Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

2-star hotel Good 550 Montrose Court, I-8 at Magnolia Avenue Southbound, El Cajon, CA, 92020
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

About Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

This El Cajon motel is one mile from Westfield Parkway Shopping Center, offering a variety of shopping and dining options. The motel features an outdoor pool and rooms with Wi-Fi. Motel 6 San Diego- El Cajon’s rooms come furnished with cable TVs and work desks. Each room includes free local calls. The pet-friendly El Cajon Motel 6 has guest laundry facilities. San Diego State University is a 10-minute drive from the Motel 6. The motel is 10.5 miles from both the Singing Hills Golf Course and Sycuan Poker Casino.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

3.5 / 5

The hotel reviews indicate a mix of positive and negative experiences. Guests frequently praise the helpful and friendly front office staff, but express dissatisfaction with the cleanliness and condition of the rooms.

What guests liked
  • Helpful and friendly front office staff
  • Good location
What could be better
  • Unclean and poorly maintained rooms
  • Issues with amenities such as air conditioning and towels
  • Juan Jun 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • Vina Jun 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Nothing Location,very ghetto

  • Laurence Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The heating portion of the air conditioner in our room did not work, but the more important cooling portion was fine.

  • Son Jun 2026 · via booking
    2/5

    Noise level, old room furnishings/utilities

  • Priscilla Jun 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Nothing There was blk water coming from under the floor and the staff didn’t do nothing . They said they can put me in a smoking room and I have little kids. I couldn’t shower because the tub was leaking also

  • Yesenia Jun 2026 · via booking
    2.5/5

    No comment No comment

  • Kyra Jun 2026 · via booking
    1/5

    I got to the room and it smelled like pot, really bad. There were no towels. When I called the front desk nobody answered. I had to call on my cell phone to get through to them. They said housekeeping had run out of towels. I did get some towels but I had to ask for them. I know my rate was a "discount" but $148. For a room with nothing and it stunk like a skunk.

  • Zamudio Jun 2026 · via booking
    2/5

    Disappointing

  • Debra Jun 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • Carlos Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Debra Jun 2026 · via booking
    3/5

    Pleasant

  • Arturo Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    It’s a motel six. Don’t expect much. But if all you need is a shower and bed it’ll do just fine.

  • Lori Jun 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    The room was great, clean, stocked and everything I needed. The staff was great especially the morning girl in the office. They don't have coffee makers in the rooms but they have good fresh coffee in the office from 6 - 10 in the mornings. I was able to have my dog and there were other dogs there too. The other occupations were fine. I didn't have any problems and I have no complaints. I'm hoping to stay there again. Everything there was good

  • Debra Jun 2026 · via booking
    2.5/5

    The beds were comfortable. The location was good for the reason for our visit to Lakeside. The room was not appealing at all. The paint job was terrible. There was dust/dirty on the floors. We booked the room for 3 people yet there were only two towels in the room. Had found a housekeeper and asked for an extra towel. She called someone on the radio but the towel never came. Next morning I call the front desk asking again for a towel and was told I needed to go to the front office to pick up. When I got there, they were out but said they could have one brought to the room. Been there and only had an hour before checkout so we ended up getting a bunch of hand towels.

  • Michael Jun 2026 · via booking
    3/5

    Pleasant

  • Buensalido Jun 2026 · via booking
    2/5

    Just the location The noise from vehicles and from other guests

  • Sherri Jun 2026 · via booking
    1.5/5

    Location Beds were terrible. Cocroach in room. Floors dirty.

  • Rick Jun 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good

  • Brea Jun 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Easy to find and check in. We didn't have all the towels we needed when we got to our room, and it took a little while to get them. We did discover a bed bug, which put a big damper on the rest of our stay. The staff was ok. We woudn't stay here again if we had other options but maybe if we have to stay there again the experience would be better.

  • Ramirez Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    The quiet and services No breakfast

  • Ivy Jun 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    A good place to stay if you need a place to crash in for the night

  • Annette Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Well, there are squatters living. There are very rude and nasty, which is kind of messed up when we’re actually paying customers and they’re just squatters not paying for anything acting like they own the place but they pretty much do.

  • Joshua Jun 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Availability Bath tub dirty, floor not MOPPED, wooden head board kept hitting the wall, room smelled like CIGARETTES.

  • Annette May 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The room above me or in the area above me was like banging on the ceiling for hours. Kids were outside screaming till about 12:30 in the morning then started with loud music about 545 in the morning. They have squatters staying there and they’re not very nice people so the people who actually pay for their rooms have nasty ass so-called neighbors.

  • Gabino May 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    not a quiet place for sure

  • Peter May 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    Old, outdated room

  • Thomas May 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    The room was filthy. I walked barefoot and discovered my feet were completely black from dirt. The noise outside from people and cars was awful. Hard to sleep with that noise. Not enough towels for two people to shower. Human hair fragments dispersed through the bathroom and bed area. You could see light coming through the door. The beds were squeaky and you could feel the springs. The sink was unprofessionally painted black. The absolute worst hotel experience I ever had. Hotels.com should never havecplaces like that on their motel list. Obviously I will never ever stay there again. And on my next trip, I'm seriously considering using another service.

  • francisco May 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    No coments otros inquilinos haciendo mucho ruido no dejaban dormir y el staff ni hizo nada

  • ricardo May 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    I didn’t like this model at all, weird activities going on there, I did not feel safe staying here and it was too far from downtown San Diego

  • John May 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    The room was clean however the bed was the worse bed I have ever been on. Laying on straight springs!

  • Alesha May 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Its affordable, there shopping and places to get food . Only down fall no fridge store food. No microwave in rooms . You have to go to lobby every time to warm your food up.

  • Christopher May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    After a bit of a rocky start because of flight changes and having to rebook, a good 2 weeks, will stay there again

  • Shams May 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Most housekeepers are non-English speakers unless you know Spanish language.

  • Snehal May 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    The rooms are not good, bathroom bad! Had booked a non smoking room but got a smoking one as we checked-in late! Honestly a lil shady crowd, wouldn’t recommend!!!!!

  • Omar May 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    It was good

  • Enrique May 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Neeed help homelessness

  • William May 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Staff very helpful, left my set of keys after checking out didn't realize till later. Called and they said house keeper will look for them. Found and called....luckily live local went and pick up keys from lobby. Price was reasonable. Room was clean, the bed mattress not very comfy only complaint but is a Motel 6 not a 5 start hotel.

  • Andrea May 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    The new management is absolutely terrible. The entire property is going downhill since they took over a month ago. Really sad.

  • Karina May 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Worst place ever, extremely dirty, toilet was not working and once it overfilled all over bathroom and sleeping area. Once I notified front desk I was told there was nothing they can do and no one to clean it up. Front staff gave me trash bags a rags. Just horrible

  • Elizabeth May 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    The non-smoking room to smoke there were people taking multiple parking spaces for their vehicles. Air conditioning kept the room cold however, the room was not clean. The floors were disgusting. I wouldn’t step barefoot on them or in the shower either.

  • Art May 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Easy parking Old property not well kept People smoking everywhere smell gets inside the building and rooms

  • Bonney Apr 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    TV has no closed captions for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people. Bathroom counter top needs a new replacement. It looks so worn out and also sink too. The bed is so soft and is not comfortable. The room needs to have an extra blanket. Thanks

  • Candice Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very basic amenities, a bar of soap, bath + hand and face towel and toilet paper. No fridge or microwave in room. One microwave for use in front of reception. Coffee at reception in the morning. Laundry machine and vending machines next to reception. Pool was clean.

  • Ruth Apr 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Mattress had springs sticking out. Flooring was lifting. There only sheets to cover yourself no warm blankets. Staff was nice

  • James Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Not horrible, but if you can afford the extra $50 to stay somewhere better. Do it. Very basic hotel. Room was clean but it felt dirty for some reason. Old hotel. No toiletries other than hand soap. One towel, which had a long hair on it. No hand towels. I went to the front desk and they gave me, in his words. Their last towel. It was clean and he gave me a hand towel. Shower was good though. Water was super hot. No complaints there. Hotel was fine for the night, but I wont be back. I only stayed here because it was cheap, i was only showering, sleeping and checking out the next day. nice photos on the website. But they dont match actual location. A couple of positives. It is located right off freeway and everything is close by. Slept fine, quiet outside.

  • Christine Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Rooms clean, shady people around and some people live there, people working on cars, bed so old they are dented and coils hurt, thin walls and you can hear everything, room numbers not in order. It was very noisey. If you need cheap and dont mind comfort and are willing to deal with poor conditions.

  • Nadia Apr 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Power outage went out , a lot of random people walking around , it smelled like marijuana . Manager was not helpful , reception was not helpful or knowledgeable. Room was not clean floors where dusty .

  • Claudia Apr 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    The motel from the outside looked very nice but too much outside noise. People are listening to loud music outside with the car doors open. A lot of people hanging out outside and just looking at you strange. We had trouble sleeping it was around 12-1am ppl kept making a lot of noise right outside our door. Would not recommend

  • Chanette Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    I loved the staff, very friendly and helpful. I liked that it was pet friendly and everyone kept the area clean of pet waste. Room was clean and staff checked in regularly to make sure I had clean towels and housekeeping.

  • JALISA Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    The AC wasn’t working. The tub was very nasty. The room wasn’t cleaning the parking was ok.

  • Tuan Apr 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    I don’t like it

  • Kevin Apr 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    parking is secure but nothing but dr*g deals and weed smoke in lot. Room doors do not fully close and room are filthy LOOK NOTHING LIKE PICTURES. 0/10

  • Hannah Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    The room wreaked of cigarette smoke. Made us all cough and I had to give my toddler an inhaler because of it. Was told it was because we were next to a smoking room but they couldn't move me due to no availability. Parking was fine, but there was a person not in her right mind walking back and forth in the parking lot. The room was dirty (dog treats on the floor in the bathroom, brown smears in the bathtub, hair on the sheets and floors). The bed was extremely thin and uncomfortable; you could see the springs through the mattress where it was sunk in on the sides. No breakfast, just coffee. Will NEVER book there again.

  • Haley Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Yes

  • Yukihisa Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Doesn’t have a hair dryer but the room is clean and pricing is great.

  • Monica Apr 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Too many homeless

  • Joel Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    No Comment s

  • Naohisa Apr 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Very rude receptionist

  • Jamilett Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was amazing!

  • Tahmid Mar 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    There was roaches. Bed sheet was dirty.

  • Cathleen Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    A/C kept the room cool

  • Cindy Mar 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    It was horrible. Traveling with young ones definitely unsafe and dangerous. Don’t recommend at all!!!

  • Juanita Mar 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    The reviews here about being a good place are LIES. We got my two rooms downgraded because they had been given out to others. And we had to wait for a room because it was not ready(not clean)

  • A Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Most of the stuff are nice a majority of the staff, including the manager needs guest service management classes or whatever you wanna call them they think it’s funny when employees park in disabled parking because they’re dating somebody there and he wants to get laid and then other guests parking disabled parking no placard they park in the lines. All they do is laugh about it. They do absolutely nothing. Everybody can park with where they want. Depends on who you are or anything get done. It’s like they say it’s who you know.

  • A Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    People park in disabled parking with no placard and people park in the lines and security does nothing about it told the manager and he just laughed there are a few very nice staff members a few. I don’t know hard to explain, but none of them are really mean.

  • Danny Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room ,friendly staff

  • Girlie Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The male staff the night we checked in was rude.

  • Ali Mar 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Very dirty and I get sick because of this hotel, very bad and dirty inside and outside

  • Jack Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Not a good area. Homeless and prostitution outside the area. The room had roaches. The mattress had springs sticking out. Room was supposed to have a microwave but there was none. We had to move from the room but it was not much better. Our 10 year old was bitten in the face by a bug in the room. The room smelled like cigarettes and muggy. Will not stay there ever again.

  • Karla Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    My family and I stayed for 3 nights. We got there and got assigned a room with 1 bed no refrigerator which I originally requested and paid for. I called front office and Lauren moved us to another room without a refrigerator and not accommodating for my elderly mother which I requested when I booked room. She said they would bring refrigerator over and never did. The room was clean but couldn’t sleep because there was a lot of activity outside and the smell of marijuana was very strong inside and outside when you walked out the room. Wasn’t a great stay and I will not be staying here again. Bad customer service and rooms need repair.

  • Eric Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Rough neighborhood, prostitutes and drug addicts around openly. Staff not friendly, choose a different place to stay than this place.

  • JOHN Mar 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    the bed was 40 years old and had a big hole in the middle of it.

  • Crystal Mar 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    I was so uncomfortable with the location I didn't check in.

  • Alexander Mar 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Room Condition: The room was severely outdated with worn, aging furnishings and fixtures. There were visible signs of neglect throughout—poor maintenance, dirty surfaces, and a general lack of upkeep that made the space feel unsanitary. Safety & Disturbances: Drug activity was openly evident throughout the property in common areas and the parking lot. I experienced constant noise disturbances at all hours—day and night—from guests and their activities that made it impossible to rest. Multiple dogs were barking continuously, creating an unsettling and disruptive environment. Property Management: The property appeared to house long-term residents, giving it a run-down, neglected appearance. This created an unstable atmosphere that made me uncomfortable during my entire stay. Overall: This location failed to provide a safe, clean, or quiet environment. The room was in unacceptable condition and the entire property showed alarming signs of poor management and neglect. I would not recommend this motel to anyone and will not be returning.

  • Chris Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    There was mold in the shower and blood on the towel rack

  • Hector Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    The sinks were not clean and the toilet was not working. We left immediately after checking in.

  • Dawn Mar 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    I didn't use the laundry facility. I didn't feel safe. Not only is this property a hotel, but it's an extended stay facility, which is fine but I wish I had know before booking. I booked 2 rooms, 159 & 161. Room 161 was not ready for occupancy at 3, it was after 4 that I finally got into my room,and it had a strong order of vinegar. Room 159, had some serious problems. The toilet backed up 2 times and had to be unclogged. The sink in the bathroom was very unstable, loose and I felt it would fall off the wall at any moment. The telephone didn't work, and the A/C was barely adequate and was unable to read the control instructions. There wasn't any table or chair to put food on to eat. The mattress were very old and uncomfortable. What bothered me the most was the noise and the overwhelming smell of Marijuana. I understand it's legal, but this was a non-smoking rooms and after being out for the day coming back it was disgusting. The people hanging around outside were questionable, especially since there was a mental health facility across the street. I traveled with my daughter and 2 disabled grandkids, we made sure we were in the rooms before dark. But, the staff was friendly.

  • Monica Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The room in non smoking but smelled like cigarette smoke. Very outdated. Bed and pillows uncomfortable. Sketchy people around.

  • Cindy Mar 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very clean but needs updating

  • s Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    No room fridge, Staff was friendly, but filthy hotel room and property, sketchy transients walking thru parking area, stay elsewhere…

  • A Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    It was ok

  • Jonathan Mar 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    We asked for a non smoking and the room smelled nothing but smoke! Pillows looked dirty, didn’t even use them. And the blanket was also ripped and stained. Such a bad experience

  • Krisztina Mar 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Issues with the card the same and unfortunately kept overflowing and just really old and he could just use simple painting and issue with the air conditioning and heater the noise

  • Brian Mar 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    Bed was quite uncomfortable, plus lots of loud guest activity in the middle of the night between midnight & 3am made the stay here less than enjoyable

  • Gregory Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    A

  • leopoldo Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean . Polite staff

  • Jerod Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great

  • Belinda Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Room was clean and the site was quite.

  • John Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    The room was nice, and your staff was very nice. It was just your continental breakfast was poor.

  • Salvador Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was perfect, staff was amazing. Had an absolutely great time

  • wes Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    All the above

  • Christopher Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Yes

  • Jon Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    frt desk was super polite

  • Michael Feb 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Everything from the welcoming to the stay.

  • Colleen Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything & everyone very nice

  • Alejandro Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Room was clean

  • Maria Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    You get what you pay for. However, room 223 was surprisingly clean. I did nit gear sny nouse. The door lock seems loose, but I felt fine by myself.

  • Christopher Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Pleasant experience slept really well. Place really clean. Staff is really nice thank you guys.

  • Carlos Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very courteous staff.

  • Richard Jan 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Zero hot water, keys that didn't work, remote that didn't work, and guests that were so profane and disgusting, that the police were called on them at 1030p.

  • Lindsay Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Clean room very friendly attentive housekeepers

  • Randy Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    The room was neglected no heat and looked like blood stains on sheets. Did not get any sleep

  • evelania Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Staff wonderful. Very willing to help you out in any way they can.

  • Paul Jan 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    Parking lot and sidewalk just dirty. Dog walking in parking lot and jumped on bed left oil on bed.

  • Brandy Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    We only stayed one night but it was comfortable and clean

  • Rodale Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    very fast check in i loved it

  • joefson Jan 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    Not safe, not clean. Staff not professional

  • Rana Jan 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    my dog was having a ball the stay wasn't so bad

  • Rana Jan 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    the stay was cool overall

  • Alejandro Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Clean room, not enough towels. Overall good 👍

  • Susan Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was super clean, price great. Had I not overpacked and it wasn’t a rainy day, my stay would have been perfect.

  • wes Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Always welpcmkf

  • wes Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff is always polite. Always friendly and welcoming. Way different place to visit then it was years ago. It's clean and pleasant.

  • ali Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Perfect motel 6

  • Erica Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Parking was okay. Staff semi nice. Room was not clean and roaches were in there.

  • David Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Yes

  • REBECCA Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Ok

  • Erica Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Parking was easy.

  • james Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The room was devoid of any amenities, no coffe, 1 small bar of soap, no shampoo, no nothing. Just a bed.

  • Deena Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The parking was easy, check in was easy, room was clean and comfortable.

  • Jerod Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great

  • Isabel Dec 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Room smelled like the smell of cigarettes was trying to be hidden, found multiple roaches.

  • ian Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Room was clean

  • ian Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Room was clean

  • Rana Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    My stay here was pretty cool

  • dwight Nov 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    The accessible room was clean but the beds were horrible and there was no chair in the room. The only place to sit was on the bed. It was also a significant distance from the parking lot. I guess you really do get what you pay for. Next time I will pay more and stay in a better place.

  • hector Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Terrible the room was gross

  • Luis Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Reasonalbe pricesl

  • Alisa Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Was good for just one night of rest after working non stop for about 2 months.

  • Rebecca Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great stay thank you

  • Carlos Nov 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Water in shower didnt work too well. Heater didnt work. No towels or room service in 2 days

  • William Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    But generally a sound place to get rest before continuing you journey.

  • Alex Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Did not have clean floors

  • Mohammad Nov 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Horrible experience. The AC did not work. There were bugs and spiders in the room. I was bitten by a bug and went and slept in my car at 4 a.m. The management was rude and showed no concern for my situation.

  • Erica Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Room was not clean. I killed a countless amount of roaches. The guest next door was loud all night. I didn’t get any sleep.

  • Etic Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Make no mistake this motel 6 will never be anything but a one or two star motel but for someone on a fix income. But for the price it a give 5 star the room was always clean

  • Benigno Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Uwuei

  • Michell Nov 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    The bed is not comfortable

  • Mary Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The room had old copped furniture. The lamps were in bad condition and old.

  • Jeff Nov 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Dirty, old, smelly and noisy.

  • Victor Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean place. Would repeat

  • Verified Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean place. Would repeat

  • Vivek Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Everything was clean and very well managed

  • Akedra Oct 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    I was charged for several convenience fee and was not told about them nor was explained about the purpose of them I walked in the office to a worker explaining that there was a convenience fee and the purpose of them to a woman im not sure if it was a race thing the woman was a different race from me and had kids just like i did even a car the only difference was our race , on top of that, I was put in a room that was infested with bugs little black bugs.The shower head was broken and housekeeping.Only came to the room once or twice during my whole stay i checked in october 10th and I checked out october 25th despite me constantly calling and asking for housekeeping, I've asked for housekeeping to come. Prior to me getting off work, I asked for housekeeping to come after I got off of work. I was told I was able to set up a specific time, so I did that still no housekeeping, however. The Times that I got off work and I was in the room sleep with my son.They would knock on the door and/or call the room and ask me if I want housekeeping and when I will let them know.Yes, and again.Set a certain time they would not come i had to clean the room myself.

  • JoQuan Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    IT WAS QUIET THE ROOMS JUST NEED HEAT ITS COLD IN THE ROOMS.

  • sandy Oct 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Poorly maintained. Smelled bad.

  • Justin Oct 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Roaches in room, dirty, mold in bathroom not cleaned. Roaches in fridge gasket, not cleaned under microwave, room has faint smell of tobacco, Tv remote was filthy, spots of dirt and unknown things on walls. Shower curtian has been reused multiple times and torn. I believe they are supposed to be thrown away. Went to store to get cleaning products and cleaned myself. After mopping the water was gray.

  • JoQuan Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    GOOD

  • Javier Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very safe security 24 hours a day

  • VERNA Oct 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    was not what is pictured property worn down. there were a few bugs in the rooms

  • Alan Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    I was there for a sport event and my teammate, who wasn’t named on the reservation got there first, was allowed to check in. I showed up to check in but that night clerk would NOT allow it. I had my gov’t ID, my credit card used to pay for the stay and my name in the system, yet he refused me to check in and get my room key. It wasn’t until after 15 mins of arguing, that my roommate showed up that he finally gave me the room key.

  • Annette Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    I understand charging for having ruined a sheet because you cut yourself in your room but charging $40 for a sheet is ridiculous

  • Leandro Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The beds could have been a little bit more comfortable. I have back issues other than that it was okay

  • Stephanie Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    BEST shower pressure and temperature I’ve ever had at a budget motel. Front desk staff were very friendly and helpful. Towels weren’t great. Occupants next to me would smoke directly outside their door so I could smell it but that’s not the company’s fault necessarily. Ample parking. And under $100 on a weekend. Great value overall, just keep in mind it is still a Motel 6.

  • Kathleen Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    It was clean and no frills. staff was friendly and helpful.

  • Linda Oct 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Thought I saw a bug on the floor the first of 2 nights; as a result I slept on top of sheets, not in them.

  • Gwendolyn Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Room smelled of Marijuana Room was dirty sheets had stains Bathroom had no hot water Nothing good at all.

  • Andrew Oct 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Got bitten by a dog the 2nd night and room was flooded with water because the fridge was not plugged in.

  • Jerod Oct 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Bed bugs attack the f out of me room 244 avoid with a passion they were in the boxspring

  • hiroshi Sep 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    This was not hotel problem, but highway road construction was very noisy in the midnight.

  • Isaac Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    NA

  • Torea Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Très bon hôtel, bien placé

  • luigi Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff is fantastic

  • luigi Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Way better than it used to be

  • luigi Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff was excellent. Courteous and so kind.

  • Jerod Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great rooms for price

  • Jaleel Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Place has security , you can’t park inside without a parking pass so I don’t think you can have any visitors, non smoking room was clean but staff wasn’t too welcoming, great place if you need a spot for the night .

  • Alexander Sep 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Horrible place to be near by!

  • tilar Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was friendly. Check in was fast and simple. Room was clean.

  • Sharon Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Close to the event I was attending. Front desk staff was helful and provided asstance when asked.

  • John Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    As expected and as it should be.

  • Sonia Sep 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    I have only stayed on this property a couple times recently. I would definitely not recommend because I ended up getting bedbugs. It had to be from this hotel. It’s the only place that I stayed. The last time I stayed there there was a couple arguing and fighting almost all night. To make things worse they didn’t even have an ice machine and in the room, there was no microwave or refrigerator. I will not stay here unless you’re desperate and willing to take a risk with the bedbugs.

  • Aujenee Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    I know you get what you pay for, but usually when I stay here, I have no complaints, but this time when I checked in, it was blood on the pillow and pee in the toilet when I went to the office to go let them know. I got nothing but attitude Yes, they switched my room, but it’s just a simple fact have some kind of compassion.

  • Shante Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Room have roaches the roaches are bad they get in ur car

  • Rey Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Friendly staff, clean room, and freeway close.

  • Joyita Sep 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Its ok

  • Charlie Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    They did not have a room when we arrive

  • Shante Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Rooms are okay but do have roaches house keeper comes every other day they don’t tell u this when u check in .

  • majed Aug 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    The motel is in uncomfortable area .And it’s old . Motel .The bed’s matrix is not comfortable at all .

  • Jamal Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Safe & overall convenient place for resting. Highly satisfied with clean facility, area & well recommended motel for future travelers &/or settlers in search of small get away . Rate 10/10 = 100% satisfactory.Thank You again, -Jay

  • Rita Aug 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    .

  • Verified Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    I reached out to management hopefully someone can get back to me.

  • Shante Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Room has little roaches . When u stay weekly u only get room services every other day . Nobody tells u upfront .

  • Junior Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    No ealry check In. Besides that it was cool.

  • Verified Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The cleanliness of this hotel is concerning.

  • Roberto Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Gave me a room that was taken, ac not working properly, in the middle of taking a shower the fire alarm went off .. beds are squishy and uncomfortable

  • Tyrone Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Was given a room key to another room that was already occupied with the door wide open. Had to call the manager to address this inconvenience that i was put through which they put in a lower value 1 bed room when i paid for a higher value room that was suppose to have 2 beds.

  • ALI Aug 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    A lot homeless people staying there

  • Lorena Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Very comfy, friendly staff. Public transportation accessible…Close to freeways

  • James Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Facilities outside are in poor condition. Two ice machines of which neither worked. When asked where the closest store was to get ice i was reluctantly given directions a few miles away. Upon return to motel I found store on the next block from motel. I was misguided for some unknown reason. Ridiculous! Room was ok as far as bed. No coffee, no shampoo and a piece of soap that was the smallest piece I had ever seen. Ghetto lights outside were on imminent invasion strength ans illuminated the room. This property and its management should be a true embarrassment to the brand.

  • Vasier Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great customer care.

  • Pa Aug 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The bedding and towels were stained. Also I don't like rooms where there's a connecting door. Also the front door didn't push all the way I'm not sure the dead bolt was working well. It smelt heavily of bleach.

  • Raquel Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Clean and comfortable. Friendly staff.

  • Juan Aug 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Homeless people are around the parking lot making it feel unsafe, security guards don’t kick them out of property as they should.

  • Carmen Aug 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Hotel was decent for a motel 6. Room was clean and spacious. Parking was safe and lighted . Check in was quick and easy. Needed a place to sleep after a soccer game . This was perfect without spending a lot . Would stay again.

  • Brent Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I called a few hours before arriving and Daniella was friendly answering my questions, professional assuring me that the room would be available when we arrived late. It was and the motel was sold out. Brandon did a stellar job at the front desk with a 100% score on the check-in and the security guard was nice and friendly not questioning us with the Sold Out Tonight sign having reservations. Great job! It was quiet and we slept in late! Thanks!

  • Rachel Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Door was half open!! Floor and shower were dirty!! Mold on walls in bathroom!! Bed was old and disgusting!! Got a bug bite on my stomach that is big and red and itchy!! Would not ever go there again!! Was disappointed and dissatisfied!!

  • Verified Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    The ice machine has not worked for over a year now, since they dont provide fridges i would think they would at least have a working ice machine. The air conditioner barely worked at times it was hot in the room cuz of it not working. Wasnt too comfortable of a stay😔

  • James Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean and neat

  • Leticia Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Several people knocking on our door, looking for certain people one woman walked in the door a child knocking on our door very busy hotel

  • Cathleen Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff is really nice makes me feel at home, helpful and comfortable

  • Jerod Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great

  • Gary Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Remember, you get what you pay for. We made it work. It would be horrible for a family, but for two adults, it was ok. The grounds were dirty. There was a car parked there that looked like it has been there for months. There was a security guard sitting on an office chair looking at his phone in the parking lot. There is one thin blanket on the bed. No hair dryer. Smelled like weed horribly!!

  • Enrique Aug 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Careless staff

  • Verified Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Not a bad location but no fridges in the rooms and the ice machine was broken - the staff just told us to go to 7-11 and buy ice if we wanted it. Manager was disrespectful when asked and then confronted about the solution. I only stayed 1 night out of the 5 and was told I wouldn't get my money back (this was resolved). No customer service and blames the customers for not having time to fix a broken ice machine.

  • Oneida Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great

  • STACY Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    My dog is comfortable

  • Tanya Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The room was clean. But it smelled horrible like booty. But the floors was clean the bathroom was clean. The bed was very small for a queen size. But me and my husband slept comfortable.

  • Jerod Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great

  • Brian Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Close to everything

  • Greg Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    The grass in the common area with the picnic table has not been mowed in ages, grass is almost a foot long. It’s where the dogs go to relieve themselves, and you can’t walk in it for fear of stepping in something.‼️ Not even shampoo in the rooms this place is on the cheap to a scale unknown. Even the sink is disgusting to look at.‼️ When I asked the manager to reimburse me the $4.79 that I spent to buy ice he just said no. Just disgusting, stay away, too many other choices‼️

  • Steven Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Roach alive in restroom

  • Raed Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    small insects around the room

  • Jeffry Jul 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Too expensive for what it is and where it is

  • Wendell Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The staff were very friendly. Had no issues giving extra towels when asked. But, Ron had no refrigerator, and anytime we tried to get ice, the ice maker was always empty. I think one time in the 5 day stay were we able to get enough ice to fill out little bucket. We also had zero water pressure in the bathroom sink. We had to use the tub water for everything. The bed was a lot softer then we prefer, but we made due. The parking lot security was always there, but, i felt bad, because it always seemed to be the same guy; day or night. Does he get s day or night off?????

  • Mike Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Homeless encampment on the other side of the fence. Ice machine was constantly broken. The guests kids were up all night running up and down the stairs yelling I had to get up and tell them to knock it off. Front desk employee not helpful. We ended up leaving early though we had pre paid for the week. We won’t stay there again.

  • Thao Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Good except ice maker is not working properly

  • Charlene Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Beds were very uncomfortable; security did nothing about the people talking and dogs barking at all hours of the night. One night security were the ones talking outside at 3am. Walls and ceiling were very thin, door had a gap al the way around letting light and sound in 24/7. We stayed for 6 nights and I never got a good night sleep due to all these issues. No fridge or safe. Choose any other motel 6 or other motel/hotel in the area I will never stay at this location again.

  • Michelle Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Found roaches in the room and the mattresses were horrible. This is the worst sleep we have had in a hotel. Mattress was on just the springs and indented/tilted to one side.

  • Charles Jul 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Nothing great. 2 stars. Wont stay there again

  • Cynthia Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    There's a complimentary coffee in the morning too.

  • Julio Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Pee stains all over bedding and bathroom light didnt work

  • Jerod Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great

  • Alyssa Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Decent for the price. I appreciate the security guard

  • Sally Jul 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Ok stay. But wouldn't stay again bed mattress were poor quality but sheets were clean. Guy at front desked seemed like he hated his job bigtime. Area was good for places to eat and close. Security guy in parking lot was nice to have. Easy check in.

  • Barbara Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean kind friendly

  • Catalina Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Roaches in our room and it was supposedly non-smoking but reeked of cigarettes.

  • David Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Basic room . Very nice for an overnight stay.

  • Edgardo Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    It was an inexpensive way to spend the weekend, but don’t recommend if you plan to go to San Diego area, it was too far.

  • Jonathan Jul 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    The over all motel was a good stay, clean rooms helpful staff. It would be the people or surroundings room, neighbors that are the problem. The night of our stay a group gathered outside to drink and talk past 2am, Very loud and obnoxiously.

  • Franck Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Clean and confortable.

  • Julie Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    The beds were uncomfortable.you could feel the springs poke you in the back. For a non smoking room we sure had a lot of cigarette burns in the floor.

  • Corina Jul 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    I seen roaches in my room and woke up with bites. Although the man who checked me in had great customer service, the room was terrible. It was not sanitary and there is no way I should be paying to sleep with bugs. I am beyond disappointed.

  • Jocelyn Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Located on the corner of a busy intersection and right off the freeway. Sound of emergency sirens were frequent. Towels and sheets were stained. Floor was dirty. House cleaning was a nuisance. Room key card was faulty, required 3 trips to the office at one time, until a newer one was finally issued.

  • Jessica Jul 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Pool closes at 6:00 pm in summer. Disappointed as this location is in Sourhern California. Silly.

  • Roderick Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great stay all staff friendly and helpful . Room was more than I expected as far as cleanliness and comfort of the bed .

  • Carla Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    The mattress was awful! It had more rolls than Texas Roadhouse. It took minutes for the bathroom light to come on. The floors were wobbly. Burn marks on the nightstand. The rooms really need to be updated

  • Manny Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    This place needs to be clean. He needs a lot of maintenance around the property. I stayed in a non-smoking room and it smelled more like it was a smoking room not too clean. Neither was the property. It needs a lot of maintenance to be clean. I will never come back to this place.

  • Travis Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    A nice clean place for the price. Was a great room. The only downfall was I was by the pool and the kids were loud, but kids were being kids so can’t complain. At least they were off of phone screens and video games

  • Jocelyn Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Reasonably priced for being last minute. Room was clean. Towels and sheets were white and bleached. Luggage rack was available. Excellent staff, very helpful and friendly. Just keep in mind Security was onsite. Good experience overall if it's just for a hot shower and a clean bed.

  • Ronald Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Halfway housing for homeless and the less fortunate

  • Lee Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Typical low end motel.

  • Bruce Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Very limited on the ice. 2 machines and 1 never worked. Lots ot transients. Very dirty pool. Woild not recommend to my worst enemies. Only clean rooms 1 day a week.

  • Daniel Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    reasonable price. appears to be relatively safe.

  • Eliberto Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Beds are pretty bad not the cleanest

  • Judy Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Reasonable pricing

  • Ted Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    It’s a safe place to be for the short term. The worst thing about this place is that the beds are no where close to being supportive. It kinda feels like they’re using mattresses that have been used beyond their lifetimes and makes for an uncomfortable sleep.

  • Denson Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Not bad

  • Samaje Jun 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    .

  • Jessica Jun 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    The rooms smelled like mold & the floors were dirty. There was dog poop outside of my room & around the property & in the downstairs room kids we could hear running, yelling, etc. above us.

  • Ernesto Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Thank you for a great stay.

  • Xavier Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    It’s a decent stay if you have a budget in mind. The rooms are simple, clean, and comfortable. It is a long-term stay community, so you will see and hear that type of environment.

  • Samuel Jun 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Ok room for price. Smelled like cigarettes though and the bathroom was 👎

  • Robert Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The clientele was just not very appealing and seemed very sketchy

Frequently asked questions about Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Does Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego offer parking?
Yes, Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego offers free parking on-site.
Does Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego have a fitness center?
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego located, and how walkable is the area?
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego is located at 550 Montrose Court, I-8 at Magnolia Avenue Southbound, El Cajon, CA 92020. With a Walk Score of 74, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

House rules

Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available