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Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Bathroom shower
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1025 N. Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA, 92020
  • Place, Parkway Plaza
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Magnolia
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Superior Court East County Division
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

King Room Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Wet bar)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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50-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, MP3 dock

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

King Room W/ Sofa Bed Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business centre, a meeting room and laundry facilities are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego offers 100 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This El Cajon hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Parkway Plaza. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute drive from The Magnolia and 7 minutes from Sportsplex USA Santee
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego. Free self parking is available.

This El Cajon hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • 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

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2020
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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: USD 50 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit card or 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
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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hampton & Suites Cajon Diego
Hampton Inn Suites El Cajon San Diego
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego Hotel
Hampton Inn Suites by Hilton El Cajon San Diego
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego El Cajon
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego Hotel El Cajon

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 542 out of 852 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 852 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 852 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 852 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 852 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay while visiting El Cajon
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maryalyce

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room cleanliness comfortable beds great staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are nice & courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and the service was wonderful I love the area
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel interior and amenities were great! Only negative comment is that hotel shares a parking lot with In N Out so parking lot was very busy and there was lots of trash/litter outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent staff, clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check-in was seamless, the rooms were clean and the beds and pillows were perfect. The breakfast was excellent. Eggs were fluffy and tasted great along with the bacon and bagel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, the young lady who checked us in was very polite. Anna checked us out and she my favorite. The lady who services the breakfast areas was on point. Clean and stocked up
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
food was great! facilities were clean and new…
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found the staff friendly and helpful. The room and facility are clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Freddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Clean and good breakfast. This is the 4rd time we stay there. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Amenities
Great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Great place to stay

Friendly staff, very clean rooms, great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk clerks Anah and Laura were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was real nice and helpful!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jesenia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was cozy . Great service and staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and safe environment
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Awesome staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff are always friendly and helpful. The lady in charge of the breakfast is always filling, cleaning and on top of everything
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Jillian

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good A/C and very convenient location for our destination. The hotel staff was friendly and inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Amenities
Everything was above standard. I was so impressed. You are my new hotel when I’m in El Cajon.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Dennis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were dirty, toilets were not working, the shower head kept dripping the whole night. The hotel is located in a very busy shopping center and there is a lot transients that the hotel employees allow to use the hotel amenities. Didn’t feel safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025