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1. Apple Tree Inn

Apple Tree Inn
2.0 star property
Julian
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Very clean and rustic. Easy check in process. Great location"
United States
Rivera
$149 nightly
The price is $161
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Apple Tree Inn

2. Ramona Valley Inn

Ramona Valley Inn
2.0 star property
Ramona
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"I like the room, environment was nice and quiet."
United States
Mercedes G
$63 nightly
The price is $68
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Total with taxes and fees
Ramona Valley Inn

3. Back Country Inn Boulevard, CA

Back Country Inn Boulevard, CA
2.0 star property
Boulevard
7.8 out of 10, Good, (293 reviews)
"Friendly staff and comfortable stay"
United States
Adam
$143 nightly
The price is $153
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Back Country Inn Boulevard, CA

4. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
2.0 star property
Santee
7.6 out of 10, Good, (916 reviews)
"Great"
United States
Gabriel
$87 nightly
The price is $96
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Total with taxes and fees
Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

5. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,855 reviews)
"Room was clean and staff was friendly."
United States
Justin
$68 nightly
The price is $75
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

6. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
"Amazing staff and front desk are very helpful"
United States
Maria
$76 nightly
The price is $83
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

7. Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
6.6 out of 10, (745 reviews)
"Friendly very informative staff truly always a good reminder each time and the neat things are spacious room like an apartment. Loving the cold a/c was perfect! Thank you for your service!"
United States
lowena
$73 nightly
The price is $80
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

8. Relax Inn And Suites

Relax Inn And Suites
2.0 star property
El Cajon
5.6 out of 10, (489 reviews)
"The most disgusting hotel I’ve ever step foot into"
United States
Camille
$67 nightly
The price is $74
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Relax Inn And Suites

9. Northgate Motel

Northgate Motel
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (747 reviews)
"This hotel was very clean and made my stay very pleasant. The staff was helpful and friendly. I stayed here and I’m looking to book again for my birthday."
United States
Madeline
$84 nightly
The price is $92
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Northgate Motel

10. Villa Serena

Villa Serena
2.0 star property
El Cajon
6.6 out of 10, (314 reviews)
"A"
United States
Jason
Villa Serena

11. Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego

Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
6.6 out of 10, (499 reviews)
"Clean room and easy parking"
United States
Adrian
$82 nightly
The price is $90
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego

12. Motel 6 La Mesa, CA

Motel 6 La Mesa, CA
2.0 star property
La Mesa
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"super clean and friendly staff, would stay again!"
United States
Natalia
$80 nightly
The price is $88
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 La Mesa, CA

13. Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego

Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego
2.0 star property
La Mesa
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,008 reviews)
"It was clean, easy to check in and out, and the staff were friendly."
United States
Gavin
$104 nightly
The price is $115
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego
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Learn more about Descanso

Nestled among pine forests and mountain wilderness, this tranquil retreat offers spectacular hiking in Cleveland National Forest and Pine Creek Wilderness. Anglers and nature lovers flock to Lake Cuyamaca, while the nearby Anza Borrego Desert State Park transforms into a wildflower paradise each spring.

A serene garden with a pond, red lanterns, and lush greenery.

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Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You’ll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word “motel” was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

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