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Top East County Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

10/10 Excellent
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Tyler 4-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego
Sycuan Casino Resort

Sycuan Casino Resort

10/10 Excellent
"My wife and I were pleasantly surprised the casino was beautiful, modern, clean, the rooms were very nice. We spent the Sunday there for reggae Sunday and had a great time. Wait at their steakhouse the service was excellent. The food was great. We left there saying to ourselves really no need to drive all the way to Vegas anymore."
Jeffrey 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Sycuan Casino Resort
WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

10/10 Excellent
"Realistically it was a 4 and a half star out of 5 stay. A really nice place to stay. Fairly new. Clean. very spacious room. wonderful spacious bathroom. 6/5 stars. probably the best bathroom ive had at a hotels.com booking or any similar type booking. Quiet, peaceful inside and out. i am pleased and happy to have been able to stay there!!! i didnt use the laundry but it looked on par with everything else about the facility! Enough parking spaces."
Lawrence 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast
Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

10/10 Excellent
"One of the best places currently i’ve stayed at hands down top choice if and when i look for somewhere to stay in El Cajon!!"
Zenia 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East
Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Looks okay .Remodelled ."
Sierra lo 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

10/10 Excellent
"They got waffles!!!!!!! They need to mix it better and clean the tabs, i used to work with them/set them up But already leveling up Just traffic is lame and hope yall get the upgrade you deserve and dulce and the night auditor great customer service"
Daniel 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon
Best Western Santee Lodge

Best Western Santee Lodge

8/10 Good
"Good location friendly staff"
Albert 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Best Western Santee Lodge

Find out more about East County

East County Hotel Guide

You might not be spoiled for choice when it comes to accommodation offerings in the middle of East County, but you'll find a considerable number just outside of town. Take your pick of 12 establishments within 6 miles of the center.

The Sycuan Golf Resort is one of the hotels that vacationers typically stay at if they're hoping to base themselves as close as possible to the downtown area.

El Cajon is a neighborhood that lies 2 miles from the center of East County, and has the biggest range of East County Expedia-listed accommodations. Establishments in El Cajon are the Relax Inn And Suites and Best Western Courtesy Inn.

The team at Expedia appreciate that travelers have differing requirements and budgets. If you're seeking accommodation at the more affordable end of the range, East County boasts some nice options to choose from. A couple of good options are the Best Western Santee Lodge and the Motel 6 La Mesa CA. Two more hotels in the cheaper range are the Americas Best Value Inn and the Econo Lodge Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East.

If you're still searching, you might want to consider looking into the Rancho Bernardo Inn San Diego - A Golf and Spa Resort and the Residence Inn San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway, these accommodations are 20 miles and 18 miles from the heart of East County. 19 miles out of town stands the Staybridge Suites San Diego Rancho Bernardo Area. The Residence Inn by Marriott Rancho Bernardo Carmel Mntn Ranch is also near, 18 miles away.

Attractions and Hotels Near East County

If you have time, you could travel further in the Southern California region. Spend time at Southern California's art galleries, open-air exhibits and street art. Those who love the great outdoors could also take the time to admire its beaches and mountains. in this part of United States of America, you can also get involved in activities like cycling.

San Diego County is 18 miles to the west of East County, and is where you'll find the Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala and the Living Coast Discovery Center. If you'd like to visit San Diego County, check out the Hotel del Coronado and Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa. Or, stay in Santa Ysabel, 20 miles to the northeast of East County, where you can pick from the Apple Tree Inn and San Diego Spiritual Retreat Center. While visiting Santa Ysabel, you might like to visit the Smith Ranch and the Julian Pioneer Museum.

How to Get to East County

If you decide to fly into East County, General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport is a practical option. It is 18 miles away. The Marriott Hotel Tijuana is a nearby hotel.

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