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A modern restaurant with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.

1. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

Downtown El Cajon

Erin

includes taxes & fees

30 Nov - 1 Dec

A swimming pool with palm trees and a mountain in the background.

2. Sycuan Casino Resort

7.6 mi from Downtown El Cajon

Kimberly

includes taxes & fees

15 Dec - 16 Dec

A spacious living room with a large arched window, a red sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

3. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

6.1 mi from Downtown El Cajon

Andres

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel with a covered patio area featuring outdoor seating and a fire pit.

4. Ayres Lodge Alpine

11.1 mi from Downtown El Cajon

Luis

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A breakfast buffet area with a stone wall, a coffee station, and a fruit display.

5. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

10.9 mi from Downtown El Cajon

Jeffrey

includes taxes & fees

11 Dec - 12 Dec

A breakfast bar with La Quinta branding, a coffee machine, and a waffle display.

6. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

11.8 mi from Downtown El Cajon

Luis

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A nighttime swimming pool with palm trees and a building in the background.

7. Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

15.2 mi from Downtown El Cajon

Shanna

includes taxes & fees

15 Dec - 16 Dec

A hotel lobby with a waterfall feature, outdoor seating area, and multiple floors with balconies.

8. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

13.2 mi from Downtown El Cajon

Yesenia

includes taxes & fees

30 Nov - 1 Dec

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, framed pictures on the wall, a clock, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

9. Pleasant Inn

12.6 mi from Downtown El Cajon

Daniel

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A spacious outdoor patio with a long rectangular table, several chairs, and a built-in fire feature.

10. Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel

11.3 mi from Downtown El Cajon

Andrea

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

11. Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South

11.8 mi from Downtown El Cajon

Monserrat

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, a reception desk, a sofa with cushions, and potted plants.

12. Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

11.8 mi from Downtown El Cajon

Lori

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A balcony with a metal table and chair, a wooden panel wall, and a view of a parking area with a sign reading "Sands of Jolla".

13. The Sands of La Jolla

17.8 mi from Downtown El Cajon

george

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A lobby with a staircase, a round seating area, a wicker chair, and a large stained glass window.

14. Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

12.8 mi from Downtown El Cajon

Diego

includes taxes & fees

7 Dec - 8 Dec

An outdoor seating area with fire pits, lounge chairs, and string lights against a sunset backdrop.

15. Loews Coronado Bay Resort

15.2 mi from Downtown El Cajon

Josh

includes taxes & fees

13 Dec - 14 Dec

A modern hotel room with a large mirror, a wooden vanity, and a bed with a view of the city.

16. Ash&9th

12.5 mi from Downtown El Cajon

Sandra

includes taxes & fees

30 Nov - 1 Dec

A beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and the ocean.

17. Surfer Beach Hotel

17 mi from Downtown El Cajon

Darla

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

A hotel reception area with a cityscape mural, a 'No Smoking' sign, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

18. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

13.6 mi from Downtown El Cajon

Richard

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and hanging plants. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs.

19. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

12.8 mi from Downtown El Cajon

Brandon

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern lobby with a stone wall, blue sofas, a reception desk, and a staircase.

20. Kings Inn San Diego

12.7 mi from Downtown El Cajon

james

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown El Cajon

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast	2.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 357 reviews	View
Sycuan Casino Resort	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 2,230 reviews	View
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,462 reviews	View
Ayres Lodge Alpine	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,182 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown El Cajon

Find the best Downtown El Cajon areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A historic bridge sign, a metal bridge structure, and a clear blue sky.

Rancho San Diego

If you're spending some time in Rancho San Diego, The Water Conservation Garden and Regal Edwards Rancho San Diego are top sights worth seeing.

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A sunset over a mountainous landscape with scattered clouds.

Fletcher Hills

When in Fletcher Hills, you can plan a visit to Parkway Plaza and The Magnolia, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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A cityscape with a prominent sign reading "Downtown El Cajon 1912" at a street intersection.

Bostonia

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Bostonia. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit The Magnolia and Parkway Plaza, a few notable attractions nearby.

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Granite Hills

Though Granite Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course and The Magnolia.

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Hillsdale

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hillsdale and surrounding area, you can visit The Magnolia and Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course.

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Top Downtown El Cajon Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

Downtown El Cajon

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Mid-City

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Ayres Lodge Alpine

Alpine

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

Kearny Mesa

10/10 Excellent

We selected this hotel for location, however the services provided by the hotel and staff were excellent. Staff could not have been more helpful, from the manager (very visible during our stay), to reception and housekeeping staff. The complimentary breakfast was very good, and again staff couldn't have been more attentive during this service. Rooms were well equipped (even had a microwave). I would highly recommend this hotel.

Claire

Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

Alpine

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area, a reception desk, and large windows offering views of the city.

Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista

Otay Ranch

10/10 Excellent

Very large spacious modern room . Comfy beds good blackout blinds. Large bathtub and nice shower over it . All staff friendly. Good hotel gym modern equipment and nice view from it. Good location lots of shops and restaurants nearby. Nice breakfast enough choice, the made fresh omelettes are tasty like that it is proper crockery and cutlery rather than disposable. Pool area very clean and towels provided saw the chlorine levels being checked and added . Large bubbling hot tub. Very good stay

Stephen

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

National City

10/10 Excellent

This is the second time in two years that I have used the Best Western. I have returned to a good room, a good view, a great King size bed. Also, a hot jacuzzi, a clean pool and use of the cable machine in the gym. I also learned that there is a laundry room. All I need is a kitchenette and I am settled. Also, low key looking forward to the balcony. Best value if you book ahead. Oh, their coffee machine in the Lobby is A1. As long as they don’t change the beans.

Vincent

A retro-themed arcade with classic games, a foosball table, and a long communal table with stools.

The Rambler Hotel

Chula Vista

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

A living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, a blue ottoman, a wooden chair with cushions, a built-in bookshelf, and a stone wall with a fireplace.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

Sorrento Valley

10/10 Excellent

I've stayed at this hotel before and would definitely stay here again. The staff are friendly, approachable and offer exemplary customer service. The rooms are great and everything was spotless. The air con was a bit loud but I don't live somewhere that needs it and most people might not even notice. Either way I was able to turn it off when I wanted with ease. I wasn't affected by noise on the floor- couldn't really hear anyone in adjacent rooms :) The breakfast was good and there was a good...

Frances

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Downtown El Cajon like?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that El Cajon's Downtown El Cajon neighbourhood has to offer. Make sure that you visit The Magnolia and East County Regional Center as part of your Downtown El Cajon travel plans.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown El Cajon, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in Downtown El Cajon.

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown El Cajon?

Sights like The Magnolia and Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center can be part of your cultural tour of Downtown El Cajon. A visit to East County Regional Center is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. Knox House Museum, Regal Parkway Plaza and Parkway Plaza are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown El Cajon. Art World Western Heritage Gallery and Warbirds West Air Museum are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in El Cajon.

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Our top choices for Downtown El Cajon hotels

1. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

2. Sycuan Casino Resort

3. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

4. Ayres Lodge Alpine

5. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

6. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

7. Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

8. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

9. Pleasant Inn

10. Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel

11. Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South

12. Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

13. The Sands of La Jolla

14. Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

15. Loews Coronado Bay Resort

16. Ash&9th

17. Surfer Beach Hotel

18. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

19. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

20. Kings Inn San Diego

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Where to stay in Downtown El Cajon

Rancho San Diego

Fletcher Hills

Bostonia

Granite Hills

Hillsdale

Top Downtown El Cajon Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Downtown El Cajon like?

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown El Cajon, will I receive a refund?

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown El Cajon?