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Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

2.0 star property
Motel in El Cajon with free parking

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$113
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb

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.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

El Cajon

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego places you in the centre of El Cajon, within just a 15-minute stroll of Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center and Superior Court East County Division. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this El Cajon motel include San Diego State University and Snapdragon Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • 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
  • Boomers El Cajon - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Arnele Avenue Station - 2 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 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 in El Cajon with free parking
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 members are 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 curtains. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This El Cajon motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). An iron/ironing board, hairdryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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  • Parking included
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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 lift
  • 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 (107 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium cable channels

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
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 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

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

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 guest room 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 all 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) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego?

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 29 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego on 2 Feb 2026 start from NZ$113.29, including 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 parking available at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego?

Yep, Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego has a free self car park.

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

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego?

No, Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 655 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 208 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 143 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 234 out of 1510 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Annette

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was clean and very well managed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanisha

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophiana

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Akedra, San Diego

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was charged for several convenience fee and was not told about them nor was explained about the purpose of them I walked in the office to a worker explaining that there was a convenience fee and the purpose of them to a woman im not sure if it was a race thing the woman was a different race from me and had kids just like i did even a car the only difference was our race , on top of that, I was put in a room that was infested with bugs little black bugs.The shower head was broken and housekeeping.Only came to the room once or twice during my whole stay i checked in october 10th and I checked out october 25th despite me constantly calling and asking for housekeeping, I've asked for housekeeping to come. Prior to me getting off work, I asked for housekeeping to come after I got off of work. I was told I was able to set up a specific time, so I did that still no housekeeping, however. The Times that I got off work and I was in the room sleep with my son.They would knock on the door and/or call the room and ask me if I want housekeeping and when I will let them know.Yes, and again.Set a certain time they would not come i had to clean the room myself.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JoQuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
IT WAS QUIET THE ROOMS JUST NEED HEAT ITS COLD IN THE ROOMS.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

luigi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Akedra, San Diego

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Yohannes

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

roberto

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

sandy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poorly maintained. Smelled bad.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Justin

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roaches in room, dirty, mold in bathroom not cleaned. Roaches in fridge gasket, not cleaned under microwave, room has faint smell of tobacco, Tv remote was filthy, spots of dirt and unknown things on walls. Shower curtian has been reused multiple times and torn. I believe they are supposed to be thrown away. Went to store to get cleaning products and cleaned myself. After mopping the water was gray.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JoQuan

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

2/10 Terrible

sharon

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very safe security 24 hours a day
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

VERNA

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was not what is pictured property worn down. there were a few bugs in the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerod

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Alan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I made and pre-paid for my stay there, yet I wasn’t allowed to check in!!! I was there for a sport event and my teammate, who wasn’t named on the reservation got there first, was allowed to check in. I showed up to check in but that night clerk would NOT allow it. I had my gov’t ID, my credit card used to pay for the stay and my name in the system, yet he refused me to check in and get my room key. It wasn’t until after 15 mins of arguing, that my roommate showed up that he finally gave me the room key.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Annette

I understand charging for having ruined a sheet because you cut yourself in your room but charging $40 for a sheet is ridiculous
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025