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

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a pergola overhead, and a view of the street and buildings in the background.

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

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

1. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

Downtown El Cajon, 0.2 km from Knox House Museum

Erin

￥27,370

￥30,161 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

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

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

2. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

1.3 km from Knox House Museum

William

￥22,714

￥25,030 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

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

1.4 km from Knox House Museum

Esekia

￥14,580

￥16,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A hotel with a red awning, a sign reading "Super 8", and a parking lot with several cars.

4. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

0.3 km from Knox House Museum

Lori

￥12,845

￥14,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A motel sign with a directional arrow and a number '6' indicating the entrance.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

A reception area with a digital screen displaying weather, a clock, and a sign advertising a 6-star rating.

A kitchenette with a built-in TV displaying weather information, a window with a view, and a counter with various items.

5. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

0.5 km from Knox House Museum

Melissa

￥9,029

￥10,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A room with a wooden dresser, a television on top, a white lamp, a microwave, and a trash bin.

A reception desk with a clock, a window, and a door.

A two-story motel with a sign indicating amenities such as continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and HBO.

6. Northgate Motel

0.3 km from Knox House Museum

Nelson

￥11,587

￥12,746 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and artwork on the walls.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, tiled walls, and a wooden floor.

A multi-story hotel with a red roof, a parking lot, and neatly trimmed trees.

A living room with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, a coffee table, and a large plant.

7. Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

2.8 km from Knox House Museum

nail

￥11,196

￥12,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A motel with a brick facade, a covered parking area, and a two-story structure.

A reception area with a glass table displaying brochures, a wooden chair, a reception desk, and a door leading outside.

A motel with a parking lot, multiple vehicles, and a building with a red roof and balconies.

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

0.5 km from Knox House Museum

Sonia

￥13,849

￥15,234 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a heater, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A compact living space with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a small table, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

A modern building with large windows, a brick facade, and a parking area with a white car.

9. Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

1.2 km from Knox House Museum

nathan

￥11,239

￥12,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables with lamps, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden floor.

A bathroom with a granite countertop, a white sink, a large mirror, and a towel rack.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, bed, TV, and curtains.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a small island counter.

10. Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East

2.8 km from Knox House Museum

AHMED ABDULLAH MUSA

￥10,969

￥12,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A compact hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a small refrigerator, and an air conditioning unit.

A staircase with black railings and beige walls, leading to an upper floor.

A laundry area with four washers and dryers, a water heater, and a window.

A corridor with a tiled floor, a black door at the end, and a fire alarm on the left wall.

11. Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

1.2 km from Knox House Museum

Mary Ellen

￥9,633

￥10,596 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A reception area with a black counter, a potted plant, a white table, and a black office chair.

A compact room with a bed, a desk with a computer and TV, a small refrigerator, and a trash bin.

A Best In Suites hotel with a sign welcoming guests under new management.

12. Best Inn & Suites

2.4 km from Knox House Museum

Josue

￥9,903

￥10,894 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A building with a sign reading "RELAX INN & SUITES".

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

A hotel room with a living area featuring a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a small dining table with chairs.

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

13. Relax Inn And Suites

1.5 km from Knox House Museum

Raymond

￥8,183

￥9,348 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A reception area with a red chair, a beige sofa, and two cube-shaped side tables.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with a coffee machine, and a clock on the wall.

A hotel with a sign reading "Quality Inn & Suites" and a "Lobby" sign.

14. Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East

1.2 km from Knox House Museum

Salvador

￥13,199

￥14,545 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio area with seating and a bar.

A spacious lobby with modern seating, large windows, and a view of the street.

A modern lounge area with two grey upholstered chairs, a small table, and a large window offering a view of palm trees and buildings.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area, a reception desk, and large windows offering views of the city.

15. Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista

19.9 km from Knox House Museum

Shan Shan

￥29,601

￥32,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A swimming pool with palm trees and a mountain in the background.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a landscaped area with palm trees and a bridge.

A modern lounge area with dark-toned seating, a central coffee table, and a stone accent wall.

A modern lounge area with leather seating, a central fire feature, and geometric patterned railings.

16. Sycuan Casino Resort

12.3 km from Knox House Museum

Marlyn

￥13,695

￥16,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

An outdoor seating area with fire pit, lounge chairs, and tables, adjacent to a building with large windows and a brick facade.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a well-maintained garden area.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a brick building with multiple windows, and a clear sky.

17. Hampton Inn Chula Vista Eastlake

16.2 km from Knox House Museum

Daniel

￥25,686

￥28,304 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious lobby with a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and comfortable seating areas.

A modern dining area with a long table, chairs, a laptop, a plate of cookies, and a coffee cup.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a grill area.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher. There is a dining area with a table set for two, and a coffee maker on the counter.

18. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Chula Vista

18.9 km from Knox House Museum

jensen karel

￥31,721

￥34,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern bar area with wooden ceiling, bar stools, and a large window overlooking the city.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and palm trees, overlooking a body of water.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large artwork above it, and a snack bar in the background.

19. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chula Vista Eastlake

16.1 km from Knox House Museum

Andren

￥29,647

￥32,670 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

20. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

17.4 km from Knox House Museum

Sonya

￥18,598

￥21,341 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Knox House Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego	8.6 Excellent 922 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon	7.8 Good 1,001 reviews	View
Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego	7.8 Good 1,010 reviews	View
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego	7.4 Good 1,785 reviews	View

Top Knox House Museum Hotel Reviews

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

8/10 Good

"The staff was nice very accommodating. The building is old and the room did smell of cigarettes we had to buy some air freshener to help the room smell better."

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

10/10 Excellent

"My family and I had a pleasant stay at this property. The staff were so friendly and helpful, the food was delicious, and the property was clean, quiet and in a great location with stores and fun things to do in walking distance."

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly, courteous, helpful, quiet and restful"

Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"The friendliness of the front desk manager is always genuine.. he’s helpful friendly and the room is always clean and comfortable"

Private oasis near downtown with heated pool and spa

10/10 Excellent

"The property was a perfect fit for my family and the host was responsive. We found the home to be clean, well-stocked and in a good location for staging our various activities. We are also VRBO hosts, so we appreciated the effort the owner put into ensuring our stay was enjoyable and welcoming. Stay here and you won't be wrong."

New List Special!!! Newly Remodeled Historic Charm 4b - 2b Centrally Located

10/10 Excellent

"Plenty of activities with 20 to 30 minutes. Great coffee shops and dinner dates locations."

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Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center

7.4/10 (43 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center during your travels in El Cajon. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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The Magnolia

7.6/10 (94 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at The Magnolia during your stay in El Cajon.

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Regal Parkway Plaza

You can take time to visit Regal Parkway Plaza 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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Parkway Plaza

8.0/10 (179 reviews)

During your trip to El Cajon, you can enjoy retail therapy at Parkway Plaza. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.

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Art World Western Heritage Gallery

2.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Art World Western Heritage Gallery during your trip to El Cajon. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Warbirds West Air Museum

7.2/10 (36 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Warbirds West Air Museum during your travels in El Cajon. 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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Full Circle Saloon

After visiting Full Circle Saloon, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santee. Visit the shops in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Knox House Museum?

Knox House Museum is located in a welcoming area of El Cajon known for its array of dining options and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 44 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Knox House Museum?

Adjacent to Knox House Museum, Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options within a short distance include Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego and Northgate Motel.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Knox House Museum?

Expedia has 44 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Knox House Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Knox House Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Knox House Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Knox House Museum?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Knox House Museum, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Knox House Museum?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center, Warbirds West Air Museum, or Creation and Earth History Museum. You can enjoy live performances at The Magnolia and Off Broadway Live. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Sportsplex USA Santee, Lakeside Baseball Park, and Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray.

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Our top choices for Knox House Museum hotels

1. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

2. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

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

4. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

5. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

6. Northgate Motel

7. Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

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

9. Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

10. Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East

11. Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

12. Best Inn & Suites

13. Relax Inn And Suites

14. Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East

15. Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista

16. Sycuan Casino Resort

17. Hampton Inn Chula Vista Eastlake

18. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Chula Vista

19. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chula Vista Eastlake

20. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

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Top Knox House Museum Hotel Reviews

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego

Private oasis near downtown with heated pool and spa

New List Special!!! Newly Remodeled Historic Charm 4b - 2b Centrally Located

Other attractions near Knox House Museum

Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center

The Magnolia

Regal Parkway Plaza

Parkway Plaza

Art World Western Heritage Gallery

Warbirds West Air Museum

Taylor Guitars

Full Circle Saloon

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