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Hotel Villa Serena

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this El Cajon motel

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Front of property
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
771 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA, 92020
  • The Magnolia
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Parkway Plaza
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego State University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1744 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

El Cajon

In El Cajon .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this El Cajon motel, you'll find The Magnolia and Superior Court East County Division. Parkway Plaza and Sharp Grossmont Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Magnolia - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Superior Court East County Division - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Parkway Plaza - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • San Diego State University - 9 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

  • El Cajon Transit Center Station - 10 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sideways - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Mal Al Sham - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Funky Fries and Burgers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Villa Serena

Enjoy the free WiFi at this El Cajon motel
Hotel Villa Serena offers its guests a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
Hotel Villa Serena offers 24 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 75.00 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 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
Cashless transactions are available
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, and Diners Club. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Villa Serena El Cajon
Villa Serena Motel El
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Villa Serena to the airport?

Hotel Villa Serena is 4.6 mi (17-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 Hotel Villa Serena?

As of Apr 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Villa Serena on May 13, 2025 start from $82.49, 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 Hotel Villa Serena have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Villa Serena.

Does Hotel Villa Serena offer free breakfast?

Hotel Villa Serena does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Villa Serena?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Sycuan Casino (16-min drive) and Jamul Casino (18-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Villa Serena?

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

Is there free parking at Hotel Villa Serena?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Villa Serena have a pool?

Hotel Villa Serena does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Villa Serena have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Hotel Villa Serena to downtown El Cajon?

Hotel Villa Serena is 0.9 mi away from El Cajon.

Hotel Villa Serena Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 227 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 227 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 227 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 227 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lino

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

10/10 Excellent

Sary, Sterling Heights

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

6/10 Okay

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The service was kind and easy, the room itself was really clean and everything worked well. the only downside was that the bed is pretty hard but overall really nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Esteban

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This place is a MOTEL not a hotel and they buy the more reviews with snacks and drinks and when I said the are looked dirty and no parking in my reviews the guy got extremely mad
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Diana T

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I originally booked this "hotel" on expedia It looked super clean and very modern, however when i arrived at the address, it was a motel ! check in was a bit slow but the gentleman who checked me in was kind and hospitable. I decided to stay and check it out. once I walked in to the room to check it out there was a room with a shower curtain that was dirty, the second room I booked was a bit cleaner however there was no shower door in that bathroom and it had bad lighting, the tub looked stained.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

silvia

Liked: Staff & service
Good place to stay the night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Giselle

Disliked: Staff & service
Room was nice and comfy. It was a bit hot in the room the A/C unit is older so it took a while for the room to cool. Overall it was worth it, would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, clean and nice people
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lion on the wall
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Nelson

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Disliked: Room comfort
Our ac did not cool the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

rita

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Literally everything in the room smelled like cigarette Including the towels in the restroom. This place by far has been the most disgusting I’ve stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

angie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not even stay. Not what pictures described it’s not a hotel it’s a motel. We lost out on our money. We stayed elsewhere . Would not recommend this place at all
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Maria D.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

CYNTHIA

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy and quick check in. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nelson

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

6/10 Okay

April Lynn

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noemi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice. The room was spacious and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024