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Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

2.0 star property

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

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, Parkway Plaza
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Superior Court East County Division
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Magnolia
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪21 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

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

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

  • 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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About this property

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Motel in El Cajon with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
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 Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center. 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 clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 11 minutes by car from San Diego State University and 14 minutes from Snapdragon Stadium
  • 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. 650 out of 1497 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1497 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 206 out of 1497 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 143 out of 1497 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 231 out of 1497 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very safe security 24 hours a day
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

VERNA

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was not what is pictured property worn down. there were a few bugs in the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerod

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Alan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I made and pre-paid for my stay there, yet I wasn’t allowed to check in!!! I was there for a sport event and my teammate, who wasn’t named on the reservation got there first, was allowed to check in. I showed up to check in but that night clerk would NOT allow it. I had my gov’t ID, my credit card used to pay for the stay and my name in the system, yet he refused me to check in and get my room key. It wasn’t until after 15 mins of arguing, that my roommate showed up that he finally gave me the room key.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Annette

I understand charging for having ruined a sheet because you cut yourself in your room but charging $40 for a sheet is ridiculous
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Leandro

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The beds could have been a little bit more comfortable. I have back issues other than that it was okay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
BEST shower pressure and temperature I’ve ever had at a budget motel. Front desk staff were very friendly and helpful. Towels weren’t great. Occupants next to me would smoke directly outside their door so I could smell it but that’s not the company’s fault necessarily. Ample parking. And under $100 on a weekend. Great value overall, just keep in mind it is still a Motel 6.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen E

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was clean and no frills. staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff, LA MESA

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
Little freezer unit needed defrosting. Thought I saw a bug on the floor the first of 2 nights; as a result I slept on top of sheets, not in them.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gwendolyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ice machines not working Room smelled of Marijuana Room was dirty sheets had stains Bathroom had no hot water Nothing good at all.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got bitten by a dog the 2nd night and room was flooded with water because the fridge was not plugged in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chef Gregory

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

luigi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Consuelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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