Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

2.0 star property

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

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.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

2 Double Bed Accessible Roll in Shower Mic Fridge

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

1 Queen Bed | Ada/Ri Shower/Micfridge

  • Sleeps 2

Room With Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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

  • Sleeps 4

2 Full Beds | Micfridge

  • Sleeps 4

Room With 2 Full Beds And Mini Fridge

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Queen Room Accessible - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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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 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
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center and Superior Court East County Division
  • 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.

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. 726 out of 1629 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1629 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 217 out of 1629 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 148 out of 1629 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 249 out of 1629 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lenisha

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good, one inconvience is there is no elevator. It was raining that day and there were a lot of puddles and water dripping onto walkways. The room was super clean, price great. Had I not overpacked and it wasn’t a rainy day, my stay would have been perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

wes

Love the staff. Always polite. Always friendly . Always welpcmkf
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

wes

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is always polite. Always friendly and welcoming. Way different place to visit then it was years ago. It's clean and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ray

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcus

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ali

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect motel 6
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Erica

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was okay. Staff semi nice. Room was not clean and roaches were in there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samaria

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

REBECCA

Ok
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Archellus

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025