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Northgate Motel

2.0 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Free self-parking
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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461 N Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020
  • Parkway Plaza
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Grossmont College
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Diego State University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

El Cajon

A stay at Northgate Motel places you in the heart of El Cajon, a 3-minute drive from Parkway Plaza and 8 minutes from Grossmont College. .This motel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from The Water Conservation Garden and 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Santee Lakes.
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What's nearby

  • The Magnolia - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Parkway Plaza - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grossmont College - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • San Diego State University - 11 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Sycuan Casino - 17 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Arnele Avenue Station - 6 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mal Al Sham - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Magnolia - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Northgate Motel

Motel with free parking, near Parkway Plaza
Northgate Motel offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine.
Take advantage of the motel's room service.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service 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 available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
6 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Northgate El Cajon
Northgate Motel
Northgate Motel El Cajon
Northgate Motel Motel
Northgate Motel El Cajon
Northgate Motel Motel El Cajon

Reviews

Northgate Motel Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 628 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 628 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 628 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 628 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 628 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delmar

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alberto

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mariah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Delmar

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

6/10 Okay

Joe

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My girlfriend and I had a pleasant stay - the room was clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is terrible. I’m right on the road and there is a crazy man yelling outside of me door. I’ll be leaving first thing in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Delmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Safiatou

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was old, sparse, but clean, except that the bath mat and towels were stained. The comforter on the bed was also stained. But the AC worked well and the bed was comfortable. It was pretty good for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's quiet, affordable, it has a fridge and microwave and a blow dryer. Everything is in walking distance too. Convenient for the family stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori, El Cajon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greeted with a warm smile & friendly staff & check in
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

monica

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan E Chacon

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible stay

My stay was horrible for example like they didn't have chairs to sit on or the bathroom door wouldn't close all the way
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not Bad.

It was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Danny

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and econimcal.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I loved staying here we would stay here again in the future. See ya soon.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yessenia

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