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Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

2.0 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring El Cajon

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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550 Montrose Court, I-8 at Magnolia Avenue Southbound, El Cajon, CA, 92020
  • Place, Parkway Plaza
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Superior Court East County Division
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Magnolia
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Blackout drapes, 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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 2 Double Bed Accessible Roll in Shower Mic Fridge

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

2 Double Bed Accessible Roll in Shower Mic Fridge

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for 1 Queen Bed | Ada/Ri Shower/Micfridge

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

1 Queen Bed | Ada/Ri Shower/Micfridge

  • Sleeps 2

Room With Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Guest Room With 2 Full Beds, Mini Fridge, Tub-Accessible

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

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

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for 2 Full Beds | Micfridge

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

2 Full Beds | Micfridge

  • Sleeps 4

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

Room With 2 Full Beds And Mini Fridge

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

About the area

El Cajon

City center stay.You'll find Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center and Superior Court East County Division within a 15-minute walk of this El Cajon motel. The Magnolia and Parkway Plaza are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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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 Intl. Airport (SAN) - 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 perfectly located for exploring El Cajon
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this El Cajon motel.

  • 182 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego offers 182 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature blackout drapes/curtains. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This El Cajon motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

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
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

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 elevator
  • 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 (42 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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 available
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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 65 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, cash, and mobile payments. Long-term renters welcome.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 712 out of 1604 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1604 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 214 out of 1604 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 147 out of 1604 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 247 out of 1604 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcello

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Erica

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was okay. Staff semi nice. Room was not clean and roaches were in there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samaria

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

REBECCA

Ok
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Archellus

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Staff & service
Parking was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Karli

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

james

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The room was devoid of any amenities, no coffe, 1 small bar of soap, no shampoo, no nothing. Just a bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deena

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
The parking was easy, check in was easy, room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerod

Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlynn

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlynn

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Asuelu

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Isabel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled like the smell of cigarettes was trying to be hidden, found multiple roaches.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathren

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanisha

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025