The Best Hotels Closest to Cowles Mountain in San Diego for 2026

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A hotel reception area with a reception desk, framed pictures on the wall, a clock, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel bathroom with a shower, a sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.

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

1. Pleasant Inn

13.4 km from Cowles Mountain

alexandre

￥10,834

￥12,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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 modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large painting of a sunset.

A table with two gold-framed lamps and a vase of white flowers.

2. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

10.7 km from Cowles Mountain

Sonya

￥17,924

￥20,567 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious living room with a large arched window, a red sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

A spacious kitchen with a dining area, equipped with modern appliances and ample seating.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with a white facade and a tree with lights.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

3. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

5.7 km from Cowles Mountain

Donna

￥18,889

￥21,297 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor seating area with sofas, a fire pit, and umbrellas.

A modern interior with a central seating area, a kitchen in the background, and a dining area with a long table.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a multi-story building with balconies.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a large window.

4. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Central

14 km from Cowles Mountain

Kitty

￥19,931

￥22,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a stone facade, and a clear sky.

A compact kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and wooden cabinets.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a grey carpet, and a glass door entrance.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, grey sofas, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

5. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

3.5 km from Cowles Mountain

Vanessa

￥14,006

￥15,407 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

6. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

6.8 km from Cowles Mountain

Erin

￥26,640

￥29,356 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A pathway flanked by neatly trimmed hedges and a building with a balcony.

A courtyard with a small pond, trees, and a fountain.

A courtyard with a small pond, palm trees, and a building with balconies.

A courtyard with a small water feature surrounded by rocks and greenery.

7. California Suites Hotel

13.6 km from Cowles Mountain

Leo

￥14,022

￥16,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a sign reading "Springhill Suites Marriott".

A hotel room with a sofa, a wooden desk, a chair, a TV, and a tray table.

A modern kitchen with a wooden desk, a chair, a sink, and a coffee maker.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and various food items displayed.

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway

15.7 km from Cowles Mountain

Gilma

￥23,936

￥27,513 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a round coffee table with fruit, and a ceiling adorned with colorful hanging ornaments.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a nightstand with a lamp, and a vase of flowers.

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and weight machines.

A breakfast bar with a variety of fruits, a Hershey's chocolate bar, and a coffee machine.

9. Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

5.2 km from Cowles Mountain

Aron Roi

￥22,539

￥24,793 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

7.7 km from Cowles Mountain

Milad

￥14,580

￥16,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

An outdoor patio with a stone barbecue grill, wicker furniture, and a covered seating area with blue umbrellas.

A modern hotel dining area with round tables, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small round table, a desk, a TV mounted on the wall, and a bed with a headboard.

A hotel with a stone facade, a flagpole with an American flag, and a parking lot with marked spaces.

11. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo Scripps Poway

15.6 km from Cowles Mountain

Amy

￥26,761

￥30,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a coffee station, and a television.

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

A hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A snack aisle with shelves stocked with various treats like Doritos, Lay's, and Pringles.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

14 km from Cowles Mountain

India

￥22,606

￥24,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A multi-story hotel with a lobby, outdoor seating, and a well-lit entrance.

A brown leather sofa with two white pillows, a small round table with a candle, and three framed artworks on the wall.

A courtyard with a picnic table, palm trees, and a fountain.

A reception desk with two computer monitors, a potted plant, and a large wall mural.

13. The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

15.8 km from Cowles Mountain

Kori

￥15,343

￥17,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a prominent sign.

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a sign for 'Homewood Suites.'

A spacious indoor area with a long dining table, multiple seating options, and a large plant.

14. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle/SeaWorld Area

15.4 km from Cowles Mountain

Edith

￥19,615

￥22,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern lobby with a stone wall, blue sofas, a reception desk, and a staircase.

A hotel pool area with a circular pool, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.

A bar area with three cocktails on a wooden bar counter.

A lobby with a stone wall, blue sofa, purple chairs, and a patterned rug.

15. Kings Inn San Diego

14.7 km from Cowles Mountain

Armando

￥12,762

￥14,644 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern bar area with wooden ceiling beams, bar stools, and a long counter.

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

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a fire feature.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a courtyard.

16. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

10.4 km from Cowles Mountain

Johanna

￥23,228

￥26,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

17. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

6.4 km from Cowles Mountain

William

￥22,924

￥25,261 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel with a red-tiled roof, arched windows, and a sign indicating it is a Best Western hotel.

A spacious living area with a dining table, sofas, and a kitchen in the background.

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

18. Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel

12 km from Cowles Mountain

Miriam

￥17,459

￥20,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A garden with a gazebo, pathways, and a mountain in the background.

A clear swimming pool surrounded by a patio area with outdoor furniture, a building with a tiled roof, and palm trees.

A garden with a gazebo, a pond, and various plants.

A building with a tiled roof, brick walls, and arched doorways. There are large planters and a palm tree in the foreground.

19. Vineyard Hacienda

14.6 km from Cowles Mountain

Michele

￥26,191

￥28,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden floor.

A building with a sign reading "Church of Christ" and a parking lot with cars.

A modern reception area with a counter, a laptop, a glass door, and a magazine rack.

An outdoor patio area with a stone wall, a wooden fence, and a car parked nearby.

20. Berkshire Motor Hotel

North Park, 11.8 km from Cowles Mountain

Ivan

￥14,031

￥15,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Compare popular hotels close to Cowles Mountain

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Pleasant Inn	8.6 Excellent 1,571 reviews	View
Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa	9.2 Wonderful 1,013 reviews	View
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU	9.0 Wonderful 1,446 reviews	View
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Central	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast	8.6 Excellent 287 reviews	View

Top Cowles Mountain Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

8/10 Good

"Room was clean, breakfast was good, hot tub was working though very loud, pool was chilly. Staff was friendly. Would stay here again if I were in the area"

Hummingbird Haven - Private Suite with Pool - Centrally Located

8/10 Good

"I thought it would have been more private From pictures I thought I had private pool and entrance. Didn't feel comfortable with owners above me while being outside. At times felt a little uneasy with such closeness to owners"

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

8/10 Good

"It was well maintained and nice"

San Diego Lux: 5Bedroom/Remodeled/Solar Heated Pool/Spa/GameRoom/Grill/Workspace

10/10 Excellent

"Home was exceptional and close to everything!!! Host was timely and ready to assist with any issues that arise during our visit!!!!"

Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"It’s good enough"

Clear Sky Paradise - Pool, Spa & Sunset Vibes

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing property with all the amenities you can ask for! The garage with the full laundry machine and all laundry materials included was so amazing! The kitchen and large dinning table was perfect for a girls night in! The hot tub and pool were divine. Kevin and laurel were quick and detailed with communications! The whole house was SO clean and stacked with towels and we really appreciate that!"

Splendid 1-bedroom apartment in delightful La Mesa with AC and Laundry

10/10 Excellent

"He was very welcoming the place was very nice and cold with extra perks I recommend staying here it’s nice and welcoming :)"

La Mesa Family Retreat - 20 minutes to Beaches & More!

8/10 Good

"Nice roomy and clean property"

Resort Like Oasis: 7BR Home, Pool, Hot Tub & Bar

8/10 Good

"The 7 bedrooms accommodated our family of 15 very nicely and having half on each side of the house helped to provide areas of quiet when needed. The grandkids couldn’t wait to get in the pool each day after our adventures. There were plenty of life jackets on property which really helped. We also appreciated having baby items readily available so we didn’t have to rent. It was an oasis."

Other attractions near Cowles Mountain

Mission Trails Regional Park

9.0/10 (24 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Mission Trails Regional Park, a lovely green space in Santee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Lake Murray Tennis Center

Catch an event at Lake Murray Tennis Center during your trip to San Diego.

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Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray

Explore the great outdoors at Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray, a lovely green space in San Diego.

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Old Mission Dam

8.0/10 (7 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Santee when you spend time at Old Mission Dam.

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Carlton Oaks Country Club

8.0/10 (19 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Santee at Carlton Oaks Country Club. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.

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Grossmont Center

After visiting Grossmont Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Diego. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Santee Boulders

9.0/10 (12 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Santee Boulders, a lovely green space in Santee. 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cowles Mountain?

Cowles Mountain is located in San Diego. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 9 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Cowles Mountain?

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and a fitness center. It's located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Cowles Mountain. Other good options within a few miles include Heritage Inn La Mesa and Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

How many hotels will I find near Cowles Mountain?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Cowles Mountain.

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

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Cowles Mountain.

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

To find more details about updating your stay near Cowles Mountain or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Cowles Mountain?

You'll want to browse the collections at Warbirds West Air Museum, San Diego Police Museum, and Knox House Museum. Sights like Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala, Old Mission Dam, and San Diego Voice & Viewpoint are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater, The Magnolia, and Off Broadway Live.

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Our top choices for Cowles Mountain hotels

1. Pleasant Inn

2. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

3. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

4. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Central

5. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

6. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

7. California Suites Hotel

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway

9. Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

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

11. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo Scripps Poway

12. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

13. The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

14. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle/SeaWorld Area

15. Kings Inn San Diego

16. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

17. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

18. Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel

19. Vineyard Hacienda

20. Berkshire Motor Hotel

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Top Cowles Mountain Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

Hummingbird Haven - Private Suite with Pool - Centrally Located

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

San Diego Lux: 5Bedroom/Remodeled/Solar Heated Pool/Spa/GameRoom/Grill/Workspace

Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego

Clear Sky Paradise - Pool, Spa & Sunset Vibes

Splendid 1-bedroom apartment in delightful La Mesa with AC and Laundry

La Mesa Family Retreat - 20 minutes to Beaches & More!

Resort Like Oasis: 7BR Home, Pool, Hot Tub & Bar

Other attractions near Cowles Mountain

Mission Trails Regional Park

Lake Murray Tennis Center

Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray

Old Mission Dam

Carlton Oaks Country Club

Grossmont Center

Santee Boulders

Taylor Guitars

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