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Northgate Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Parkway Plaza

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Free self-parking
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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461 N Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020
  • Place, The Magnolia
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Parkway Plaza
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

El Cajon

Northgate Motel puts you in the centre of El Cajon, 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Parkway Plaza and 7.5 km (4.7 mi) from Grossmont College. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a front desk safe and a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this El Cajon motel include Santee Lakes and The Water Conservation Garden.
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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 - 6.7 km
  • San Diego State University - 11 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Sycuan Casino - 17 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mal Al Sham - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Testo Pepesto Italian Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Northgate Motel

Motel with free parking, near Parkway Plaza
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 a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

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

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

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 aged 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.

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 existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Northgate El Cajon
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Northgate Motel?

Northgate Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Northgate Motel?

Yep, Northgate Motel has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Northgate Motel?

No, Northgate Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Northgate Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Northgate Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Northgate Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 254 out of 635 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 635 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 635 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 635 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 635 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenn

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

10/10 Excellent

Christian Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suriya

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad Reshad

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a really clean room for the price it was excellent it was a really nice quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and it was an easy check-in and check-out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cheyenne

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. The mini fridge and microwave are a lifesaver for budgeting food options.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda Jeannette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed how convenient it is from all sorts or restaurants and shopping malls and freeways. For the price it is a pretty good place to rest your head.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mohammed, Glendale

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

6/10 Okay

Roman

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

Liked: Staff & service
Pretty good rate but the A/C didn’t work all that great. Fan mode worked better than the Cool mode n the A/C. Scratch marks on the toilet that by day 2 didn’t flush all that great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Briella

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mario

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Derrell

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

It was ok I was not looking for a wow just a place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great experience with my 1 night stay. Clean room, bed is very comfortable and overall no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
It seemed like it was a basic family owned establishment. The lady at the front was very kind. They were likely doing the best they could, but overall the place was a mid experience. I appreciated that it was hard flooring and not carpet, but the place smelled a bit musty and cigarettes. At night you could hear loud music probably coming from the party venue across the street. Lots of helicopters. It has great reviews on this platform, but just don’t go in expecting it to be more than what it is. It is a standard motel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justino

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Enith

Travelled with family and small children
Room was clean. Very strong bleach smell though
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025