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Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

2.0 star property
Travelers lounge by the outdoor pool on comfortable sun loungers under umbrellas or relax in the garden area with pleasant seating for fresh air

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Motel 6 El Cajon, in the heart of the city, offers a welcoming base for San Diego visitors. Guests can cool off in the outdoor pool, grab a snack, or connect with in-room WiFi. The helpful staff consistently earns positive reviews from travelers.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is Rp1.241.935
Rp1.368.665 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Double Bed Accessible Roll in Shower Mic Fridge

  • Sleeps 4

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1 Queen Bed | Ada/Ri Shower/Micfridge

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Room With Two Double Beds

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Guest Room With 2 Full Beds, Mini Fridge, Tub-Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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About the area

Located in El Cajon, Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego is in the city centre and near a metro station. San Diego Zoo and The Water Conservation Garden are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Parkway Plaza and Mission Valley Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Snapdragon Stadium or Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like skydiving. Visit our El Cajon travel guide
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550 Montrose Court, I-8 at Magnolia Avenue Southbound, El Cajon, CA, 92020

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

  • Arnele Avenue Station
    2 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center
    18 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Five Guys
    3 min drive
  • Texas Roadhouse
    3 min drive
  • Food Court
    3 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    2 min drive
  • Golden Corral
    13 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Motel in the city centre
Consider a stay at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego and take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, outdoor furniture and ATM/banking services
  • A vending machine and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 182 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and soap
  • 40-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and phones

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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
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 for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 29 kg 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts
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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego?

As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego on 5 Apr 2026 start from Rp1.241.935, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego pet-friendly?

Yes, Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 29 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 20 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego located?

Located in the heart of El Cajon, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center and Superior Court East County Division. The Magnolia and Parkway Plaza are also within 1 mile (2 km). Arnele Avenue Station is 21 minutes by foot and El Cajon Transit Center Station is 27 minutes.

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Reviews

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego Reviews

7.4

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

6.4

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 715 out of 1605 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1605 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 214 out of 1605 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 147 out of 1605 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 246 out of 1605 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room ,friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Ali

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty and I get sick because of this hotel, very bad and dirty inside and outside
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

JOHN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the bed was 40 years old and had a big hole in the middle of it.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Crystal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No. This property was in such a poor location with a fence around it and a gate. It was off the highway on a cul-de-sac unlike any Motel 6 I've seen. I was so uncomfortable with the location I didn't check in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Dawn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I didn't use the laundry facility. I didn't feel safe. Not only is this property a hotel, but it's an extended stay facility, which is fine but I wish I had know before booking. I booked 2 rooms, 159 & 161. Room 161 was not ready for occupancy at 3, it was after 4 that I finally got into my room,and it had a strong order of vinegar. Room 159, had some serious problems. The toilet backed up 2 times and had to be unclogged. The sink in the bathroom was very unstable, loose and I felt it would fall off the wall at any moment. The telephone didn't work, and the A/C was barely adequate and was unable to read the control instructions. There wasn't any table or chair to put food on to eat. The mattress were very old and uncomfortable. What bothered me the most was the noise and the overwhelming smell of Marijuana. I understand it's legal, but this was a non-smoking rooms and after being out for the day coming back it was disgusting. The people hanging around outside were questionable, especially since there was a mental health facility across the street. I traveled with my daughter and 2 disabled grandkids, we made sure we were in the rooms before dark. But, the staff was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean but needs updating
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We asked for a non smoking and the room smelled nothing but smoke! Pillows looked dirty, didn’t even use them. And the blanket was also ripped and stained. Such a bad experience
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Krisztina

Issues with the card the same and unfortunately kept overflowing and just really old and he could just use simple painting and issue with the air conditioning and heater the noise
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Brian

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was quite uncomfortable, plus lots of loud guest activity in the middle of the night between midnight & 3am made the stay here less than enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

leopoldo lora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean . Polite staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerod

Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the site was quite.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice, and your staff was very nice. It was just your continental breakfast was poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect, staff was amazing. Had an absolutely great time
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wes

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the above
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything from the welcoming to the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything & everyone very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Eladio

El hotel es barato no esperes gran cosa! Hotel para pasar una noche
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zero hot water, keys that didn't work, remote that didn't work, and guests that were so profane and disgusting, that the police were called on them at 1030p.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The mattress was worn out. Sunken in 3 inches with springs poking up. Parking lot and sidewalk just dirty. Dog walking in parking lot and jumped on bed left oil on bed.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night but it was comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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4/10 Poor

joefson

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not safe, not clean. Staff not professional
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

ALICIA DEL CARMEN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ESTUVE COMODA
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Rana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
my dog was having a ball the stay wasn't so bad
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the stay was cool overall
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025