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

A multi-story hotel with a pool, parking lot, and a view of distant mountains.

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

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

1. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

1.5 km from The Magnolia

Erika

￥24,787

￥27,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and a coffee table, large windows with blinds, and a visible Coca-Cola advertisement.

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

1.3 km from The Magnolia

Christian

￥13,725

￥15,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A wall-mounted sign with 'Greetings from California' and a coffee station with a coffee maker, cups, and condiments.

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

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, and a towel rack.

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

3. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

0.6 km from The Magnolia

Lori

￥13,322

￥14,679 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

4. Northgate Motel

0.5 km from The Magnolia

Theodore

￥10,771

￥11,848 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

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

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

5. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

0.8 km from The Magnolia

stacy

￥9,080

￥10,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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

A reception area with a counter, seating, and a potted plant.

6. Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

2.5 km from The Magnolia

nail

￥11,260

￥12,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

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

A bathroom with a white marble tub, a shower with a curved glass door, a white sink, and a painting on the wall.

7. Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

1.2 km from The Magnolia

nathan

￥11,398

￥12,538 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

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

8. Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

1.1 km from The Magnolia

lowena

￥9,690

￥10,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

A reception area with a glass table, a wooden chair, a bookshelf, and a door with a sign.

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

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

0.7 km from The Magnolia

Adrian

￥13,931

￥15,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

A multi-story motel with a central staircase and a parking lot.

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

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

10. Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East

2.6 km from The Magnolia

AHMED ABDULLAH MUSA

￥11,034

￥12,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A building with a blue door marked "103" and lush tropical plants surrounding it.

A hotel room with a large bed, a green chair, a flat-screen TV, a painting, a bathroom with a mirror, and a towel rack.

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a window above the counter.

A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a yellow armchair, and a small round table with a vase of yellow flowers. There is a kitchen area in the background with a microwave and a sink.

11. Villa Serena

1.8 km from The Magnolia

Andre

￥11,398

￥12,538 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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 small room with a wooden dresser, a trash can, a microwave, and a television mounted on the wall.

12. Best Inn & Suites

2.2 km from The Magnolia

Teresa

￥15,373

￥16,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

A compact kitchen with a microwave, two sinks, and white cabinetry.

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

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

13. Relax Inn And Suites

1.8 km from The Magnolia

Raymond

￥8,232

￥9,404 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

14. Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East

1.1 km from The Magnolia

Salvador

￥13,247

￥14,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

A modern outdoor lounge area with seating, a fire pit, and palm trees.

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chula Vista Eastlake

15.9 km from The Magnolia

Andren

￥31,178

￥34,357 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

16. Sycuan Casino Resort

12 km from The Magnolia

Alexza

￥15,609

￥19,070 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A breakfast buffet area with a stone wall, a coffee station, and a fruit display.

A hotel lobby with leather armchairs, a sofa, and a reception desk.

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.

17. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

17.7 km from The Magnolia

Sonya

￥18,032

￥20,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel with a covered patio area featuring outdoor seating and a fire pit.

A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a sign that reads "AYRES."

A restaurant with a wooden interior, granite countertops, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a barbecue grill, and a sign for 'AYRES LODGE'.

18. Ayres Lodge Alpine

17.7 km from The Magnolia

Walter

￥17,525

￥18,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A luxurious lounge with leather sofas, a fireplace, bookshelves, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a view of the mountains.

A 'Signature Club' sign above a glass door entrance leading to a gaming area with slot machines and a roulette wheel.

19. Jamul Casino Resort

13.3 km from The Magnolia

Caleb

￥29,921

￥32,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

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

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.

20. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Chula Vista

18.7 km from The Magnolia

jensen karel

￥30,510

￥33,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to The Magnolia

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego	8.6 Excellent 932 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon	7.8 Good 1,010 reviews	View
Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego	7.8 Good 1,002 reviews	View
Northgate Motel	7.8 Good 729 reviews	View
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego	7.4 Good 1,794 reviews	View

Top The Magnolia Hotel Reviews

Villa Serena

8/10 Good

"A"

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

8/10 Good

"The location was convenient and the staff were friendly"

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Thank you!"

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

8/10 Good

"Parking"

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

10/10 Excellent

"It’s Always a pleasure to stay here"

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."

Other attractions near The Magnolia

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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Knox House Museum

6.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Knox House Museum in El Cajon. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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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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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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Mount Helix Park

7.4/10 (59 reviews)

Learn about the local history of La Mesa when you spend time at Mount Helix Park. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Magnolia?

The Magnolia is located in El Cajon. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 42 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to The Magnolia?

Adjacent to The Magnolia, 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 choices close by include Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego and Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego.

How many hotels should I expect to find near The Magnolia?

Expedia has 42 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from The Magnolia.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Magnolia, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals near The Magnolia.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near The Magnolia?

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

What can I see and do near The Magnolia?

Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center, Knox House Museum, and Warbirds West Air Museum feature captivating exhibits. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Sportsplex USA Santee, Lakeside Baseball Park, or Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray. Create some family memories at The Water Conservation Garden, La Mesa Memorial Fine Arts Center, and P2K Range while you're exploring the area around The Magnolia.

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Our top choices for The Magnolia hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

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

3. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

4. Northgate Motel

5. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

6. Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

7. Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

8. Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

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

10. Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East

11. Villa Serena

12. Best Inn & Suites

13. Relax Inn And Suites

14. Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chula Vista Eastlake

16. Sycuan Casino Resort

17. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

18. Ayres Lodge Alpine

19. Jamul Casino Resort

20. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Chula Vista

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Top The Magnolia Hotel Reviews

Villa Serena

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

Private oasis near downtown with heated pool and spa

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

Other attractions near The Magnolia

Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center

Knox House Museum

Regal Parkway Plaza

Parkway Plaza

Art World Western Heritage Gallery

Warbirds West Air Museum

Full Circle Saloon

Mount Helix Park

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