Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East

Property class: 2
El Cajon guestrooms with kitchenettes

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables with lamps, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden floor.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a small island counter.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, bed, TV, and curtains.
A multi-story motel with a central staircase and a parking lot.
A bathroom with a granite countertop, a white sink, a large mirror, and a towel rack.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1368 E Main St, El Cajon, CA, 92021
  • Place, Art World Western Heritage Gallery
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Wells Dog Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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 East County Regional Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Art World Western Heritage Gallery - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Wells Dog Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 25 min drive - 33.9 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 26 min drive - 32.4 km
  • SeaWorld - 29 min drive - 37.3 km

Getting around

  • Arnele Avenue Station - 6 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 20 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Valley Foods Mediterranean Market - ‬10 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.
  • No elevator
  • Null
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individually furnished

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East to the airport?

Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East is 5.1 mi (15-min drive) away from the San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East?

As of Nov 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East on Dec 14, 2026 start from CA $100, 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.

Does Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East.

Does Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East offer free breakfast?

Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Sycuan Casino (13-min drive) and Jamul Casino (15-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East have a pool?

Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East does not have a pool.

Does Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East to downtown El Cajon?

Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East is 1.8 mi away from El Cajon.

Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 262 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 262 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 262 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 262 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 94 out of 262 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
The staff is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice for long stay and big tv
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unpleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DONT LISTEN TO THE REVIEWS!!!! The hotel/motel was located in a bad area, and t
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean friendly no problem
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not stay. Property was falsely advertised. I will book on Expedia from here on.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff .. comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved big tv and clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room had a microwave and fridge and chair that was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Management is doing a great job cleaning and maintaining property
Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel and nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room Everytime and people next door neighbours
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fighting in the parking lot. Bed bugs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pictures on the website at untrue. Coach Roaches in the room. Smelled like smoke in a non smoking room. We left and got a full refund from the manager. Waiting on Expedia to give us a full refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were roaches in the room and the pictures are not comparable to the room we stayed in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place it doesn't fit with hotel.com it is in bed condition and people fighting at nigh it is a very dirty ugly place, I stay one night, I will not ever stay in this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are great for the price. Staff is very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
In front of room parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent room friendly staff and new management doing great job.recommed everyone to stay here
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived to check in for our paid reservation, they did not have a room. We could not even get another room as Comic-Con was in town and the refund on our card is still not there after 6 days!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noisy, people loitering, bed bugs, roaches,
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The manager was super helpful really great check-in however, the room was not clean and there were roaches. The neighbor played loud music all night and there were people in and out of the room. I asked for a non-smoking room and it smelled like cigarettes. The upside was it was a comfortable bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026