Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East

2.0 star property
El Cajon guestrooms with kitchenettes

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Exterior
Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1368 E Main St, El Cajon, CA, 92021
  • Place, Shadow Mountain Community Church
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Magnolia
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sycuan Casino
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

El Cajon

In El Cajon .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this El Cajon hotel, you'll find Wells Dog Park and Art World Western Heritage Gallery. The Magnolia and Superior Court East County Division are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Shadow Mountain Community Church - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • The Magnolia - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • San Diego State University - 13 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Sycuan Casino - 15 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • El Cajon Transit Center Station - 13 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 20 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Valley Foods Mediterranean Market - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East

El Cajon guestrooms with kitchenettes
Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East offers its guests laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This El Cajon hotel is smoke free.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 65-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property Registration Number El cajon Motel LLC

Property is also known as

Rodeway Inn
EL CAJON INN SUITES
Rodeway Cajon Diego Cajon
Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East Hotel
Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East El Cajon
Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East Hotel El Cajon

Reviews

Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East Reviews

6.0

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 64 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was ok, room was dirty and looked like it had not been cleaned in months. There was alot going on at night and i was uncomfortable and had a hard time sleeping. There was no parking, if i didnt have a handicap placards i wouldnt have been able to stay the second night. No way to check out in the morning, i left at 930am and there was no one in the office. All in all this was not a positive experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jaelynn

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Towels were dirty, bathroom door didn’t close. People surrounding our car, and staff was acting very sketchy when we chose to leave before even staying the night, followed us to our car.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Manual

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty room and very noisy room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Martha

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Small crowded parking area, room criwded with 2 beds, mini fridge had no freezer. Area okay, not great. Staff friendly helpful & quick response to any issues.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff canceled my reservations without notify me.I will never book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

LaToya

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was horrible . The room was dirty , some of the lights did not work and had roaches. We had to wait until the following morning to change rooms. The second room's remote control didn't work, room was not as dirty as first room. This was worst we've ever experienced
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nikky

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I could leave a negative review I would. The pictures on the website are probably 20+ years old. Noisy people, unsafe area, stained sheets and towels, horrible shower head looks like a pipe coming out of the wall, dirty tubs, had to use shower shoes, somehow the bathroom smelt like weed. Over all an unclean room and even had lifted floor boards with water underneath that was no where near a water source. The person above us decided to walk/move furniture all night and we got no sleep, staff wasn’t there to inform. Also allows people to permanently live there. They also never clean their “pet area”. Just disgusting, should be shut down. We paid for 4 nights and left after 3; We couldn’t handle it anymore. Spend the money and stay somewhere else. I wish I listed to the negative reviews. Considering reporting them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dolores

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dirty rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karen

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

Horrible

Honestly, this hotel is disgusting. First of all I called before reserving to ask if the standard room, king size bed has a stove, microwave, and fridge and the guy told me yes. When we arrived there was no stove. They offered to change me to a room with stove for $40 bucks more so I said sure. We walk in the new room and you can tell that the only thing they did to the room was febreeze it. Everything was dusty, the fooors dirty, the shower was dirty as well. The shower curtains were all moldy and black at the bottom! Disgusting place. Later that day we tried to cook on the stove and it never turned on! Honestly, what the hell is up with this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Joel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ramy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price . Pet friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet location. Nice management.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Seth

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would never stay here again. The place is absolutely filthy and rundown. Spend the extra money and stay somewhere SAFER and CLEANER. The floors were so dirty, the bath was dirty, outlets didn’t work, curtains had rips. Homeless people right outside the property. Just avoid this place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christinna

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff member that checked me in was rude tossed my id and check in paperwork and key towards me instead of handing it to me. The bathroom was dirty the shower curtains had stains. The bathtub was filthy. The TV doesn’t work. Would not recommend this location again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mary jane

Travelled with group
Cool
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

MariLu, Los Angeles

Liked: Amenities
Everything was ok .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s been very satisfactory
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawly

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's ok.... If you just need a place to sleep for a few days. Seems like some guests are semi permanent. Which is fine because we all have times that we are in transition. Just set the bar low. But it's a place to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori, El Cajon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly&kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Basilio

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

One of the Worst Hotel Experiences I've Ever Had

This was by far one of the most horrible rooms I’ve ever stayed in—and the worst part is, it wasn’t even cheap. Due to a highway closure, I was forced to find a last-minute place to stay. Most nearby hotels were fully booked, and unfortunately, this one was among the few with availability. I chose it because the price suggested it would be somewhat decent, and the photos on the website made it look clean and comfortable. What a lie. The room was filthy, outdated, and completely unacceptable for the price I paid. I immediately asked the front desk to move me to a cleaner, more decent room, but they claimed the hotel was full and that this was the only option. It was past midnight and I was exhausted, so I had no choice but to stay. The towels were disgusting, and the shower was in such bad shape we didn’t even use it. I wouldn't wish this experience on anyone. This place is misleading customers with false advertising and overcharging for substandard conditions. Absolutely unacceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

aline

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room service was never available. All I asked for was towels. And they kept rushing me to check out before check out time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori, El Cajon

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