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Our top choices for El Cajon motels

Breakfast area

1. 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, (1,004 reviews)
"Smelled a little funky when I got there, but overall it was a nice place to crash after exploring SD"
United States
Zackary
The price is ￥11,869
￥13,079 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
Exterior

2. 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, (1,764 reviews)
"Decent and clean stay for the price"
United States
Melissa
The price is ￥10,086
￥11,559 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

3. Northgate Motel

Northgate Motel
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (717 reviews)
"Nice bed spacious rooms quiet"
United States
Nelson
The price is ￥11,074
￥12,182 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Northgate Motel
Property grounds

4. Villa Serena

Villa Serena
2.0 star property
El Cajon
6.4 out of 10, (306 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms and very friendly management."
United States
Andre
The price is ￥11,790
￥12,969 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Villa Serena
Room

5. Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego

Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
6.8 out of 10, (480 reviews)
"Clean"
United States
deshaun
The price is ￥13,574
￥14,932 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego
Superior Double Room

6. Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
6.6 out of 10, (731 reviews)
"Great and cheap pricing for a getaway night"
United States
Khemila
The price is ￥9,442
￥10,386 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego
Front of property

7. Relax Inn And Suites

Relax Inn And Suites
2.0 star property
El Cajon
5.6 out of 10, (454 reviews)
"I always have a good time at the Relax inn"
United States
Raymond
The price is ￥9,023
￥10,265 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Relax Inn And Suites
Lobby

8. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
2.0 star property
Santee
7.6 out of 10, Good, (902 reviews)
"I liked everything will be staying again very soon"
United States
Amanda
The price is ￥13,187
￥14,756 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
Room

9. Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego

Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego
2.0 star property
La Mesa
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Easy parking, rapid check in. Nothing at all to complain about with our stay"
United States
Stephen
The price is ￥14,020
￥15,445 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego
Arcade

10. The Rambler Hotel

The Rambler Hotel
3.0 star property
Chula Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,212 reviews)
"The room was very clean, comfortable and quiet. Hotel was a quick drive to balboa park area"
United States
debra
The price is ￥16,323
￥20,190 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
The Rambler Hotel
Exterior

11. Ramona Valley Inn

Ramona Valley Inn
2.0 star property
Ramona
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Room was clean and bed was comfortable. Wouldn’t mind access to an additional blanket and a blow dryer."
United States
NAOMI
The price is ￥9,253
￥10,493 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Ramona Valley Inn
Property grounds

12. National City Motel

National City Motel
2.5 star property
National City
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice place"
United States
Adam
The price is ￥7,496
￥8,246 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
National City Motel
Property grounds

13. El Rancho Motel

El Rancho Motel
2.0 star property
Coronado
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (939 reviews)
"Very calm , clean and quiet ! Staying there again."
United States
Deniya
The price is ￥23,138
￥25,452 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
El Rancho Motel
Lobby sitting area

14. Crown City Inn

Crown City Inn
2.5 star property
Coronado
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (838 reviews)
"Excellent stay in every way."
United States
Seth
The price is ￥30,948
￥34,043 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Crown City Inn
Beach

15. Coronado Inn

Coronado Inn
2.5 star property
Bayside
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (885 reviews)
"Very nice place recomended"
United States
Ruben
The price is ￥19,662
￥21,628 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Coronado Inn
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

16. Hotel Milagro

Hotel Milagro
2.0 star property
Chula Vista
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Awesome hotel and staff everyone was welcoming and was super clean"
United States
Dylan
The price is ￥11,246
￥12,370 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Hotel Milagro
Exterior

17. Coronado Island Inn

Coronado Island Inn
2.5 star property
Coronado
7.4 out of 10, Good, (576 reviews)
"Quaint spot in a good location which was centrally located within the island."
United States
Andrew
The price is ￥19,551
￥21,507 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Coronado Island Inn
Standard Room, 1 King Bed

18. Baycities Motel

Baycities Motel
2.0 star property
Chula Vista
7.2 out of 10, Good, (291 reviews)
"Shops nearby"
United States
Marquinton
The price is ￥10,071
￥11,078 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Baycities Motel
Room

19. Motel 6 La Mesa, CA

Motel 6 La Mesa, CA
2.0 star property
La Mesa
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Great AC"
United States
Timothy
The price is ￥15,269
￥16,796 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Motel 6 La Mesa, CA
Room

20. Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (457 reviews)
"Will be staying here again!"
United States
Angelica
The price is ￥10,611
￥11,672 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Escondido Lodge
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Top El Cajon Hotel Reviews

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

10/10 Excellent
"All staffs are nice , friendly and welcoming"
Reham 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

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El Cajon Motels information

Number of reviews
10,629
Accommodation
44 Motels
Lowest Price
￥8,246
Highest Price
￥34,043

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 Mission Bay 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 San Diego State University and Balboa Park. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Relax Inn And Suites: Free parking and a 24-hour front desk are available during your stay, along with room amenities like an in-room safe. It's located within a short 9-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 Mission Bay. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Lake Jennings, El Capitan Reservoir, and The Water Conservation Garden. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: P2K Range, San Diego Natural History Museum, and San Diego Air and Space 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.

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