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Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Travelers can relax by the outdoor pool at Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites or venture to nearby Sycuan Casino for some gaming excitement

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and artwork on the walls. - Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites (El Cajon)
A living room with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, a coffee table, and a large plant. - Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites (El Cajon)
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Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites offers a perfect balance of relaxation and entertainment. Guests enjoy the outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and a convenient to-go breakfast. The multilingual staff consistently receives positive reviews from previous visitors.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with wall-mounted lights, a bedside table, and a window with blinds.

Comfort Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and artwork on the walls.

Comfort Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and artwork on the walls.

Family Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with wall-mounted lights, a bedside table, and a window with blinds.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, 2 Bathrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and artwork on the walls.

Executive Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathtub, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, and a mirror.

Exclusive Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and artwork on the walls.

Comfort Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, and a nightstand.

Basic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

El Cajon is home to Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Viejas Arena or Petco Park. Visit our El Cajon travel guide
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1355 E Main St, El Cajon, CA, 92021

What's nearby

  • A white building with arched windows and a bell tower, surrounded by palm trees and a circular flower bed.
    San Diego State University
    13 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • A large, empty baseball stadium with tiered seating and a green field.
    Petco Park
    24 min drive - 20.9 miles
  • A zoo entrance with a panda sculpture, ticket booth, and people.
    San Diego Zoo
    27 min drive - 20.4 miles
  • Wells Dog Park
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Art World Western Heritage Gallery
    2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Arnele Avenue Station
    6 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center
    20 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dutch Bros Coffee
    17 min walk
  • McDonald's
    5 min walk
  • Jack in the Box
    9 min walk
  • Carl's Jr.
    11 min walk
  • Arby's
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per day

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, 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Frequently asked questions

Does Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 50 per stay and a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites located?

Situated in El Cajon, this hotel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from The Magnolia and within 12 mi (20 km) of Sycuan Casino and Jamul Casino. San Diego State University and Mission Trails Regional Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites Reviews

6.2

6.0

Cleanliness

5.2

Amenities

7.0

Staff & service

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 73 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Comfortable beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

david

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would not stay again, did not feel safe
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ROOM WAS SPOTLESS CLEAN, EVERYTHING WORKED PERFECTLY, STAFF WAS MOST OUTSTANDING, POOL WAS UNAVAILABLE
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
They are remodeling the building, painting & doing some kind of constructions. Jacuzzi was close & parking and some commun areas were dirty due the construcion. Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

mazin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very clean stuff very helpful concierge did answer every question but the hotel was overpriced. There was a problem with elevator every single day of our stay we missed to dinner reservation because of elevator. There was incident. One of the guests stuck in the elevator over two hours. It was panic with having seniors with us, and there is no stairs to use in instead of elevator. !!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

lance

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel conditions and surrounding area were not family friendly. Lots of drug use/homeless on stairwell and etc. We did not feel safe enough to check in. Refunds were not offered so we just took it as a loss.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Shalynne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unsafe property. Homeless people all around, prostitutes around 1/2 dressed. Not suitable for a family stay! The rooms are ok. Door barely closed and didn’t seem safe either. We didn’t even stay ended up cancelling and renting a last minute hotel instead!! Would NEVER book again. The front desk clerk was so rude and we had to fight for a refund. He claimed it’s okay no one bothers you but we had stranger men coming up to our kids and harassing us. Would not recommend. 0/10. Pictures are deceiving and the property looks nothing like the photos. Very run down, smells awful, and renovations that haven’t been completed, as well as the elevator smells of urine. Pay the extra for a better hotel. This is not worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lizbeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a good stay here !
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maximilien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
100$ for the jacuzzi room. Can’t beat that. Staff was helpful. Bed was really comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Natalie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Absolutely disgusting, I travel and I’ve never encountered a room this nasty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

Jiansong

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Recently renovated
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Brandon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty room, shower is broken WiFi didn’t work, for $100 I should get a motel 6
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Ana L

Liked: Staff & service
The TV only had one channel working and the bathroom needs an upgrade.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Mizael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very dirty, and my TV stand was broken , room smells really bad.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zahra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great manager at night shift , was able to upgrade , we had late check in close to mid night and able to late check out and the rooms are clean and good location with great price. Thank u
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Krystal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was gross, there was blood on the floor and wall. The ac unit was falling off the wall and the pool was caution taped off. We stayed 1 nights out of 3 because it was so bad!! There was also a homeless man in the parking lot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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2/10 Terrible

fatemeh Saber Moghaddam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My worst experience in hotels. Not clean area , no welcoming staff . I couldn’t stay there . We checked in and checked out, at least they reimbursed my money.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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4/10 Poor

Cesar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room wasn’t ready. They are remodeling and their work equipment was in my room before they gave me my keys. Too many loud neighbors. Wouldn’t stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Employee (owners son(walks around knocking on doors then walks away when you answer. Suspicious, uncomfortable, very unprofessional.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Natalie

I've been staying here for almost 2 weeks and have asked several times to please change rooms or at the very least clean my room . Change my bedding and to exchange my dirty towels and replace them with clean towels take trash and replace with new trash bags toilet paper ect. But everyday I come back and still no service I have asked at least 5 or 6 times it's normally totally cool here but this time I don't know why or what is going on but I pay just as much if not more then the next person and I need service to. Plus I have been seeing cockroachs and asking them to spray and nope nothing. It's sad because I really liked it here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful the room was clean the property was clean and there was no hassles no problems at all as a matter of fact I decided to continue my stay again I want to thank the staff and the management here at Rancho San Diego and Suites they're very helpful very kind and I enjoy staying here and I would recommend it for anybody else
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Garine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty and the bathroom was disgusting. I don't recommend it at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026