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

A restaurant with a wooden interior, granite countertops, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a barbecue grill, and a sign for 'AYRES LODGE'.

A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a sign that reads "AYRES."

1. Ayres Lodge Alpine

Alpine

Melanie

₹10,120

₹10,949 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a round coffee table with fruit, and a ceiling adorned with colorful hanging ornaments.

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and weight machines.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a nightstand with a lamp, and a vase of flowers.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a gated entrance.

2. Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

La Mesa

Nelson Francisco

₹12,771

₹14,048 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking area.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a textured wall and a reception desk with a built-in computer.

3. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

Downtown El Cajon

Carl

₹15,561

₹17,147 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a large landscape painting above the beds, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and a coffee table, large windows with blinds, and a visible Coca-Cola advertisement.

A modern living room with a sofa set, coffee table, and a potted plant.

A swimming pool with a blue tiled border, a white chair, and a door.

4. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

El Cajon

Esekia

₹7,951

₹8,762 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of Fletcher Marketplace.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign and a "Hilton Honors" sign.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

A multi-story hotel with a pool, parking lot, and a view of distant mountains.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

El Cajon

Michael

₹13,495

₹14,871 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A room with wicker chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

A room with a wooden reception desk, two wicker chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a chair, and a small table.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a building with balconies, and a clear blue sky.

6. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Santee

Amanda

₹8,078

₹9,039 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a stone facade, and a clear sky.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a grey carpet, and a glass door entrance.

A compact kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and wooden cabinets.

A hotel room with two beds, a window with blinds, a heater, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden wardrobe.

7. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

Santee

Adan

₹9,355

₹10,290 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

A modern lounge area with leather seating, a central fire feature, and geometric patterned railings.

A modern lounge area with dark-toned seating, a central coffee table, and a stone accent wall.

8. Sycuan Casino Resort

El Cajon

Tom

₹8,292

₹10,255 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and a hot tub, surrounded by a multi-level building with balconies.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a sofa with patterned cushions, a coffee table, a desk with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a seating area.

A hotel room with a dining table, two chairs, a sofa, a TV, a cabinet, and a patterned carpet.

9. Best Western Santee Lodge

Santee

Albert

₹11,016

₹12,139 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a view of the mountains.

A modern bar area with a large mirror, a bar stool, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A modern hotel exterior with a bar area, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a large illuminated sign.

10. Jamul Casino Resort

Jamul

₹17,859

₹19,689 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A gym with exercise equipment, a television, and a mirror.

A compact kitchen with a black refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a dishwasher.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a parking lot and palm trees.

11. Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

San Diego

Daisy

₹14,363

₹15,827 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A motel sign with a directional arrow and a number '6' indicating the entrance.

A reception area with a digital screen displaying weather, a clock, and a sign advertising a 6-star rating.

A kitchenette with a built-in TV displaying weather information, a window with a view, and a counter with various items.

A motel with a blue sign, a brick facade, and a parking lot with cars.

12. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

El Cajon

Melissa

₹6,561

₹7,519 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A wall-mounted sign with 'Greetings from California' and a coffee station with a coffee maker, cups, and condiments.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

A hotel with a red awning, a sign reading "Super 8", and a parking lot with several cars.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, and a towel rack.

13. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

El Cajon

Zackary

₹7,710

₹8,497 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A reception area with a black counter, a potted plant, a white table, and a black office chair.

A Best In Suites hotel with a sign welcoming guests under new management.

A compact room with a bed, a desk with a computer and TV, a small refrigerator, and a trash bin.

14. Best Inn & Suites

El Cajon

Juan

₹6,531

₹7,184 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A room with a wooden dresser, a television on top, a white lamp, a microwave, and a trash bin.

A parking lot with palm trees, a yellow building, and a silver car.

A reception desk with a clock, a window, and a door.

15. Northgate Motel

El Cajon

Nelson

₹6,520

₹7,172 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and artwork on the walls.

A living room with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, a coffee table, and a large plant.

A clear swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and palm trees.

A multi-story hotel with a red roof, a parking lot, and neatly trimmed trees.

16. Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

El Cajon

Ashley

₹5,282

₹5,810 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A motel with a brick facade, a covered parking area, and a two-story structure.

A reception area with a glass table displaying brochures, a wooden chair, a reception desk, and a door leading outside.

A motel with a parking lot, multiple vehicles, and a building with a red roof and balconies.

17. Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego

El Cajon

deshaun

₹8,315

₹9,978 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A garden with a gazebo, pathways, and a mountain in the background.

A building with a tiled roof, brick walls, and arched doorways. There are large planters and a palm tree in the foreground.

A cozy wooden room with a large bed, a small table, and a chair.

A garden with a gazebo, a pond, and various plants.

18. Vineyard Hacienda

Jamul

Michele

₹15,005

₹16,206 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A compact hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a small refrigerator, and an air conditioning unit.

A corridor with a tiled floor, a black door at the end, and a fire alarm on the left wall.

A laundry area with four washers and dryers, a water heater, and a window.

A staircase with black railings and beige walls, leading to an upper floor.

19. Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

El Cajon

Jorge

₹5,784

₹6,362 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A building with a blue door marked "103" and lush tropical plants surrounding it.

A hotel room with a large bed, a green chair, a flat-screen TV, a painting, a bathroom with a mirror, and a towel rack.

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a window above the counter.

A framed tiger portrait on a wall, a green chair, and a potted plant.

20. Villa Serena

El Cajon

Andre

₹6,614

₹7,276 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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A misty lake with a metal railing and trees in the foreground.

Santee Lakes

8.8/10 (41 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Santee Lakes during your travels in Santee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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A calm lake with a boat, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

Lake Jennings

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Jennings during your travels in Lakeside. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Sycuan Casino

8.6/10 (609 reviews)

Why not try your luck with a visit to Sycuan Casino during your travels in El Cajon? Visit the casinos and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

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Barona Casino

9.2/10 (11 reviews)

Why not try your luck with a visit to Barona Casino during your travels in Lakeside? Discover the area's casinos or seek out its golf courses.

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Jamul Casino

8.2/10 (14 reviews)

Why not try your luck with a visit to Jamul Casino during your time in Jamul? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

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Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course

7.8/10 (142 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in El Cajon at Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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The Magnolia

7.6/10 (94 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at The Magnolia on your trip to El Cajon.

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Sportsplex USA Santee

8.4/10 (12 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Sportsplex USA Santee, a lovely green space in Santee. Visit the shops in this relaxing area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Experience the relaxing area of East County—restaurants, golf courses and sights from Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course to Sycuan Casino.

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A lake surrounded by hills and scattered houses.

Top East County Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was great very close to dining and shopping. The staff very friendly and professional. The room was amazing will always stay here and refer to friends and family."

Ayres Lodge Alpine

8/10 Good

"The fire pit and chocolate chip cookies are a nice touch in the evening. Breakfast is mediocre. The bed was comfortable. The hot tub turned green during our stay."

Best Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Decent bang for my buck and a good night's rest"

Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego

8/10 Good

"It’s neat and good value for the money. You have to bring your own toiletries and hair dryer."

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

10/10 Excellent

"It was a good hotel."

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

8/10 Good

"Clean room a little bit on the other side, but close to everything. The breakfast was great staff were friendly."

Relax Inn And Suites

8/10 Good

"Customer service was great"

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great!! Only downfall was the traffic congestion with the In and Out next door!"

Rodeway Inn Lemon Grove San Diego East

8/10 Good

"Ya dan mucho en regresar el depósito no me a llegado"

More cheap stays in East County

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

1355 E Main St El Cajon CA

₹5,282

₹5,810 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7.4/10 Good! (148 reviews)

Relax Inn And Suites

1220 W Main St El Cajon CA

₹5,528

₹6,288 total

20 Sept - 21 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Heritage Inn La Mesa

7851 Fletcher Pkwy La Mesa CA

₹6,084

₹6,705 total

1 Oct - 2 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (1,603 reviews)

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

550 Montrose Court El Cajon CA

₹6,561

₹7,519 total

22 Sept - 23 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

683 N Mollison El Cajon CA

₹7,951

₹8,762 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

8801 Mission Gorge Road Santee CA

₹9,355

₹10,290 total

9 Sept - 10 Sept

includes taxes & fees

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Our top choices for East County hotels

1. Ayres Lodge Alpine

2. Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

3. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

4. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

5. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

6. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

7. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

8. Sycuan Casino Resort

9. Best Western Santee Lodge

10. Jamul Casino Resort

11. Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

12. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

13. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

14. Best Inn & Suites

15. Northgate Motel

16. Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

17. Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego

18. Vineyard Hacienda

19. Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

20. Villa Serena

Stay near popular East County attractions

Santee Lakes

Lake Jennings

Sycuan Casino

Barona Casino

Jamul Casino

Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course

The Magnolia

Sportsplex USA Santee

Learn more about East County

Top East County Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

Ayres Lodge Alpine

Best Inn & Suites

Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

Relax Inn And Suites

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

Rodeway Inn Lemon Grove San Diego East

More cheap stays in East County

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

Relax Inn And Suites

Heritage Inn La Mesa

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

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