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Next weekend
24 July - 26 July
In two weeks
31 July - 2 Aug
In one month
14 Aug - 16 Aug
In two months
11 Sept - 13 Sept

Our top choices for El Cajon motels

Front of property

Relax Inn And Suites

Relax Inn And Suites
2.0 star property
El Cajon
5.8 out of 10, (399 reviews)
"Room comfortable, staff wonderful"
United States
Drew
The price is AU$99
includes taxes & fees
16 July - 17 July
Relax Inn And Suites
Exterior

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, (1,715 reviews)
"A good place to stay if you need a place to crash in for the night"
United States
Ivy Ruth
The price is AU$133
includes taxes & fees
16 July - 17 July
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
Free daily on-the-go breakfast

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, (1,010 reviews)
"This Motel is very good considering the rate you pay,the beds are clean and other parts of the room are clean,the staff are very friendly,the breakfast was fair but it could be improved and dining room could be larger ,the surroundings is excellent"
United States
Jalal
The price is AU$134
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
Superior Double Room

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
6.8 out of 10, (716 reviews)
"Warm welcome, safe and easy parking"
Mexico
Danae
The price is AU$135
includes taxes & fees
26 July - 27 July
Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego

Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego
2.0 star property
Downtown El Cajon
6.6 out of 10, (449 reviews)
"Room felt very comfortable and clean. Hot outside but nice. Excellent rate through Expedia 😊"
United States
Lisa Marie
The price is AU$162
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Northgate Motel

Northgate Motel
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (680 reviews)
"Came into the rooms with dirty sheets that smelled like pee which covered half of the bed."
United States
Jaylen
The price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Northgate Motel
Exterior

Ramona Valley Inn

Ramona Valley Inn
2.0 star property
Ramona
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean and friendly staff 😊"
United States
Patrick
The price is AU$117
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
Ramona Valley Inn
Lobby sitting area

Apple Tree Inn

Apple Tree Inn
2.0 star property
Julian
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Air conditioning units were new and worked well. Room was clean and ready for us. The internet was poor and very spotty. Parking was great. Convenient to Heroes restaurant which is outstanding."
United States
Rachel
The price is AU$171
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
Apple Tree Inn
Lobby

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
2.0 star property
Santee
7.6 out of 10, Good, (877 reviews)
"Management and all other staff went over & beyond, great customer service in a nice quiet community. Cleanliness of premises & rooms were 5 stars."
United States
Charles
The price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
Lobby

Motel 6 San Ysidro, CA - San Diego - Border

Motel 6 San Ysidro, CA - San Diego - Border
2.0 star property
San Ysidro
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,530 reviews)
"easy parking, close to border."
United States
Angel
The price is AU$124
includes taxes & fees
16 July - 17 July
Motel 6 San Ysidro, CA - San Diego - Border
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (386 reviews)
"Great place for a short stay. Clean and safe!"
United States
David
The price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Escondido Lodge
Beach nearby

Coronado Inn

Coronado Inn
2.5 star property
Bayside
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (782 reviews)
"Awesome hotel"
United States
Richard J
The price is AU$283
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
Coronado Inn
Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Baycities Motel

Baycities Motel
2.0 star property
Chula Vista
7.2 out of 10, Good, (258 reviews)
"Just what I needed for the night. A clean, quiet, budget friendly with parking."
United States
Sara
The price is AU$121
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Baycities Motel
Property grounds

El Rancho Motel

El Rancho Motel
2.0 star property
Coronado
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (904 reviews)
"Cute cottage style hotel on the Main Street!"
United States
Jeffrey
The price is AU$237
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
El Rancho Motel
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Hotel Milagro

Hotel Milagro
2.0 star property
Chula Vista
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Mary
The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
Hotel Milagro
Room

Mission Bay Motel

Mission Bay Motel
Pacific Beach
5.6 out of 10, (138 reviews)
"The location was great can't beat it for the price."
United States
Juan C
The price is AU$191
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July
Mission Bay Motel
Exterior

Coronado Island Inn

Coronado Island Inn
2.5 star property
Coronado
7.2 out of 10, Good, (552 reviews)
"Looking forward to staying here again"
United States
NALANI
The price is AU$267
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
Coronado Island Inn
Arcade

The Rambler Hotel

The Rambler Hotel
3.0 star property
Chula Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,163 reviews)
"Fun vibe, would definitely stay here again!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is AU$202
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
The Rambler Hotel
Property grounds

National City Motel

National City Motel
2.5 star property
National City
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"It was all good, only stayed for one nigh, but will definitely come back. "
United States
Mercedes
The price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
National City Motel
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

ERTH INN by AGA- San Ysidro

ERTH INN by AGA- San Ysidro
2.5 star property
San Ysidro
7.2 out of 10, Good, (168 reviews)
"Loved my stay"
United States
yashkumar
The price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
16 July - 17 July
ERTH INN by AGA- San Ysidro
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Top El Cajon Hotel Reviews

Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Loved the room’s balcony, beach chairs at the private beach, garden walk, and staff were very friendly. What I didn’t like was the cost of the restaurants, which was unnecessarily expensive."
Konni 5-night trip
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Bahia Resort Hotel

Find out more about El Cajon

El Cajon Motels information

Number of reviews
16,734
Accommodation
44 Motels
Lowest Price
AU$99
Highest Price
AU$283

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, Petco Park and Mission Bay 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.
What are the best motels in El Cajon?
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego: Stay within a 20-minute drive of San Diego State University and Balboa Park. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego: Free WiFi, free parking and laundry facilities are available during your stay. It's located within a short 10-minute drive of San Diego State University.
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, Petco Park and Mission Bay. 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, USS Midway Museum and San Diego Natural History 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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