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Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

2.0 star property

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Superior Double Room
Hallway
Laundry room
Staircase
Deluxe Double Room | Living area

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

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585 North Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021
  • Place, Superior Court East County Division
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, The Magnolia
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Classic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Elite Double Room

Elite Double Room

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

El Cajon

A stay at Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego places you in the heart of El Cajon, within a 15-minute drive of Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala and Mission Valley Mall. .This motel is 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Balboa Park and 16 mi (25.7 km) from Petco Park.
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What's nearby

  • Wells Dog Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Superior Court East County Division - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Magnolia - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Parkway Plaza - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Arnele Avenue Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mr. Shawarma El cajon - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mal Al Sham - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yogurt Mill - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

This El Cajon motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Make yourself at home in one of the 17 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
This motel offers designated smoking areas.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.00 per night

Cribs (infant 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:

  • Deposit: USD 60 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.00 per night

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, 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
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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Valley Motel El Cajon

Valley Motel El Cajon

Valley El Cajon Diego El Cajon

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego Motel

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego El Cajon

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego Motel El Cajon

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 707 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 707 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 707 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 707 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 195 out of 707 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Clayton

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Staff is always welcoming and accommodating. Remodeled rooms look amazing! And
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly and courteous. Really cheap price as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

efrain

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wendy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal amable solo que muy sucio olia súper mal:(
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meshal

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latricha

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyana

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes and yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

livio

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

10/10 Excellent

Melchiorre

Liked: Cleanliness
I enjoyed my stay very much thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Saban

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Valley Motel in El Cajon CA is about 15 miles East from downtown San Diego. It's been around forever and the structure shows it but for the cheaper price I'm in! There is parking around back and out of sight, a gas station on the same lot and a liquor store adjacent to the motel as well as a drive through Mexican fast food restaurant across the street from where you will stay. There are so many coats of paint that you can't be certain what the main color is but, it works well for insulation 😍! Reserving the room through Expedia I got it for nearly $70 whereas the other establishments were well over a hundred per night and that always works for me 👍. So, what are you waiting for? Come on now, get! LaMesaDiego 09/25
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and convenient place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Patty

Loved the management. Very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Silvia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First of all the front desk had the worse and negative attitude. Even on the phone she was rude to other people when asking for directions. A customer was asking her better directions how to get to the place, she told her co-worker. I don't have time for this, "to be giving directions". She refuse to give us a none smoking room at the rate listed on line. She did not show us the room with out first me signing all the documents, but she did offer to show the room to another family with a baby. She said I just talked to my boss, and he doesn't want to give you another room unless you pay higher rate. This is discrimination, you don't pick and choose customers to service. She needs to take some customer service, discrimination and fair-housing classes. I refused to take a room with the strongest smells of cigar and smell of roaches. I told her she can keep my money and make sur to give my deposit back as the room was never used. If their business is making money, they can keep it and put it on the biggest hole they have.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked 2 rooms smoking room and the motel upgraded me 2 beautiful rooms. One of the rooms was spacious with Fire tv. My 2nd room was nice as well. That room was smaller and it had cable. The cable had gone out and I called the night manager. She fixed my cable with 10 minutes. Overall, the staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

lyeshawn

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025