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Villa Serena

2.0 star property

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Property grounds
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar

Explore the area

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771 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA, 92020
  • Place, Parkway Plaza
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, The Magnolia
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Superior Court East County Division
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 162 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

El Cajon

At Villa Serena you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from The Magnolia and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Superior Court East County Division. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this El Cajon motel include Balboa Park and San Diego State University.
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What's nearby

  • Parkway Plaza - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • The Magnolia - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Superior Court East County Division - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mount Helix Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • El Cajon Transit Center Station - 10 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sideways - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Chuy's Taqueria Y Burritos - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Villa Serena

Villa Serena offers its guests a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
Villa Serena offers 24 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 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 covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 75.00 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 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
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Villa Serena El Cajon
Villa Serena Motel El
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Villa Serena?

Yep, Villa Serena has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa Serena?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Serena on 29 Mar 2026 start from NZ$151, 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 there a free airport shuttle available at Villa Serena?

No, Villa Serena does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Villa Serena?

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

Are pets allowed at Villa Serena?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Villa Serena Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 283 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 283 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 283 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 283 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 283 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Raul

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Maryna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good option for an inexpensive overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jovon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

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

4/10 Poor

Liliana

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanisha

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

julissa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
horribke
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Travis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Designated parking area for guests. Great room and cleanliness. Very smooth sailing after checking in. Only complaint, check-in took a little long. Staff was very friendly and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael, Tustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have been staying at Villa Serena for my weekend visits for three consecutive summers (I would rather stay here than at my friend's place - it's quiet!)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amira, El Cajon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price is higher of quality and service Dirty and have a lot ants
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jens

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

mohannad

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
There was hair of men and women in the bed. I think you need to clean the air dryer filter because was not use i think thats why i did not call and change my room. The unit smells good. Ac works. Bathroom clean. If the bed was clean i would gave you 5 stars. Sorry.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ciera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean room, and nice and courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Crown Outreach Ministries

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I understand is a motel and not a hotel, but it needs better cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tatjana

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

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Experience

Great experience for the price, excellent location for what we were there to see
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was fine.. only thing with this motel is it was late i accidentally reserved on Expedia for the following day. At check-in, staff noticed and advised me to cancel and pay gor that night at window. Room was never canceled k was still charged after i paid cash for that night.i reached out to the hotel with no response and no parking.. I DO NOT RECOMMEND
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family that manages the motel are lovely and helpful, room is gorgeous and well-designed, newly renovated. Decor is great. Little touches everywhere like bottles of water, good coffee with the good sugar, shampoos, lotion, etc. its just very welcoming and lovely to stay at-- highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vintage charm meets modern design. The exterior reminds you of a mid century roadside motel while the interior rooms are renovated and stylish complete with everything you need. The staff is friendly and professional. They make you feel right at home.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025