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Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East

2.5 star property
Travelers start their day with a full breakfast at this El Cajon property before cooling off in the outdoor pool - a perfect balance of fuel and relaxation

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Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East offers practical amenities for both business and leisure travelers. Guests appreciate the helpful staff, convenient WiFi access throughout the property, and extended parking options that make longer stays hassle-free.

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking ( Efficiency)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

El Cajon is home to Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East. The area's natural beauty can be seen at La Jolla Cove and popular attractions include San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Enjoy an event or a match at Petco Park, and consider making time for LEGOLAND® California—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Visit our El Cajon travel guide
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650 N Mollison Ave Building A, El Cajon, CA, 92021

What's nearby

  • Wells Dog Park
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Parkway Plaza
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Superior Court East County Division
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Magnolia
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center
    3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Arnele Avenue Station
    4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center
    18 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mr. Shawarma El cajon
    14 min walk
  • Starbucks
    13 min walk
  • Texas Roadhouse
    3 min drive
  • Mal Al Sham
    2 min drive
  • Applebee's Grill + Bar
    3 min drive

About this property

Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East

Hotel near San Diego State University
Located close to Grossmont College, Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East provides free full breakfast, laundry facilities and a 24-hour business centre. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 50 rooms feature comforts, such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2019
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 14 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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Frequently asked questions

Does Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 14 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East located?

Situated in El Cajon, this hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Grossmont College, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Sycuan Casino and San Diego State University. Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East Reviews

4.8

4.8

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

6.2

Staff & service

4.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 643 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 643 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 643 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 117 out of 643 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 279 out of 643 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

rmadriz**

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poorly breakfast, place not very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, clean and friendly staff

Friendly and helpful staff. Room was very nice and breakfast a perk.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and updated and free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Office staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The outside of this property is in desperate need of an update. I was really nervous until I opened my door. Beautiful new flooring, brand new mattress and counters. Large spacious room. You have to check in at Clarion Pointe which is on other side of parking lot. Breakfast is served at Clarion Pointe as well. Staff is incredible and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Office staff are great. Very helpful and really seem to want to help however they can
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bed was very comfortable. The floor in the room looked nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very relaxing and I was cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Destyni

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There’s definitely roaches, seen multiple in my room but they were squished. The breakfast is literally like waffles, toast, bagels cereal. Nothing crazy. The staff is super helpful though so that was a plus. Probably won’t stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

SUZETTE

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Do not recommend for family stay

Initial thoughts were there are no windows, the room was super hot, the sliding door to the back of building was unlocked which felt unsafe. My daughter went to use the restroom and lost it when she saw a couple roaches in the tub.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff were all very helpful n kind. very busy but answered sll my Questions. Customer service was outstanding nthe room was beautiful n clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, AC and bed were perfect. Condition of room was pretty bad. No secondary working lock on my door. Several holes in the wall, ceiling need to be in. Walls need to be repainted. Bathroom sink has massive cracks. Bathtub needs restoration, even know it was clean it looked dirty
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Maritza

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in poor condition - the breakfast was terrible. The staff however was super friendly and helpful though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A good stop I am happy to recommend

There were a few disturbing ratings and comments about this location. It is an older hotel, but housekeeping is good. Ashley at the desk is personable, humorous, and diligent. We felt safe and secure and this has immediate access to I-8. The breakfast is continental which was a disappointment, but otherwise this was a very good price for the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sukhi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had very dirty beds, and bugs were everywhere including the beds, and the rooms had a really bad smell.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Audelia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not good to stay in full of bed bugs and roaches. Not clean at all…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gerardo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This room was not worth $250 a night what a waste of money will never go here again. Super dirty and the surrounding area was shady.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were helpful, friendly and responsive. Breakfast nook was overseen by a staff person throughout the morning; continental style with mini muffins, bagels, English muffins, toast, butter, ream cheese and peanut butter available, two deep waffle irons for nice make-your-own, yogurt, apples, cereal and fresh coffee. Rooms were clean and the bed was very comfortable. Sadly the facility itself is worn; there were cracks in the bathroom tile and walls, we had two lamps whose light bulbs wore out. But we felt reasonably comfortable. I hope they can make some repairs as it would elevate the place a bit. My one other suggestion would be to provide hard boiled eggs to the breakfast menu to add a protein option.

4/10 Poor

Arianne

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They only cleaned once on our stay, and not well either. Most of the outlets in our place didnt work. The door to the bathroom door didnt close. The shower will either give you really hot or really cold water. The people at the front desk were helpful and nice, and the breakfast was almost always stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not the best but it had a bed

There was roaches in room 115. The shower head was leaking from the top. Air conditioner didnt work as expected. However i was fleeing from a domestic violence situation so it was good enough for the nights i had to stay. The staff was amazing very welcoming and comforting
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived checked in with hesitation and went to our room. The door had space top and bottom, the bathroom was filthy, the room smelled of mold. The kitchenette was cracked the only sink is right inside the open door. We didn't stay and demanded a refund. The person at the front desk was apologetic and very friendly, but we couldn't stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

NICOLE

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was amazing. Housekeepers could not clean the room due to too many checkouts that day. Description of room wasn’t exactly what it said. The couch was not a couch bed. Broken items in the room. Bathroom sink did not turn on at all, microwave handles were missing, shower head spurred water causing slight flooding with every shower. Baby roaches in the restroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Jeremy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was perhaps the dirtiest and nastiest hotel I’ve ever visited. The bathroom was horrid and all of the furniture was disgusting, old and worn. I am shocked that this company offers amenities like these to their guests. This review is by no means is a harsh review aimed to the employees who work at this facility. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I feel bad these employees because they have to maintain such a poor excuse of a hotel and a facility. Who ever owns and manages this facility should invest their money properly on renovating this building because it is absolutely shameful to call yourself a hotel and offer these rooms for your guests to stay in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness
The handicapped room we were assigned was clean and the bed was comfortable; however, the bathroom was a misdesign. The shower and toilet were in the same room. The shower had one cloth curtain. The water flowed under it and onto the floor around the toilet. I built a towel wall. Later, the manager apologized and built another towel wall for fear my elderly aunt (87) might slip and fall. The towels were clean, but stained. The kitchen was useless because it had no utensils, pans or plates. The breakfast was adequate and the staff was friendly. They also accommodated our staying later than 9:00 AM. This was nice, but way too early to close for breakfast. The door handle to my room was upside down. You raised up on the latch; rather than pushed down on it. Expedia rated this hotel far too high.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025