate through Expedia 😊"
United States
Lisa Marie
The price is ￥15,070
￥18,084 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego
Superior Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
6.6 out of 10, (712 reviews)
"Warm welcome, safe and easy parking"
Mexico
Danae
The price is ￥14,347
￥15,782 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego
Property grounds

Villa Serena

Villa Serena
2.0 star property
El Cajon
6.4 out of 10, (297 reviews)
"Good service"
United States
Karolyn
The price is ￥14,268
￥15,694 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Villa Serena
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Northgate Motel

Northgate Motel
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (671 reviews)
"Everything was perfect 👌"
United States
Karwan
The price is ￥12,841
￥14,125 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Northgate Motel
Lobby sitting area

Apple Tree Inn

Apple Tree Inn
2.0 star property
Julian
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"HOTEL-MOTEL. PERFECT FOR 1 NIGHT STAYS."
United States
ELLEN
The price is ￥19,748
￥21,327 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Apple Tree Inn
Exterior

Ramona Valley Inn

Ramona Valley Inn
2.0 star property
Ramona
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,010 reviews)
"Older place but well kept 2nd time I stayed here Parking can be challenging but plenty on street . I was here over memorial weekend both time Baseball championship was going on So very busy But polite staff Clean rooms And great prices Would recommend!"
United States
Christaphor
The price is ￥11,583
￥13,029 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Ramona Valley Inn
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
7.8 out of 10, Good, (357 reviews)
"It was a great place to stay! It was quiet and clean, and we used the pool multiple times. We stayed 6 nights and have no complaints!"
United States
Dana Phillip
The price is ￥11,038
￥12,143 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Escondido Lodge
Lobby

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
2.0 star property
Santee
7.6 out of 10, Good, (864 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Johnny
The price is ￥14,427
￥16,130 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

ERTH INN by AGA- San Ysidro

ERTH INN by AGA- San Ysidro
2.5 star property
San Ysidro
7.2 out of 10, Good, (153 reviews)
"Loved my stay"
United States
yashkumar
The price is ￥12,857
￥14,367 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
ERTH INN by AGA- San Ysidro
Combined shower/tub, towels

Motel 6 San Ysidro, CA - San Diego - Border

Motel 6 San Ysidro, CA - San Diego - Border
2.0 star property
San Ysidro
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,510 reviews)
"easy parking, close to border."
United States
Angel
The price is ￥11,880
￥13,514 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Motel 6 San Ysidro, CA - San Diego - Border
Outdoor pool

Mission Bay Motel

Mission Bay Motel
Pacific Beach
6.4 out of 10, (69 reviews)
"The location was great can't beat it for the price."
United States
Juan C
The price is ￥13,419
￥15,130 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Mission Bay Motel
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Baycities Motel

Baycities Motel
2.0 star property
Chula Vista
7.2 out of 10, Good, (231 reviews)
"Excellent grounds, room and parking."
United States
Keith
The price is ￥11,160
￥12,276 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Baycities Motel
Beach nearby

Coronado Inn

Coronado Inn
2.5 star property
Bayside
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (740 reviews)
"Awesome hotel"
United States
Richard J
The price is ￥24,536
￥26,990 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Coronado Inn
King Suite with Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Los Bungalows

Los Bungalows
2.5 star property
Imperial Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (537 reviews)
"Honestly one of the best hotels I’ve stayed in the views the vibes overall very very peaceful place loved it"
United States
Brenda
The price is ￥30,918
￥35,246 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Los Bungalows
Arcade

The Rambler Hotel

The Rambler Hotel
3.0 star property
Chula Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,172 reviews)
"Cool vibe in an easy spot to get on and off the highway."
United States
Jami
The price is ￥20,681
￥23,927 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
The Rambler Hotel
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Hotel Milagro

Hotel Milagro
2.0 star property
Chula Vista
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and helpful"
United States
Jorge
The price is ￥11,862
￥13,048 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Hotel Milagro
Property grounds

El Rancho Motel

El Rancho Motel
2.0 star property
Coronado
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (891 reviews)
"Excellent option for staying on the beautiful Coronado Island."
United States
Kyle
The price is ￥24,048
￥26,453 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
El Rancho Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
View all properties
Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in
Sign in
Sign up, it's free

Top El Cajon Hotel Reviews

Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

10/10 Excellent
"It’s a great hotel"
Oleksii 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Find out more about El Cajon

El Cajon Motels information

Number of reviews
14,852
Accommodation
41 Motels
Lowest Price
￥11,463
Highest Price
￥23,927

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to El Cajon?
Because you'll save on your room, you can enjoy more of the attractions in El Cajon. San Diego Zoo, Petco Park, and Hotel del Coronado are some of the popular places you can visit in the larger area.
What is a motel?
When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find an outdoor pool and free parking. With a stay at a motel, you'll often have access to your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace after World War II with the appeal of road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in El Cajon?
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego: Stay within a 20-minute drive of Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego: Free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities are available during your stay. It's located within a short 10-minute drive of San Diego State University.
How many motels are there in El Cajon?
Expedia has 7 inexpensive motels in El Cajon.
What can I do in El Cajon?
In this family-friendly area, you can check out the shops and enjoy the cafes while you're sightseeing. People visiting El Cajon speak highly of its restaurants. Favorite places in and around El Cajon include San Diego Zoo, Petco Park, and Hotel del Coronado. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: The Water Conservation Garden, Lake Jennings, and El Capitan Reservoir. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: P2K Range, USS Midway Museum, and San Diego Natural History Museum.
What's the seasonal weather like in El Cajon?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in El Cajon to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 72°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 56°F. Average annual precipitation for El Cajon is 13 inches.
What are my options for getting around El Cajon when staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about getting around El Cajon to help you navigate your stay: Fly into San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field), which is located 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from the city center. Otherwise, look for flights into San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) away. Take advantage of metro transit at El Cajon Transit Center Station, Arnele Avenue Station, and Gillespie Field Station.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia