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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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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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 - 0.4 miles
  • East County Regional Center
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Magnolia
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Parkway Plaza
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

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

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Null
  • 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 (42 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets 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 available
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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 65 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 3.99 percent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, and guests under 17 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool with adult supervision

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.

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. 821 out of 1851 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1851 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 247 out of 1851 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 162 out of 1851 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 304 out of 1851 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Decent and clean stay for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were awesome and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front staff was amazing! Horrible property to visit especially beginning of the month so many people living there with animals. They were loud all night running around the top floor was shaking they were screaming playing around at 2am while our 19 month old was trying to sleep. A dog barked from 630am til 9am non stop every night we stayed. Our toilet kept backing up even when my husband went #1 with no toilet paper we had to use a community plunger and plunge it 2xs ourselves
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room ,friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, staff are helpful. Building is old. Location is okay. Pillow and bed is uncomfortable. I gave a 3 stars because of the building, pillows and bed. I hope they can improve it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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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
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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

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
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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
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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

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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
quick easy check in, air conditioning worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioner was perfect. Parking was safe I parked in front of my room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place clean but bit pricey
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026