Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

2.5 star property
Hotel near The Magnolia in El Cajon

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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1025 N. Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA, 92020
  • Place, The Magnolia
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego State University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Sycuan Casino
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Studio, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Wet bar)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 482 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)
  • 326 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 326 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 326 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 326 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

El Cajon

In El Cajon .Stay at this El Cajon hotel and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of The Magnolia and 6 miles (10 km) of Sportsplex USA Santee. Santee Lakes is within 6 miles (10 km) and Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Parkway Plaza - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Magnolia - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • San Diego State University - 11 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Viejas Arena - 11 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Sycuan Casino - 17 min drive - 11.1 miles

Getting around

  • Arnele Avenue Station - 6 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Food Court - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

Hotel near The Magnolia in El Cajon
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego was completed in May 2020.

This El Cajon hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2020
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego offers 100 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. 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 microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation (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 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
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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hampton & Suites Cajon Diego
Hampton Inn Suites El Cajon San Diego
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego Hotel
Hampton Inn Suites by Hilton El Cajon San Diego
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego El Cajon
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego Hotel El Cajon

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego to the airport?

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego is 2.3 mi (6-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 Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego?

As of Oct 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego on Nov 20, 2025 start from $199.08, 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 Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego.

Does Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego offer free breakfast?

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Sycuan Casino (17-min drive) and Barona Casino (18-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego have a pool?

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego to downtown El Cajon?

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego is 0.9 mi away from El Cajon.

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 459 out of 736 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 736 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 736 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 736 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 736 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ishna

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

luay sabah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the property and the staff, but need to be focused on services specially bathroom
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Joel

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

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable with a good reception staff. Didn’t like the noise level from the adjacent HWY. Breakfast was adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

paul

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was close to where I had things to do, convenient, good area, I recommend it of course
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

4/10 Poor

Kari, Ladson

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room had coffee pot cup sleeves for the cups and no coffee had automatic blind that didn’t work and only closed halfway the lights from the street shined in the room all night long
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel service was excellent! Interior cleanliness was very good, but parking areas on the exterior were full of trash and take out bags from nearby in-n-out burger. Room was comfortable and spacious. A great stay, I'd recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I /we enjoyed our stay. It was quiet the shower was great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nawaz

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

8/10 Good

Joshua, Irvine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady who worked at the front desk on Sunday night was absolutely amazing. She has two daughters who play softball and she shared some wonderful stories and also was very accommodating to our baseball teams. I wish I remembered her name but it was Sunday night May 25
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service provided by front office manager upon check in! I believe his name was Santiago. Very helpful and super polite. Rooms were clean and location was perfect. Lots of restaurant options in the area. In n out is also next door, perfect for a late night snack!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely. Staff were amazing. Super clean, great shower, nice outdoor spaces. Unfortunately, it shares a parking lot with a very busy In-n-Out drive through. I love In-n-Out, but the line was blocking all of the handicapped parking spaces for the hotel, which I needed, and people in line were...well, donkeys, for sake of censorship.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

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

6/10 Okay

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
It was uneventful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall the stay was good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025