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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, pool loungers
Lobby
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

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.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Blackout curtains, 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 curtains, 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 curtains, 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 curtains, 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, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Hotel Circle and 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Balboa Park.
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What's nearby

  • Knox House Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Parkway Plaza - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Superior Court East County Division - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Magnolia - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • Arnele Avenue Station - 20 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Food Court - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Motel in El Cajon with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 lift
  • 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 (107 centimetre 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

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. 627 out of 1465 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 1465 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 205 out of 1465 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 136 out of 1465 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 236 out of 1465 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Emran

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aujenee

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaleel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Place has security , you can’t park inside without a parking pass so I don’t think you can have any visitors, non smoking room was clean but staff wasn’t too welcoming, great place if you need a spot for the night .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexander

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Horrible place to be near by!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Simeon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tilar

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. Check in was fast and simple. Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the event I was attending. Front desk staff was helful and provided asstance when asked.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Tucson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As expected and as it should be.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ivy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Erica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Sonia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have only stayed on this property a couple times recently. I would definitely not recommend because I ended up getting bedbugs. It had to be from this hotel. It’s the only place that I stayed. The last time I stayed there there was a couple arguing and fighting almost all night. To make things worse they didn’t even have an ice machine and in the room, there was no microwave or refrigerator. I will not stay here unless you’re desperate and willing to take a risk with the bedbugs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Aujenee

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Get what you pay for

I know you get what you pay for, but usually when I stay here, I have no complaints, but this time when I checked in, it was blood on the pillow and pee in the toilet when I went to the office to go let them know. I got nothing but attitude Yes, they switched my room, but it’s just a simple fact have some kind of compassion.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aujenee

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

BILLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ezequiel

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Shante

Room have roaches the roaches are bad they get in ur car
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ray

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, and freeway close.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Joyita

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Its ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025