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Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

2.5 star property

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Located close to The Magnolia and Sportsplex USA Santee, Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego provides a free breakfast buffet, laundry facilities, and a gym. Free in-room WiFi and a business center are available to all guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ₩288,593
₩318,015 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

Room options

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A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a white sink, a glass shower enclosure, and a toilet.

King Room Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with blinds, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and large windows.

Studio, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Wet bar)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, yellow office chair, grey sofa, and a large window with blinds.

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and large windows.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and large windows.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a small artwork on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a grey sofa, a yellow chair, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a door leading to another room.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and artwork on the wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a large window with a view of trees and mountains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

King Room W/ Sofa Bed Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

El Cajon is home to Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego. While the natural beauty of Sportsplex USA Santee and Santee Lakes can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Viejas Arena or Snapdragon Stadium. Visit our El Cajon travel guide
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1025 N. Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA, 92020

What's nearby

  • Parkway Plaza
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Knox House Museum
    1 min drive - 1.2 km
  • The Magnolia
    3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Superior Court East County Division
    3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center
    3 min drive - 1.5 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

  • Texas Roadhouse
    7 min walk
  • Five Guys
    7 min walk
  • Starbucks
    8 min walk
  • McDonald's
    15 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    6 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

  • Hotel near The Magnolia
  • Located close to Sportsplex USA Santee, Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego provides a free breakfast buffet, laundry facilities, and a gym. Free in-room WiFi and a business center are available to all guests.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Free self parking
    • A front-desk safe, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a vending machine
    • A computer station, an elevator, and meeting rooms
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
  • Room features
  • All 100 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
    • 50-inch LCD TVs with streaming services and premium channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and mini fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • 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

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2020
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego?

As of Jul 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego on Aug 2, 2026 start from ₩288,593, 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.

Is Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 150 per stay and a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego located?

Situated in El Cajon, this hotel is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from The Magnolia and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sportsplex USA Santee and Santee Lakes. Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course and San Diego State University are also within 9 mi (15 km). Arnele Avenue Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 557 out of 874 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 874 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 874 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 874 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 874 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It have everything you need when you vacation
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location for a solo trip, and good breakfast options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aqueelah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean good place for couples didn’t see a whole lot of kids around.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very helpful The food was good, warm food was warm and cold food was cold. The Room was comfortable and clean. The pool was not heated and thus it was ice cube cold. Kids - liked the pool. Adults - we need to be pampered. The cushions that you sit on in the dining room need a good cleaning, as well as under the tables.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness
Many eating options nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, front staff friendly, No compline about bfast..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, staff is nice, gym is decent, food in the plaza is good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maryalyce

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room cleanliness comfortable beds great staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karozh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sebastian, Emily, and Ana are incredible; Amazing and so kind hearted. My little children loved their stay. They truly go above and beyond to ensure our stay is excellent and very welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and the service was wonderful I love the area
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent staff, clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check-in was seamless, the rooms were clean and the beds and pillows were perfect. The breakfast was excellent. Eggs were fluffy and tasted great along with the bacon and bagel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, the young lady who checked us in was very polite. Anna checked us out and she my favorite. The lady who services the breakfast areas was on point. Clean and stocked up
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
food was great! facilities were clean and new…
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found the staff friendly and helpful. The room and facility are clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Freddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Clean and good breakfast. This is the 4rd time we stay there. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesenia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was cozy . Great service and staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Awesome staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff are always friendly and helpful. The lady in charge of the breakfast is always filling, cleaning and on top of everything
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night and had a relatively good experience. We did end up getting a ground-floor room, which ended up being very noisy. When booking, I did not know this hotel was in a commercial parking lot and was butted up to several restaurants like IN -N-OUT. Since there is a lot of foot traffic here, and me being a light sleeper, it wasn't the best experience. I will say, however, the bed was soooo comfy, and the pillows have been the best I've experienced recently. The room was clean and comfortable, A/C'd perfectly upon arrival, well decorated, and suited our needs perfectly. The showerhead had a drip, which was super noisy due to the metal drain right under it, but it's nothing a spare towel can't fix. The continental breakfast was good, including sausage patties, boiled eggs, a waffle bar, and a full oatmeal, bread, and cereal station. The only issue I had was that the boiled eggs were not peeled, and the other eggs were a cheese and egg omelet. Being lactose intolerant, I was a little disappointed in that. However, the rest of the food was pretty good. The staff was nice, the pool is mid (basically in the parking lot), workout room looked fine. All in all, I would stay here again but reguest a higher room than the floor level.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

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

AZtravelers

Yes and Yes! And convenient to some quick eateries for a late dinner. Perfect location for our trip to the Magnolia for a show.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025