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Best Inn & Suites

2.0 star property
El Cajon guestrooms with free WiFi

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A reception area with a black counter, a potted plant, a white table, and a black office chair.
A small room with a wooden dresser, a trash can, a microwave, and a television mounted on the wall.
A compact room with a bed, a desk with a computer and TV, a small refrigerator, and a trash bin.
A Best In Suites hotel with a sign welcoming guests under new management.
Bathroom

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1274 Oakdale Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021
  • Place, Art World Western Heritage Gallery
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Wells Dog Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a drawer, and a window with curtains.

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two single beds with wooden headboards, a small wooden nightstand with a drawer, and a plain white wall.

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Two single beds with wooden headboards, a small wooden nightstand with a drawer, and a plain white wall.

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

El Cajon
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
7.4 out of 10, Good, 1,733 reviews
$77 nightly
The price is $85
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

About the neighborhood

El Cajon

In El Cajon .You'll find Superior Court East County Division and The Magnolia within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Knox House Museum and Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Art World Western Heritage Gallery - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Wells Dog Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • San Diego State University - 12 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 24 min drive - 20.9 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 26 min drive - 19.9 miles

Getting around

  • Arnele Avenue Station - 5 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 20 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬8 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. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 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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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
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 4 spaces per unit)

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: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.

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 4.6 mi (16-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 Jul 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Inn & Suites on Aug 11, 2026 start from $88, including 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: 6:00 AM.

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

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 87 out of 221 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Tanika Nakeya

I'm Grateful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay with reasonable prices
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was limited
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
They are really doing a very good job at this hotel. The management are very nice and they keep a close eye on the addict's in the area and make sure they don't disturb their guests at the hotel there's all kinds of different places to eat within walking distance and the hotel price is just a steal. Coming to this motel is a win win situation. Thanks 👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no housekeeping there ,there are cocroches in the rooms,and its a very unsafe place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a safe place to stay ,other people going into your room when your not there and there is also cocroches in the room
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elisabe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Desiree

staff is welcoming warming family oriented and very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice , I like yes , awesome staff , not a problem I could see , Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fair prices when it came to the bill, and pretty quiet and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was ok the front desk are very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
not really
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice for a quiet night out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Abby

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is literally a hotel if you must get something quick and low on money!! It helped with a situation that I needed to house someone and all other places yes nicer but higher price then what i wanted to pay! If I had to choose to go there to house a friend I’d go with the two bedroom it was nicer with a private balcony but again these are very low income hotel rooms ! Tv fridge microwave is in room. But staff is nice easy to communicate with!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Cesar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleanliness over all very poor…needs serious improvement I don’t know how they stay open to the public
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Desiree

convienance of check in early and late check out friendly helpful family owned business
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Jose

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was dirty, beard hair on sink, dog hair in bathroom. You get for what you pay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent services
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Gildardo

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noisy, dirty, dog barking on the hallways. The worst ever
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There's an IHOP right next door and a 24 hour taco shop or two.. super convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful 2-night stay! The front desk staff was friendly and helpful, and the room was beautiful—clean, comfortable, and stocked with all the essentials (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, mini fridge, and coffee maker). Room service was excellent, and towels were delivered promptly when requested. The outside of the hotel is lovely as well. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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