Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

2.0 star property

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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

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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550 Montrose Court, I-8 at Magnolia Avenue Southbound, El Cajon, CA, 92020
  • Place, Parkway Plaza
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Magnolia
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego State University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 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 Snapdragon Stadium. .This motel is 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Hotel Circle and 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Balboa Park.

What's nearby

  • Parkway Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Magnolia - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grossmont College - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • San Diego State University - 11 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Sycuan Casino - 17 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • Arnele Avenue Station - 20 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Food Court - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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

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, a smoke detector, 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

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 603 out of 1429 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1429 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1429 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 135 out of 1429 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 234 out of 1429 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ernie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vasier

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer care.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Pa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bedding and towels were stained. Also I don't like rooms where there's a connecting door. Also the front door didn't push all the way I'm not sure the dead bolt was working well. It smelt heavily of bleach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Juan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Homeless people are around the parking lot making it feel unsafe, security guards don’t kick them out of property as they should.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Carmen

Travelled with partner
Hotel was decent for a motel 6. Room was clean and spacious. Parking was safe and lighted . Check in was quick and easy. Needed a place to sleep after a soccer game . This was perfect without spending a lot . Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent, Midland

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I called a few hours before arriving and Daniella was friendly answering my questions, professional assuring me that the room would be available when we arrived late. It was and the motel was sold out. Brandon did a stellar job at the front desk with a 100% score on the check-in and the security guard was nice and friendly not questioning us with the Sold Out Tonight sign having reservations. Great job! It was quiet and we slept in late! Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ray

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerod

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Arturo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rachel

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Door was half open!! Floor and shower were dirty!! Mold on walls in bathroom!! Bed was old and disgusting!! Got a bug bite on my stomach that is big and red and itchy!! Would not ever go there again!! Was disappointed and dissatisfied!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sammie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Dan

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lizbeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

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

10/10 Excellent

Haley, San Diego

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam, Santee

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rachell

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

2/10 Terrible

Rachell

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No ice, horrible air conditioner

The ice machine has not worked for over a year now, since they dont provide fridges i would think they would at least have a working ice machine. The air conditioner barely worked at times it was hot in the room cuz of it not working. Wasnt too comfortable of a stay😔
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

wendy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

kristen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025