Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

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Consider a stay at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego and take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is ₩78,695
₩90,188 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a television, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

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  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a television, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in El Cajon, Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego is in the city center and near a metro station. San Diego Zoo and The Water Conservation Garden are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Fashion Valley Mall and Parkway Plaza. Ready for a night out? Consider Grossmont Center and The Bancroft. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like skydiving. Visit our El Cajon travel guide
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550 Montrose Court, I-8 at Magnolia Avenue Southbound, El Cajon, CA, 92020

What's nearby

  • Knox House Museum
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • East County Regional Center
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Magnolia
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Parkway Plaza
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Arnele Avenue Station
    2 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center
    18 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Texas Roadhouse
    3 min drive
  • Five Guys
    3 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    2 min drive
  • In-N-Out Burger
    2 min drive
  • Food Court
    3 min drive

About this property

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

  • Motel in the city center
  • Consider a stay at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego and take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities, and a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this motel include:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
    • Outdoor furniture and ATM/banking services
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 182 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and soap
    • 40-inch TVs with premium channels
    • Heating, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Frequently asked questions

Does Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego on Oct 29, 2026 start from ₩78,695, 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 Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego pet-friendly?

Yes, Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 65 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 20 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego located?

Located in the heart of El Cajon, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of East County Regional Center, The Magnolia, and Parkway Plaza. Wells Dog Park and Taylor Guitars are also within 3 mi (5 km). Arnele Avenue Station is 21 minutes by foot and El Cajon Transit Center Station is 27 minutes.

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

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego Reviews

7.4

Good

6.8

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

7.6

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 802 out of 1805 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1805 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 235 out of 1805 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 159 out of 1805 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 299 out of 1805 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was quiet and the AC maintained a comfrontable cool. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Decent and clean stay for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's well maintained even though they usually short on towels, the ice machine sometimes is down and they keep the comunity microwave in the main office. For the most part I always have a quiet and comfortable stay each visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were awesome and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and stocked and accommodating considering we did check in early
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very shady crowd outside the rooms. room doors didn't shut all the way and you could see daylight all around the door frame. i didn't feel safe staying there with my family.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the staff, very friendly and helpful. I liked that it was pet friendly and everyone kept the area clean of pet waste. Room was clean and staff checked in regularly to make sure I had clean towels and housekeeping.
Stayed 22 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night but it was comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Pleasant experience slept really well. Place really clean. Staff is really nice thank you guys.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very fast check in i loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything & everyone very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Easy to find and check in. We didn't have all the towels we needed when we got to our room, and it took a little while to get them. We did discover a bed bug, which put a big damper on the rest of our stay. The staff was ok. We woudn't stay here again if we had other options but maybe if we have to stay there again the experience would be better.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A/C kept the room cool
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel 6 is Motel 6 and i never really expect much. However this one falls below an already low bar. Staff really nice, but that's about it. Please do your research before coming. El cajon is in San Diego County but it definitely ain't San Diego lol. Not suggested for Families, Solo Travelers just looking for somewhere to crash, Go for it. .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Doesn’t have a hair dryer but the room is clean and pricing is great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms clean, shady people around and some people live there, people working on cars, bed so old they are dented and coils hurt, thin walls and you can hear everything, room numbers not in order. It was very noisey. If you need cheap and dont mind comfort and are willing to deal with poor conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
You get what you pay for. However, room 223 was surprisingly clean. I did nit gear sny nouse. The door lock seems loose, but I felt fine by myself.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Not horrible, but if you can afford the extra $50 to stay somewhere better. Do it. Very basic hotel. Room was clean but it felt dirty for some reason. Old hotel. No toiletries other than hand soap. One towel, which had a long hair on it. No hand towels. I went to the front desk and they gave me, in his words. Their last towel. It was clean and he gave me a hand towel. Shower was good though. Water was super hot. No complaints there. Hotel was fine for the night, but I wont be back. I only stayed here because it was cheap, i was only showering, sleeping and checking out the next day. nice photos on the website. But they dont match actual location. A couple of positives. It is located right off freeway and everything is close by. Slept fine, quiet outside.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I didn't use the laundry facility. I didn't feel safe. Not only is this property a hotel, but it's an extended stay facility, which is fine but I wish I had know before booking. I booked 2 rooms, 159 & 161. Room 161 was not ready for occupancy at 3, it was after 4 that I finally got into my room,and it had a strong order of vinegar. Room 159, had some serious problems. The toilet backed up 2 times and had to be unclogged. The sink in the bathroom was very unstable, loose and I felt it would fall off the wall at any moment. The telephone didn't work, and the A/C was barely adequate and was unable to read the control instructions. There wasn't any table or chair to put food on to eat. The mattress were very old and uncomfortable. What bothered me the most was the noise and the overwhelming smell of Marijuana. I understand it's legal, but this was a non-smoking rooms and after being out for the day coming back it was disgusting. The people hanging around outside were questionable, especially since there was a mental health facility across the street. I traveled with my daughter and 2 disabled grandkids, we made sure we were in the rooms before dark. But, the staff was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
If you can afford to spend a little more, you may want to consider staying somewhere else. However, I could tell that the staff were making a genuine effort to maintain the property, and I appreciate their efforts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It’s a fine stay for a few days. Probably wouldn’t stay longer than that. The staff is really friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026