Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

2.0 star property

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

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.)
    ‪21 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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Motel in El Cajon with free parking
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 helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 11 minutes by car from San Diego State University and 14 minutes from Snapdragon Stadium
  • 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. 674 out of 1537 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1537 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 211 out of 1537 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 143 out of 1537 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 236 out of 1537 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Mohammad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible experience. The AC did not work. There were bugs and spiders in the room. I was bitten by a bug and went and slept in my car at 4 a.m. The management was rude and showed no concern for my situation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Blanca

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Erica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was not clean. I killed a countless amount of roaches. The guest next door was loud all night. I didn’t get any sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Etic

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Make no mistake this motel 6 will never be anything but a one or two star motel but for someone on a fix income. But for the price it a give 5 star the room was always clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rana

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benigno

Liked: Cleanliness
Uwuei
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanisha

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Michell

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed is not comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room had old copped furniture. The lamps were in bad condition and old.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeff

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, old, smelly and noisy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean place. Would repeat
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delmar

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Annette

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was clean and very well managed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanisha

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophiana

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Akedra, San Diego

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was charged for several convenience fee and was not told about them nor was explained about the purpose of them I walked in the office to a worker explaining that there was a convenience fee and the purpose of them to a woman im not sure if it was a race thing the woman was a different race from me and had kids just like i did even a car the only difference was our race , on top of that, I was put in a room that was infested with bugs little black bugs.The shower head was broken and housekeeping.Only came to the room once or twice during my whole stay i checked in october 10th and I checked out october 25th despite me constantly calling and asking for housekeeping, I've asked for housekeeping to come. Prior to me getting off work, I asked for housekeeping to come after I got off of work. I was told I was able to set up a specific time, so I did that still no housekeeping, however. The Times that I got off work and I was in the room sleep with my son.They would knock on the door and/or call the room and ask me if I want housekeeping and when I will let them know.Yes, and again.Set a certain time they would not come i had to clean the room myself.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025