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Top El Cajon 3 Star Hotels

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

3.5 out of 5
11915 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA
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The price is $93 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
4.3/5Excellent! (855 reviews)

"Very clean food was great chicken salad chips and salsa great"…"

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2020

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA
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The price is $80 per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
3.8/5Good! (3,503 reviews)

"It was cleaned and Convenient. Staff was quick and helpful."…"

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2020

Best Western Seven Seas
Ramada by Wyndham San Diego North Hotel & Conference Center

Ramada by Wyndham San Diego North Hotel & Conference Center

3.5 out of 5
5550 Kearny Mesa Rd, San Diego, CA
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The price is $94 per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
4/5Very Good! (652 reviews)

"Clean room ! Pool and spa also clean! They could have done a little better on their breakfast options but other than that it was a great place to stay at."…"

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2020

Ramada by Wyndham San Diego North Hotel & Conference Center

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Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

3 out of 5
800 Bay Marina Dr, National City, CA
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The price is $108 per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
4.5/5Wonderful! (2,656 reviews)

"We had the best time at this hotel. They really know how to take care of their guest. Helpful and very pleasant. Thanks Nathaniel and Cecillia."…"

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2020

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

3 out of 5
2592 Laning Rd, San Diego, CA
The price is $115 per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
4.6/5Wonderful! (867 reviews)

"The hotel was very clean, the staff was helpful and friendly, the rooms were well kept with plenty of towels for the family. The overall location of the hotel was great with just minutes walking distance to Liberty Park and Liberty Market. I would definitely stay here again."…"

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2020

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
Town and Country San Diego

Town and Country San Diego

3.5 out of 5
500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA
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The price is $129 per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
3.7/5Good! (2,360 reviews)

"Good customer service, very family friendly facility, clean rooms, and super easy check out. Definitely will stay here when I visit SD again."…"

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2020

Town and Country San Diego
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley Stadium

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley Stadium

3 out of 5
3805 Murphy Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA
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The price is $80 per night from Nov 20 to Nov 21
4/5Very Good! (889 reviews)

"Marcus at front desk is amazing! Thank you for the great customer service."…"

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2020

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley Stadium
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
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The price is $144 per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
4.2/5Excellent! (2,249 reviews)

"The resort fee was not optional and was ridiculous Too high for a pool we used twice. We also had to pay $25/day to park that was not disclosed on my email from Expedia. I contacted customer service virtually and after 20 minutes of back and forth got nowhere. We probably won’t use Expedia to book ..."…"

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2020

The Dana on Mission Bay
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

3 out of 5
4200 Taylor St, San Diego, CA
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The price is $127 per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
4.2/5Excellent! (1,083 reviews)

"We had a very nice weekend trip. The hotel was very relaxing and very clean I really enjoyed that it was our wedding weekend and found a nice note and a bottle of champagne in our room...and the staff was just so nice and polite I would definitely be back there again... thank you for making our stay ..."…"

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2020

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

3 out of 5
2051 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
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The price is $119 per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
4.5/5Wonderful! (2,273 reviews)

"We had a room with a marina view and it was absolutely beautiful! The only problem we had was that people walk their dogs in the area and do not clean up after them. Can’t fix bad humans."…"

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2020

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

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    4.2/5Excellent! (1,811 reviews)
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    Wyndham San Diego Bayside
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    4/5Very Good! (3,306 reviews)
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    Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton
    Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton…
    1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA
    The price is $229 per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
    3.6/5Good! (1,133 reviews)
    Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton

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Three Star Hotel Guide for El Cajon

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in El Cajon, California are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in El Cajon, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

Search for a cheap deal on a 3 star upscale hotel in El Cajon for the most elegant experience, or grab a low rate on one of the cheap 3 star hotels in El Cajon near the local attractions, if you want something a touch more unassuming. Whatever your traveling style, make sure to use the search tools at Expedia to track down prices, read more about amenities, and score a few local discounts.

From business trips to family getaways, the El Cajon 3 star hotels offer a fantastic home base for any type of vacation.

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Recent reviews of El Cajon hotels

    Singing Hills Golf Resort
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    Great place and great staff. ,,,Special thanks for Devin, she is a wonderful Manager.…
    A verified traveler from Texas stayed at Singing Hills Golf Resort
    Posted 2 months ago
    Singing Hills Golf Resort
    Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
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    5 / 5 Excellent
    Nice and clean…
    A verified traveler stayed at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
    Posted 2 months ago
    Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
    Best Western Plus Continental Inn & Suites
    DONT leave your BELONGINGS in the room!!!…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    Tweaked broads that work there will happily pillage through your shot and take what they want! I left a BRAND NEW PAIR OF DVS MENS SHOES THERE AND OF COURSE THE (cleaning lady’s didn’t find them in the room)…
    A verified traveler stayed at Best Western Plus Continental Inn & Suites
    Posted 4 months ago
    Best Western Plus Continental Inn & Suites
    Cozy Private Studio in El Cajon
    Nice and cozy…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    It was very nice and cozy. Definitely a home away from home. The location was very quiet. I would recommend this location.…
    A verified traveler stayed at Cozy Private Studio in El Cajon
    Posted 9 months ago
    Cozy Private Studio in El Cajon
    Ranch Style House With Beautiful Mountain View
    This house was perfect for our family trip to San Diego. Really affordable and accommodating…
    4 / 5 Good
    This house was perfect for our family vacation to San Diego. It was a little bit older but clean and very comfortable and an accurate representation from the advertisement. We were emailed the information to show up whenever we wanted to get access to the property and the code to enter. We had a few questions about the hot water the Internet access and they very quickly responded and helped inform us of how to do those things. Will stay here again if we are ever in San Diego.…
    A verified traveler stayed at Ranch Style House With Beautiful Mountain View
    Posted 9 months ago
    Ranch Style House With Beautiful Mountain View