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Our top choices for Downtown El Cajon hotels

A modern restaurant with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.

1. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
3.0 star property
Downtown El Cajon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean, nicely decorated big room."
United States
Erin
The price is NZ$364
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a round coffee table with fruit, and a ceiling adorned with colorful hanging ornaments.

2. Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego
2.5 star property
3.3 km from Downtown El Cajon
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"I would stay here again."
United States
Aron Roi
The price is NZ$260
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a stone facade, and a clear sky.

3. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast
2.5 star property
6.1 km from Downtown El Cajon
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (272 reviews)
"Clean rooms, easy parking, was a perfect stay"
United States
Vanessa
The price is NZ$172
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast
A spacious living room with a large arched window, a red sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

4. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
2.5 star property
9.7 km from Downtown El Cajon
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,434 reviews)
"A great stay for last minute plans! Room was spacious & clean!"
United States
Martin
The price is NZ$266
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
A swimming pool with palm trees and a mountain in the background.

5. Sycuan Casino Resort

Sycuan Casino Resort
4.0 star property
12.2 km from Downtown El Cajon
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,160 reviews)
"The golf courses and hotel were great!"
United States
Tom
The price is NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Sycuan Casino Resort
A hotel with a covered patio area featuring outdoor seating and a fire pit.

6. Ayres Lodge Alpine

Ayres Lodge Alpine
3.0 star property
17.9 km from Downtown El Cajon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,119 reviews)
"The staff was fantastic! Great stay!"
United States
Walter
The price is NZ$211
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Ayres Lodge Alpine
A breakfast buffet area with a stone wall, a coffee station, and a fruit display.

7. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa
2.5 star property
17.5 km from Downtown El Cajon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"It was really nice and had good options for their breakfast."
United States
Paola
The price is NZ$241
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa
A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, a reception desk, a sofa with cushions, and potted plants.

8. Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South
2.5 star property
19 km from Downtown El Cajon
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,671 reviews)
"Great place. The location close to the ocean and the park was incredible"
United States
Carlos
The price is NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South
A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and ottoman. There is a large painting on the wall, a floor lamp, and a refrigerator with a Pepsi logo.

9. Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel

Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel
2.5 star property
18.2 km from Downtown El Cajon
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,591 reviews)
"Good breakfast and nice room."
United States
Richard
The price is NZ$225
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel
A breakfast bar with La Quinta branding, a coffee machine, and a waffle display.

10. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista
3.0 star property
19 km from Downtown El Cajon
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,741 reviews)
"Great breakfast!"
United States
Diane
The price is NZ$198
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista
A modern bar area with wooden ceiling beams, bar stools, and a long counter.

11. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central
3.0 star property
17.2 km from Downtown El Cajon
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Clean room, good amenities, bed was comfortable"
United States
Johanna
The price is NZ$299
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a painting, and a view of the city.

12. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
3.5 star property
20.5 km from Downtown El Cajon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,153 reviews)
"Excellent hotel the staffing was great"
United States
Leonard
The price is NZ$309
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
A bar area with a glass ceiling, a central bar counter, and multiple stools.

13. Lafayette Hotel & Club

Lafayette Hotel & Club
4.0 star property
17.4 km from Downtown El Cajon
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,020 reviews)
"Amazing hotel! Will for sure be staying here again!"
United States
Bryanna
The price is NZ$548
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Lafayette Hotel & Club

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chula Vista Eastlake

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chula Vista Eastlake
3.5 star property
15.9 km from Downtown El Cajon
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (783 reviews)
"Clean room, great breakfast and pool, friendly and accommodating staff"
United States
Andren
The price is NZ$366
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chula Vista Eastlake
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, framed pictures on the wall, a clock, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

15. Pleasant Inn

Pleasant Inn
2.5 star property
20.3 km from Downtown El Cajon
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,565 reviews)
"This place was clean and a great place to stay for the night."
United States
Donna
The price is NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Pleasant Inn
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by palm trees and string lights.

16. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley
4.0 star property
18.7 km from Downtown El Cajon
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,838 reviews)
"No complaints. We had a great stay!"
United States
Sharnell
The price is NZ$264
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley
A living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a patterned rug.

17. GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay
2.5 star property
23.9 km from Downtown El Cajon
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2,380 reviews)
"For price location it's great"
United States
Joseph
The price is NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a wardrobe.

18. Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG
2.5 star property
21.8 km from Downtown El Cajon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,090 reviews)
"Love the hotel, the breakfast was good and the staff was exceptional."
United States
Patricia
The price is NZ$285
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG
A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

19. Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas
3.0 star property
19.5 km from Downtown El Cajon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (3,926 reviews)
"Close to freeway and reasonably priced with free parking"
United States
Benjamin
The price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Best Western Seven Seas
A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and artwork on the walls.

20. Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town

Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town
2.5 star property
22.4 km from Downtown El Cajon
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (2,062 reviews)
"The room was very clean, the staff was very friendly, and around the property was nice as well."
United States
Christian
The price is NZ$222
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown El Cajon

Find the best Downtown El Cajon areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic bridge sign, a metal bridge structure, and a clear blue sky.
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Rancho San Diego

If you're spending some time in Rancho San Diego, The Water Conservation Garden and Regal Edwards Rancho San Diego are top sights worth seeing.

A sunset over a mountainous landscape with scattered clouds.

Fletcher Hills

When in Fletcher Hills, you can plan a visit to Parkway Plaza and The Magnolia, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A cityscape with a prominent sign reading "Downtown El Cajon 1912" at a street intersection.

Bostonia

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Bostonia. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit The Magnolia and Parkway Plaza, a few notable attractions nearby.

Granite Hills

Though Granite Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course and The Magnolia.

Hillsdale

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hillsdale and surrounding area, you can visit The Magnolia and Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course.

Top Downtown El Cajon Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Downtown El Cajon

The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel

8/10 Good
"The Nespresso was a highlight of my day. The restaurant, including wait staff, was super. The poor drainage in the shower and the lack of a grab bar were problematic. The location made everything worthwhile!"
Anne 7-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
The Sofia Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown El Cajon like?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that El Cajon's Downtown El Cajon neighbourhood has to offer. Make sure that you visit The Magnolia and East County Regional Center as part of your Downtown El Cajon travel plans.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown El Cajon, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in Downtown El Cajon.
What are the top things to see and do in Downtown El Cajon?
Sights like The Magnolia and Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center can be part of your cultural tour of Downtown El Cajon. A visit to East County Regional Center is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. Knox House Museum, Regal Parkway Plaza and Parkway Plaza are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown El Cajon. Art World Western Heritage Gallery and Warbirds West Air Museum are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in El Cajon.