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Northgate Motel

2.0 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free self-parking
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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461 N Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020
  • Parkway Plaza
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Grossmont College
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Diego State University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Northgate Motel

Motel with free parking, near Parkway Plaza
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 along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at Northgate Motel, you're just a quick walk from Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage 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
  • 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
  • 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

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
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

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Northgate Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 627 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 627 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 627 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 627 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 627 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Delmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Safiatou

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was old, sparse, but clean, except that the bath mat and towels were stained. The comforter on the bed was also stained. But the AC worked well and the bed was comfortable. It was pretty good for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Marie

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori, El Cajon

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

8/10 Good

monica

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan E Chacon

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible stay

My stay was horrible for example like they didn't have chairs to sit on or the bathroom door wouldn't close all the way
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not Bad.

It was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Danny

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and econimcal.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I loved staying here we would stay here again in the future. See ya soon.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yessenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Danny

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The price.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was actually nice wish the water could have filled the bath tub but over all no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lyeshawn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I will stay here again

The room was clean and quiet got a lot of sleep
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Pete, CLEARWATER

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Room OK, but ice is down the block at Super 8.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Parker

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024