Travelodge by Wyndham El Cajon

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Fitness facility
Property amenity
Lobby
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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425 West Main St, El Cajon, CA, 92020
  • The Magnolia
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Grossmont College
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Diego State University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing/Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

El Cajon

Located in El Cajon, Travelodge by Wyndham El Cajon is within a 15-minute drive of San Diego State University and Hotel Circle. .This motel is 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Balboa Park and 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from San Diego Zoo.

What's nearby

  • The Magnolia - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Superior Court East County Division - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Parkway Plaza - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Grossmont College - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • San Diego State University - 10 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • El Cajon Transit Center Station - 14 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 17 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chuy's Taqueria Y Burritos - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Magnolia - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Travelodge by Wyndham El Cajon

Motel in El Cajon with free parking
Travelodge by Wyndham El Cajon offers 43 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This El Cajon motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 43 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
This smoke-free motel features hiking/biking trails nearby.
Free self parking is available onsite.

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 parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 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

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 50 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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, 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
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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Reviews

Travelodge by Wyndham El Cajon Reviews

6.4

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 390 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 390 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 390 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 390 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 390 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Will return

Check in was by far the easiest and most pleasant out of ANY other check in at any other establishment I’ve experienced, period.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica, El Cajon

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible location and parking. Screaming and banging on doors was going on all throughout the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

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

6/10 Okay

Alberto

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
A lot of homeless around
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

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

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Service was amazing, Beds were a little hard bit overall it was exactly what we needed , did wish they had breakfast options!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

MICHAEL

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not clean and doesn't feel safe.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean sorrounding áreas, staff very eficientes, friendly and helpful. Room was clean, but furniture is run down, damage and non us able…
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

DeAnna

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The area was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duffy

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

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness
Ns
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

MandynEric

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

MandynEric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Javetta

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

10/10 Excellent

Javetta

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No coffee maker no wash cloths
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alejandro

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible service place was dirty like they cont clean often, and the tv didn’t work
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javetta

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was great especially the front desk lady
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Travelled with family
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeannie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was kinda loud throughout the night but overall its okay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024