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A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, palm trees, and a sunset sky.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, red umbrellas, and a view of palm trees and a building with a 'BLW' sign.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a stationary bike.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with chairs and a sofa, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.

1. Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas
Mission Valley
United States
Benjamin
$85 nightly
$97 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Seven Seas
A resort with a large swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.
A bar area with wooden chairs and tables, a bar counter with various bottles, and a sign reading "BEACH BUMS CATER HERE".
A spacious lobby with a central round table, a reception desk, and a bar area.
A lobby with seating areas, a piano, and a reception desk.

2. Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel
Mission Valley
United States
Matthew
$101 nightly
$116 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Handlery Hotel
A rectangular swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tall trees and greenery.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a painting on the wall.
An outdoor seating area with wooden benches and tables, a shaded canopy, and a sign for a restaurant.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and sink.

3. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Mission Valley
United States
Joshua
$84 nightly
$97 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
A hotel sign with palm trees in the background.
A group of people gathered around a food truck with a wooden wall backdrop.
A restaurant with marble-topped tables and chairs, pendant lighting, and a bar area.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a bathroom.

4. The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
Mission Valley
United States
jannet
$101 nightly
$116 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
A corridor with hexagonal tiles leading to a beach view.
A bar with three colorful cocktails on a mat, bottles and glasses in the background, and a view of the sea through arched windows.
A spacious lobby with a large marble coffee table, comfortable seating, and a view of the pool area.
A beach with palm trees, a playground, and a pier in the background.

5. La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel
La Jolla Shores
United States
Jennifer
$287 nightly
$330 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
La Jolla Shores Hotel
A balcony with a table set for two, overlooking a marina with numerous boats.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a clear view of the elevator.
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and two bedside tables with lamps.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a marina with numerous boats.

6. Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Point Loma
United States
Jennifer
$178 nightly
$205 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a painting, and a view of the city.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.
A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a parking area.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and a potted plant.

7. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
National City
United States
Suresh
$152 nightly
$168 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
A hotel lobby with a waterfall feature, outdoor seating area, and multiple floors with balconies.
A spacious lobby with two sofas, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.
A swimming pool with a surrounding patio area, lounge chairs, and a building with multiple balconies.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

8. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
Mission Valley
United States
Athir
$114 nightly
$131 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
An outdoor dining area with a long table and chairs, a street view, and a building with a 'P' parking sign.
A reception area with a brick wall, palm tree artwork, and surfboards on display.
A multi-story hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance and a well-lit street view.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

9. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
Downtown San Diego
United States
Jeremy
$179 nightly
$208 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a red chair, and a view of the city.
A conference room with a long table, black chairs, and two whiteboards on the walls.
A hotel room with a desk, office chair, and a sofa with a throw pillow.
A bar area with a sign reading 'Fireside Bar & Grill' and various colorful drinks on the counter.

10. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
Sorrento Valley
United States
Peter
$152 nightly
$175 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, and a box of pizza.
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit table, surrounded by chairs and umbrellas, in a courtyard with palm trees and a building in the background.
A marina with boats, a bridge, and a building with a pool and palm trees.

11. The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay
Mission Bay
Canada
Satish
$194 nightly
$223 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
The Dana on Mission Bay
A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a bar, and a large window providing natural light.
A spacious room with large windows, modern furniture, and decorative lighting fixtures.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table.
A hotel with a sign reading "Wyndham Garden," surrounded by palm trees and a well-lit entrance.

12. Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Point Loma
United States
Nayla
$96 nightly
$110 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
A restaurant with outdoor seating, brick walls, and decorative lighting.
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large chandelier.
A vintage car parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "Horton Grand Hotel."
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central chandelier.

13. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
Downtown San Diego
United States
Amy
$172 nightly
$199 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed, a chair, and a small table.
A tall, modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and an American flag.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large flat-screen TV displaying a scenic ocean view, and a seating area with pink chairs.
A room with a view of a cityscape, a chair with a patterned cushion, and a floor lamp.

14. The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Downtown San Diego
United States
Abeer
$161 nightly
$186 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
A hotel lobby with a large seating area, a kitchen counter with coffee machines, and a stone fireplace.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a television mounted on the wall.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.
A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and landscaped gardens.

15. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
Carmel Mountain Ranch
United States
Chad
$97 nightly
$110 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
A balcony with a view of the ocean, wicker chairs, a round table, and a bottle of champagne.
A beach with waves, a sunset, and a row of houses along the shore.
A modern bar area with a counter, stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window offering a view of the sea.

16. La Jolla Cove Suites

La Jolla Cove Suites
Village of La Jolla
United States
Bryan
$199 nightly
$229 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
La Jolla Cove Suites
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and a fireplace.
A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and hanging wicker pendant lights.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a fireplace, modern seating, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A modern building with a reflective glass facade, surrounded by palm trees and a pool with dolphin sculptures.

17. Four Points by Sheraton San Diego

Four Points by Sheraton San Diego
Kearny Mesa
United States
Nikkia
$135 nightly
$155 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Four Points by Sheraton San Diego
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A serene garden with a pond, lush greenery, and a gazebo.
A large, multi-deck riverboat with a white exterior and multiple levels of balconies.
A beachside hotel with a row of beach chairs and umbrellas, palm trees, and a calm sea.

18. Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel
Central Mission Beach
United States
melissa
$230 nightly
$264 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Bahia Resort Hotel
An aerial view of a marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by a residential area with buildings and streets.
A restaurant with a breakfast bar, ceiling fans, and a kitchen area with appliances.
A rooftop patio with wicker furniture and palm trees, overlooking a marina.
A hotel rooftop with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the marina and cityscape.

19. Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
Point Loma
United States
Douglas
$101 nightly
$114 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
An outdoor patio area with string lights, seating arrangements, and a fire feature.
A lobby with a stone fountain, tiled walls, and a staircase.
A spacious living area with a large sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and potted plants. There is a decorative wall piece and a chandelier.
The exterior of the El Cordova Hotel with a tiled roof, arched windows, and a red awning.

20. El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island

El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island
Historic Downtown Coronado
United States
Linda
$267 nightly
$294 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island
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$350 total
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Total with taxes and fees
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Total with taxes and fees
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Top El Cajon Hotel Reviews

Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

8/10 Good
"It was a good hotel for my 1 week stay in San Diego. Close to old town, balboa park and the baseball park. It was nice to have a restaurant, and food was good. Only negative is there isnt much within walking distance, no stores, just other hotels."
scott 7-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Best Western Seven Seas

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Three Star Hotel Guide for El Cajon

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Expedia customers wanting a pleasant and affordable El Cajon stay often choose Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon. This 3-star hotel, around 0.1 mi north of the center, offers an electric car charging station and a pillowtop mattress. Want another top tip? Situated 2 mi northeast of downtown and featuring a swimming pool and pool sun loungers, Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East is also a preferred choice among guests.
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