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Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
$76
$69 nightly
$76 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23

Explore the area

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550 Montrose Court, I-8 at Magnolia Avenue Southbound, El Cajon, CA, 92020
  • Place, Parkway Plaza
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Superior Court East County Division
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Magnolia
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Double Bed Accessible Roll in Shower Mic Fridge

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for 1 Queen Bed | Ada/Ri Shower/Micfridge

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Bed | Ada/Ri Shower/Micfridge

  • Sleeps 2

Room With Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Guest Room With 2 Full Beds, Mini Fridge, Tub-Accessible

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Guest Room With 2 Full Beds, Mini Fridge, Tub-Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for 2 Full Beds | Micfridge

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Full Beds | Micfridge

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Room With 2 Full Beds And Mini Fridge

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room With 2 Full Beds And Mini Fridge

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

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  • Parking included
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About the neighborhood

El Cajon

With a stay at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego, you'll be centrally located in El Cajon, within a 15-minute drive of San Diego State University and Snapdragon Stadium. .This motel is 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from Balboa Park and 16.8 mi (27.1 km) from San Diego Zoo.
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What's nearby

  • Knox House Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Parkway Plaza - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Superior Court East County Division - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Magnolia - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Arnele Avenue Station - 2 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Food Court - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego offers 182 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature blackout drapes/curtains. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This El Cajon motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 182 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 65 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

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 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, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

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Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 704 out of 1581 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1581 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 214 out of 1581 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 144 out of 1581 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 238 out of 1581 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashlynn

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlynn

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Asuelu

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Isabel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled like the smell of cigarettes was trying to be hidden, found multiple roaches.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathren

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanisha

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

wes

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Tanisha

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

wes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My stay here was pretty cool
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Lindsay

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

dwight

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The accessible room was clean but the beds were horrible and there was no chair in the room. The only place to sit was on the bed. It was also a significant distance from the parking lot. I guess you really do get what you pay for. Next time I will pay more and stay in a better place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

hector

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Terrible the room was gross
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

We"ll recommend as a 4 star facility. Reasonalbe pricesl
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025