About El Cajon San Diego East
Enjoy a dip in the outdoor swimming pool or laze on Pacific Ocean beaches within 20 miles at El Cajon San Diego East. This contemporary low-rise hotel offers budget accommodation beside Interstate 8 in El Cajon, California. Free perks include Wi-Fi throughout and parking.
Colourful, spacious rooms with air-conditioning and en suite bathrooms feature cable TVs with expanded channels, desks, microwaves and coffee-makers. Selected rooms add ironing equipment and hairdryers. Spacious suites add kitchenettes, fridges and bathrobes.
Conveniences comprise a business centre, launderette, 24-hour reception and vending machines.
There’s a free continental breakfast included. Eateries located within one mile include diners and steakhouses plus Greek, Mexican and Middle Eastern restaurants.
Situated one mile from Parkway Plaza shopping mall, El Cajon San Diego East is 12 miles from the Qualcomm Stadium for San Diego Chargers NFL games. USA-Mexico border crossings are roughly 30 minutes’ drive away. Downtown San Diego and San Diego Zoo are about 20 minutes’ drive away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Handy location near shopping mall and dining
Diners loved the way there was a wide selection of restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets in the area surrounding this hotel in El Cajon, southern California. Guests also appreciated the proximity of a major shopping mall. Moreover, beachgoers were within moderate driving distance of Pacific Ocean beaches. It also appealed that there were bus stops and filling stations nearby plus free on-site parking. The direct access to highway I-8 made it simple for drivers to reach downtown San Diego, local attractions, sports venues, beauty spots, amusement parks and the airport.
positive:
Spacious rooms were well-equipped
Many travellers were pleasantly surprised to discover their rooms were spacious and usually cleaned to a good standard. Several guests commented that they found their rooms pretty tranquil considering the proximity of the freeway. There was praise for the way the rooms were well-equipped with microwaves and coffee-makers.
positive:
Free breakfast and good customer service
Reviewers often said they were greeted by welcoming, friendly and professional members of staff who provided good customer service. The simple free breakfast was a handy bonus.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Cleanliness and maintenance grumbles
There were occasional grumbles about maintenance and housekeeping standards in some rooms. These included carpets that could have done with a deeper clean, litter leftover from previous guests, lingering smoky smells, musty odours, dated decor, blocked drains and tired-looking items of furniture.
negative:
Occasional issues with free Wi-Fi and breakfast
The free Wi-Fi service came in for occasional criticism about spotty coverage and slow speeds. The cramped breakfast room also bothered some visitors. Several diners wished the breakfast had offered a wider selection of fresh food.
negative:
Doubts over value for money
Some guests who paid steeper prices to stay during peak periods occasionally doubted whether their stays represented such good value for money.