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Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

Property class: 2

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A compact hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a small refrigerator, and an air conditioning unit.
A staircase with black railings and beige walls, leading to an upper floor.
A laundry area with four washers and dryers, a water heater, and a window.
A small, open-plan room with a wooden floor, a desk with a computer, a chair, a television, and a refrigerator.
A corridor with a tiled floor, a black door at the end, and a fire alarm on the left wall.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $80
$73 nightly
$80 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1

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585 North Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021
  • Place, East County Regional Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, The Magnolia
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Parkway Plaza
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Classic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A bathroom with a white sink, a black-framed mirror, and a handrail.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room

  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Elite Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden table, a trash bin, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Elite Double Room

  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

El Cajon

A stay at Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego places you in the heart of El Cajon, within a 15-minute drive of Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala and Mission Valley Mall. .This motel is 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Balboa Park and 16 mi (25.7 km) from Petco Park.
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What's nearby

  • East County Regional Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Magnolia - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Parkway Plaza - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Art World Western Heritage Gallery - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Arnele Avenue Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Texas Roadhouse
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

This El Cajon motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Make yourself at home in one of the 17 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and blackout drapes/curtains.
This motel offers designated smoking areas.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 60 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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
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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Valley Motel El Cajon
Valley Motel El Cajon
Valley El Cajon Diego El Cajon
Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego Motel
Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego El Cajon
Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego Motel El Cajon

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 292 out of 726 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 726 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 726 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 726 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 202 out of 726 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Khemila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and cheap pricing for a getaway night
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Danae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Warm welcome, safe and easy parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room quiet and staff was nice and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Motel. Great staff. A very welcoming family setting.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Shantelle

Liked: Staff & service
Was ok
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Thank you for all the attentions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Shantelle

Liked: Staff & service
Ok for what I needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and convenient place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A plain and simple lodging for sleeping and resting that was the lowest price point for two days. Clean, uncluttered, freeway close, tv, air. Best part is the concierge at the front desk. Very friendly, very helpful, explained the charges and procedures very thoroughly and clearly. I’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was alright, about what you would expect for the price. Parking lot was sketchy. Whole neighborhood around it was too. Amenities were few, a towel and about it.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Hector

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t do anything we were lucky to sleep hahaha
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness
My first impression it looked a little rough parking was a little sketchy found the front desk person in the liquor store that’s connected to the hotel but once we got our key card the rooms was clean and wash room was easy accessible, place was quiet at night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melchiorre

Liked: Cleanliness
I enjoyed my stay very much thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly and courteous. Really cheap price as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay nice courteous staff thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My room was big and very functional. Hot water all the time and TV work perfectly. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is soo cozy and the staff make you feel at home
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Moises

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is a good hotel l been stay like times 👍👍👍👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Staff is always welcoming and accommodating. Remodeled rooms look amazing! And
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful, had a comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful, clean environment
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025