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Villa Serena

2.0 star property

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Property grounds
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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771 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA, 92020
  • Place, Parkway Plaza
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, The Magnolia
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 162 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Villa Serena

A 24-hour front desk, a garden, and free self parking are available at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free.
Villa Serena offers 24 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

During your stay at Villa Serena, you'll be within walking distance of The Magnolia. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • 14 minutes by car from Hotel Circle and 15 minutes from Balboa Park
Villa Serena offers its guests a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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, 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
Cashless transactions are available
Guests arriving after 4:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. 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.

Property is also known as

Villa Serena El
Villa Serena El Cajon
Villa Serena Motel El
Villa Serena Motel El Cajon
Villa Serena Motel
Hotel Villa Serena Motel
Hotel Villa Serena El Cajon
Villa Serena Motel El Cajon
Hotel Villa Serena Motel El Cajon

Villa Serena Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 295 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 295 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 295 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 295 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 295 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria, EL CAJON

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Mike, Santee

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Marcus

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Let's just say I should of listened to My friend about this place. But all I can say is if I don't have anything good to say. I just won't say anything at all
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean roomy room ,staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

FERESHTEH

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Michael George

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Danielle

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Raul

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Maryna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good option for an inexpensive overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jovon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

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

4/10 Poor

Liliana

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanisha

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

julissa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
horribke
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Travis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Designated parking area for guests. Great room and cleanliness. Very smooth sailing after checking in. Only complaint, check-in took a little long. Staff was very friendly and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael, Tustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have been staying at Villa Serena for my weekend visits for three consecutive summers (I would rather stay here than at my friend's place - it's quiet!)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amira, El Cajon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price is higher of quality and service Dirty and have a lot ants
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jens

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

mohannad

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
There was hair of men and women in the bed. I think you need to clean the air dryer filter because was not use i think thats why i did not call and change my room. The unit smells good. Ac works. Bathroom clean. If the bed was clean i would gave you 5 stars. Sorry.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025