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Best Inn & Suites

2.0 star property
Hotel in El Cajon

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At Best Inn & Suites, enjoy the perfect blend of comfort and relaxation. Unwind in the seasonal outdoor pool or park your vehicle with ease thanks to free self parking. With 24-hour front desk support, guests can connect to WiFi from the comfort of their room.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Main amenities (3)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (4)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
The current price is $120
$132 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15

Room options

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Free WiFi

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi

Family Studio Suite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1274 Oakdale Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021

What's nearby

  • Art World Western Heritage Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Wells Dog Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Magnolia - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Superior Court East County Division - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 20 min drive - 29.1 km

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 12 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 22 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 31 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 43 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 48 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 19 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 19 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Valley Foods Mediterranean Market - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Best Inn & Suites

When you stay at Best Inn & Suites, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of San Diego State University and Sycuan Casino. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Snapdragon Stadium.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 32 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)

Property amenities

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)

Parking

  • RV/bus/truck parking is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from April to September

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Also known as

Best Inn & Suites Hotel
Best Inn & Suites El Cajon
Best Inn & Suites Hotel El Cajon

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Best Inn & Suites?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Best Inn & Suites?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Best Inn & Suites?

Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Inn & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Best Inn & Suites?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Sycuan Casino (14-min drive) and Jamul Casino (16-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Best Inn & Suites and nearby?

Best Inn & Suites has a seasonal outdoor pool.

What's the area around Best Inn & Suites like?

Best Inn & Suites is located a short 11-minute walk from Art World Western Heritage Gallery.

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Best Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

6.2

Good

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

staff is welcoming warming family oriented and very accommodating
Desiree, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

convienance of check in early and late check out friendly helpful family owned business
Desiree, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay with reasonable prices
Jimmy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Place
Steven, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

There's an IHOP right next door and a 24 hour taco shop or two.. super convenient
Laura, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Very, very bad hotels
ANMAR, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Home less around
Francisco José, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This place Rocks

Great place to stay. Originally was going to stay one night but ended up staying 4 more nights!
Tim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

If you’re looking for an out of the way, quiet stay with everything you’ll need within walking distance, this is the place for you! Super friendly staff that genuinely cares about your comfort!
Brian, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Dont do it , horrible rooms and bad service absolutely not !!!
Katelyn, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Rooms are disgusting, boogers and greasy fingerprints are on walls, the curtains smell like smoke and urine there are holes in the walls, the worst part is the cockroaches were unbelievable, i left with bugs in my belongings! The front desk staff was rude and made paying with my hotel app difficult, would NOT recommend this hotel to anybody
Rachell, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Requested downstairs room because of total knee replacement seven weeks ago Worked out perfectly
Thomas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good
Miguel, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

This was absolutely dirty. There were roaches and the bathroom curtain was filthy. The floors were so dusty and dirty my feet were black walking from the bathroom to the bedroom. Bed was surprisingly comfortable. But will never stay at this place.
Susana, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Checked after was in room for 5 Min
Jerry, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Very rundown. Paint is cheap. Walls dirty , even the towels were dirty. So I left early.
Robert, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Shower took a long time to heat up. Place was pretty dirty but cheapest in San Diego that night… I got bit by some kind of bug too when I was sleeping in the bed…
Ryan, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

I will never book a room here again first room had crumbs in the bed bedding not clean facility looks nothing like pictures online it was the worst stay at any hotel ive ever stayed
Tiana, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

The staff seemed very welcoming, but the hotel is very rundown and needs remodeling. It was nice that the rooms had microwaves and refrigerators, but it still needs to be renovated. There were also a lot of people wandering around outside at every hour. I didn’t feel safe.
Sonia, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Dirty
Ezequiel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great customer service
Josh, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

As expected nothing to complain about.
Ashley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff helpfull but cleanliness sux

The room was horrible as far as interior decorating, the walls were dirty with fingerprints and other gross bodily fluids, the toilet seat was dirty with pube-hair, i saw blood smeared on bathroom wall, there was an occasional cockroach scurrying about... The towels were dingy and an offwhite color along with the sheets, the customer svc at the front desk was good, nice people, very helpful at all times day or night
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

I only like the price, which was a discount
Ronald, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

They wouldn’t take care of the bugs in both rooms I tried. I ended up leaving I did not feel safe as a solo traveler here DONT RISK IT
Allison, 2-night trip