Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Grossmont College

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed, Kitchenette, Non-Smoking | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Lobby
Lobby
Lobby
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

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650 N Mollison Ave Building A, El Cajon, CA, 92021
  • Superior Court East County Division
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • The Magnolia
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Parkway Plaza
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible with Roll-In Shower, Kitchenette, Non-Smoking

  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible with Roll-In Shower, Non-Smoking

  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed, Kitchenette, Non-Smoking

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

El Cajon

Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East places you within a 15-minute drive of popular attractions such as Grossmont College and San Diego State University. This 50-room hotel welcomes guests with free breakfast and conveniences like an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • The Magnolia - 2 min drive
  • Superior Court East County Division - 2 min drive
  • Grossmont College - 8 min drive
  • San Diego State University - 11 min drive
  • Sycuan Casino - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Arnele Avenue Station - 8 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mal Al Sham - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Grossmont College
At Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East, guests have access to an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a 24-hour business center. There's free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with sightseeing, directions, and local dining recommendations. Additional amenities include express check-out, free newspapers, and laundry facilities.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Beds sport pillow menus and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Sitting areas, refrigerators, and microwaves are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 center

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 elevator
  • 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 available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 25 per pet, per night
  • 1 total (30 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features 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).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East?

Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East?

As of Feb 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East on Feb 19, 2025 start from $96.9, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see close to Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East?

This hotel is located in El Cajon within a short 19-minute walk of Boomers El Cajon. You'll also find The Magnolia and Superior Court East County Division within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is available on request, accessible parking and free RV/bus/truck parking are also available.

Does Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East feature a casino on the premises?

No, Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead and a pillow menu as well as an outdoor pool.

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

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East offers free full breakfasts each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East for a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East?

The closest major airport to Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East is San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field), which is 3.5 mi away (10 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is located 14.9 mi away (17-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East?

Yes, some guestrooms at Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East offer a balcony.

Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East Reviews

Reviews

4.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 572 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 572 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 572 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 108 out of 572 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 248 out of 572 reviews

4.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

4.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Theresa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I was shocked at how poor the room and surrounding area were. The cheap vinyl flooring was cracked, split and torn. The blow dryer didn't work. The curtains were cheap and too sheer to give privacy and most likely from the 1970's. The furniture was old and in bad shape. There was a glass sliding door (with the curtains that didn't give privacy) that looked out on a dirty back yard area with trash, a prison style fence, and close to the noisy highway. The pet area was full of dog poop because people didn't clean up after their dogs. The hot tub was dirty and empty. It also seemed to be in a seedy part of town. I was glad to leave in the morning! There's a Starbucks across the street, which is where I got my breakfast. Oh...I also found a used Kleenix in the sheets. It had obviously been washed and stuck to the sheet after drying. *Despite the old run down condition of everything it seems the housekeeping did a really good job cleaning the room. Desk clerks were nice. The owners need to put some money into cleaning up and remodeling the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mohammed, Scottsdale

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yosemeri

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

CARLOS

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Noisy due to people fighting / yelling in the room next door. Noisy because it is very close to a highway Bathtub looks very dirty Super bad smelly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Blanca

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms we booked were including a sofa bed , we did not get the rooms we paid for, both rooms smelled like smoke and cigarettes and both had a roach infestation. We had complained about the rooms and advised us that we would get a refund, we have not received it and keep getting the runaround. Would not recommend staying here at all.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jorge

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to move to 3 times to get a room that was somewhat decent. lights didn't work, roaches, dead bolt did not work, door had gaps you could see outside and staff said they would take care of it but in the evening the staff said they had no record of needing to move rooms and that their staff didn't inform them. They made it my fault they don't communicate among them selves. Id like my money back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mohammed

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chanpreet

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
REFUND NEEDED by October 11th
I need my money back. We did not check in at Quality El Cajon due to safety concerns and hygiene levels. Pictures are way more beautiful and actual place is very bad. I had to spend two times more dollars for alternate accommodation management again this Pay back my money by October 11th 2024 OR I will file a complaint in consumer court claiming for pain and suffering caused to our family with children.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard Amin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

karen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Faviola

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a Hotel is an apartment complex-blood on walls
This is not a hotel!!!It is an apartment complex where ppl live. The place is disgusting there was blood on the walls. Trash can outside of the rooms full. I checked in got my room key with my family and walked right out when I saw the room. The bathtub had roaches and was dirty/moldy tub. The room was also not what I had paid for I had “reserved” a room with a bed sofa and the room I was given had only 2 queen beds. It’s the worst and most disgusting place I have ever seen. Shame on Hotels.com for having this on their website.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Janaliss V.

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was so disappointed and disgusted with this reservation. When we arrived it was infested with cockroaches, stains on the beds, the ac wasn’t working, walls were dirty like they haven’t cleaned them in years. I went to tell the front staff if they could give us another room, because I had 4 children oldest being 8 youngest being 4 months old and wasn’t comfortable having them sleep in there. Mind you we drove almost 8 hours.. they told me they didn’t have anymore rooms and if we wanted to cancel it would be $200 on top of the $100 damage deposit I had put down. To top it off they when we returned from an outing The next day, our room had not been cleaned! I was so disappointed. Never again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Arianne

Traveled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Brett

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Murray

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

SANDEEP, MANCHESTER

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Samir

Very old furniture and dirty!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was not clean at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Rosalba

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Elease

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rented a room this past weekend for my son’s football game. So we got the double bed with the pullout bed couch. The place was clean, but the toilet was messed up, it wouldn’t flush, & the tv didn’t work. I went & complained to the front desk and the lady at the front desk said she would call maintenance. We waited an hour, and she came to the room door & explained that the maintenance man had left but she was nice enough to try to at least fix the tv. She wasn’t successful. This place is a disaster.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Alma Lidia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked a room with two beds and a sofa bed but when I get to the room there was no sofa bed, we had to all squeeze into two beds. I asked where the sofa bed was at and they said there was no more but when I booked the room I booked it because it came with an extra sofa bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

chris

Business traveler
I was “upgraded” into a kitchenette that hadn’t seen a good floor cleaning in a long time, judging by the multiple gouges, scuff marks and splotches (origin unknowable) across the entire floor. Th AC unit blew right into heavy drapes and a lighter weight curtain which one was forced to tie back in order for the AC to function. Wait! I’m not done: the shower was supposed to be handicap accessible but whoever designed it should have his/her license revoked because: - once the water was turned on the entire room flooded making it extremely hazardous to move even a step - the water controls are located behind a ( supposedly handicapped) person who could be seated in a secured bench in the shower, making it impossible to adjust temperature without standing up and turning around (see flooding above) - the non-skid bath mat would’ve been great for a five-year-old but isn’t suitable for an adult, disabled or not - the flooding included the toilet area (same room) - a solution to the hazardous flooding was to make floor mats out of the bath towels supplied, which soaked up a lot of water - then it was safe to cross the room to a dry area (the above-described pock-marked flooring). Yes, ants and other interesting little creatures appeared to feel at home. One could only wonder what others went unseen. The kitchenette had a full-size range/oven, 12 cu. ft. refrigerator, sink AND a microwave large enough for a turkey 50 yrs ago. Not now. Gut it. -
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024