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Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East

2.0 star property

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
A multi-story motel with a central staircase and a parking lot.
Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1368 E Main St, El Cajon, CA, 92021
  • Place, Art World Western Heritage Gallery
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Wells Dog Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East

Laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and free self parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Housekeeping is available on request.
Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 65-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East, you'll be within walking distance of Wells Dog Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 13 minutes by car from San Diego State University and 13 minutes from Sycuan Casino
  • Cats and dogs welcome for free
Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East offers its guests laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This El Cajon hotel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
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
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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number El cajon Motel LLC

Property is also known as

Rodeway Inn
EL CAJON INN SUITES
Rodeway Cajon Diego Cajon
Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East Hotel
Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East El Cajon
Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East Hotel El Cajon

Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 221 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff .. comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BILLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel and nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are great for the price. Staff is very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BILLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and clean will recommend everyone.nice kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Appreciate the amenities especially the complimentary breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BILLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent room friendly staff and new management doing great job.recommed everyone to stay here
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tobin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s comfy and staff are very hospitable everyone around is very friendly and the tvs are huge. Recently remodeled with nice studios with kitchenettes available. This place has come a long way
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

BILLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place and friendly people new management doinggood job and treating us good.will come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its being really good so far. The staff are nice. Clean rooms. Good lighting at night. I feel safe in my room thats very important to me. And its affordable.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BILLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything is nice .i got the same room .looks amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L and M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything good
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Aaron

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely filthy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Amenities
Staff was great
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

BILLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent room and nice people. NEW MANAGEMENT IS GOOD AT HOTEL.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arlin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was good. I like everything thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room friendly staff plenty of parking
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioner was poor, a few bugs. It is a old motel so I didn’t expect alot. It was far better than Motel 6 when it comes hearing your neighbors through the walls. The TV selection of channels was also superior to most motels.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

BILLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room is very clean and two boys at front are awesome doing great job.will stay here again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BILLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L and M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

tanya

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the place was surrounded by homeless the room was dirty and dingy i did not feel safe there with kids
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Feels like home truly peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Staff & service
Staff is great Room is satisfactory Tenants are ridiculous. Hate to label, but if you dont like drama.....might want to consider alternatives
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026