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Orchard Hill

Orchard Hill
3.0 star property
Julian
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (303 reviews)
"We had such a great stay in Julian! From the moment we arrived, the staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful. They truly made us feel right at home. The property itself is absolutely beautiful, peaceful, relaxing, and the perfect place to unwind. Everything about our experience was wonderful. This is our favorite spot in Julian, and we can’t wait to come back again! "
United States
Juliana
Orchard Hill
Exterior

Julian Lodge

Julian Lodge
2.0 star property
Julian
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (266 reviews)
"Great place to stay at "
United States
Ernie
The price is ￥15,812
￥17,077 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Julian Lodge
Lobby sitting area

Apple Tree Inn

Apple Tree Inn
2.0 star property
Julian
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean quiet rooms good price "
United States
QUENTIN
The price is ￥19,036
￥20,559 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Apple Tree Inn
Exterior

Julian Gold Rush Hotel

Julian Gold Rush Hotel
2.5 star property
Julian
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (869 reviews)
"It's a very unique place, we enjoyed staying there, playing games, breakfast. Highly recommend!"
United States
Irina
The price is ￥19,120
￥20,650 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Julian Gold Rush Hotel
Outdoor spa tub

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, (607 reviews)
"Thank you for creating a beautiful space. Our stay was wonderful and will be back. "
United States
Randy
The price is ￥17,209
￥18,585 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa
Front of property

Tucker Peak Lodge

Tucker Peak Lodge
2.5 star property
Julian
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (300 reviews)
"Beautiful , cozy and clean property with a perfect view ! "
United States
Erica
The price is ￥22,610
￥24,419 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Tucker Peak Lodge
Lobby

Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway
2.5 star property
Poway
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Very clean hotel and well kept and great free breakfast the next morning. Only reason I give it 4 stars is because they charge for parking $20 per night is absurd. "
United States
JOSE
The price is ￥18,872
￥20,796 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway
30 amp Back in Camp Site

Stagecoach Trails RV Resort

Stagecoach Trails RV Resort
2.0 star property
Julian
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (48 reviews)
"Very cool campground, everything on property is rustic old western and built very well. Bathrooms were very clean and campsites are large and well maintained. Will definitely be coming back and spending more time there as the area has alot of recreational activities available."
United States
Bill
The price is ￥5,162
￥5,575 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Stagecoach Trails RV Resort
Outdoor wedding area

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3.0 star property
Santee
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"It was a great place to stay for a quick trip to the town."
United States
Marcia
The price is ￥16,080
￥22,959 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel
4.0 star property
Alpine
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great resort to stay for a staycation "
United States
NORMA
The price is ￥17,786
￥22,405 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel
Lobby

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
2.0 star property
Santee
7.6 out of 10, Good, (838 reviews)
"Always a pleasure staying here. Recommended to my mom and she was very pleased with the cleaned room, peaceful location, and helpfulness of the staff."
United States
Michael
The price is ￥14,374
￥16,070 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
Outdoor pool

Best Western Santee Lodge

Best Western Santee Lodge
2.5 star property
Santee
7.8 out of 10, Good, (621 reviews)
"Price was great clean room "
United States
Isabel
The price is ￥15,845
￥17,460 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Best Western Santee Lodge
Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, laptop workspace

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, (1,007 reviews)
"Friendly Staff! Great Room!"
United States
MICHAEL
The price is ￥12,836
￥14,120 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 18 - Mar 19
Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Poway Miramar
Terrace/patio

Ayres Lodge Alpine

Ayres Lodge Alpine
3.0 star property
Alpine
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Large rooms,very clean, wonderful breakfast! "
United States
Becky
The price is ￥17,107
￥18,509 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Ayres Lodge Alpine
Lobby

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego
2.5 star property
La Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Great accommodations, friendly staff, they met all our needs."
United States
Scott
The price is ￥19,678
￥21,646 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego
House (5 Bedrooms) | Interior

Fireplace, Hot Tub, Patio & Bbq: San Diego Home

Fireplace, Hot Tub, Patio & Bbq: San Diego Home
3.0 star property
Spring Valley
The price is ￥63,573
￥119,482 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Fireplace, Hot Tub, Patio & Bbq: San Diego Home
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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
3.0 star property
Rancho Bernardo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Clean room, courteous staff, close to everything, great hotel to stay at"
United States
Mary
The price is ￥20,230
￥23,051 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
Exterior

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, (809 reviews)
"Stay and breaksfast was great. Stayed for a week, and all was excellent!"
United States
ELENITA
The price is ￥21,766
￥23,985 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego
Front of property

Crown Inn

Crown Inn
2.5 star property
Mount Helix
4.4 out of 10, (17 reviews)
"if you rent a room here be careful because most like you'll haveto share a bathroom with others"
United States
Liliana
Crown Inn
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
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
"The hotel was in immaculate condition. The staff were very friendly and polite I highly recommend this hotel to anyone. The food and drinks were amazing I cannot wait to go back "
United States
Shawn
The price is ￥12,898
￥14,214 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon
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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

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

4/10 Poor
"Didn’t get a chance to use the amenities but the basketball court is a great touch. I wish that someone would’ve come to refresh my room while I was out. However the staff was quick to respond when I called to ask for extra blankets. "
Ashley 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

More cheap stays in Descanso

Heritage Inn La Mesa

Heritage Inn La Mesa

7851 Fletcher Pkwy La Mesa CA
The price is ￥9,712 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
￥9,712
￥10,715 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
7/10 Good! (1,313 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Descanso?
Sycuan Casino Resort, located 13.3 mi (21.4 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 Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Descanso.
What are some of the best vacation home rentals in Descanso?
Hummingbird Haven - Private Suite with Pool - Centrally Located: This vacation home rental outside of Descanso offers an outdoor pool, a patio, and a barbecue grill to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, a microwave, and a coffee maker. You and your friends and family can relax into your vacation with amenities like a garden. 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?
Sycuan Casino Resort: Hotel steps from Sycuan Casino. Features a lazy river, 3 outdoor pools, and 7 restaurants. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU and Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego 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 8 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 El Capitan Reservoir. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Descanso Branch San Diego County Library and Cuyamaca Mountain State 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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