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Our top choices for East County hotels

A hotel lobby with a modern chandelier, comfortable seating, a large window with a mountain view, and a television screen.

1. Jamul Casino Resort

Jamul Casino Resort
4.5 star property
Otay Ranch
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"Love this resort"
United States
Caleb
The price is CA $154
CA $170 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Jamul Casino Resort
A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a sign that reads "AYRES."

2. Ayres Lodge Alpine

Ayres Lodge Alpine
3.0 star property
Alpine
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,175 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Luis
The price is CA $149
CA $161 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Ayres Lodge Alpine
A swimming pool with palm trees and a mountain in the background.

3. Sycuan Casino Resort

Sycuan Casino Resort
4.0 star property
El Cajon
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,215 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Kimberly
The price is CA $128
CA $158 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Sycuan Casino Resort
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a stone facade, and a clear sky.

4. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast
2.5 star property
Santee
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (353 reviews)
"It's a great place to stay and very affordable."
United States
Shaun
The price is CA $140
CA $154 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast
A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a round coffee table with fruit, and a ceiling adorned with colorful hanging ornaments.

5. Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego
3.0 star property
La Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,011 reviews)
"Great place for the price. Staff was very helpful"
United States
ANDREA
The price is CA $170
CA $187 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego
A hotel room with two beds, a large landscape painting above the beds, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Staff was outstanding."
United States
Anthony
The price is CA $114
CA $126 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon
An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of Fletcher Marketplace.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego
2.5 star property
El Cajon
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (945 reviews)
"Excellent service and hospitality"
United States
Alex
The price is CA $199
CA $220 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego
A pool area with lounge chairs and a hot tub, surrounded by a multi-level building with balconies.

8. Best Western Santee Lodge

Best Western Santee Lodge
2.5 star property
Santee
7.8 out of 10, Good, (708 reviews)
"Very quiet and clean place"
United States
Salvador
The price is CA $146
CA $161 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Best Western Santee Lodge
A modern restaurant with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.

9. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
3.0 star property
Downtown El Cajon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean, nicely decorated big room."
United States
Erin
The price is CA $246
CA $271 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
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10. Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG
3.0 star property
San Diego
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (634 reviews)
"The bathroom was very clean and well designed."
United States
Jason
The price is CA $222
CA $244 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG
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
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Amazing staff and front desk are very helpful"
United States
Maria
The price is CA $107
CA $118 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
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.

12. 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, (1,848 reviews)
"Room was clean and staff was friendly."
United States
Justin
The price is CA $91
CA $104 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
A room with wicker chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

13. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
2.0 star property
Santee
7.6 out of 10, Good, (916 reviews)
"Great"
United States
Gabriel
The price is CA $121
CA $135 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a heater, and a window with curtains.

14. Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East
3.0 star property
El Cajon
6.6 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice room, nice staff"
United States
Wendy
The price is CA $98
CA $108 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East
A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

15. Northgate Motel

Northgate Motel
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (747 reviews)
"This hotel was very clean and made my stay very pleasant. The staff was helpful and friendly. I stayed here and I’m looking to book again for my birthday."
United States
Madeline
The price is CA $96
CA $106 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Northgate Motel
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

16. 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, (499 reviews)
"Clean room and easy parking"
United States
Adrian
The price is CA $116
CA $127 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego
A garden with a gazebo, pathways, and a mountain in the background.

17. Vineyard Hacienda

Vineyard Hacienda
3.5 star property
Jamul
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (594 reviews)
"This place is amazing! It is an Old Hacienda… with modern day luxuries… The wine cellar had a wall waterfall. So many antiques throughout the house!! Many passage ways. The outdoor garden, pool, koi pond all just so relaxing after a long drive. My husband and I will definitely be back again for a longer stay. Don’t forget to try the wine. "
United States
Shirley
The price is CA $210
CA $226 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Vineyard Hacienda
A building with a 'Lobby' and 'Vacancy' sign, surrounded by a variety of flowering plants.

18. Heritage Inn La Mesa

Heritage Inn La Mesa
2.0 star property
La Mesa
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,665 reviews)
"The check in people are very nice."
United States
Miguel A
The price is CA $102
CA $113 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Heritage Inn La Mesa
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and artwork on the walls.

19. Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
El Cajon
7.2 out of 10, Good, (209 reviews)
"Very good hotel I like it"
United States
nail
The price is CA $102
CA $112 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites
A compact hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a small refrigerator, and an air conditioning unit.

20. Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
6.6 out of 10, (745 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
The price is CA $86
CA $95 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego
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Compare top hotels in East County

A hotel lobby with a modern chandelier, comfortable seating, a large window with a mountain view, and a television screen.

Jamul Casino Resort

4.5 star property
Otay Ranch
View
A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a sign that reads "AYRES."

Ayres Lodge Alpine

3.0 star property
Alpine
View
A swimming pool with palm trees and a mountain in the background.

Sycuan Casino Resort

4.0 star property
El Cajon
View
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a stone facade, and a clear sky.

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

2.5 star property
Santee
View
A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a round coffee table with fruit, and a ceiling adorned with colorful hanging ornaments.

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

3.0 star property
La Mesa
View
9.4
Exceptional
26 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
1,175 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
2,215 reviews
8.6
Excellent
353 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,011 reviews
The price is CA $154
CA $170 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
The price is CA $149
CA $161 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11
The price is CA $128
CA $158 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
The price is CA $140
CA $154 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
The price is CA $170
CA $187 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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Stay near popular East County attractions

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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Top East County Hotel Reviews

A swimming pool with palm trees and a mountain in the background.
Sycuan Casino Resort

Sycuan Casino Resort

Sycuan Casino Resort
El Cajon

10/10 Excellent

we was enjoy Sycuan Casion Good friendly people ..
Canada
Joseph P
Reviewed December 28, 2025
Sycuan Casino Resort

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