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Best Inn & Suites

2.0 star property
El Cajon guestrooms with free WiFi

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Reception
Bathroom
1 bedroom, free WiFi
1 bedroom, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1274 Oakdale Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021
  • The Magnolia
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Shadow Mountain Community Church
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sycuan Casino
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Family Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

El Cajon

In El Cajon .You'll find Art World Western Heritage Gallery and Wells Dog Park within a 15-minute walk of this El Cajon hotel. Superior Court East County Division and The Magnolia are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Parkway Plaza - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • The Magnolia - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Shadow Mountain Community Church - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • San Diego State University - 13 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Sycuan Casino - 15 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

  • Spring St Trolley Station - 9 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 19 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Valley Foods Mediterranean Market - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Best Inn & Suites

El Cajon guestrooms with free WiFi
Best Inn & Suites offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
Best Inn & Suites offers 32 accommodations. This El Cajon hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet (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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in September.

Property is also known as

Best Inn & Suites Hotel
Best Inn & Suites El Cajon
Best Inn & Suites Hotel El Cajon

Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Inn & Suites to the airport?

Best Inn & Suites is 4.4 mi (12-min drive) away from the San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Inn & Suites?

As of Sep 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Inn & Suites on Sep 7, 2025 start from $81.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Best Inn & Suites have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Inn & Suites.

Does Best Inn & Suites offer free breakfast?

Best Inn & Suites does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Best Inn & Suites?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Sycuan Casino (14-min drive) and Jamul Casino (16-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Best Inn & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Best Inn & Suites?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Inn & Suites have a pool?

Best Inn & Suites features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Best Inn & Suites have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Inn & Suites to downtown El Cajon?

Best Inn & Suites is 1.6 mi away from El Cajon.

Best Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 91 reviews

5.2/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Eugene

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Requested downstairs room because of total knee replacement seven weeks ago Worked out perfectly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service
As expected nothing to complain about.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jerry

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the worst places I've ever stayed was scared to use the shower no towels no soap the bathroom door wouldn't shut all the way front door was rotten back door was rotten balcony look like he was going to fall apart the beds were so uncomfortable woke up with a neck ache very small parking lot
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ana

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for an out of the way, quiet stay with everything you’ll need within walking distance, this is the place for you! Super friendly staff that genuinely cares about your comfort!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Frankie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was disgusting with bugs on the beds and walls, and there is dirt on the walls and holes in the walls. The staff offered another room, but it was similar. Requested a refund through Expedia due to the misrepresentation of the hotel online.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Keenen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very scary and very smelly rooms. My room smelled like so much smoke was in the vents. I didn’t even stay the full night. I left because it was hurting my nose. Not safe at all, people yelling and screaming for the cops. Bad stay. Don’t stay here
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

A Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ronald

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I only like the price, which was a discount
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qais Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities
You hope that when an inexpensive room is booked you can say it was cheap but it was clean. This was neither. Dirty floor dirty bedstands dirty shower curtain not a surface was in good repair so many scratches snd broken pieces throughout the room. Fixtures were chipped. A used condom behind the side table.hair on floor and hot water took forever to get hot, Please put a table lamp in room and hangars. Re-flooring needed as well as paint. Locks on windows.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

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

BUD BUGS IN ROOM

After taking a shower and sitting on the bed I see a bed bug crawling on me I immediately left the room I couldnt sleep there or sit back down and I still feel traumatized from it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

tamera

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

2/10 Terrible

Jeannie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sheets on the bed had not been changed. There was hair and dirt on the sheets
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leeann, Spring Valley

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
The bed had dirt. The shower curtains were extremely dirty and there was a roach in the bathroom. It was so disgusting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

This place Rocks

Great place to stay. Originally was going to stay one night but ended up staying 4 more nights!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025