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Hotel Villa Serena

2.0 star property
Motel in El Cajon with free parking

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Experience the serene atmosphere of Villa Serena, surrounded by a lush garden and a well-maintained area.
Modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, microwave, and sink.
Stunning two-story residence with a charming balcony and lush green surroundings.
Relax in a stylish living room with a dark leather sofa, vibrant armchair, and a unique artwork of a tiger's face.
Relax in this inviting space with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating area.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 162 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
771 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA, 92020

What's nearby

  • Parkway Plaza - 1 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • The Magnolia - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Grossmont College - 5 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • San Diego State University - 9 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Viejas Arena - 9 min drive - 7.5 miles

Getting around

  • El Cajon Transit Center Station - 10 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sideways - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Mal Al Sham - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Funky Fries and Burgers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Villa Serena

Motel near San Diego State University
Hotel Villa Serena provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Villa Serena offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Microwaves, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site

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 available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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 75.00 per accommodation, 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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Villa Serena El Cajon
Villa Serena Motel El
Villa Serena Motel El Cajon
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Hotel Villa Serena El Cajon
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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Villa Serena pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Villa Serena?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Villa Serena?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Villa Serena?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Villa Serena located?

Situated in El Cajon, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center, The Magnolia, and Superior Court East County Division. Parkway Plaza and Sharp Grossmont Hospital are also within 3 mi (5 km). El Cajon Transit Center Station is 10 minutes by foot and Arnele Avenue Station is 26 minutes.

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Hotel Villa Serena Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 247 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 247 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 247 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 247 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 247 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place for PCT hikers to stay before getting on the trail.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a cute little hotel. Very quiet with the sweetest staff and management. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

Treisean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inviting room with wonderful amenities, friendly staff easy parking. Bed is fresh and comfortable clean feel, extra large television.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Came in town for work found this little gym in La Mesa hidden away very clean all the rooms look like in the pictures remodeled and the staff is very accommodating and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

silvia

Liked: Staff & service
Good place to stay the night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well-furnished room with budget-friendly price. Noise from the road could be a concern during the day but definitely no problem at night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Noe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The service was kind and easy, the room itself was really clean and everything worked well. the only downside was that the bed is pretty hard but overall really nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is really modern and renovated beautifully. The amenities in the room were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Humayoun

Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy and quick check in. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, clean and nice people
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Egbert

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

comfortable and great price

Easy to check in and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Nelson

Is too noisy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was clean and sanitary.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lion on the wall
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice person
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, free parking, frig and microwave in room. The room is a little tight, but we don't stay in our room only to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Great shower. Big TV. Refrigerator w/ freezer. Great toiletries.

6/10 Okay

Igor

Liked: Staff & service
There was a slight smell of mold which gave me a headache during the night. I’m susceptible to mold. From my point of view the air quality was not good. It seemed to mostly come from the bathroom but am not sure.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025