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Travelodge by Wyndham El Cajon

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

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Property amenity
Fitness facility
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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425 West Main St, El Cajon, CA, 92020
  • Place, Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, The Magnolia
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Superior Court East County Division
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Fitness facility

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing/Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Fitness facility

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Fitness facility

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Fitness facility

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Fitness facility

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Fitness facility

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

El Cajon

In El Cajon .You'll find Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center and The Magnolia within a 15-minute walk of this El Cajon motel. Superior Court East County Division and Parkway Plaza are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Magnolia - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Superior Court East County Division - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Parkway Plaza - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Boomers El Cajon - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • El Cajon Transit Center Station - 14 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 17 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mal Al Sham - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chuy's Taqueria Y Burritos - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Main Tap Tavern - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sombrero Mexican Food - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Travelodge by Wyndham El Cajon

Enjoy the free WiFi at this El Cajon motel
WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This El Cajon motel is smoke free.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Travelodge by Wyndham El Cajon offers 43 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This El Cajon motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 at least 24 hours before arrival 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

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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 50 per stay

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

Optional extras

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

  • Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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, 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
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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
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. 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, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 
    Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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Travelodge by Wyndham El Cajon Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 405 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 405 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 405 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 405 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 405 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

LaQuinta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Selena

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Great staff. Air conditioning worked. Had a mount for hair dryer wasn't there. Need to ask front desk, they will give you one. Return during check out. Golden Corral across the street, Jack Box and Shell on the same side as lodge. Everyone very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air Conditioner was great ,Staff Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Doreen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was ok.. rooms were nice.. amenities were NOT as stated on website. No coffee maker or blow dryer. Dog friendly but NO PLACE to potty dogs
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kaye

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lydia, Conyers

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Convenience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Great staff checking me in!

Fantastic welcome and information from my check-in fellow (SDSU grad student; Mahta?Max?). He was super helpful with pointing me around to some amenities as well as giving my daughter some inside info about SDSU. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Poor

Room didnt seem too clean; was there 6days & bed was made only 1 day out of 4 full days. Garbage was never removed. Pillows were flat; i requested 2 more, only received one
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service was excellent. The room was clean except for the floor. black socks after walking around for a few minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jared

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

6/10 Okay

Selau

Travelled with family and small children
location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not so quit here noisy guests until late hours. Staff is helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, parking is spacious. Nice clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Last resort

Older hotel rooms pretty clean but has odor from ac unit. Had to spray with disinfectant. Beds ok but didn't like the sticky floor. I would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Raul

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I asked for a non smoking room and got one that reeked of cigarettes not to mention there were roaches EVERYWHERE
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

ismael

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alberto

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom was clogged and the shower drain was clogged as well ! Not up to date tv and in general room smelled like cigarettes smoke
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DENA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Samaje

.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

AKMAL

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very dirty. The bed sheets had hair in them, and the bathroom was filthy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Felipe

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Will return

Check in was by far the easiest and most pleasant out of ANY other check in at any other establishment I’ve experienced, period.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica, El Cajon

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible location and parking. Screaming and banging on doors was going on all throughout the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025