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
Wells Dog Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Art World Western Heritage Gallery - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
The Magnolia - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
San Diego Zoo - 21 min drive - 29.8 km
Petco Park - 22 min drive - 34.3 km
Getting around
Arnele Avenue Station - 6 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 20 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Dutch Bros Coffee - 17 min walk
Wingstop - 7 min walk
McDonald's - 5 min walk
Carl's Jr. - 11 min walk
Sombrero Mexican Food - Washington Ave - 2 min drive
About this property
Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites
Hotel with free parking, 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
Limited on-site self parking
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) (for a fee)
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
6.0
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
I hate writing reviews like this but unfortunately I have to. I booked it in a rush, only looking at the pictures and pricing. I felt completely unsafe since the moment I walked up to the front door. She had to buzz me in, it was around 4pm. When I got my card key walked up to the stairs to the 3rd floor. The first thing I noticed was the large space but also stained furniture, a strange smell and we saw some bugs. We asked for another room hoping it would be better. Non were available. I wouldn't recommend anyone staying here. Especially don't stay here with kids. My kids wanted to leave right away. Don't trust the pictures, so misleading.
Erica
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
David A.
7 Nov 2025
David A.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Natalie
Travelled with family
6 Nov 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Rooms could of been cleaner walls looked like kids ran all over them elevator and stairs smelled like pee
it was a great place to rest the manager was so polite and helpful if you ever need anything just ask him he will go out of his way to assist you in any way , i was a little behind the out time and he told me don't worry take your time , not like some other Hotels that there pushing you out Lol,
will recommend this place with out a doubt
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The room itself looked as thought it was I. The middle of revamping. Hot tub outdated. Jets barely gave any sort of massage. No chairs just small table and bed. Top drawer of cabinet for clothes didn’t open and the light outside of the room flickered constantly throughout the night. You can hear everything all around. Best thing was the shower head in the bathroom.
The room was practically bare and the floors were covered with debris and stains. The beds were awful, the fan in the bathroom didn’t work so we had a ton of humidity and condensation, the parking was atrocious, the pool and hot tub were closed. There was trash everywhere and extremely sketchy people just posted there at all hours of the day.
Pool and hot tub not working. Parking lot and entrance full of construction. Bare essentials in room. Noisy area. Smallest pillows I've ever seen. Won't stay there again.