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Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Hotel near The Magnolia in El Cajon

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Premium Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Exclusive Room | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
40-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1355 E Main St, El Cajon, CA, 92021
  • The Magnolia
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego State University
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Sycuan Casino
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Comfort Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Comfort Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Comfort Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Exclusive Room | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Exclusive Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double or Twin Room | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Comfort Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, 2 Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

El Cajon

In El Cajon .At this El Cajon hotel, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of The Magnolia and 9 miles (15 km) of Sycuan Casino. Jamul Casino and Mission Trails Regional Park are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • The Magnolia - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Shadow Mountain Community Church - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • San Diego State University - 13 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • Sycuan Casino - 15 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 22 min drive - 19.5 miles

Getting around

  • El Cajon Transit Center Station - 13 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 20 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Compadre Taco Shop - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

Hotel near The Magnolia in El Cajon
Free breakfast is served daily. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this El Cajon hotel.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
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
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per day.

Property payment types

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 deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping fee: USD 10 every 3 days
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Property is also known as

Rancho Diego & Suites El Cajon
Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites Hotel
Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites El Cajon
Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites Hotel El Cajon

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites to the airport?

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites is 5.2 mi (18-min drive) away from the San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites.

Does Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites offer free breakfast?

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites offers free on-the-go breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Sycuan Casino (13-min drive) and Jamul Casino (16-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites have a pool?

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites features an outdoor pool.

Does Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

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

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites is 1.7 mi away from El Cajon.

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 88 out of 223 reviews

5.2/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

JOHN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Checking in, nobody was at the front desk and had to find a maid to get manager for us. This location needs a complete renovation - it is definitely showing it age. We checked in on Friday for a 2 night stay but with the condition of room and discussion with my wife we checked out on Saturday. We have a pet and it's hard to find a location that will take pets. When we got back on Saturday - we were surprised that I room had not been made up and no clean linens. Would not stay there again. Very poor representation on line compared to actual site. Had to ring a outdoor bell to get into the lobby and instructed if you wanted coffee and breakfast - you could get a bag in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ray

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlyle

Liked: Cleanliness
I do not like how the TV works. I had to get help twice before they explained how it worked. Also they supply coffee in the room, but no decaf or tea. My bathroom had no good lighting for putting on makeup.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

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

10/10 Excellent

Xiaojie

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saf

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

tamera

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christy

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

6/10 Okay

Brigette

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Issues with the bathroom sink. TV service did not work and was not fixed before we checked out.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

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

my second home

it's the next best thing besides your house and it offers free breakfast you can't beat that it's staff is awesome the manager it's always friendly he'll answer with a smile all the time , i'll recommend this place for a family or work trip 👍😎
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

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

my second home

it's always nice to see friendly smiles in the from desk helpful and polite will always come back to this place can recommend it for Family trips or for work :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

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

love it

it's a good family hotel will recommend it for sure
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Oscar

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Alicia

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
my partner and I stayed here for about a week. It’s somewhat nicer than other places in the area. The bed was not very comfortable. Biggest complaint is the customer service is horrible. Absolutely zero hospitality. We wouldn’t want to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Leah

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

oscar

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

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would NOT recommend this place to my enemies!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

oscar

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

my secret get away 😄😎

family get away , love this place sometimes for work or family time this place will do both,,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

oscar

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

👍😎

it is always nice when you come back from work to a clean room and great people in the office makes you feel like you are home 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

oscar

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

great hotel , great service

it was a comfortable stay and you can't beat the costumer service the guy in front desk i got there late he was polite and attentive of all of our needs , and can't beat a good free breakfast 😎 i will recommend this hotel to anyone 👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

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

a good pkace

a great place for a family bro stay , love this place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024