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Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
Exterior
Front of property
Exterior
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1355 E Main St, El Cajon, CA, 92021
  • Place, Wells Dog Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Art World Western Heritage Gallery
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, The Magnolia
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Comfort Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Comfort Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Family Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, 2 Bathrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Executive Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Exclusive Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Exclusive Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Comfort Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Basic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About this property

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

An outdoor pool, a 24-hour front desk and ATM/banking services are available at this hotel. Self parking is free. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance and a vending machine. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a hairdryer and free toiletries. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered once per stay and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites, you'll be within walking distance of Wells Dog Park. Enjoy features like free self-parking and an outdoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include multilingual staff, a lift and an ATM
  • Just a 3-minute drive from The Magnolia and 13 minutes from San Diego State University
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-lead area
As a guest of Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites, you'll find an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites also features an ATM and a lift. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this El Cajon hotel.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay) (for a fee)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • An off-lead area is available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: USD 10 every 3 days
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Guests arriving after 8:00 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. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
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

Rancho Diego & Suites El Cajon
Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites Hotel
Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites El Cajon
Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites Hotel El Cajon

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 410 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 410 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 410 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 410 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 126 out of 410 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aejaz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, conveniently located, wifi works great. owner works with customers.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert Jason, Sandy

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Desiree

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unexpected power outage unannounced in the legal amount of time to be properly prepared for a power outage. Power went out at 10pm and stayed off until almost 4am no air,no heat, no lights my phone and wife's phones were dead we couldn't call anyone for any candles or flashlights we have a five year old son who was in the middle of this and couldn't sleep until the power was restored very inconvenient and I am not happy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nydia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms were clean and it was quiet
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Desiree

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Power outage unannounced in the legal amount of time to give proper notice I have a child under 6.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rate is what stood out the most but I have to say the staff were always asking if there was something they could do for me and the house keeping staff were second to none if I needed them extra towels or trash bags they would supply
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Enrique

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not take breakfast in a bag. Only saw the sign mentioning it as i was walking out. Tv did not work, onlh 2 sheets on bed no blankets. Rude clerk at chdck in. Elevator smelled. Chair in room had stains on it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Luis Alberto

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty staff was rude
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Carrie, Tucson

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nydia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms and the amenities in the room
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast is good and convenient for the price of the room a free breakfast is pretty good it comes with a fresh muffin, granola bar, cup of Quaker instant oatmeal, a yoplait yogurt and fresh coffee
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was really surprised this time it was always a nice clean place , i don't know but it looks like they changed the crew or ? but the person the front office was super nice and the room was extra clean, will recommend Rancho San Diego Inn to everyone and on top of the good price they have free breakfast 👍 if you want to stay in a good affordable hotel with the 5 star feeling go to this hotel you won't regret it,,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert Jason, Sandy

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

MICHAEL, EL CAJON

Good overall
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nydia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was minimal for the amount of rooms they have👎
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean linen and towels, the rooms are really clean, good housekeeping and the choice of tv cable is extraordinary 😀
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025