A serene Japanese garden with a red bridge, koi pond, and various plants.

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Two wooden chairs and a small table with a vase of flowers and bottles, set in a natural outdoor area with rocks and trees.

1. Apple Tree Inn

Apple Tree Inn
2.0 star property
Julian
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"This was our second time staying here and it was as described. It’s clean, there’s free parking, it’s close to a variety of attractions."
United States
Sinead
$114 nightly
The price is $123
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Apple Tree Inn
A building with a porch, wooden beams, and hanging flower baskets.

2. Ramona Valley Inn

Ramona Valley Inn
2.0 star property
Ramona
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable bed, and perfect size room for solo traveler"
United States
Deborah
$64 nightly
The price is $69
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Ramona Valley Inn
A motel with a white facade, a red truck parked in front, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

3. Backcountry Inn Motel

Backcountry Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Boulevard
7.8 out of 10, Good, (289 reviews)
"Friendly staff and comfortable stay"
United States
Adam
$129 nightly
The price is $139
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Backcountry Inn Motel
A room with wicker chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

4. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
2.0 star property
Santee
7.6 out of 10, Good, (902 reviews)
"I liked everything will be staying again very soon"
United States
Amanda
$87 nightly
The price is $96
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
A motel sign with a directional arrow and a number '6' indicating the entrance.

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, (1,775 reviews)
"Decent and clean stay for the price"
United States
Melissa
$63 nightly
The price is $69
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
A wall-mounted sign with 'Greetings from California' and a coffee station with a coffee maker, cups, and condiments.

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, (1,009 reviews)
"Room was clean, quiet & very comfortable."
United States
Lori
$82 nightly
The price is $91
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

7. Northgate Motel

Northgate Motel
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (719 reviews)
"Nice bed spacious rooms quiet"
United States
Nelson
$73 nightly
The price is $80
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Northgate Motel
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

8. 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
6.8 out of 10, (484 reviews)
"The friendliness of the front desk manager is always genuine.. he’s helpful friendly and the room is always clean and comfortable"
United States
Sonia
$82 nightly
The price is $90
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego
A compact hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a small refrigerator, and an air conditioning unit.

9. Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
6.6 out of 10, (734 reviews)
"Great and cheap pricing for a getaway night"
United States
Khemila
$73 nightly
The price is $80
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego
A building with a sign reading "RELAX INN & SUITES".

10. Relax Inn And Suites

Relax Inn And Suites
2.0 star property
El Cajon
5.6 out of 10, (461 reviews)
"I always have a good time at the Relax inn"
United States
Raymond
$67 nightly
The price is $74
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Relax Inn And Suites
A building with a blue door marked "103" and lush tropical plants surrounding it.

11. Villa Serena

Villa Serena
2.0 star property
El Cajon
6.4 out of 10, (306 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms and very friendly management."
United States
Andre
$79 nightly
The price is $87
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Villa Serena
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, and a nightstand.

12. 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Easy parking, rapid check in. Nothing at all to complain about with our stay"
United States
Stephen
$91 nightly
The price is $100
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego
A modern hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and a desk.

13. Motel 6 La Mesa, CA

Motel 6 La Mesa, CA
2.0 star property
La Mesa
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"If you're okay with staying in a halfway home, then you will be fine here."
United States
Vanessa
$100 nightly
The price is $110
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 La Mesa, CA
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WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

10/10 Excellent
"Great place happy i tanned the room for 4 days I'll come back soon"
Alejandra 4-night trip
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WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

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Descanso Motels information

Number of reviews
2,298
Accommodation
13 Motels
Lowest Price
$69
Highest Price
$139

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Is it better to stay in a Descanso motel or hotel?
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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