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Northgate Motel

2.0 star property
Travelers find a welcoming base near Grossmont College where the front desk team is available around the clock to ensure a hassle-free experience

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Northgate Motel provides a practical location in the Grossmont College area. Guests appreciate the 24-hour front desk staff who genuinely want to help with whatever travelers need. The motel offers in-room WiFi for staying connected and convenient parking right on the property.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in El Cajon, Northgate Motel is in the city centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Viejas Arena or Snapdragon Stadium. Visit our El Cajon travel guide
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461 N Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020

What's nearby

  • Knox House Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Superior Court East County Division
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Magnolia
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Parkway Plaza
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Five Guys
    3 min drive
  • Texas Roadhouse
    3 min drive
  • Mal Al Sham
    11 min walk
  • Food Court
    3 min drive
  • Golden Corral
    10 min walk

About this property

Northgate Motel

Motel near Parkway Plaza
Located close to Grossmont College, Northgate Motel provides laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A vending machine, a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Northgate Motel include comforts, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and room service.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • LED TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, mini fridges and microwaves

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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 available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
6 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Northgate El Cajon
Northgate Motel
Northgate Motel El Cajon
Northgate Motel Motel
Northgate Motel El Cajon
Northgate Motel Motel El Cajon

Frequently asked questions

Is Northgate Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Northgate Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Northgate Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Northgate Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Northgate Motel located?

Located in the heart of El Cajon, this motel is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Parkway Plaza, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Grossmont College and The Water Conservation Garden. Santee Lakes and San Diego State University are also within 9 mi (15 km). Arnele Avenue Station is 23 minutes by foot and El Cajon Transit Center Station is 26 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Northgate Motel Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 647 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 647 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 647 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 647 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 647 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

L and M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, quiet, cleaned, good breakfast ,friendly, no prob with everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great air conditioner, nice rooms. Big comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Judy

Clean room, efficient staff for checkin
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda Jeannette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed how convenient it is from all sorts or restaurants and shopping malls and freeways. For the price it is a pretty good place to rest your head.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great experience with my 1 night stay. Clean room, bed is very comfortable and overall no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cheyenne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. The mini fridge and microwave are a lifesaver for budgeting food options.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greeted with a warm smile & friendly staff & check in
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nightly rate was comparable to the motel 6 and super 8 close by; however, what sets this place apart from those other motels is that as a single woman I actually felt safe here. I felt safe parking my car here and getting a good nights rest. The cleanliness is far better than I expected and aside from the location right off a busy street it’s peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property everything was clean breakfast was provided friendly staff definitely will visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

Great Stay

Nothing fancy but very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I will stay here again

The room was clean and quiet got a lot of sleep
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I loved staying here we would stay here again in the future. See ya soon.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
reasonable place to stay it is comfortable staffing is efficient when theres an issue definitely would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and econimcal.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Enith

Room was clean. Very strong bleach smell though
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not Bad.

It was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsabe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms where clean and spacious beds where nice am comfortable and not hard on man i felt like i was sleeping on a cloud with them pillows and mattress
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Safiatou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was old, sparse, but clean, except that the bath mat and towels were stained. The comforter on the bed was also stained. But the AC worked well and the bed was comfortable. It was pretty good for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maricon

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

Good night sleep

Stay for one night relaxing, feel energetic after a long day trip, nice room and easy to get in and out, I’m happy with this hotel 😉
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people and respectful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jesse

Liked: Staff & service
Pretty good rate but the A/C didn’t work all that great. Fan mode worked better than the Cool mode n the A/C. Scratch marks on the toilet that by day 2 didn’t flush all that great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, it is what it is. Good for travelers!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Josue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean unit real quiet AC UNIT IN EXCELLENT CONDITION
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024