Mainstay Suites El Centro I-8

2.5 star property

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Lobby
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lounge
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Kitchen, Roll-In Shower)
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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2354 South Fourth Street, El Centro, CA, 92243
  • Place, Broken Spoke Country Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, El Centro Chamber of Commerce
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Bucklin Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, El Centro, CA (IPL-Imperial County)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room with Sofa Bed)

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Kitchen, Roll-In Shower)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room with Sofa Bed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

El Centro

Located in El Centro, Mainstay Suites El Centro I-8 is within a 5-minute drive of Broken Spoke Country Club and El Centro Chamber of Commerce. .This hotel is 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from International Border Line Mexico-USA and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Bucklin Park.

What's nearby

  • Broken Spoke Country Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • El Centro Chamber of Commerce - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bucklin Park - 1 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Imperial Valley Mall - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • International Border Line Mexico-USA - 22 min drive - 29.9 km

Getting around

  • El Centro, CA (IPL-Imperial County) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hamburger Stand - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Mainstay Suites El Centro I-8

Mainstay Suites El Centro I-8 offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This El Centro hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 52 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and barbecue grills.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 4:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 4:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 4:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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, 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Mainstay Suites El Centro I-8 Hotel
Mainstay Suites Centro I8
Mainstay Suites El Centro I 8
Mainstay Suites El Centro I 8
Mainstay Suites El Centro I-8 Hotel
Mainstay Suites El Centro I-8 El Centro
Mainstay Suites El Centro I-8 Hotel El Centro

Mainstay Suites El Centro I-8 Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 172 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Madelynn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Juana

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
In the restroom shower there was hair on the wall. The bed was so comfortable! Loved the small kitchen. Definitely would go back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Theotis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, nice facility and great price. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amenities - enjoyed having a fully stocked and available kitchen. The staff were pleasant. Not necessarily an updated flawless facility, but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julie, ROSELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ABSOLUTELY LOVED MY STAY HERE❣️ THE BREAKFAST WAS WONDERFUL & THEY HAD STRAWBERRY WAFFLES❣️
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Colette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
No grab bar in tub for older people. Not enough towels. Breakfast was good. Resupply of items timely. Place could use updating. Place bit dingy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very comfortable and staff were wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Esperanza

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All was good, i would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Deanne, Encinitas

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Antuan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The onsite bar was a ton of fun. The staff were awesome and the rooms were clean and comfy. Great place, fun vibes.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Alberto

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Erica

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aaron, rio grande city

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes room was clean , staff very attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gavyn

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Victor

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexandria

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Perfect location for us. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

craig

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elijah Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Abel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

MIGUEL

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025