Best Inn & Suites

Hotel in El Cajon with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk

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November 2025

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December 2025

Reception - Best Inn & Suites (El Cajon)

1 bedroom, free WiFi - Best Inn & Suites (El Cajon)

Best Inn & Suites combines relaxation with practical amenities. Guests cool off in the seasonal outdoor pool and take advantage of hassle-free self parking at no extra cost. The 24-hour front desk ensures help is always available, while in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pool
Pet friendly
24/7 front desk
Housekeeping
Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Tomorrow

Nov 3 - Nov 4

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Living room

Daily housekeeping

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Living room

Daily housekeeping

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Family Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 7
1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

1274 Oakdale Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021

What's nearby

Parkway Plaza - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
The Magnolia - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
Shadow Mountain Community Church - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
San Diego State University - 13 min drive - 11.4 miles
Sycuan Casino - 15 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

Arnele Avenue Station - 10 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 19 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬6 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
‪Valley Foods Mediterranean Market - ‬12 min walk
‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
‪Carl's Jr. - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Best Inn & Suites

Property highlights

Best Inn & Suites provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

A seasonal outdoor pool
Free self parking
A 24-hour front desk

Room features

All guestrooms at Best Inn & Suites have amenities such as free WiFi.

Similar properties

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Pool
Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi

$61 nightly

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Free self parking on site
RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site

Things to do

Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

24-hour front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

Private bathroom

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Pet fee: USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

The seasonal pool will be open from April to September

Property is also known as

Best Inn & Suites Hotel

Best Inn & Suites El Cajon

Best Inn & Suites Hotel El Cajon

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Inn & Suites have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Inn & Suites?

As of Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Inn & Suites on Nov 4, 2025 start from $106.49, 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.

Is Best Inn & Suites pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Best Inn & Suites?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Inn & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Best Inn & Suites?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Inn & Suites located?

Situated in El Cajon, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Art World Western Heritage Gallery and Wells Dog Park. Superior Court East County Division and The Magnolia are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Best Inn & Suites Reviews

6.0

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Marcus

Oct 19, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was ok the front desk are very nice

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Oct 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent services

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Jul 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great stay with reasonable prices

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Jul 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great Place

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

May 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

If you’re looking for an out of the way, quiet stay with everything you’ll need within walking distance, this is the place for you! Super friendly staff that genuinely cares about your comfort!

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sonia

Jul 11, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff seemed very welcoming, but the hotel is very rundown and needs remodeling. It was nice that the rooms had microwaves and refrigerators, but it still needs to be renovated. There were also a lot of people wandering around outside at every hour. I didn’t feel safe.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ezequiel

Jul 7, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dirty

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Jun 3, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

As expected nothing to complain about.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Mar 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great customer service

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Florentino

Jul 26, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Roach Motel

Dirty, needs to be painted, saw a few roaches, alive and dead. Bad smell in the room of cigarettes. Small window AC didn't cool the room. Large homeless population in the area and on the property. Noisy all night. No hair dryer, no iron.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Frankie

May 7, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The hotel was disgusting with bugs on the beds and walls, and there is dirt on the walls and holes in the walls. The staff offered another room, but it was similar. Requested a refund through Expedia due to the misrepresentation of the hotel online.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leeann

Mar 27, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness

The bed had dirt. The shower curtains were extremely dirty and there was a roach in the bathroom. It was so disgusting.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Aug 15, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dawn

Apr 11, 2024

Best Inn

I did not stay here as I was with family and there were too many homeless people hanging around the bldg. looked very sketchy. My kids didn’t want to get out of car.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Nov 10, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Roaches and homeless knocking on the door for money

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Feb 18, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

SHUT IT DOWN

It was disgusting, we couldnt even stay and sleep. The beds had ash holes on them. Yellow and brown stains on the sheets, the walls had a bunch of random stains and the room had RATS... Talked to the manager and his own words were "im sorry, the cleaning laundry is closed", basically telling me to just sleep like that. We checked in at 9:30pm, went out to club and came back at 2:45am. Only stayed 15 minutes before checking out after trying to have it cleaned. Photos speak for theirself.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Martin

Apr 16, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible place to stay !

This place should be condemned. I’ve stayed in better hotels in third world countries! Towels looked like they use them to clean the floors. Found two roaches in the room. Never again !!!!!!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Oct 20, 2024

The Worst Motel

The room was terrible. Only I towel and it was old and stained. It was supposed to be white! I will never stay at this dump again. The property owner needs to update the motel and take some pride in their business cause it’s so bad. There was also no TV remote and the TV did not work.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Aug 4, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

What we didn't like about the property was that there was several homeless and drug addicts living there, property was filthy, the pool was not available for use, roaches were crawling all night, poor housekeeping, sheets were never changed, also the room was in need of renovation and dirty

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Webster

Nov 11, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is the most ratchet hotel/motel I have ever been to. It was dirty. It smell really bad. We got two really small towels and both were full of stains. The heater in the shower didn’t work very well. And the toilet needed at least 3 flushes to completely flush. I wish I could give it 1/2 a start because that’s what this place deserves. And for $80 a night. Definitely wouldn’t recommend

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Sep 2, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst hotel imaginable.

BEWARE DO NOT STAY HERE! skid row. Mentally unstable, Homeless drug addicts, room was filthy and run down. mattress had huge dark stain that looked like someone died on it. Cockroach leg stuck to towel, big wad of curly long hair in sheets. The place stinks. allergies triggered immediately upon walking in Hotel.com will take your money to reserve, the hotel makes you sign before letting you see the room, and then refuse a refund when you find the conditions unacceptable. SCAM TO STEAL YOUR MONEY!!! I’ve traveled around the world and stayed in some questionable 3rd world places and this is far worse than anything I have ever seen. We abandoned the room, returned the key card to the front desk, and will be initiating a traveler insurance/ credit card chargeback. Absolutely horrifying place and experience. You have been warned.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Oct 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Had a wonderful 2-night stay! The front desk staff was friendly and helpful, and the room was beautiful—clean, comfortable, and stocked with all the essentials (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, mini fridge, and coffee maker). Room service was excellent, and towels were delivered promptly when requested. The outside of the hotel is lovely as well. Highly recommend!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Colleen Ann

Oct 9, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The owner was very pleasant but the room/bathroom were dirty-filthy. 0ne little packet of conditioner & shampoo & 2 little soap bars. Water was ridiculous in shower. Would not recommend this place. It's located rt by the freeway with homeless living out back & across the street is a rehabilitation facility. Most of the tenants r from the rehab. I'm not one to complain but ....

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025