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Our top choices for East County motels

A wall-mounted sign with 'Greetings from California' and a coffee station with a coffee maker, cups, and condiments.

1. 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, (1,004 reviews)
"Room was clean, quiet & very comfortable."
United States
Lori
$84 nightly
The price is $93
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
A motel sign with a number '6' and an 'ENTER' arrow, indicating the direction to the motel.

2. 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, (1,811 reviews)
"Would book again!"
United States
John
$65 nightly
The price is $72
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
A room with wicker chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

3. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
2.0 star property
Santee
7.6 out of 10, Good, (911 reviews)
"100 percent recommend"
United States
Melissa
$87 nightly
The price is $96
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
A building with a blue door marked "103" and lush tropical plants surrounding it.

4. Villa Serena

Villa Serena
2.0 star property
El Cajon
6.4 out of 10, (309 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms and very friendly management."
United States
Andre
$79 nightly
The price is $87
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Villa Serena
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

5. 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, (497 reviews)
"Clean room and easy parking"
United States
Adrian
$88 nightly
The price is $97
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego
A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

6. Northgate Motel

Northgate Motel
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (739 reviews)
"Loved the comfortable Beds room was really big and nice"
United States
Nyoka
$76 nightly
The price is $83
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Total with taxes and fees
Northgate Motel
A compact hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a small refrigerator, and an air conditioning unit.

7. Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
6.6 out of 10, (744 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
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego
A building with a sign reading "RELAX INN & SUITES".

8. Relax Inn And Suites

Relax Inn And Suites
2.0 star property
El Cajon
5.6 out of 10, (480 reviews)
"I always have a good time at the Relax inn"
United States
Raymond
$67 nightly
The price is $74
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Relax Inn And Suites
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, and a nightstand.

9. 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, (1,005 reviews)
"It was clean, easy to check in and out, and the staff were friendly."
United States
Gavin
$95 nightly
The price is $105
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego
A modern hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and a desk.

10. Motel 6 La Mesa, CA

Motel 6 La Mesa, CA
2.0 star property
La Mesa
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"super clean and friendly staff, would stay again!"
United States
Natalia
$100 nightly
The price is $110
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 La Mesa, CA
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting of a coastal scene, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

11. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,069 reviews)
"Wonderful staff and great location"
United States
Bob
$55 nightly
The price is $60
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Motel Mediteran Escondido
A buffet with various food items, including omelets and other dishes, displayed in metal serving trays.

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
2.5 star property
Escondido
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"The staff was so helpful. Great place to stay if you are going to the Safari Park."
United States
Jared
$130 nightly
The price is $143
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
A dining area with outdoor seating, a sign reading "El Rancho Coronado," and a variety of flowers.

13. El Rancho Motel

El Rancho Motel
2.0 star property
Coronado
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (955 reviews)
"It is a small place but perfect for what we needed. Easy to check in and out. I'd stay again!!"
United States
ann
$109 nightly
The price is $120
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
El Rancho Motel
A building with a porch, wooden beams, and hanging flower baskets.

14. Ramona Valley Inn

Ramona Valley Inn
2.0 star property
Ramona
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
"Newly renovated, clean rooms. Friendly staff, very nice place for the price"
United States
Rhiannon
$84 nightly
The price is $96
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Ramona Valley Inn
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small desk, and two wall-mounted paintings.

15. Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (478 reviews)
"Great service, I've stayed here multiple times and never had a problem"
United States
michael
$79 nightly
The price is $87
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Total with taxes and fees
Escondido Lodge
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a mirror.

16. Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Southbay

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Southbay
2.0 star property
Nestor
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Always cleanest in the area"
United States
Azalea
$76 nightly
The price is $85
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Southbay
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a mirror.

17. Hotel Milagro

Hotel Milagro
2.0 star property
Chula Vista
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Awesome hotel and staff everyone was welcoming and was super clean"
United States
Dylan
$84 nightly
The price is $92
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Milagro
A retro-themed arcade with classic games, a foosball table, and a long communal table with stools.

18. The Rambler Hotel

The Rambler Hotel
3.0 star property
Chula Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,211 reviews)
"Solid place to stay"
United States
Neal
$105 nightly
The price is $130
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
The Rambler Hotel
Two wooden chairs and a small table with a vase of flowers and bottles, set in a natural outdoor area with rocks and trees.

19. Apple Tree Inn

Apple Tree Inn
2.0 star property
Julian
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Very clean and rustic. Easy check in process. Great location"
United States
Rivera
$149 nightly
The price is $161
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Apple Tree Inn
A neatly made bed with white linens and a brown accent, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a simple room with plain walls.

20. Baycities Motel

Baycities Motel
2.0 star property
Chula Vista
7.2 out of 10, Good, (305 reviews)
"it works well for the low price. It includes parking, and there is a gas station and Popeyes just around the corner. The neighborhood is not really to walk around at night."
Mexico
Javier Alejandro
$75 nightly
The price is $83
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Baycities Motel
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Top East County Hotel Reviews

Ayres Lodge Alpine

Ayres Lodge Alpine

8/10 Good
"Place was great. Rooms were clean. Only negative was unfriendly staff at breakfast. Maybe they were having a bad day because it happens. Would come back for sure."
Jameson 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Ayres Lodge Alpine

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East County Motels information

Number of reviews
5,320
Accommodation
10 Motels
Lowest Price
$60
Highest Price
$161

Frequently asked questions

What is the nightly rate for a motel in East County?
You can find a great deal from $60 on East County motels with Expedia. Typically, prices are higher during popular times – like weekends and holidays – while staying midweek is often cheaper. To find the best nightly rates on East County motels, try to be flexible with travel dates, and sort search results by price from low to high.
Is it better to stay in a East County 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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