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Our top choices for East County cheap hotels

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and hanging plants. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs.

1. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
3.5 star property
National City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,229 reviews)
"Clean room and really nice area for our stay"
United States
Brandon
The price is AU$203
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, framed pictures on the wall, a clock, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

2. Pleasant Inn

Pleasant Inn
2.5 star property
Clairemont
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,637 reviews)
"Great Staff, Clean Room, and Excellent Parking."
United States
Daniel
The price is AU$121
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Pleasant Inn
A spacious living room with a large arched window, a red sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

3. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
2.5 star property
Mid-City
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,459 reviews)
"Great place."
United States
Andres
The price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
A room with two teal armchairs, a small round table with a lamp, and a large cityscape painting on the wall.

4. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Chula Vista San Diego Bay

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Chula Vista San Diego Bay
3.0 star property
Chula Vista
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2,029 reviews)
"A good hotel, with a good location at a very good price, has a reasonable breakfast."
Brazil
Sergio
The price is AU$122
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Chula Vista San Diego Bay
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a parking lot.

5. Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido
3.5 star property
Escondido
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"great stay"
United States
Jerrie
The price is AU$197
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido
A retro-themed arcade with classic games, a foosball table, and a long communal table with stools.

6. The Rambler Hotel

The Rambler Hotel
3.0 star property
Chula Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,210 reviews)
"Very nice retro hotel. Near highway and lots of restaurants. Would stay there again. Great coffee."
United States
Mark S.
The price is AU$159
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
The Rambler Hotel
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting of a coastal scene, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

7. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,071 reviews)
"Another great stay, at the BEST budget-friendly hotel in Escondido!"
United States
Kimberly
The price is AU$112
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Motel Mediteran Escondido
A modern hotel with a prominent 'Hercor Hotel' sign, multiple balconies, and a 'Urban Boutique' label.

8. Hercor Hotel - Urban Boutique

Hercor Hotel - Urban Boutique
3.0 star property
Chula Vista
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,581 reviews)
"Really nice place"
United States
justin
The price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Hercor Hotel - Urban Boutique
A hotel breakfast area with a long counter displaying various food items, including fruits, pastries, and a coffee station.

9. Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
2.5 star property
Mission Valley
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (3,106 reviews)
"Clean and spacious room, good breakfast, nice staff."
United States
Antonia
The price is AU$215
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted TV displaying a sunset scene.

10. Hotel Palmeras Chula Vista

Hotel Palmeras Chula Vista
2.0 star property
Chula Vista
7.4 out of 10, Good, (2,462 reviews)
"Clean rooms nice staff"
United States
Wendy
The price is AU$103
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Hotel Palmeras Chula Vista
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Top East County Hotel Reviews

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

Pleasant Inn

Pleasant Inn
Clairemont

10/10 Excellent

Very nice
Australia
Viktor
Reviewed July 8, 2025
Pleasant Inn

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