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Our top choices for El Cajon motels

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

1. 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, (1,006 reviews)
"Amazing staff and front desk are very helpful"
United States
Maria
The price is 1.936.489 ₫
2.133.915 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
A motel sign with a number '6' and an 'ENTER' arrow, indicating the direction to the motel.

2. 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, (1,851 reviews)
"Room was clean and staff was friendly."
United States
Justin
The price is 1.669.341 ₫
1.913.143 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

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

Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
6.6 out of 10, (499 reviews)
"Clean room and easy parking"
United States
Adrian
The price is 2.099.036 ₫
2.308.940 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego
A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

4. Northgate Motel

Northgate Motel
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (747 reviews)
"This hotel was very clean and made my stay very pleasant. The staff was helpful and friendly. I stayed here and I’m looking to book again for my birthday."
United States
Madeline
The price is 1.736.993 ₫
1.910.692 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Northgate Motel
A compact hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a small refrigerator, and an air conditioning unit.

5. Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
6.6 out of 10, (745 reviews)
"Friendly very informative staff truly always a good reminder each time and the neat things are spacious room like an apartment. Loving the cold a/c was perfect! Thank you for your service!"
United States
lowena
The price is 1.562.630 ₫
1.718.867 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego
A building with a sign reading "RELAX INN & SUITES".

6. Relax Inn And Suites

Relax Inn And Suites
2.0 star property
El Cajon
5.6 out of 10, (488 reviews)
"The most disgusting hotel I’ve ever step foot into"
United States
Camille
The price is 1.327.508 ₫
1.516.422 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Relax Inn And Suites
A building with a blue door marked "103" and lush tropical plants surrounding it.

7. Villa Serena

Villa Serena
2.0 star property
El Cajon
6.6 out of 10, (314 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms and very friendly management."
United States
Andre
Villa Serena
A room with wicker chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

8. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
2.0 star property
Santee
7.6 out of 10, Good, (916 reviews)
"Great"
United States
Gabriel
The price is 2.182.474 ₫
2.442.104 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
A modern hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and a desk.

9. Motel 6 La Mesa, CA

Motel 6 La Mesa, CA
2.0 star property
La Mesa
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"super clean and friendly staff, would stay again!"
United States
Natalia
The price is 2.042.116 ₫
2.246.328 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Motel 6 La Mesa, CA
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a mirror, a window with curtains, and wall art.

10. Mission Bay Motel

Mission Bay Motel
Pacific Beach
5.4 out of 10, (346 reviews)
"Staff was super friendly and helpful. Parking was super easy and the motel was super close to the beach."
United States
Lilliana
The price is 2.205.706 ₫
2.487.036 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Mission Bay Motel
A dining area with outdoor seating, a sign reading "El Rancho Coronado," and a variety of flowers.

11. El Rancho Motel

El Rancho Motel
2.0 star property
Coronado
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (961 reviews)
"Great place will stay again"
United States
Nouman
The price is 2.782.661 ₫
3.060.927 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
El Rancho Motel
A retro-themed arcade with classic games, a foosball table, and a long communal table with stools.

12. The Rambler Hotel

The Rambler Hotel
3.0 star property
Chula Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,213 reviews)
"Solid place to stay"
United States
Neal
The price is 2.365.262 ₫
2.736.709 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
The Rambler Hotel
A living room with a round table, a blue sofa, a patterned armchair, and a potted plant.

13. Crown City Inn

Crown City Inn
2.5 star property
Coronado
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (884 reviews)
"This is a really amazing place to stay in Coronado."
United States
Kate
The price is 3.457.904 ₫
3.803.694 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Crown City Inn
A building with a porch, wooden beams, and hanging flower baskets.

14. Ramona Valley Inn

Ramona Valley Inn
2.0 star property
Ramona
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,008 reviews)
"The Place is located with convenient of nearby towns. I Recommend visit The Barn Restaurant. Next block ."
United States
Yonel
The price is 1.697.678 ₫
1.833.493 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Ramona Valley Inn
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small desk, and two wall-mounted paintings.

15. Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (487 reviews)
"Great service, I've stayed here multiple times and never had a problem"
United States
michael
The price is 1.571.566 ₫
1.728.722 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Escondido Lodge
A wooden sign for Coronado Island Inn with a pergola and palm trees in the background.

16. Coronado Island Inn

Coronado Island Inn
2.5 star property
Coronado
7.4 out of 10, Good, (596 reviews)
"Quaint spot in a good location which was centrally located within the island."
United States
Andrew
The price is 3.803.821 ₫
4.184.203 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Coronado Island Inn
Two wooden chairs and a small table with a vase of flowers and bottles, set in a natural outdoor area with rocks and trees.

17. Apple Tree Inn

Apple Tree Inn
2.0 star property
Julian
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Very clean and rustic. Easy check in process. Great location"
United States
Rivera
The price is 2.662.675 ₫
2.875.587 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Apple Tree Inn
A restaurant interior with round tables, blue cushioned chairs, large windows, and a display of snacks.

18. Studio 6 National City, CA - Naval Base San Diego

Studio 6 National City, CA - Naval Base San Diego
2.0 star property
National City
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff was helpful, security present in the parking lot at night"
United States
Max
The price is 1.837.833 ₫
2.101.803 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Studio 6 National City, CA - Naval Base San Diego
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, and a nightstand.

19. Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego

Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego
2.0 star property
La Mesa
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"It was clean, easy to check in and out, and the staff were friendly."
United States
Gavin
The price is 2.205.450 ₫
2.429.850 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego
A beach scene with people walking, some holding surfboards, and a building with a red roof in the background.

20. Coronado Inn

Coronado Inn
2.5 star property
Bayside
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (975 reviews)
"Newly renovated and perfect location!"
United States
Anna
The price is 3.882.961 ₫
4.271.257 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Coronado Inn
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Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

8/10 Good
"Good breakfast for the price"
Michael 4-night trip
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Handlery Hotel

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El Cajon Motels information

Number of reviews
9,836
Accommodation
42 Motels
Lowest Price
1.516.422 ₫
Highest Price
4.282.802 ₫

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to El Cajon?
As you'll save on your room price, you can experience more of the activities in El Cajon. San Diego Zoo, Mission Bay and Petco Park are some of the popular places you can visit in the larger area.
What is a motel?
When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. With a stay at a motel, you'll often have access to your room from an outside corridor overlooking the car park. In the US, motels boomed after World War II when cars became more popular along with road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.
How many motels will I be able to find in El Cajon?
Expedia has 7 motels in El Cajon.
What can I do in El Cajon?
In this family-friendly area, you can explore the shops and enjoy the cafes while you're sightseeing. People visiting El Cajon speak highly of its restaurants. Favourite places in and around El Cajon include San Diego Zoo, Mission Bay and Petco Park. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Lake Jennings, The Water Conservation Garden and El Capitan Reservoir. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: P2K Range, San Diego Natural History Museum and San Diego Air and Space Museum.
What's the seasonal weather like in El Cajon?
Weather can make or break a road trip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in El Cajon to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually August and September, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 14°C. Average annual precipitation for El Cajon is 341 mm.
What are my options for getting around El Cajon while staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about getting around El Cajon to help you navigate your stay: Fly into San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field), which is located 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from the city centre. You can also search for flights into San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) away. You can access metro transport at El Cajon Transit Center Station, Arnele Avenue Station and Gillespie Field Station.

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