Relax Inn And Suites near San Diego State University offers a refreshing retreat with an outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and bike rentals for cycling enthusiasts. Explore the nearby attractions or stay on site and enjoy the convenience of self parking, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk.
Reviews
5.85.8 out of 10
Popular amenities
Electric vehicle charging point
Pool
Laundry facilities
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Free parking
Main amenities (8)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Outdoor pool
24-hour front desk
Water dispenser
Self-serve laundry
Luggage storage
Bike hire
Feel at home (6)
Children stay free
Microwave
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Room options
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking
Highlights
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
33 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible
Highlights
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Highlights
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
28 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Highlights
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
28 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking
Highlights
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
33 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible
Highlights
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
San Diego State University - 10 min drive - 13.1 km
Viejas Arena - 10 min drive - 13.1 km
Getting around
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 11 min drive
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 15 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 19 min drive
Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 42 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 43 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 23 min drive
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 25 min drive
El Cajon Transit Center Station - 8 min walk
Arnele Avenue Station - 15 min walk
Restaurants
Parkway Bowl - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Panda Express - 2 min drive
Black Bear Diner - 20 min walk
Golden Corral - 15 min walk
About this property
Relax Inn And Suites
When you stay at Relax Inn And Suites, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of San Diego State University and Hotel Circle. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Dennys, which serves American cuisine. Also, Balboa Park and Petco Park are within a short drive. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: El Cajon Transit Center Station is 8 minutes away.
Languages
English
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
38 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
Children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Other information
Designated smoking areas
No alcohol served on site
LOB_HOTELS
Property amenities
Food and drink
Water dispenser
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Personal watercraft (motorised)
Beach nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Skydiving nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Bike hire
Facilities
An outdoor pool
At least 80% of food locally sourced
At least 80% organic food
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Local culture and ecosystem education
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic soft drinks bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Phone
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Access via exterior corridors
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only
STAR_OUTLINE
Special features
Dining
Dennys – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine.
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Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
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. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Relax Inn El Cajon
Relax El Cajon
Relax Motel El Cajon
Relax Hotel El Cajon
Relax Inn And Suites Motel
Relax Inn And Suites El Cajon
Relax Inn And Suites Motel El Cajon
HELP_OUTLINE
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Relax Inn And Suites?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Relax Inn And Suites?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Relax Inn And Suites?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Relax Inn And Suites?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Relax Inn And Suites?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Sycuan Casino (17-min drive) and Jamul Casino (19-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Relax Inn And Suites and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as hiking, mountain biking and sailing, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Relax Inn And Suites also has an outdoor pool.
What's the area around Relax Inn And Suites like?
Relax Inn And Suites is only a short 8-minute walk from El Cajon Transit Center Station.
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Relax Inn And Suites Reviews
Reviews
5.8
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5.6/10
Cleanliness
6.4/10
Staff & service
5.4/10
Amenities
5.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
28 Jul 2025
I liked the close proximity to the freeway
Pierre
Pierre, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
7 Apr 2025
They have great hospitality.
Veronica
Veronica, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
26 Jul 2025
Nice
Reny
Reny, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
14 Mar 2025
Very easy to check in, very quick and quiet
Pete
Pete, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
26 Apr 2025
It has the basic amenities
Renee Teresa
Renee Teresa, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
13 Apr 2025
Nice spot
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
27 Apr 2025
Good and quiet
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
21 Jun 2025
I had to get this place it’s mid
Easton
Easton, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
29 Jul 2025
Not like pictures
Raul
Raul, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
13 Apr 2025
met expectations
easy, simple and quick
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
21 Jul 2025
Cockroaches everywhere. very disgusting
Nora
Nora, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
3 Aug 2025
Not what I expected, lower end quality
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 Dec 2024
Heater worked, lots of hot water, quiet, easy access off freeway , small refrigerator worked, microwave and blackout drapes. For the nightly rate, very good
Frank
Frank, 2-night trip
4/10 Poor
11 Aug 2025
didn't like
Efrat
Efrat, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
1 Jul 2025
Shower was not working.
Remi
Remi, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
11 Apr 2025
Based on the price its good not perfect
Abdollah
Abdollah, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
21 Jul 2025
The 1st room was infested with cockroaches. the 2nd room wasnt sanitary. No towels. and a few cockroaches. I will never stay there again. It was really disgusting. I would of left but I was really tired and I had walked to the office 4 times.
Nora
Nora, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
19 Jul 2025
I have videos of cockroaches running around the room. The manager was rude and wouldn’t even talk to us. Asked for a refund and he called the police on us.
matthew
matthew, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
15 Mar 2025
Good
Miguel
Miguel, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
15 Jul 2025
Falsely advertised EV charging at property. It seems people are living in most of the rooms. Broken down cars and trash along with an abandoned Denny’s building in parking lot. Windows in shower with no security barrier. Humidity stains on the ceiling and botchy wall patching repair jobs take away from the little efforts management has done to have beautiful floors and perfect water pressure and temperature. This place needs a lot of work. It’s definitely not worth more than $49 a night in the condition it’s in.
David
David, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
27 Sept 2024
Overall it was a pleasant experience, it would have been better had there not been roaches, and if the shower stayed close. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly.
Misty
Misty, 2-night trip
4/10 Poor
6 Apr 2025
.
Michel
Michel, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
7 Apr 2025
Overall awful.
Ana
Ana, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
12 Oct 2024
Close to freeway
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
24 Feb 2025
Only if you have to
This hotel needs huge upgrades. There was wet drywall behind the toilet that looked like it was molding, the ceiling tiles had stains, the baseboards were black and grimy, and I killed two cockroaches. On another note, the staff was very helpful, responsive, and pleasant.