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Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Property class: 2

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Exterior
Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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550 Montrose Court, I-8 at Magnolia Avenue Southbound, El Cajon, CA, 92020
  • Place, Superior Court East County Division
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The Magnolia
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Parkway Plaza
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Double Bed Accessible Roll in Shower Mic Fridge

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for 1 Queen Bed | Ada/Ri Shower/Micfridge

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Bed | Ada/Ri Shower/Micfridge

  • Sleeps 2

Room With Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Guest Room With 2 Full Beds, Mini Fridge, Tub-Accessible

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Guest Room With 2 Full Beds, Mini Fridge, Tub-Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for 2 Full Beds | Micfridge

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Full Beds | Micfridge

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Room With 2 Full Beds And Mini Fridge

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room With 2 Full Beds And Mini Fridge

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

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About this property

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

An outdoor pool, a snack bar/deli and a microwave in a common area are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Change of towels is available on request
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego offers 182 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature blackout curtains. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This El Cajon motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). An iron/ironing board, hairdryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Children aged under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. Guests aged 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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Superior Court East County Division. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, multilingual staff and an ATM
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 15 minutes on foot from Superior Court East County Division and a 2-minute drive from The Magnolia
  • Cats and dogs welcome free of charge
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego. Free self parking is available.

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

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 65 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free per registered adult when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

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 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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free per registered adult in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 728 out of 1645 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1645 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 217 out of 1645 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 150 out of 1645 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 255 out of 1645 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Ronisha

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Randy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was neglected no heat and looked like blood stains on sheets. Did not get any sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jerod

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

evelania

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Staff wonderful. Very willing to help you out in any way they can.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lorri

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Paul

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The mattress was worn out. Sunken in 3 inches with springs poking up. Parking lot and sidewalk just dirty. Dog walking in parking lot and jumped on bed left oil on bed.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night but it was comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Livio

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Louise

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

rodolfo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very fast check in i loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

joefson

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not safe, not clean. Staff not professional
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rana

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
my dog was having a ball the stay wasn't so bad
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rana

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the stay was cool overall
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Staff & service
Clean room, not enough towels. Overall good 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Enrique

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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