Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

2.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Vending machine
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
550 Montrose Court, I-8 at Magnolia Avenue Southbound, El Cajon, CA, 92020
  • Superior Court East County Division
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • The Magnolia
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Parkway Plaza
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • 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.

What's nearby

  • Superior Court East County Division - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Magnolia - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Parkway Plaza - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Grossmont College - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • San Diego State University - 11 min drive - 14.8 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

  • ‪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

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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.
  • 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

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

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. 483 out of 1180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 113 out of 1180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 190 out of 1180 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was okay made me pay for an an additional bed for no reason.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nuit

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Bed bugs and dirty! Never return my refund

They bed bugs and was dirty! False advertisement. We checked in and immediately checked out not even 20 minutes of being there asked my refund. Told me it would be on my card 3 to 7 days still haven’t received my money back. Conveniently they don’t know when the manager is gonna come in every time I call, do not go to this hotel. Do not go there false their scams.!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

8/10 Good

Nicole

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

8/10 Good

Lyeshawn

Travelled with family
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Merrell

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

EBONI

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just the facts…beds were lumpy and small. I was there 3 days and housekeeping didn’t clean and I had to ask for towels everyday. Also key would stop working constantly. Upgrades are needed…badly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No heat noisy terrible mattress missed up sink. Not good at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fanar

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rosalind

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ROACH MOTEL

DO NOT stay at this motel. This motel is disgusting. The beds are lumpy, the furniture is horrible and it has ROACHES. If it hadn't been so late I would've went to another hotel. False advertisement, hotel looks nothing like the pictures.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Joe

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Go elsewhere.

I have stayed at this facility multiple times over the years. And in the last 12 months the conditions have steadily declined. Shortly after check in I attempted to connect to the internet only to get a message stating there was no internet present. When I went to the front desk to ask about this the Clerk on duty told me, "everything in his office was working". And he it would be checked out. This obviously did not happen. The following morning I questioned the clerk about the internet and was told it was down and had been. So much for honest answers. For the last 3 days I have attempted to ask the Mgr. what the issue is with NO return calls.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rosalynda

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joan

They had no internet sucks !!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ray

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

8/10 Good

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

family friendly

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Merrell

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Riogan

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay over all.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ray

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

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Danny

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was dirty
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025