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Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

2.0 star property
Travelers lounge by the outdoor pool on comfortable sun loungers under umbrellas or relax in the garden area with pleasant seating for fresh air

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Motel 6 El Cajon, in the heart of the city, offers a welcoming base for San Diego visitors. Guests can cool off in the outdoor pool, grab a snack, or connect with in-room WiFi. The helpful staff consistently earns positive reviews from travelers.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$98
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located in El Cajon, Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego is in the city centre and near a metro station. San Diego Zoo and Boomers El Cajon are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Parkway Plaza and Little Saigon. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Snapdragon Stadium or Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like skydiving. Visit our El Cajon travel guide
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Map
550 Montrose Court, I-8 at Magnolia Avenue Southbound, El Cajon, CA, 92020

What's nearby

  • Parkway Plaza
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Superior Court East County Division
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Magnolia
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Boomers El Cajon
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Arnele Avenue Station
    2 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center
    18 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Five Guys
    3 min drive
  • Texas Roadhouse
    3 min drive
  • Food Court
    3 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    2 min drive
  • Golden Corral
    13 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Motel in the city centre
Consider a stay at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego and take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and ATM/banking services
  • Outdoor furniture and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 182 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and soap
  • 40-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (107 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 29 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, and guests under 17 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool with adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego?

As of 28 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego on 2 Feb 2026 start from AU$97.60, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego pet-friendly?

Yes, Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 29 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 20 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego located?

Located in the heart of El Cajon, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center and Superior Court East County Division. The Magnolia and Parkway Plaza are also within 1 mile (2 km). Arnele Avenue Station is 21 minutes by foot and El Cajon Transit Center Station is 27 minutes.

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Reviews

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego Reviews

7.4

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

6.4

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 655 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 208 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 143 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 234 out of 1510 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night but it was comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Staff & service
Parking was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

wes

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is always polite. Always friendly and welcoming. Way different place to visit then it was years ago. It's clean and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

wes

Love the staff. Always polite. Always friendly . Always welpcmkf
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was clean and very well managed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, and freeway close.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good, one inconvience is there is no elevator. It was raining that day and there were a lot of puddles and water dripping onto walkways. The room was super clean, price great. Had I not overpacked and it wasn’t a rainy day, my stay would have been perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

luigi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great stay all staff friendly and helpful . Room was more than I expected as far as cleanliness and comfort of the bed .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tilar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. Check in was fast and simple. Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

luigi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent. Courteous and so kind.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

JoQuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
IT WAS QUIET THE ROOMS JUST NEED HEAT ITS COLD IN THE ROOMS.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is great, parking easily accessible, room clean and organized, and staff courteous and knowledgeable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff n clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff n great service.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Franck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Correct place to stay for one night.

Clean and confortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Amenities
Clean kind friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff is very friendly n professional and they are very helpful in accommodating its patrons.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe & overall convenient place for resting. Highly satisfied with clean facility, area & well recommended motel for future travelers &/or settlers in search of small get away . Rate 10/10 = 100% satisfactory.Thank You again, -Jay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The people there were very nice and accommodating. Good location. Many restaurants and shops nearby. Nothing fancy, but clean and economical.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a decent stay if you have a budget in mind. The rooms are simple, clean, and comfortable. It is a long-term stay community, so you will see and hear that type of environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the Staff is so nice n they're consistent. Amenities are good.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A nice clean place for the price. Was a great room. The only downfall was I was by the pool and the kids were loud, but kids were being kids so can’t complain. At least they were off of phone screens and video games
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are always professional n courteous. They always remember my name n Room number n are very prompt n kind if i need anything or have questions.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very courteous and make a point to know your name. They are also very accomodating n promt when assistance is needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025