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Villa Serena

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this El Cajon motel

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Property grounds
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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771 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA, 92020
  • Place, Parkway Plaza
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, The Magnolia
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Superior Court East County Division
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 162 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

El Cajon

In El Cajon .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this El Cajon motel, you'll find The Magnolia and Superior Court East County Division. Parkway Plaza and Sharp Grossmont Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Parkway Plaza - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Knox House Museum - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • The Magnolia - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Superior Court East County Division - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • El Cajon Transit Center Station - 10 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sideways - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Chuy's Taqueria Y Burritos - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Testo Pepesto Italian Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sombrero Mexican Food - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Villa Serena

Enjoy the free WiFi at this El Cajon motel
Villa Serena offers its guests a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
Villa Serena offers 24 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Cashless transactions are available
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Villa Serena El Cajon
Villa Serena Motel El
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Hotel Villa Serena El Cajon
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Villa Serena to the airport?

Villa Serena is 2.8 mi (11-min drive) away from the San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Villa Serena have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Villa Serena.

Does Villa Serena offer free breakfast?

Villa Serena does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Villa Serena?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Sycuan Casino (16-min drive) and Jamul Casino (17-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Villa Serena?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Villa Serena?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Villa Serena have a pool?

Villa Serena does not have a pool.

Does Villa Serena have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Villa Serena to downtown El Cajon?

Villa Serena is 0.9 mi away from El Cajon.

Villa Serena Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 288 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 288 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 288 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 288 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 288 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean roomy room ,staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

FERESHTEH

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Michael George

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Danielle

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Raul

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Maryna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good option for an inexpensive overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jovon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

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

4/10 Poor

Liliana

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanisha

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

julissa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
horribke
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Travis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Designated parking area for guests. Great room and cleanliness. Very smooth sailing after checking in. Only complaint, check-in took a little long. Staff was very friendly and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael, Tustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have been staying at Villa Serena for my weekend visits for three consecutive summers (I would rather stay here than at my friend's place - it's quiet!)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amira, El Cajon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price is higher of quality and service Dirty and have a lot ants
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jens

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

mohannad

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
There was hair of men and women in the bed. I think you need to clean the air dryer filter because was not use i think thats why i did not call and change my room. The unit smells good. Ac works. Bathroom clean. If the bed was clean i would gave you 5 stars. Sorry.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ciera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean room, and nice and courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Crown Outreach Ministries

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I understand is a motel and not a hotel, but it needs better cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tatjana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025