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Northgate Motel

Property class: 2

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A reception desk with a clock, a window, and a door.
A two-story motel with a sign indicating amenities such as continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and HBO.
A room with a wooden dresser, a television on top, a white lamp, a microwave, and a trash bin.
A parking lot with palm trees, a yellow building, and a silver car.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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461 N Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020
  • Place, East County Regional Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, The Magnolia
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Parkway Plaza
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Northgate Motel

This motel features laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a front desk safe and a vending machine.
Northgate Motel offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at Northgate Motel, you're just a quick walk from East County Regional Center. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and a vending machine
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Parkway Plaza and 8 minutes from Grossmont College
Northgate Motel offers its guests a vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

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

Room service 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 available

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 6 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

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

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 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. 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.

We should mention

  • Up to 6 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Northgate El Cajon
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Northgate Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 297 out of 706 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 706 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 706 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 706 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 706 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean, and the best thing was that it was very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool room, very quiet _ relaxing . Comfortable &Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

L and M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, quiet, cleaned, good breakfast ,friendly, no prob with everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eduard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Office staff was excellent, respectful, honest, and helpful. The parking lot was clean and had plenty of handicapped parking. Our room had clean towels and fresh sheets, but the floor was a little dirty. Overall, it was perfect, and we will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

leoba

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and it was an easy check-in and check-out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good options to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Judy

Clean room, efficient staff for checkin
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great air conditioner, nice rooms. Big comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

OSCAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My girlfriend and I had a pleasant stay - the room was clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a really clean room for the price it was excellent it was a really nice quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were cockroaches in the room, large ones. The room was very dirty outside of that, with stains on the sheets & counters
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property everything was clean breakfast was provided friendly staff definitely will visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Derrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great experience with my 1 night stay. Clean room, bed is very comfortable and overall no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greeted with a warm smile & friendly staff & check in
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brenda Jeannette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed how convenient it is from all sorts or restaurants and shopping malls and freeways. For the price it is a pretty good place to rest your head.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean, but average. Nothing stood out, small TV, but it worked fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

beautiful place we booked last minute Happy with our reservation ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's quiet, affordable, it has a fridge and microwave and a blow dryer. Everything is in walking distance too. Convenient for the family stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Nothing fancy but very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025