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A swimming pool with palm trees and a mountain in the background.
A modern lounge area with dark-toned seating, a central coffee table, and a stone accent wall.
A modern lounge area with leather seating, a central fire feature, and geometric patterned railings.
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

1. Sycuan Casino Resort

Sycuan Casino Resort
El Cajon
United States
Tom
CA $121
CA $150 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Sycuan Casino Resort
A hotel with a covered patio area featuring outdoor seating and a fire pit.
A woman running on a treadmill in a gym with exercise equipment and a wall with informational posters.
A restaurant with a wooden interior, granite countertops, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a barbecue grill, and a sign for 'AYRES LODGE'.

2. Ayres Lodge Alpine

Ayres Lodge Alpine
Alpine
United States
Melanie
CA $148
CA $160 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Ayres Lodge Alpine
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a stone facade, and a clear sky.
A modern living room with a wooden dining table, grey sofas, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a grey carpet, and a glass door entrance.
A compact kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and wooden cabinets.

3. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast
Santee
United States
Adan
CA $136
CA $150 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast
A hotel room with two beds, a large landscape painting above the beds, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A swimming pool with a blue tiled border, a white chair, and a door.
A modern living room with a sofa set, coffee table, and a potted plant.
A reception area with a wooden counter, framed pictures on the wall, and a view of the parking lot through the glass door.

4. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon
El Cajon
United States
Esekia
CA $116
CA $128 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a view of the mountains.
A modern hotel exterior with a bar area, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a large illuminated sign.
A multi-story building with a prominent 'Jamul Casino Resort' sign, large windows, and a flat roof.
A modern bar area with a large mirror, a bar stool, and shelves stocked with bottles.

5. Jamul Casino Resort

Jamul Casino Resort
Jamul
CA $261
CA $287 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Jamul Casino Resort
An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of Fletcher Marketplace.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.
A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign and a "Hilton Honors" sign.
A multi-story hotel with a pool, parking lot, and a view of distant mountains.

6. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego
El Cajon
United States
Michael
CA $197
CA $217 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego
A modern restaurant with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.
A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking area.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.
A reception area with a modern design, featuring a textured wall and a reception desk with a built-in computer.

7. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
Downtown El Cajon
United States
Carl
CA $227
CA $250 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a round coffee table with fruit, and a ceiling adorned with colorful hanging ornaments.
A breakfast bar with a variety of fruits, a Hershey's chocolate bar, and a coffee machine.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a nightstand with a lamp, and a vase of flowers.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a gated entrance.

8. Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego
La Mesa
United States
Nelson Francisco
CA $186
CA $205 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego
A room with wicker chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.
A room with wicker furniture, a small table, and a radiator. There are curtains on the windows, and a plant is visible on the windowsill.
A pool area with lounge chairs, a building with balconies, and a clear blue sky.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a chair, and a small table.

9. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
Santee
United States
Amanda
CA $118
CA $132 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
A pool area with lounge chairs and a hot tub, surrounded by a multi-level building with balconies.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.
A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a sofa with patterned cushions, a coffee table, a desk with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.
A hotel room with a dining table, two chairs, a sofa, a TV, a cabinet, and a patterned carpet.

10. Best Western Santee Lodge

Best Western Santee Lodge
Santee
United States
Albert
CA $155
CA $170 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Best Western Santee Lodge
A wall-mounted sign with 'Greetings from California' and a coffee station with a coffee maker, cups, and condiments.
A reception area with a wooden desk, a clock, and a glass door leading to a staircase.
A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, and a towel rack.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

11. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
El Cajon
United States
Zackary
CA $110
CA $122 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
A motel sign with a directional arrow and a number '6' indicating the entrance.
A motel with a blue sign, a brick facade, and a parking lot with cars.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.
A kitchenette with a built-in TV displaying weather information, a window with a view, and a counter with various items.

12. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
El Cajon
United States
Melissa
CA $89
CA $102 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A parking lot with palm trees, a yellow building, and a silver car.
A reception desk with a clock, a window, and a door.
A room with a wooden dresser, a television on top, a white lamp, a microwave, and a trash bin.

13. Northgate Motel

Northgate Motel
El Cajon
United States
Nelson
CA $95
CA $105 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Northgate Motel
A reception area with a black counter, a potted plant, a white table, and a black office chair.
A Best In Suites hotel with a sign welcoming guests under new management.
A small room with a wooden dresser, a trash can, a microwave, and a television mounted on the wall.
A compact room with a bed, a desk with a computer and TV, a small refrigerator, and a trash bin.

14. Best Inn & Suites

Best Inn & Suites
El Cajon
United States
Juan
CA $96
CA $106 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Best Inn & Suites
A gym with exercise equipment, a television, and a mirror.
A coffee station with two coffee machines and a display of coffee products.
A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a parking lot and palm trees.

15. Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG
San Diego
United States
Daisy
CA $210
CA $231 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and artwork on the walls.
A multi-story hotel with a red roof, a parking lot, and neatly trimmed trees.
A living room with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, a coffee table, and a large plant.
A reception area with a counter, seating, and a potted plant.

16. Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites
El Cajon
United States
Ashley
CA $77
CA $85 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites
A garden with a gazebo, pathways, and a mountain in the background.
A cozy wooden room with a large bed, a small table, and a chair.
A building with a tiled roof, brick walls, and arched doorways. There are large planters and a palm tree in the foreground.
A garden with a gazebo, a pond, and various plants.

17. Vineyard Hacienda

Vineyard Hacienda
Jamul
Canada
Michele
CA $226
CA $244 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Vineyard Hacienda
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a heater, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
A modern building with large windows, a brick facade, and a parking area with a white car.
A compact living space with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a small table, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

18. Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East
El Cajon
United States
Tina
CA $109
CA $120 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East
A building with a blue door marked "103" and lush tropical plants surrounding it.
A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a window above the counter.
A framed tiger portrait on a wall, a green chair, and a potted plant.
A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a yellow armchair, and a small round table with a vase of yellow flowers. There is a kitchen area in the background with a microwave and a sink.

19. Villa Serena

Villa Serena
El Cajon
United States
Andre
CA $94
CA $104 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Villa Serena
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a microwave, and a small refrigerator.
A motel with a brick facade, a covered parking area, and a two-story structure.
A motel with a parking lot, multiple vehicles, and a building with a red roof and balconies.
A reception area with a glass table displaying brochures, a wooden chair, a reception desk, and a door leading outside.

20. Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego

Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego
El Cajon
United States
deshaun
CA $121
CA $146 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego
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Stay near popular East County attractions

A misty lake with a metal railing and trees in the foreground.

Santee Lakes

8.8/10 (41 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Santee Lakes during your travels in Santee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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A calm lake with a boat, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

Lake Jennings

9.0/10 (2 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Jennings during your travels in Lakeside. While in this romantic area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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Sycuan Casino

8.6/10 (609 reviews)
Why not try your luck with a visit to Sycuan Casino during your travels in El Cajon? Check out the casinos and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
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Barona Casino

9.2/10 (11 reviews)
Why not try your luck with a visit to Barona Casino during your travels in Lakeside? Discover the area's casinos, or seek out its golf courses.
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Jamul Casino

8.2/10 (14 reviews)
Why not try your luck with a visit to Jamul Casino during your visit to Jamul? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
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Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course

7.8/10 (142 reviews)
Enjoy a round of golf in El Cajon at Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course. While in this romantic area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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The Magnolia

7.6/10 (94 reviews)
You can enjoy a show at The Magnolia during your stay in El Cajon.
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Sportsplex USA Santee

8.4/10 (12 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Sportsplex USA Santee, a lovely green space in Santee. Visit the shops in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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Experience the relaxing area of East County—restaurants, golf courses, and sights from Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course to Sycuan Casino.

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Top East County Hotel Reviews

Sycuan Casino Resort

Sycuan Casino Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Everything"
Taylor 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
"In a quiet area even tho it’s near the freeway."
Priscilla 4-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast
Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful place to stay."
Amanda 2-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego
Ayres Lodge Alpine

Ayres Lodge Alpine

10/10 Excellent
"Western feel to this hotel. Staff was nice and friendly."
Dora Maria 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Ayres Lodge Alpine
Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego

Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego

10/10 Excellent
"Good for the price and nice staff."
Alex 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

10/10 Excellent
"100 out of 10 😊😊😊"
Timothy Richard 5-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego
Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel was great very close to dining and shopping. The staff very friendly and professional. The room was amazing will always stay here and refer to friends and family."
sonja 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

10/10 Excellent
"It was a good hotel."
Milad 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon
Relax Inn And Suites

Relax Inn And Suites

8/10 Good
"Customer service was great"
Sengeh 4-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Relax Inn And Suites

More cheap stays in East County

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

1355 E Main St El Cajon CA
CA $77
CA $85 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
includes taxes & fees
Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites
Relax Inn And Suites

Relax Inn And Suites

1220 W Main St El Cajon CA
CA $81
CA $92 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
includes taxes & fees
5.6/10 (446 reviews)
Relax Inn And Suites
Heritage Inn La Mesa

Heritage Inn La Mesa

7851 Fletcher Pkwy La Mesa CA
CA $89
CA $98 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
includes taxes & fees
Heritage Inn La Mesa
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

550 Montrose Court El Cajon CA
CA $89
CA $102 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
includes taxes & fees
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

683 N Mollison El Cajon CA
CA $116
CA $128 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon
WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

8801 Mission Gorge Road Santee CA
CA $136
CA $150 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (251 reviews)
WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

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