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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon, hotel in El Cajon

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a shared lounge and bar in El Cajon. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business centre.

Handy to restaurants. Staff were helpful and friendly.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
245 reviews
Price from
£165.13
per night
Vineyard Hacienda, hotel in El Cajon

Nestled on a 2 acre vineyard complete with an outdoor pool and a hot tub, Vineyard Hacienda is located in San Diego.

The swimming pool and the quiet
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
242 reviews
Price from
£148.44
per night
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU, hotel in El Cajon

San Diego State University is just 4 minutes’ drive from this hotel, which features an outdoor pool and a game room. Every room offers a DVD player and cable TV with HBO film channels.

Good location, washing machine available, friendly staff
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
2,240 reviews
Price from
£137.17
per night
Stunning Home & Spectacular View, hotel in El Cajon

Set in La Mesa and only 10 km from San Diego State University, Stunning Home & Spectacular View offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
8 reviews
Price from
£373.32
per night
Casa de Taft, hotel in El Cajon

Offering quiet street views, Casa de Taft is an accommodation set in La Mesa, 23 km from San Diego Convention Center and 23 km from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station.

Location ,quiet area, coffee and cups and toiletries available. Thoughtful host.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
73 reviews
Price from
£113.39
per night
Stay Classy, hotel in El Cajon

Stay Classy is well located in the centre of San Diego, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi.

Super cool place if you want the comfort of a hotel place at a more moderate price. The beds are the comfiest I have ever found in a hostel, and the place is thought to be quiet and calm. You still share the room, which you would not in a hotel, but you also pay a fraction of the room price of a hotel. If you want somewhere quiet, comfortable, and affordable, this is the place
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
1,153 reviews
Price from
£52.63
per night
12-Guest, 3-Bedroom Townhouse with Garage Parking near San Diego Gaslamp, hotel in El Cajon

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, 12-Guest, 3-Bedroom Townhouse with Garage Parking near San Diego Gaslamp is set in National City.

Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
£299.96
per night
Spacious 1670 sq ft Single Home with Garage, AC, Centrally Located, hotel in El Cajon

Spacious 1670 sq ft Single Home with Garage, AC, Centrally Located, a property with a garden, is located in San Diego, 10 km from San Diego Convention Center, 10 km from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot...

A total of 7 people visited San Diego on a family trip and booked this accommodation. The host informed us in advance how to enter and information about the accommodation, and it was not difficult at all to find or enter the accommodation. It was a quiet and safe neighborhood, with supermarkets and gas stations located 2-3 minutes away by car, and highway accessibility for traveling to tourist attractions was very good. Next time I go to San Diego, I want to stay at this hotel again.
Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
£265.37
per night
Luxury 2BD 2BA, BRAND NEW/PETS/CLOSE TO EVERYTHING/BOHO+COZY VIBES, hotel in El Cajon

Boasting city views, Luxury 2BD 2BA, BRAND NEW/PETS/CLOSE TO EVERYTHING/BOHO+COZY VIBES features accommodation with a terrace and a patio, around 4.1 km from San Diego Zoo.

The location was great! We were always 15 min or less from everywhere we wanted to go! This condo is perfect for wheelchair users, the bathroom is very spacious, doorways wide enough for wheelchair to fit through. This condo was nice and clean and very tastefully decorated. Indoor parking was nice. People in the building were friendly. Highly recommend!!!
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£296.59
per night
Spanish Style Cozy Studio, hotel in El Cajon

Located in San Diego, 2.7 km from San Diego Zoo and 3.2 km from Balboa Park, Spanish Style Cozy Studio provides air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi.

Very quaint and welcoming studio, decorated in Mediterranean style. Location was good, beautiful garden with fresh lemons on the trees, easy to park, good tv selection. Very clean and tidy. Very kind, responsive and helpful host.
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
35 reviews
Price from
£200.53
per night
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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.
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  • Avg. price/night: £64.21
    Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,235 reviews
    It was clean. It has all essential stuff(microwave, fridge, tv). The wifi was also good. This place is really convenient for short and budget trips. It wasn’t overcrowded. Parking has many spots. I was really surprised as it was a good stay
    Iliyas
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £164.93
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 242 reviews
    There was no breakfast 🍳 The location was stunning 🤩 The pond needs to have microbes 🦠 thrown in to eat algae as it was beautiful but stinky. I have ponds on my property, it’s so cheap on Amazon to throw a couple handfuls in and watch yet he water 💦 change from green to clear! Not to mention not stinky! We loved our stay, so quaint! Beautiful gardens!
    S
    Suzanne
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £69.83
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 540 reviews
    Clean, friendly, good quality for cheap
    Francesca Ramirez 23
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £73.72
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 418 reviews
    I didn’t try their breakfast during my stay so can’t say how it was. Location is pretty good. It’s near many restaurants and food places. I also liked the fact that the bathroom was pretty clean.
    M
    Mumtaz
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £64.21
    Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,235 reviews
    Great location Easy to find
    Eret
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £73.72
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 418 reviews
    For the Booking.com amount of $313 for TWO nights, this motel was GREAT! The "breakfast" wasn't much, and there was a deposit of $200 BEFORE we could check in, but for us, the location was great, the room was clean, (though wear and tear was present), the room had a microwave and fridge...and comfortable beds (pretty soft). We were right next to the freeway, but did not hear road noise!! :) We would stay there again.
    C
    Christine
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 398 reviews
    It was really nice. The staff were so friendly and quick. Good location. We loved the restaurant on site.
    Linda and Hubert
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £64.21
    Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,235 reviews
    Location
    S
    Sergio Alberto
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £64.21
    Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,235 reviews
    Great location, comfortable room, very clean, security.
    Susana
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £69.83
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 540 reviews
    Pleasant employees. Large, clean room. Medium refrigerator and microwave were nice to have. The closet was big. The bed was very comfortable and the location was ideal for my purpose.
    Nancy
    Solo traveller

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