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Northgate Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Parkway Plaza in El Cajon

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Exterior
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Free self parking

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
461 N Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020
  • The Magnolia
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Parkway Plaza
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • San Diego State University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

El Cajon

City center stay.Stay at this El Cajon motel and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Parkway Plaza and 6 miles (10 km) of Grossmont College. The Water Conservation Garden is within 6 miles (10 km) and Santee Lakes is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Magnolia - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Parkway Plaza - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grossmont College - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • San Diego State University - 11 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Sycuan Casino - 17 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Arnele Avenue Station - 6 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mal Al Sham - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Northgate Motel

Motel near Parkway Plaza in El Cajon
Northgate Motel offers its guests a vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Smoking in designated areas
Northgate Motel offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

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 available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 6 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: USD 200 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 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 cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 cash.

We should mention

  • Up to 6 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using exisiting bedding.

Property is also known as

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Northgate Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 582 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 582 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 582 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 582 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 582 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Danny

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and econimcal.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I loved staying here we would stay here again in the future. See ya soon.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Nothing fancy but very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Danny

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The price.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was actually nice wish the water could have filled the bath tub but over all no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lyeshawn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I will stay here again

The room was clean and quiet got a lot of sleep
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Parker

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
super. clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

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

6/10 Okay

Regino

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chandler

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and sound
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best motel in San Diego hands down
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024