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Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

2.0 star property
City centre El Cajon motel with outdoor pool

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Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and comfortable lounge chairs.
Two-story motel with a flat roof, brick foundation, and green shutters.
Two beds with made linens, flat-screen TV, desk with lamp and phone.
Stocked with a variety of beverages, this public space offers a water dispenser with multiple faucets.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a modern design with a flat-screen TV, digital signboard, and comfortable seating.
In the heart of El Cajon, Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego offers a warm welcome with a garden and snack bar. Unwind by the outdoor pool with sun loungers or stay connected with in-room WiFi. Previous guests have praised the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is HK$577
HK$636 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug

Room options

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

Two single beds, a desk, and a table with a lamp are featured in this hotel room.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

7.4 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Cozy retreat with a comfortable bed, desk, and television.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(132 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Two single beds, a desk, and a table with a lamp are featured in this hotel room.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Two single beds, a desk, and a table with a lamp are featured in this hotel room.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

Two single beds, a desk, and a table with a lamp are featured in this hotel room.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(49 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Two single beds, a desk, and a table with a lamp are featured in this hotel room.

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Cozy retreat with a comfortable bed, desk, and television.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
550 Montrose Court, I-8 at Magnolia Avenue Southbound, El Cajon, CA, 92020

What's nearby

  • Superior Court East County Division - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Parkway Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Magnolia - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grossmont College - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • San Diego State University - 11 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 10 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 17 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 30 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 43 min drive
  • Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 44 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 18 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 23 min drive
  • Arnele Avenue Station - 20 min walk
  • El Cajon Transit Center Station - 25 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Applebee's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

At Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of San Diego State University and Snapdragon Stadium. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks. A snack bar/deli and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 182 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • Up to 2 children (aged 17 years old and younger) stay free per registered adult when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets stay for free (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 29 kg per pet)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Pool gate
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Skydiving nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 5 buildings/towers
  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • An outdoor pool
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 107
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 20 (subject to availability)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • 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

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and outdoor lighting on-site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6).

Also known as

Motel 6 San Diego El Cajon
6 San Diego El Cajon
El Cajon Motel Six
Motel 6 El Cajon
Motel 6 San Diego - El Cajon Hotel El Cajon
Motel Six El Cajon
El Cajon Motel 6
Motel 6 San Diego El Cajon
6 El Cajon, Ca Diego El Cajon
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego Motel
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego El Cajon
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego Motel El Cajon

Frequently asked questions

Does Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego?

Yes, cats and dogs stay for free, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 29 kg per pet.

Is parking offered on site at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM. There's a charge of USD 20 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 20 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Sycuan Casino (16-min drive) and Barona Casino (18-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as skydiving. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the motel's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego like?

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego is in the heart of El Cajon, a short 16-minute walk from The Magnolia and 11 minutes' walk from Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center.

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Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

The staff is really nice makes me feel at home, helpful and comfortable
Cathleen, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Thank you for a great stay.
Ernesto, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

My dog is comfortable
STACY, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great
Jerod, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great
Oneida P., 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Clean and neat
James, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Clean kind friendly
Barbara, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great
Jerod, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Location is great, parking easily accessible, room clean and organized, and staff courteous and knowledgeable.
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great
Jerod, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Decent for the price. I appreciate the security guard
Alyssa, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The people that stay there was nice as well
Charles, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Would book again.
Jennifer Marie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great staff n great service.
suzanne, 3-night trip

4/10 Poor

Too expensive for what it is and where it is
Jeffry, 4-night trip

8/10 Good

It was an inexpensive way to spend the weekend, but don’t recommend if you plan to go to San Diego area, it was too far.
Edgardo, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

great staff n clean rooms
suzanne, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

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.
Xavier, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

reasonable price. appears to be relatively safe.
Daniel, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Halfway housing for homeless and the less fortunate
Ronald, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

The chrckin was very easy. Staff are super nice. The room are clean. I was expecting there will be microwave but there isn't but not a big deal for a night stay. Will recommend. There's a complimentary coffee in the morning too.
Cynthia D, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

The people there were very nice and accommodating. Good location. Many restaurants and shops nearby. Nothing fancy, but clean and economical.
William, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Liked that it was reachable by walking and close to stores and gas station.
Edward, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

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
Travis, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Stay was pleasant
Roderick, 5-night trip