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Our top choices for Shadow Mountain Ranch hotels

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

1. Sycuan Casino Resort

Sycuan Casino Resort
4.0 star property
6.3 km from Shadow Mountain Ranch
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,183 reviews)
"Loved the stay for my birthday!"
United States
Alexza
The price is CA $141
CA $172 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Sycuan Casino Resort
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a stone facade, and a clear sky.

2. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast
2.5 star property
11 km from Shadow Mountain Ranch
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (313 reviews)
"The place was really clean and the staff were nice."
United States
Nathan
The price is CA $141
CA $155 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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.

3. Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego
3.0 star property
9.3 km from Shadow Mountain Ranch
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,009 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay."
United States
Amanda
The price is CA $204
CA $225 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego
A hotel with a covered patio area featuring outdoor seating and a fire pit.

4. Ayres Lodge Alpine

Ayres Lodge Alpine
3.0 star property
11.8 km from Shadow Mountain Ranch
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,136 reviews)
"The staff was fantastic! Great stay!"
United States
Walter
The price is CA $158
CA $171 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Ayres Lodge Alpine
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
6.4 km from Shadow Mountain Ranch
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,796 reviews)
"The room was wonderful."
United States
stacy
The price is CA $82
CA $94 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a central courtyard with palm trees and a well-lit entrance.

6. Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel
4.0 star property
18.3 km from Shadow Mountain Ranch
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,057 reviews)
"Amazing stay"
United States
Shanna
The price is CA $159
CA $201 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel
A spacious living room with a large arched window, a red sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

7. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
2.5 star property
15.9 km from Shadow Mountain Ranch
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,442 reviews)
"Clean, helpful staff, nice pool, good breakfast, nothing to complain about!"
United States
Michelle
The price is CA $154
CA $173 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
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8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chula Vista Eastlake

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chula Vista Eastlake
3.5 star property
17.6 km from Shadow Mountain Ranch
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (796 reviews)
"Great hotel and service"
United States
Joey
The price is CA $281
CA $309 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chula Vista Eastlake
An outdoor seating area with fire pit, lounge chairs, and tables, adjacent to a building with large windows and a brick facade.

9. Hampton Inn Chula Vista Eastlake

Hampton Inn Chula Vista Eastlake
2.5 star property
17.7 km from Shadow Mountain Ranch
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Staff very friendly and accommodating, hotel was clean and bright. Breakfast was excellent"
United States
Maggie
The price is CA $239
CA $263 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hampton Inn Chula Vista Eastlake
A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a coffee station, and a television.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway
2.5 star property
19.5 km from Shadow Mountain Ranch
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"I liked the hotel in general, enjoyed the free breakfast in the morning !"
United States
Marjorie
The price is CA $193
CA $212 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway
A hotel reception area with a cityscape mural, a 'No Smoking' sign, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

11. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
3.0 star property
25.6 km from Shadow Mountain Ranch
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,553 reviews)
"I love the location, a lot of good stores are so close to this motel… good stuff and nice"
United States
Carolina
The price is CA $120
CA $138 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
A breakfast bar with La Quinta branding, a coffee machine, and a waffle display.

12. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista
3.0 star property
23.3 km from Shadow Mountain Ranch
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,763 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay"
United States
Nuwan
The price is CA $148
CA $163 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista
A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted picture.

13. Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Poway Miramar

Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Poway Miramar
2.0 star property
22.7 km from Shadow Mountain Ranch
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,008 reviews)
"Loved the location"
United States
Stacey renee
The price is CA $115
CA $134 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Poway Miramar
A reception desk with a large logo, a Dell computer, and a pool view.

14. Comfort Inn San Diego Miramar

Comfort Inn San Diego Miramar
2.5 star property
23.2 km from Shadow Mountain Ranch
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,156 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Jorge Josafath
The price is CA $128
CA $145 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Comfort Inn San Diego Miramar
A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and ottoman. There is a large painting on the wall, a floor lamp, and a refrigerator with a Pepsi logo.

15. Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel

Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel
2.5 star property
23.1 km from Shadow Mountain Ranch
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,638 reviews)
"This was far the best Hotel in the surrounding area all around, the room, the staff, the pool, very good breakfast. Was a very nice stay & appreciated it all for the price"
United States
Miriam
The price is CA $158
CA $182 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel
A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a sign reading "Springhill Suites Marriott".

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway

SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway
3.0 star property
25 km from Shadow Mountain Ranch
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,211 reviews)
"Loved this place definitely going back again"
United States
Gilma
The price is CA $187
CA $215 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway
A modern restaurant with high tables, booths, and a central island.

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Pacific Beach

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Pacific Beach
3.0 star property
29.8 km from Shadow Mountain Ranch
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (971 reviews)
"Location was great"
United States
Wade
The price is CA $172
CA $198 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Pacific Beach
A modern bar area with wooden ceiling beams, bar stools, and a long counter.

18. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central
3.0 star property
23.2 km from Shadow Mountain Ranch
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, good amenities, bed was comfortable"
United States
Johanna
The price is CA $198
CA $227 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and blue umbrellas.

19. HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa
3.0 star property
29.7 km from Shadow Mountain Ranch
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Overall great location, staff, and room"
United States
Melissa
The price is CA $205
CA $236 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa
A breakfast buffet area with a stone wall, a coffee station, and a fruit display.

20. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa
2.5 star property
23.4 km from Shadow Mountain Ranch
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"I enjoyed staying at This property, the star"
United States
Sonya
The price is CA $162
CA $186 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa
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Where to stay in Shadow Mountain Ranch

Find the best Shadow Mountain Ranch areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic bridge sign, a metal bridge structure, and a clear blue sky.
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Rancho San Diego

If you're spending some time in Rancho San Diego, The Water Conservation Garden and Regal Edwards Rancho San Diego are top sights worth seeing.
A sunset over a mountainous landscape with scattered clouds.

Fletcher Hills

While Fletcher Hills might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Parkway Plaza and The Magnolia.
A cityscape with a prominent sign reading "Downtown El Cajon 1912" at a street intersection.

Bostonia

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Bostonia. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit The Magnolia and Parkway Plaza, a few notable attractions nearby.

Granite Hills

Granite Hills might not have many top sights, but Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course and The Magnolia are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Downtown El Cajon

If you're spending some time in Downtown El Cajon, The Magnolia and East County Regional Center are top sights worth seeing.

Top Shadow Mountain Ranch Hotel Reviews

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

8/10 Good
"Nice clean rooms In the hotel area... Elevator could be updated"
Sergio 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to go to Shadow Mountain Ranch?
For most travellers, the best time to visit Shadow Mountain Ranch is during the spring (April to June) or autumn (September to October) months.

During spring, the desert comes alive with wildflowers, and the temperatures are pleasantly mild, typically ranging from 20°C to 28°C during the day. This is an excellent time for outdoor activities like hiking and exploring the natural surroundings without the intense heat of summer.

Autumn offers similarly agreeable weather, with daytime temperatures between 22°C and 30°C. The air is often clear, providing excellent visibility for stargazing. This period is great for those who enjoy warm days and cooler evenings, ideal for relaxing by a fire pit after a day of exploring.

While summer (July and August) can be very hot, with temperatures often exceeding 35°C, it's a good option for those who enjoy swimming and don't mind staying indoors during the hottest parts of the day.
Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?
Many Expedia hotel reservations are refundable, provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline – this is often within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable booking, it might still be possible to receive a refund if you cancel it within 24 hours of booking. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. For maximum flexibility, use our "Fully refundable property" filter during your search to find the right Shadow Mountain Ranch hotel for you.
How much is the nightly rate at a Shadow Mountain Ranch hotel?
Hotel prices in Shadow Mountain Ranch often vary, but you can find a great deal on Expedia. Different factors affect nightly hotel rates, such as the time of year or the days of the week you want to book. To find the best deals for your stay, be flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for our cheapest rates.

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