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Relax Inn And Suites

2.0 star property
Travelers can cycle through adventures or relax by the outdoor pool at this convenient hotel, where motorized watercraft are available on site.

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Front of property - Relax Inn And Suites (El Cajon)
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets - Relax Inn And Suites (El Cajon)
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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets - Relax Inn And Suites (El Cajon)
Located near San Diego State University, Relax Inn And Suites offers an outdoor pool for unwinding after a day of exploration. Guests appreciate practical amenities like bike rentals, laundry facilities, self parking, luggage storage, and 24/7 front desk service.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Kitchenette Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Kitchenette Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
LED TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Microwave
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in El Cajon, Relax Inn And Suites is in the suburbs and near the beach. San Diego Zoo is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Balboa Park and Waterfront Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. Snorkeling and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with skydiving and mountain biking nearby. Visit our El Cajon travel guide
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1220 W Main St, El Cajon, CA, 92020

What's nearby

  • Parkway Plaza
    1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Boomers El Cajon
    2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • The Magnolia
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Superior Court East County Division
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • El Cajon Transit Center Station
    9 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center
    16 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Food Court
    3 min drive
  • Golden Corral
    16 min walk
  • Parkway Bowl
    3 min drive
  • Black Bear Diner El Cajon
    19 min walk

About this property

Relax Inn And Suites

Motel near San Diego State University
Relax Inn And Suites provides laundry facilities and more.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and motorized watercraft on site
Room features
All guestrooms at Relax Inn And Suites have amenities such as safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Restaurants on site

  • Dennys

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 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

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included 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 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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Relax El Cajon
Relax Inn El Cajon
Relax Hotel El Cajon
Relax Motel El Cajon
Relax Inn And Suites Motel
Relax Inn And Suites El Cajon
Relax Inn And Suites Motel El Cajon

Frequently asked questions

Does Relax Inn And Suites have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Relax Inn And Suites pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Relax Inn And Suites?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Relax Inn And Suites?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Relax Inn And Suites located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Parkway Plaza and Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center. The Magnolia and Superior Court East County Division are also within 2 mi (3 km). El Cajon Transit Center Station is 9 minutes by foot and Arnele Avenue Station is 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Relax Inn And Suites Reviews

5.8

5.6

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

6.4

Staff & service

5.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 353 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 353 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 353 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 353 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 108 out of 353 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Disliked: Amenities
The guy that checked us in was great! The younger one that is!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff at the check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked the close proximity to the freeway
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to check in, very quick and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
It was ok. Really needed a room and the staff in the lobby was wonderful. I appreciate it so much. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service
Good as expected
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is quiet. There is a gas station, 711 and taco shop across tbe street. This is a comfortable motel if you need somewhere to rest and DONT want partying and loud noise to disturb you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Heater worked, lots of hot water, quiet, easy access off freeway , small refrigerator worked, microwave and blackout drapes. For the nightly rate, very good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Misty

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Overall it was a pleasant experience, it would have been better had there not been roaches, and if the shower stayed close. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right off the freeway 8 close to the trolley and service stations
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Only if you have to

This hotel needs huge upgrades. There was wet drywall behind the toilet that looked like it was molding, the ceiling tiles had stains, the baseboards were black and grimy, and I killed two cockroaches. On another note, the staff was very helpful, responsive, and pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Mayra

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This what I found last min. The staff was very nice and respectful, however I saw a number of roaches, room was clean but furniture very old and worn same with walls. Just wouldn't stay again .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The bathroom shower head could use replacing and the walls in there could use a cleaning with some cabinet replacements the beds were really uncomfortable no coffee pot or condiments the towels were stained and the bed cover had burn holes all through it. I think a little changes and this place would be the place to go if you like the piece and quite. Which I do. So I felt like I picked the right place to go. They just need a little TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

HAWK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Future Improvement bring better confident forbthe

Nice and friendly atmosphere i find. Things that are need to pay to is the carpets, bathroom, shower areas, especially wall and all edged, more importantly shower towel must a decent size and bit of thickness clothes regular show towel, proper soap and shampoo holder. More available outlet to connect phone to charger, inventory check, bed with compforness.just as an FYI. Other then i find very convenient location, ample parking and friendly front deck operator.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tanisha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice stay

The owner was nice and it was quiet. Need new towels and furniture then they will be At
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I Apperciate this place. Roof bed bathroom water is better than the alternative
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

VILMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deondre

Goo
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deondre

Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cinthia

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

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Checking in was nice and simple. I was surprised that the area was quiet. All the anemities AC, Fridge, Microwave and TV worked fine and I have no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have great hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Microwave and fridge in room was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arthur

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Old smell ,unclean, 🐜 insects infested old broken furniture unfriendly staff refuse to give money back Pictures on Expedia very deceptive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025