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Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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550 Montrose Court, I-8 at Magnolia Avenue Southbound, El Cajon, CA, 92020
  • Place, Parkway Plaza
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Superior Court East County Division
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Magnolia
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Double Bed Accessible Roll in Shower Mic Fridge

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for 1 Queen Bed | Ada/Ri Shower/Micfridge

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Bed | Ada/Ri Shower/Micfridge

  • Sleeps 2

Room With Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Guest Room With 2 Full Beds, Mini Fridge, Tub-Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Full Beds | Micfridge

  • Sleeps 4

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room With 2 Full Beds And Mini Fridge

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

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About this property

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

An outdoor pool, a snack bar/deli, and a microwave in a common area are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Change of towels is available on request.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a multilingual staff, and an ATM
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • 11 minutes by car from San Diego State University and 14 minutes from Snapdragon Stadium
  • Cats and dogs welcome for free
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this El Cajon motel.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (107 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • 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 at the property
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
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 65 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 708 out of 1592 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1592 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 213 out of 1592 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 145 out of 1592 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 244 out of 1592 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Archellus

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Staff & service
Parking was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Karli

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

james

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The room was devoid of any amenities, no coffe, 1 small bar of soap, no shampoo, no nothing. Just a bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deena

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
The parking was easy, check in was easy, room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerod

Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlynn

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlynn

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Asuelu

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Isabel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled like the smell of cigarettes was trying to be hidden, found multiple roaches.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathren

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanisha

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

wes

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Tanisha

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

wes

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

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My stay here was pretty cool
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025