A sunset over a mountainous landscape with a town in the foreground.

El Cajon Hotel Guide - Family Friendly Hotels in El Cajon, California

  • Change your mind

    Book hotels with free cancellation

  • Treat yourself

    Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
    Sign in

  • Be picky

    Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check availability on El Cajon Family Friendly Hotels

Tonight
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Tomorrow
13 Oct - 14 Oct
This weekend
16 Oct - 18 Oct
Next weekend
23 Oct - 25 Oct

Our top choices for El Cajon family-friendly hotels

A modern restaurant with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a pergola overhead, and a view of the street and buildings in the background.
A reception area with a modern design, featuring a textured wall and a reception desk with a built-in computer.

1. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
Downtown El Cajon
€153
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
A hotel room with two beds, a large landscape painting above the beds, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A modern living room with a sofa set, coffee table, and a potted plant.
A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, a sink with toiletries, and a towel rack.
A reception area with a wooden counter, framed pictures on the wall, and a view of the parking lot through the glass door.

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

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon
El Cajon
€85
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon
A wall-mounted sign with 'Greetings from California' and a coffee station with a coffee maker, cups, and condiments.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.
A hotel with a red awning, a sign reading "Super 8", and a parking lot with several cars.
A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, and a towel rack.

3. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
El Cajon
  • Family fun escape near Boomers El Cajon, with premium entertainment, free breakfast, and easy parking for everyone's comfort.
€83
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of Fletcher Marketplace.
A modern bathroom with a white vanity, a large mirror, and a glass shower enclosure.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.
A modern hotel lobby with a central bar, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego
El Cajon
€154
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon 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 bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and a shower curtain.
A room with a wooden dresser, a television on top, a white lamp, a microwave, and a trash bin.
A reception desk with a clock, a window, and a door.

5. Northgate Motel

Northgate Motel
El Cajon
€67
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Northgate Motel
A motel sign with a directional arrow and a number '6' indicating the entrance.
A reception area with a digital screen displaying weather, a clock, and a sign advertising a 6-star rating.
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.

6. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
El Cajon
€62
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
A building with a blue door marked "103" and lush tropical plants surrounding it.
A bathroom with a tiled shower wall, a bathtub, and a ceiling-mounted showerhead.
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.
A framed tiger portrait on a wall, a green chair, and a potted plant.

7. Villa Serena

Villa Serena
El Cajon
€71
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Villa Serena
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a microwave, and a small refrigerator.
A reception area with a glass table displaying brochures, a wooden chair, a reception desk, and a door leading outside.
A motel with a parking lot, multiple vehicles, and a building with a red roof and balconies.
A shower area with tiled walls, a showerhead, and a drain.

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

Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego
El Cajon
€86
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego
A compact hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a small refrigerator, and an air conditioning unit.
A laundry area with four washers and dryers, a water heater, and a window.
A small, modern shower room with a glass door, a metal showerhead, and a small shelf.
A corridor with a tiled floor, a black door at the end, and a fire alarm on the left wall.

9. Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego
El Cajon
€60
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a heater, and a window with curtains.
A bathroom with a white marble tub, a shower with a curved glass door, a white sink, and a painting on the wall.
A compact living space with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a small table, a sofa, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

10. Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East
El Cajon
€71
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East
View all properties

Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in El Cajon

Breakfast included
Pool
4 stars
All-inclusive
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in El Cajon

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of Fletcher Marketplace.
A modern hotel lobby with a central bar, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.
A multi-story hotel with a pool, parking lot, and a view of distant mountains.

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego
El Cajon
€154
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego
A modern restaurant with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a pergola overhead, and a view of the street and buildings in the background.
A reception area with a modern design, featuring a textured wall and a reception desk with a built-in computer.

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
Downtown El Cajon
€153
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
A hotel room with two beds, a large landscape painting above the beds, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A reception area with a wooden counter, framed pictures on the wall, and a view of the parking lot through the glass door.
A modern living room with a sofa set, coffee table, and a potted plant.
A swimming pool with a blue tiled border, a white chair, and a door.

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon
El Cajon
€85
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon
A wall-mounted sign with 'Greetings from California' and a coffee station with a coffee maker, cups, and condiments.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.
A hotel with a red awning, a sign reading "Super 8", and a parking lot with several cars.
A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, and a towel rack.

Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
El Cajon
€83
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a heater, and a window with curtains.
A compact living space with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a small table, a sofa, and a window with curtains.
A bathroom with a white marble tub, a shower with a curved glass door, a white sink, and a painting on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East
El Cajon
€71
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A hotel with a sign reading "Quality Inn & Suites" and a "Lobby" sign.
A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with a coffee machine, and a clock on the wall.
A reception area with a red chair, a beige sofa, and two cube-shaped side tables.

Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East

Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East
El Cajon
€84
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East
View all properties

Family-friendly hotels with pools in El Cajon

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of Fletcher Marketplace.
A modern hotel lobby with a central bar, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.
A multi-story hotel with a pool, parking lot, and a view of distant mountains.

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego
El Cajon
€154
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego
A modern restaurant with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a pergola overhead, and a view of the street and buildings in the background.
A reception area with a modern design, featuring a textured wall and a reception desk with a built-in computer.

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
Downtown El Cajon
€153
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
A hotel room with two beds, a large landscape painting above the beds, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A reception area with a wooden counter, framed pictures on the wall, and a view of the parking lot through the glass door.
A modern living room with a sofa set, coffee table, and a potted plant.
A swimming pool with a blue tiled border, a white chair, and a door.

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon
El Cajon
€85
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon
A motel sign with a directional arrow and a number '6' indicating the entrance.
A reception area with a digital screen displaying weather, a clock, and a sign advertising a 6-star rating.
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.

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
El Cajon
€62
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a heater, and a window with curtains.
A compact living space with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a small table, a sofa, and a window with curtains.
A bathroom with a white marble tub, a shower with a curved glass door, a white sink, and a painting on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East
El Cajon
€71
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East
A reception area with a black counter, a potted plant, a white table, and a black office chair.
A compact room with a bed, a desk with a computer and TV, a small refrigerator, and a trash bin.
A small room with a wooden dresser, a trash can, a microwave, and a television mounted on the wall.
Bathroom

Best Inn & Suites

Best Inn & Suites
El Cajon
€115
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Best Inn & Suites
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A hotel with a sign reading "Quality Inn & Suites" and a "Lobby" sign.
A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with a coffee machine, and a clock on the wall.
A reception area with a red chair, a beige sofa, and two cube-shaped side tables.

Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East

Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East
El Cajon
€84
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
View all properties

Top El Cajon 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 12 hours ago
The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

8/10 Good
"Ok"
Deneile 3-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

8/10 Good
"Bring your own beach chairs and if you are not on the bay do not plan to have grass in front of your lanai. The garden view pond was scummy but brought in wildlife. Room was as described. All in all a decent stay for the money."
Michael 4-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

8/10 Good
"The hotel is clean and the staff were friendly. The self parking becomes a challenge when there’s a convention going on."
George 3-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

10/10 Excellent
"Great place, super convenient for going to sea world"
andrea 1-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
The Dana on Mission Bay

Frequently asked questions

What's El Cajon like for family-friendly holidays?
The budget-friendly destination of El Cajon is a good choice if you've been thinking about a trip with your children. The golf, baseball matches and cafes are just some of the things that make this an attractive spot for a family holiday. Arrange a flight into San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field), which is the closest airport, or San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is located 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in El Cajon?
Singing Hills Golf Resort is a resort with 2 outdoor pools and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego is another good option for your family trip.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in El Cajon?
The hottest months are usually August and September, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 14°C. Average annual precipitation for El Cajon is 341 mm.
What's there to see and do with your family in El Cajon?
The Magnolia and Parkway Plaza are interesting attractions that you and your family may enjoy exploring while you are staying in El Cajon. Make sure that you have plenty of time to take in activities in the area such as San Diego Zoo, Mission Bay and Petco Park.
What's the best way for us to get around El Cajon?
Take advantage of metro transport at El Cajon Transit Center Station, Arnele Avenue Station and Gillespie Field Station. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.