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Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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Premium Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom
Lobby sitting area
Exclusive Room
40-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV
Exterior

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1355 E Main St, El Cajon, CA, 92021
  • The Magnolia
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego State University
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Sycuan Casino
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Comfort Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Executive Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Comfort Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

Comfort Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Exclusive Room

Exclusive Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double or Twin Room

Comfort Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, 2 Bathrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

El Cajon

Located in El Cajon, Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites is a 3-minute drive from The Magnolia and 13 minutes from San Diego State University. .This hotel is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Sycuan Casino and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Jamul Casino.

What's nearby

  • The Magnolia - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Shadow Mountain Community Church - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • San Diego State University - 13 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Sycuan Casino - 15 min drive - 13.8 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 22 min drive - 31.3 km

Getting around

  • El Cajon Transit Center Station - 13 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 20 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Valley Foods Mediterranean Market - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

Hotel with free breakfast, near The Magnolia
Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 52 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including a vending machine.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping fee: USD 10 every 3 days
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Rancho Diego & Suites El Cajon
Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites Hotel
Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites El Cajon
Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites Hotel El Cajon

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 103 out of 257 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Monique

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was ok for a quick overnight stay. did have clean sheets. No blankets just a sheet and quilt cover. Lots of people foot traffic all night.. The room was adequate, no coffee maker and not one single cup/glass provided. Breakfast was handed out in paper bags containing Oatmeal in cup, muffin factory sealed, yogurt and breakfast bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

JOHN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Checking in, nobody was at the front desk and had to find a maid to get manager for us. This location needs a complete renovation - it is definitely showing it age. We checked in on Friday for a 2 night stay but with the condition of room and discussion with my wife we checked out on Saturday. We have a pet and it's hard to find a location that will take pets. When we got back on Saturday - we were surprised that I room had not been made up and no clean linens. Would not stay there again. Very poor representation on line compared to actual site. Had to ring a outdoor bell to get into the lobby and instructed if you wanted coffee and breakfast - you could get a bag in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lynette

No service of any kind was provided without asking. I stayed for five days and received no clean towels or sheets. The majority of the occupants were homeless people and the property was full of litter and dog poop. Won’t be going back
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ricky

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wholes in ceiling . Cigar burn wholes on drapes. Exposes electrical outlets. Room smelled terribly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elaine

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

4/10 Poor

Victor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheapest place you’ll find for a reason. Traveling on a budget know what your paying for.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Casey

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

ricky

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

James

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

Poor Quality

TV’s didn’t work. The tubs were clogged. Floor had damaged floor and furniture
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Honest and complete

The good: bed was comfortable, no bugs in room, good sized fridge, convenient to highway and multiple grocery stores The neutral: breakfast is a bag picked up from the lobby ( nutrigrain bar, oatmeal, muffin, yogurt) The iffy: must be buzzed into the lobby (speaks to the area not necessarily the hotel), sign that says you have 15 minute to decide to stay or can’t be refunded, overall condition of rooms is run down ( patch on walls, bad paint repairs, light covers not falling but also not fitting right anymore, mirror frame detaching, holes in screen, curtain with holes, tile transition from bathroom to room broken, cracked and seperating ac system ) The bad: pool/spa shut down by state, both rooms I was shown had a smoke odor ( unsure if people smoke in there, it’s from a time when they were smoking or it’s the people with sit in front of their ac unit to smoke and it’s pulled in- not overwhelming odor in the second room but for someone sensitive to smells bad enough although I never closed the window in the bathroom), floors dirty enough to turn feet bottoms black (hard floors so either dirty mop water or not mopping), lots of grease/black on bathroom door so if handles are cleaned doors are not The odd: no drawers in night stand , microwave in my room worked just had no display ( you can figure it out if you have ever used a microwave- this I reported when leaving) Not a bad stay overall but I chose my own bed instead of an extra night once business was complete
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Facundo

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julian

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good lodging

Very clean room. Quality linen, very comfortable bed. Polite service with a continental breakfast and coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecelia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Janice

No TV water not working.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff is good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👌
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ray

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

6/10 Okay

Carlyle

Liked: Cleanliness
I do not like how the TV works. I had to get help twice before they explained how it worked. Also they supply coffee in the room, but no decaf or tea. My bathroom had no good lighting for putting on makeup.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025