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Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East

2.0 star property
El Cajon guestrooms with kitchenettes

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1368 E Main St, El Cajon, CA, 92021
  • Place, Art World Western Heritage Gallery
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Wells Dog Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

El Cajon

In El Cajon .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this El Cajon hotel, you'll find Wells Dog Park and Art World Western Heritage Gallery. The Magnolia and Superior Court East County Division are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Art World Western Heritage Gallery - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Wells Dog Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mission Bay - 20 min drive - 20.4 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 21 min drive - 18.3 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 22 min drive - 21.3 miles

Getting around

  • El Cajon Transit Center Station - 13 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 20 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Valley Foods Mediterranean Market - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East

El Cajon guestrooms with kitchenettes
Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East offers its guests laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This El Cajon hotel is smoke free.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 65-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property Registration Number El cajon Motel LLC

Property is also known as

Rodeway Inn
EL CAJON INN SUITES
Rodeway Cajon Diego Cajon
Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East Hotel
Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East El Cajon
Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East Hotel El Cajon

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East to the airport?

Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East is 5.1 mi (19-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 Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East?

As of Dec 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East on Dec 17, 2025 start from $63.74, 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 Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East.

Does Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East offer free breakfast?

Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East?

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 Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East have a pool?

Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East does not have a pool.

Does Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East to downtown El Cajon?

Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East is 1.8 mi away from El Cajon.

Reviews

Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East Reviews

6.4

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 90 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wilma

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arkeem

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ted

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival, I noticed that the trash bin was located close to the entrance and it was completely filled with trash flowing over it. People walking around the area were of questionable character and the feeling of safety comes immediately to mind. Checking in was fairly easy and straightforward, but seeing a younger family member sitting alongside while playing with a tablet seemed a bit unprofessional to me and I guess that is what distracted her from telling me where my room was located or she expected me to find it for myself. Getting into the room, I was immediately hit with what could only be a chemical smell of what they could have used to get rid of the smoke in the room since it was a “No Smoking” room to begin with. There was a decorative picture that was taken down from the wall and placed on the side of the room. The microwave was a bit of a joke and didn’t have the rotating plate inside of it. The curtain for the shower was not properly put up so the curtain could fully close and the water was hard to adjust from hot to warm. The mattress to the bed was unevenly worn and the sheets were not even fitted to the bed. At least the A/C worked and the TV was nice and big to enjoy. But it was a place with a bed and shower. So there’s that.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesus

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Called me sale day to cancel room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alejandro

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was ok, room was dirty and looked like it had not been cleaned in months. There was alot going on at night and i was uncomfortable and had a hard time sleeping. There was no parking, if i didnt have a handicap placards i wouldnt have been able to stay the second night. No way to check out in the morning, i left at 930am and there was no one in the office. All in all this was not a positive experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jaelynn

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Towels were dirty, bathroom door didn’t close. People surrounding our car, and staff was acting very sketchy when we chose to leave before even staying the night, followed us to our car.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Manual

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty room and very noisy room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Martha

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Small crowded parking area, room criwded with 2 beds, mini fridge had no freezer. Area okay, not great. Staff friendly helpful & quick response to any issues.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff canceled my reservations without notify me.I will never book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

LaToya

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was horrible . The room was dirty , some of the lights did not work and had roaches. We had to wait until the following morning to change rooms. The second room's remote control didn't work, room was not as dirty as first room. This was worst we've ever experienced
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nikky

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I could leave a negative review I would. The pictures on the website are probably 20+ years old. Noisy people, unsafe area, stained sheets and towels, horrible shower head looks like a pipe coming out of the wall, dirty tubs, had to use shower shoes, somehow the bathroom smelt like weed. Over all an unclean room and even had lifted floor boards with water underneath that was no where near a water source. The person above us decided to walk/move furniture all night and we got no sleep, staff wasn’t there to inform. Also allows people to permanently live there. They also never clean their “pet area”. Just disgusting, should be shut down. We paid for 4 nights and left after 3; We couldn’t handle it anymore. Spend the money and stay somewhere else. I wish I listed to the negative reviews. Considering reporting them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dolores

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dirty rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karen

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

Horrible

Honestly, this hotel is disgusting. First of all I called before reserving to ask if the standard room, king size bed has a stove, microwave, and fridge and the guy told me yes. When we arrived there was no stove. They offered to change me to a room with stove for $40 bucks more so I said sure. We walk in the new room and you can tell that the only thing they did to the room was febreeze it. Everything was dusty, the fooors dirty, the shower was dirty as well. The shower curtains were all moldy and black at the bottom! Disgusting place. Later that day we tried to cook on the stove and it never turned on! Honestly, what the hell is up with this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Joel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ramy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price . Pet friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet location. Nice management.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Seth

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would never stay here again. The place is absolutely filthy and rundown. Spend the extra money and stay somewhere SAFER and CLEANER. The floors were so dirty, the bath was dirty, outlets didn’t work, curtains had rips. Homeless people right outside the property. Just avoid this place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christinna

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff member that checked me in was rude tossed my id and check in paperwork and key towards me instead of handing it to me. The bathroom was dirty the shower curtains had stains. The bathtub was filthy. The TV doesn’t work. Would not recommend this location again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mary jane

Traveled with group
Cool
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

MariLu, Los Angeles

Liked: Amenities
Everything was ok .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s been very satisfactory
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawly

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's ok.... If you just need a place to sleep for a few days. Seems like some guests are semi permanent. Which is fine because we all have times that we are in transition. Just set the bar low. But it's a place to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori, El Cajon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly&kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024