Hotels in El Cajon, CA

  • Our list of the best places to stay in El Cajon, California features the top 111 nearby hotels - including 55 budget-friendly hotels like Days Inn And Suites El Cajon, 23 luxury hotels like San Diego Country Estates, and 59 hotels with user ratings of 80% or more!
  • The results below include 3 of the top El Cajon hotels, followed by 108 popular hotels in nearby cities like San Diego, La Jolla, Coronado, and Chula Vista.
  • From San Diego Zoo to USS Midway Museum, El Cajon has a variety of great attractions to visit during your stay. Top categories of activities include: Parks, Movie Theaters, Gun Ranges and Amusement Parks (All Ages).

El Cajon, CA

Hotel Highlights
  • All Hotels - $118 average
  • 2 Star Hotels - $94 average
  • 3 Star Hotels - $128 average
  • 4 Star Hotels - $158 average
  • 5 Star Hotels - $220 average
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1.5 Miles
Business Center, Swimming Pool 1250 El Cajon Boulevard, El Cajon, CA 92020 MoreLess Info
The Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East is located just off Interstate 8, minutes away from downtown San Diego and San Diego International Airport. The hotel is close to attractions such as Balboa Park, the San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, and San Diego State University.
63% Rating
from $59
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0.9 Miles
Business Center, Swimming Pool 683 North Mollison Avenue Off I-8 Exit Mollison, El Cajon, CA 92021 MoreLess Info
Days Inn and Suites El Cajon offers a free continental breakfast, helping kick start your day. Relax in the outdoor pool after your day trip to downtown San Diego, within a 20-minute drive.
72% Rating
from $59
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0.4 Miles
Swimming Pool 471 North Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 MoreLess Info
Situated off Interstate-8 and the 67-Freeway, the Super 8 El Cajon is within easy reach of Barona Valley Ranch Casino, San Diego State University, Westfield Parkway Mall, San Diego Zoo, and Balboa Park. The hotel offers a free continental breakfast, outdoor pool, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
66% Rating
from $54
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2.0 Miles
Business Center, Swimming Pool 9550 Murray Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942 MoreLess Info
Situated just five miles away from San Diego State University is the Holiday Inn Express San Diego-La Mesa (SDSU Area), which is also close to the Viejas Arena, Balboa Park, and the San Diego Zoo. The hotel has an outdoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, and free hot breakfast for guests.
70% Rating
from $86
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3.9 Miles
Business Center, Swimming Pool 8000 Parkway Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942 MoreLess Info
Barona Casino, Balboa Park, Old Town San Diego, and the San Diego Zoo are a quick drive from the Holiday Inn La Mesa. The hotel has concierge services, a dedicated lounge area, on-site guest laundry facilities, and an outdoor pool.
77% Rating
from $85
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4.3 Miles
Swimming Pool 7911 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941 MoreLess Info
San Diego State University is just five miles from the Travelodge La Mesa, and the hotel is close to Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego Trolley, San Diego Zoo, and Balboa Park. Guests have access to a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, microwave and mini-refrigerator in all rooms, and an outdoor pool.
74% Rating
from $49
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6.0 Miles
Swimming Pool 6474 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92115-2645 MoreLess Info
BEST WESTERN Lamplighter Inn & Suites is located 15 miles from San Diego International Airport on Cajon Boulevard. Only minutes away from San Diego State University, it also offers easy access to attractions like SeaWorld, San Diego Zoo and the Old Town State Historic Park.
70% Rating
from $100
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9.0 Miles
Business Center, Swimming Pool 3805 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92123 MoreLess Info
Holiday Inn Mission Valley Stadium is located in San Diego’s suburbs (about 8 miles from the city center). There are many attractions within the inn’s neighborhood including Valley View Casino, San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld.
79% Rating
from $111
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10.5 Miles
Business Center 14068 Stowe Drive, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
The Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway Hotel is on Stowe Drive in Poway, California near I-5 and I-15. Some local attractions include the Sycamore Canyon Open Space Preserve, Lake Hodges, Goodan Ranch, and the Blue Sky Reserve.
98% Rating
from $107
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10.7 Miles
Business Center, Swimming Pool 5434 Kearny Mesa Road, San Diego, CA 92111 MoreLess Info
One of the closest hotels to San Diego's Seaworld, Hampton Inn San Diego/Kearny Mesa is an affordable hotel convenient to San Diego Zoo, La Jola and the beaches of California.
84% Rating
from $110
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