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Ayres Lodge Alpine

Ayres Lodge Alpine

Ayres Lodge Alpine
3.0 star property
Alpine
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Great hotel."
United States
TOMLINSON,
The price is ￥17,918
￥19,386 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Ayres Lodge Alpine
Exterior
Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel
4.0 star property
Alpine
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Nice location and the ambient was the best."
United States
ivan
The price is ￥19,214
￥23,954 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel
Exterior
Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Poway Miramar

Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Poway Miramar

Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Poway Miramar
2.0 star property
Poway
7.0 out of 10, Good, (950)
"Nice hotel with the great service."
China
Xiaodong
The price is ￥11,371
￥12,508 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Poway Miramar
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1006)
"Rooms were very clean and efficient "
United States
Leslie
The price is ￥11,763
￥12,963 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon
Front of property
Backcountry Inn Motel

Backcountry Inn Motel

Backcountry Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Boulevard
7.8 out of 10, Good, (265)
"The beds and air conditioning made for a good nights sleep."
United States
Richard
The price is ￥19,944
￥21,539 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Backcountry Inn Motel
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1458)
"My stay here was pretty cool"
United States
Rana
The price is ￥10,819
￥11,924 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
Lobby
Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"vwey spacious and clean, great beds!"
United States
Caroline
The price is ￥10,992
￥12,112 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
Lobby
Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego
2.5 star property
La Mesa
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Clean room, great breakfast, pleasant staff. It was comfortable. "
United States
Vonda
The price is ￥14,584
￥16,043 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego
Exterior
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
3.0 star property
El Cajon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Very clean friendly staff "
United States
salwa
The price is ￥23,995
￥26,441 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East

Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East

Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East
2.0 star property
El Cajon
6.6 out of 10, (96)
"Lovely place! "
United States
L and M
The price is ￥9,911
￥10,903 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East
Outdoor pool
Best Western Poway/San Diego Hotel

Best Western Poway/San Diego Hotel

Best Western Poway/San Diego Hotel
2.5 star property
Poway
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"Spotless room, courteous staff!"
United States
Bill
The price is ￥13,856
￥15,269 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Best Western Poway/San Diego Hotel
Staircase
Tucker Peak Lodge

Tucker Peak Lodge

Tucker Peak Lodge
2.5 star property
Julian
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (290)
"Clean room, and the view was amazing."
United States
Jacqueline
The price is ￥19,693
￥21,269 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
Tucker Peak Lodge
Lobby
Riviera Oaks Resort

Riviera Oaks Resort

Riviera Oaks Resort
3.0 star property
San Diego Country Estates
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"The room was room was spacious, clean, and the neighborhood was nice and quiet and super cute. I would stay there again in a heartbeat."
United States
Jodiane
The price is ￥10,141
￥13,477 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Riviera Oaks Resort
Lobby sitting area
Apple Tree Inn

Apple Tree Inn

Apple Tree Inn
2.0 star property
Julian
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (989)
"Clean rooms and the staff on-site was very helpful with check-in. Also location was great, only six minutes from Julian. "
United States
Joseph
The price is ￥19,693
￥21,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Apple Tree Inn
Exterior
Julian Lodge

Julian Lodge

Julian Lodge
2.0 star property
Julian
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (201)
"Great hotel with friendly staff. Best location and we enjoyed our stay"
United States
KEITH ASHLEY
The price is ￥16,791
￥18,134 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Julian Lodge
3 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Sycuan Casino Resort

Sycuan Casino Resort

Sycuan Casino Resort
4.0 star property
El Cajon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1631)
"Nice rooms. Great food at all restaurants "
United States
Steve
The price is ￥14,958
￥18,324 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Sycuan Casino Resort
Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
3.0 star property
Rancho Bernardo
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"Enjoyed our stop here on our way to San Diego "
United States
Eddie
The price is ￥19,747
￥22,501 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
Outdoor spa tub
Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa

Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa

Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa
4.5 star property
Julian
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (568)
"Great views, and quite with peace."
United States
Javier
The price is ￥19,689
￥21,264 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa
Free daily buffet breakfast
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego
2.5 star property
El Cajon
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (764)
"Room was clean. Friendly staff. "
United States
John
The price is ￥24,805
￥27,334 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Heritage Inn La Mesa

Heritage Inn La Mesa

Heritage Inn La Mesa
2.0 star property
La Mesa
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1203)
"room was clean and staff very friendly"
United States
Charles
The price is ￥8,879
￥9,798 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Heritage Inn La Mesa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Stay near popular Descanso attractions

Cuyamaca Meadow Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Cuyamaca Meadow Nature Preserve during your travels to Descanso. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
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Descanso Branch San Diego County Library

Descanso Branch San Diego County Library is just one of the places to see in Descanso, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
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Learn more about Descanso

Nestled among pine forests and mountain wilderness, this tranquil retreat offers spectacular hiking in Cleveland National Forest and Pine Creek Wilderness. Anglers and nature lovers flock to Lake Cuyamaca, while the nearby Anza Borrego Desert State Park transforms into a wildflower paradise each spring.

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The bottom waterfall of Three Sisters Falls. Starting at the Three Sisters Falls trailhead in east county San Diego, this loop is 4.0 miles with 1000 feet of elevation gain and will take you roughly 3 hours to complete, depending on how long you spend at the falls. #SanDiego #hiking #lifeatexpedia #weloveourmarkets #AMER
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Top Descanso Hotel Reviews

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Parking was minimal for the amount of rooms they have👎"
Michael 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

More cheap stays in Descanso

Heritage Inn La Mesa

Heritage Inn La Mesa

7851 Fletcher Pkwy La Mesa CA
The price is ￥8,879 per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
￥8,879
￥9,798 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
includes taxes & fees
7/10 Good! (1,196 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Descanso?
Heritage Inn La Mesa, located 24.6 mi (39.6 km) from the heart of Descanso, is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices for your visit to the area are Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU and Sycuan Casino Resort. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Descanso.
What are some of the best vacation home rentals in Descanso?
Zen Hilltop Resort: Heated Infinity Pool, Spa, 360° SoCal Views: This vacation home rental outside of Descanso is located in the mountains and has an outdoor pool, a fireplace, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 6 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. It offers a balcony, a hot tub, and foosball so you can immerse yourself in your vacation. See all vacation rentals in Descanso.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Descanso, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Descanso.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Descanso?
For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Descanso, click here.
What's the best place to stay with easy access to Lake Cuyamaca?
Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this 3-star lodge offers free parking and private lanais. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lake Cuyamaca. Another good option is Enjoy the spectacular views from the balcony and cabin at this mountain location, located just 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.
What about the best place to stay close to Cuyamaca Rancho State Park?
One of the top choices for your stay is Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa, located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, and this 3-star lodge offers free parking and private lanais. Enjoy the spectacular views from the balcony and cabin at this mountain location and The Ranch Luxe Mountain Home are two other good choices within 5 miles.
What are some accommodations with pools in Descanso?
Heritage Inn La Mesa: Hotel located near San Diego State University. Features free self parking, an outdoor pool, and complimentary wireless internet access. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU and Sycuan Casino Resort are two additional hotels that feature an onsite pool. View all hotels with pools in Descanso.
What's the best place to stay near San Diego International Airport (SAN)?
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina is a popular 4-star hotel featuring a marina and 3 outdoor pools. It's located a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from San Diego Intl. Airport. Other places to stay near the airport are  Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station and Wyndham San Diego Bayside.
What is staying in Descanso like?
Visitors can enjoy all that Descanso has to offer including the shopping and restaurants. In Descanso, there are 10 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Descanso.
What should I do while I'm visiting Descanso?
Natural beauty is on display at Lake Cuyamaca, Anza Borrego Desert State Park, and Cuyamaca Mountain State Wilderness. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Descanso Branch San Diego County Library and Pine Creek Wilderness. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Descanso guide.
What's the weather like in Descanso?
The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 73°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 54°F. Average annual precipitation for Descanso is 12 inches.

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