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

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

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

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

1. Hampton Inn by Hilton Calexico

2.9 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Alma

￥21,875

￥24,543 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 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.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television, a microwave, a sink, and a mirror.

2. Best Western John Jay Inn

2.7 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Tony

￥21,689

￥24,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A bed with a no-smoking sign on the headboard.

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

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

3. California Suites Motel

0.4 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Kevin

￥14,064

￥15,752 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A small building with a tiled roof, a front door, and a small porch.

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

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

4. Border Motel

0.6 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Gloria

￥9,259

￥10,370 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and palm trees in the foreground.

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.

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

5. Hampton Inn El Centro

11.6 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Ismael

￥22,003

￥24,203 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

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

A gym with treadmills, dumbbells, and exercise balls.

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

￥21,880

￥24,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A reception desk with a sign reading "HELLO El Centro".

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

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

7. TownePlace Suites Marriott El Centro

11.4 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Cassandra

￥29,834

￥32,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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.

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.

A pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a small building with a tiled roof.

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

8. Travelodge by Wyndham Imperial/El Centro

19.7 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Steven

￥12,076

￥13,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

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.

9. Best Western El Centro Inn

12.6 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Felix

￥23,678

￥26,046 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

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.

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott El Centro

12.1 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

thomas

￥26,677

￥29,397 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 hot tub area with lounge chairs and a pool, surrounded by a fence, with a hotel in the background.

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

11. Comfort Inn & Suites El Centro I - 8

12.6 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Jay

￥20,844

￥22,929 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

A door with a metallic handle and a keyhole.

A motel with a prominent sign, a parking lot, and a building with yellow and red walls.

12. Western Motel

15.6 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Laura

￥8,054

￥8,859 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 courtyard with a circular seating area, outdoor furniture, and a building with multiple balconies.

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

￥24,009

￥26,410 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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.

14. Crown Motel

15.6 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

KURT

￥12,470

￥13,717 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a counter, a clock, and a sign with the number 6.

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

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

15. Motel 6 El Centro, CA

12.7 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Paul

￥12,274

￥13,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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 Days Inn reception desk with a clock, a coffee machine, and a 'No Soliciting' sign.

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

￥12,076

￥13,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

A building with a sign reading "Super 8 by Wyndham" and a palm tree in the background.

17. Super 8 By Wyndham El Centro North

15.6 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

joe

￥11,364

￥12,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

A Value Inn & Suites building with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot with cars.

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

18. Value Inn & Suites

13.7 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Gary

￥10,260

￥11,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

A room with a window, two chairs, a table, and an air conditioning unit.

19. Classic Inn & Suites

15.3 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Maria

￥9,945

￥10,939 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel lobby with a large arched window, two red floral armchairs, a small table, a Pepsi refrigerator, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A Speed Queen commercial washer and dryer stacked together.

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden chair, a sofa, a table, and a bathroom with a shower and towel rack.

A motel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a clear blue sky.

20. Americas Best Value Inn & Suites El Centro

12.4 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Jorge

￥9,392

￥10,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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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 208 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 700 reviews	View

Top San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus Hotel Reviews

Crown Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great place will stay there again"

Home2 Suites By Hilton El Centro

10/10 Excellent

"The property was really clean and the rooms were big. The only advise to the hotel is to improve their breakfast (have a higher variety)."

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites El Centro

10/10 Excellent

"Shower had a drip that went on all night"

Hampton Inn by Hilton Calexico

10/10 Excellent

"Location is ideal and away from too much traffic. Everything was neat and clean and staff were friendly. During the breakfast the kitchen area was well maintained and food was fresh."

Comfort Inn & Suites El Centro I - 8

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and helpful staff"

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!"

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay!"

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. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott El Centro

11. Comfort Inn & Suites El Centro I - 8

12. Western Motel

13. Mainstay Suites El Centro I-8

14. Crown Motel

15. Motel 6 El Centro, CA

16. Days Inn by Wyndham El Centro

17. Super 8 By Wyndham El Centro North

18. Value Inn & Suites

19. Classic Inn & Suites

20. Americas Best Value Inn & Suites El Centro

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

Top San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus Hotel Reviews

Crown Motel

Home2 Suites By Hilton El Centro

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites El Centro

Hampton Inn by Hilton Calexico

Comfort Inn & Suites El Centro I - 8

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro by IHG

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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