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A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a chalkboard wall with cooking illustrations.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a dining area with a blue sofa and a small orange table.

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

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sofa, and a small table with chairs.

1. Hampton Inn by Hilton Calexico

2.9 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Alma

￥21,882

￥24,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A modern living room with a gray sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

A breakfast bar with various food and drink containers, including a fruit punch dispenser, coffee makers, and napkin holders.

A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a hot tub.

2. Best Western John Jay Inn

2.7 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Tony

￥19,377

￥21,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A small room with a bed, a chair, a heater, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A bathroom with a granite countertop sink, a mirror above it, and a white wall.

A neatly folded white towel with a purple and white orchid on top, placed on a bed with white bedding.

3. California Suites Motel

0.4 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Kevin

￥13,836

￥15,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A shower with beige tiles and a black and white checkered floor.

A compact kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, and a small TV mounted on the wall.

A motel with a signboard, a parking lot, and a building with a bell tower.

A room with a desk, chair, TV, and a bed with a mirror.

4. Border Motel

0.6 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Gloria

￥9,262

￥10,373 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of palm trees and a parking lot through large windows.

A reception desk with a patterned design, a framed picture on the wall, and a small kiosk with a water bottle.

A modern hotel dining area with a central island, bar stools, and a long dining table.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a sofa, chairs, a bar area with stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

5. Hampton Inn El Centro

11.6 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Sahil

￥23,167

￥25,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, yellow and blue chairs, and a colorful sofa.

A modern hotel lobby with a large window view, seating area with chairs and sofas, and a central round table.

A spacious indoor area with a large sofa, multiple tables and chairs, and a modern ceiling design.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear water surface, surrounded by a tiled floor and walls. There are yellow chairs and a pool ladder.

6. Home2 Suites By Hilton El Centro

11.1 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Barbara

￥21,939

￥24,176 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fireplace, and outdoor kitchen equipment.

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

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a kitchen area in the background.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a large table and chairs, and a breakfast sign on the wall.

7. TownePlace Suites Marriott El Centro

11.4 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Cassandra

￥29,921

￥32,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a desk lamp, a chair, a window with blinds, and a bathroom with a shower and bathtub.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a pool area.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, lamp, flat-screen TV, and a minibar.

A modern lobby with two leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, a large framed clock, a poster of a desert landscape, and a wooden cabinet.

8. Travelodge by Wyndham Imperial/El Centro

19.7 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Steven

￥12,081

￥13,554 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A hotel lobby with two armchairs, a reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

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

A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a sofa, a fireplace, and a large window offering a view.

A Best Western hotel with a two-story entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a clear sky.

9. Best Western El Centro Inn

12.6 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Felix

￥23,747

￥26,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a bed, and a small table.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, and a balcony.

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills and weight machines.

10. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro by IHG

12.7 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Amy

￥27,704

￥30,474 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A modern living room with a stone accent wall, a large abstract painting, and a dining area with white furniture.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining space.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, palm trees, and a parking lot.

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

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott El Centro

12.1 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

thomas

￥26,754

￥29,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a bed, a brown sofa with green cushions, a small ottoman, a desk with a lamp, a kitchenette with a microwave, and a large mirror above the sink.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple balconies, and a flag.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A hot tub area with lounge chairs and a pool, surrounded by a fence, with a hotel in the background.

12. Comfort Inn & Suites El Centro I - 8

12.6 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Katharine

￥20,905

￥22,995 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a red armchair, and a wooden coffee table.

A hotel dining area with a long wooden table, red upholstered chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a kitchen area with a refrigerator and microwave, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sign reading "MainStay Suites," and a seating area with red chairs.

13. Mainstay Suites El Centro I-8

12.6 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Breasia

￥21,229

￥23,352 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, ceiling fan, artwork, and a door.

A door with a metallic handle and a keyhole.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a shower with a curtain.

A motel with a yellow facade, palm trees, and a sign indicating free internet.

14. Western Motel

15.6 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Laura

￥8,030

￥8,833 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A spacious living area with a kitchen, bar stools, and a seating area with chairs.

A hotel with a parking lot, a Pepsi refrigerator, and a vending machine.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, featuring stainless steel bar stools, a large window, and a view of the outside.

15. Crown Motel

15.6 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

KURT

￥11,631

￥12,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a microwave, and a small table with a lamp.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a black office chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, a small table with a blue bench, and a large mirror.

A modern office space with a desk, chair, television, coffee machine, and a trash bin.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, and a bar area with stools.

16. Days Inn by Wyndham El Centro

15.8 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Requie

￥12,111

￥13,346 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

A row of ice cube dispensers in a commercial setting.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a minibar, a chair, a window with blinds, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Three vending machines: a Coca-Cola machine, a Coca-Cola branded machine, and a snack vending machine.

17. Motel 6 El Centro, CA

12.7 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Luis

￥12,310

￥13,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A compact living space with a flat-screen TV on a wooden cabinet, a mini-fridge, and a microwave.

A Super 8 motel with a distinctive white lattice facade, a palm tree, and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a lamp, a framed picture of wind turbines, and a wall-mounted phone.

18. Super 8 By Wyndham El Centro North

15.6 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

joe

￥11,369

￥12,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A multi-story building with balconies, a green door, and small windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a ceiling fan.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and a shower curtain.

19. Value Inn & Suites

13.7 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Gary

￥10,264

￥11,290 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A sign for Classic Inn & Suites with a clear view of the building's entrance and a visible address number.

A small, enclosed room with a wooden floor, a white wall, and a white shelf unit with a hanging bag.

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, and a small bedside table.

A Classic Inn & Suites Motel with a red awning, a parking lot, and a two-story building with a yellow facade.

20. Classic Inn & Suites

15.3 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Maria

￥9,948

￥10,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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Compare popular hotels close to San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hampton Inn by Hilton Calexico	9.0 Wonderful 209 reviews	View
Best Western John Jay Inn	8.2 Very good 949 reviews	View
California Suites Motel	7.4 Good 127 reviews	View
Border Motel	6.2 26 reviews	View
Hampton Inn El Centro	9.2 Wonderful 703 reviews	View

Top San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites El Centro I - 8

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott El Centro

10/10 Excellent

"What stood out to me was a very friendly staff, upon arrival at 8pm staff was welcoming with a smile :) . Room was clean, the TV in livingroom area was very small for the backdrop it was placed in. What stood out to me the most was the women attendant at breakfast walking around with juice for guests sitting and having breakfast. There coffee was really goo and was nice to have vanilla creamer. I liked that they had turkey sausge that was nice."

Home2 Suites By Hilton El Centro

10/10 Excellent

"One of my favorite places to stay in El Centro!"

Hampton Inn El Centro

10/10 Excellent

"Best hotel in El Centro by far"

Crown Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great place will stay there again"

New Charming 2-bedroom Casita in nice El Centro with WiFi, AC

10/10 Excellent

"Always my “go to” place to stay when visiting the imperial valley. Always clean and the a/c is amazing!"

California Suites Motel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very confortable and very clean.parking was in front of room, air condioningworked very good. Staff was respected toward the guest, amicable."

Other attractions near San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Rockwood Plaza

8.6/10 (13 reviews)

After visiting Rockwood Plaza, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Calexico. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Calexico Community Center

8.2/10 (157 reviews)

After visiting Calexico Community Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Calexico. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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House of Culture

8.4/10 (29 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to House of Culture during your trip to Mexicali. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Mexicali Border Port I

8.0/10 (912 reviews)

After visiting Mexicali Border Port I, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mexicali. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Gran Plaza Outlets

8.4/10 (208 reviews)

During your visit to Calexico, you can enjoy retail therapy at Gran Plaza Outlets. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Plaza Comercial La Cachanilla

8.6/10 (1,351 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Plaza Comercial La Cachanilla during your trip to Mexicali. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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State Center for the Arts

6.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the campus of State Center for the Arts (CEART) during your stay in Mexicali. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Baja California Autonomous University

8.2/10 (427 reviews)

Explore the campus of Baja California Autonomous University, during your trip to Mexicali. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus?

San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus is located in an area of Calexico known for its array of dining options. You'll find 5 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus?

Adjacent to San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus, California Suites Motel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Another good option is Border Motel, located just 0.2 mi (0.4 km) away.

How many hotels will I find close to San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus?

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What can I see and do near San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus?

House of Culture, State Center for the Arts (CEART), and Sol Children's Museum are some favorites close by San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus. Planing to do some shopping while in the area? Consider Plaza Comercial La Cachanilla, Plaza San Pedro, and Plaza La Gran Via. You might plan a visit to Eagles Nest Stadium or Sports City while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus hotels

1. Hampton Inn by Hilton Calexico

2. Best Western John Jay Inn

3. California Suites Motel

4. Border Motel

5. Hampton Inn El Centro

6. Home2 Suites By Hilton El Centro

7. TownePlace Suites Marriott El Centro

8. Travelodge by Wyndham Imperial/El Centro

9. Best Western El Centro Inn

10. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro by IHG

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott El Centro

12. Comfort Inn & Suites El Centro I - 8

13. Mainstay Suites El Centro I-8

14. Western Motel

15. Crown Motel

16. Days Inn by Wyndham El Centro

17. Motel 6 El Centro, CA

18. Super 8 By Wyndham El Centro North

19. Value Inn & Suites

20. Classic Inn & Suites

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Top San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites El Centro I - 8

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott El Centro

Home2 Suites By Hilton El Centro

Hampton Inn El Centro

Crown Motel

New Charming 2-bedroom Casita in nice El Centro with WiFi, AC

California Suites Motel

Other attractions near San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Rockwood Plaza

Calexico Community Center

House of Culture

Mexicali Border Port I

Gran Plaza Outlets

Plaza Comercial La Cachanilla

State Center for the Arts

Baja California Autonomous University

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