Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

2.0 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby
Exterior
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Vending machine

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
550 Montrose Court, I-8 at Magnolia Avenue Southbound, El Cajon, CA, 92020
  • The Magnolia
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Parkway Plaza
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

El Cajon

With a stay at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego, you'll be centrally located in El Cajon, within a 15-minute drive of San Diego State University and Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center. .This motel is 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from San Diego Zoo and 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Hotel Circle.

What's nearby

  • The Magnolia - 16 min walk
  • Parkway Plaza - 3 min drive
  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital - 5 min drive
  • Grossmont College - 8 min drive
  • San Diego State University - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • Arnele Avenue Station - 20 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Applebee's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Motel in El Cajon with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego offers 182 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature blackout drapes/curtains. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This El Cajon motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 182 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fence around the pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared microwave

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV
  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • 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

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

Payment types

Important information

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 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

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Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 432 out of 1056 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 1056 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1056 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 109 out of 1056 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 176 out of 1056 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
DO NOT STAY HERE!
i paid for this room for my son, wife, and 3 year old daughter, who are currently homeless. i live about 700 miles away. they had stayed there multiple times. the hotel would not let them check in, claiming that they destroyed the room on their last stay, and had smoked in the room. THEY DO NOT SMOKE.. they were in the room less than 10 hours to shower and sleep. there was no damage to the room. Motel 6 discriminated against them because they are currently homeless. I could not get a refund as it was prepaid.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Travelled with partner
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anabella, Yuma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful to see security outside. I wish the room's floor had been cleaner around the nightstand, behind the toilet, and floor edges.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has changed a lot. I been coming here for one and a half years now every one weekend a month great deals at the desk and on line.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria, Littleton

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fire
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Robin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
First the positives…. Easy check in with nice staff. Also, the outside of the motel is very well lit, which is a good thing because this motel is in a sketchy area! Floors were bad, sink had no counter space, and room had no closet. Need and pillows were ok. Lots of people “live” at this motel… hanging around, dogs barking etc. The side by check in has a security guard. Probably best to stay on that side if you decide to stay here. I don’t think a single woman would feel safe here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty ok. Floor was pretty grungy and my sink was painted over, but the sheets were clean and there weren’t bugs. Staff is very great with customer service and very friendly which is hard to come by with hotel staff these days. They happily accommodated my request to check in very early with a few. The downside was that I had to be in a 2nd floor room. There was a very strong odor in the room as if it used to be a smoking room and needed to be aired out. It got all over my belongings and made my stuff stink.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Omar

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyzella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and not nosiy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kristopher, Keokuk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for the $
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Todo bien
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Silvana, glendale

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property needs major upgrades, mostly the showers.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff have excellent customer service skills. they are fast, friendly n accommodating.I feel very safe and Kim and some of the others call me by my first name n morning coffee is very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jesus

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t go here
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024