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Situated in El Cajon, within 4.4 km of Grossmont College and 2.3 km of Parkway Plaza Shopping Center, Hotel Villa Serena provides accommodation with free WiFi. The property is located 6 km from Water Conservation Garden.

Very clean. Loved the design and aesthetic of the room

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6.6
Review score
186 reviews
Price from
US$118.80
per night

Located in El Cajon, 15 km from San Diego State University, Valley Motel El Cajon San Diego provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This 2-star motel offers an ATM. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is 27 km from the motel and San Diego Convention Center is 27 km away.

Excellent staff, friendly and welcoming.

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6.9
Review score
37 reviews
Price from
US$98.44
per night

El Cajon Inn & Suites offers accommodation in El Cajon, 30 minutes' drive from SeaWorld San Diego, University of California, San Diego and downtown San Diego.

Each air-conditioned room at this motel is equipped with a TV. Select units have a seating area for your convenience. Every room comes with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower.

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3.5
Review score
2 reviews
Price from
US$132
per night

Located 2 minutes’ drive away from East County Performing Arts Center, this El Cajon motel offers rooms with free Wi-Fi. Free guest parking is available.

A cable TV with HBO film channels, a mini-refrigerator and a microwave are provided in each air-conditioned room at Northgate Motel. Guest rooms include a work desk and a seating area.

Great service. I love staying at Northgate when I come to town.

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7.6
Good
91 reviews
Price from
US$124.08
per night

Located off Interstate 8, this San Diego motel offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and a cable TV. San Diego State University is 5 minutes' drive away.

A seating area and an alarm clock are available in all classically-furnished, air-conditioned rooms at Harvey’s Motel. Select guest rooms offer a microwave and a fridge.

I stayed 4 days and no problems. The staff was great. The bedding was a little outdated and bed was hard, but other than that, there were no problems. The place was clean and quiet. The rooms have a microwave and fridge. I would definitely stay there again.

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7.5
Good
228 reviews
Price from
US$127.09
per night

Ace Budget Motel is located in San Diego, 3.6 km from San Diego State University and 12 km from San Diego Zoo. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The motel features family rooms.

Bed was ok Air conditioner work really good

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5.1
Review score
21 reviews
Price from
US$99.45
per night

San Diego's vibrant Gaslamp Quarter is 13 km away from Motel 6 La Mesa CA. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Each guest room at Motel 6 La Mesa CA provides a refrigerator and a flat-screen cable TV.

Room was clean and the staff was very nice.

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7
Good
252 reviews
Price from
US$118.79
per night

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Both travellers on the road and on a budget rely on motels for convenient stops with reasonable rates. Direct access to parking makes a motel an easy place to catch some sleep after a day of driving. The relatively smaller size of this accommodation type can also help to make check-in quick and easy.
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  • Avg. price/night: US$100.13
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,005 reviews
    I was so impressed with the customer service I received at motel 6 .The team was very friendly expassialy Jezzabel who went above and beyond to make sure I was satisfied.i highly recommend motel 6 in El cajon to anyone looking for a great experience while trevaling
    Rostislav
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$102.10
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 585 reviews
    Did not have time for the breakfast however, I'm the manager of a motel company in Phoenix Arizona and I was very impressed. Loved the man who checked me in and would hire him in a heartbeat! I will definitely be returning everytime I visit. I've been searching many locations in El cajon and YOU stand out. Thank you for your hospitality.
    Judy
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$142.80
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 186 reviews
    I did not like anything about this motel.
    Clara
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$102.10
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 585 reviews
    It probably depends on who else is staying in the motel, but because there was no one loud next to me, I had a very quiet stay. The bed was super comfortable. The hot tub was nice. Pretty clean overall.
    Caitlin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$98.01
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 418 reviews
    For the Booking.com amount of $313 for TWO nights, this motel was GREAT! The "breakfast" wasn't much, and there was a deposit of $200 BEFORE we could check in, but for us, the location was great, the room was clean, (though wear and tear was present), the room had a microwave and fridge...and comfortable beds (pretty soft). We were right next to the freeway, but did not hear road noise!! :) We would stay there again.
    C
    Christine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$100.13
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,005 reviews
    The grassy area for families to sit and enjoy. The security. They hire many employees who maintain the facilities. It is a large motel,, but quiet.The room was in good condition and sparse, but in good shape. Good access to the freeway and restaurants. Shopping center across the freeway.
    Stephanie
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$158.26
    4.9
    Scored 4.9
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 257 reviews
    The staff the manager were friendly and helpful. The maintenance ma fixed my door quickly. The motel itself looked inviting
    D
    DENISE
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$100.13
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,005 reviews
    The time spent with family. Which would've happened with or without motel 6.
    Lorraine
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$102.10
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 585 reviews
    Breakfast was not appetizing. Check in clerk no uniform or branded shirt. Great location but just a half a step above a basic sketchy motel
    Jesus
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$100.13
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,005 reviews
    All staff was very polite and professional , the room was spacious , clean and comfortable. The motel itself and it’s grounds is nice
    Joalice
    Family with young children

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