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Best Inn & Suites

2.0 star property
Hotel in El Cajon with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk

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Reception
1 bedroom, free WiFi
Bathroom
Exterior
1 bedroom, free WiFi

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1274 Oakdale Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021
  • Parkway Plaza
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • The Magnolia
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sycuan Casino
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, free WiFi

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

1 bedroom, free WiFi

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Family Studio Suite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

1 bedroom, free WiFi

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

About the area

El Cajon

At Best Inn & Suites you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Art World Western Heritage Gallery and Wells Dog Park. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel has free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this El Cajon hotel include San Diego State University and Sycuan Casino.

What's nearby

  • Parkway Plaza - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • The Magnolia - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Shadow Mountain Community Church - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • San Diego State University - 13 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Sycuan Casino - 15 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Gillespie Field Station - 7 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 19 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪El Compadre Taco Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Best Inn & Suites

Hotel in El Cajon with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk
Best Inn & Suites offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
Best Inn & Suites offers 32 accommodations. This El Cajon hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in September.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Inn & Suites?

Yep, Best Inn & Suites has a free self car park.

Does Best Inn & Suites have a pool?

Best Inn & Suites has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from April to September.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Inn & Suites?

No, Best Inn & Suites does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Inn & Suites?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Best Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 54 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sergei

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

SHUT IT DOWN

It was disgusting, we couldnt even stay and sleep. The beds had ash holes on them. Yellow and brown stains on the sheets, the walls had a bunch of random stains and the room had RATS... Talked to the manager and his own words were "im sorry, the cleaning laundry is closed", basically telling me to just sleep like that. We checked in at 9:30pm, went out to club and came back at 2:45am. Only stayed 15 minutes before checking out after trying to have it cleaned. Photos speak for theirself.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fabian

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was satisfied in many ways, specially how affordable it was, I will be returning customer in the near future. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Danger

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

AMANDA

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For someone who didn't live in the estate it was uncomfortable in the area was very bad and under construction wasn't nothing working inside the rooms I got charged $200 a night no clean sheets to the towers closes nasty as he won't work and the locks on toes is horrible and famous taken homeless around that place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Webster

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the most ratchet hotel/motel I have ever been to. It was dirty. It smell really bad. We got two really small towels and both were full of stains. The heater in the shower didn’t work very well. And the toilet needed at least 3 flushes to completely flush. I wish I could give it 1/2 a start because that’s what this place deserves. And for $80 a night. Definitely wouldn’t recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Johnthan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Obrion

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very polite office service, rooms has a back door and patio to relax or smoke.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Charles

The Worst Motel

The room was terrible. Only I towel and it was old and stained. It was supposed to be white! I will never stay at this dump again. The property owner needs to update the motel and take some pride in their business cause it’s so bad. There was also no TV remote and the TV did not work.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Izza Paola Mae

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bedsheets has holes on it. Room smells bad . Door lock is broken. Bathroom nasty. Its a terrible place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

joseph c.

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The photos of this property are deceiving. The room smelled horrible, they have homeless people living there, the bed spread had burn holes in it. Did not feel safe staying there. Immediately checked out and found another hotel. DO NOT STAY HERE!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

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

Worst hotel imaginable.

BEWARE DO NOT STAY HERE! skid row. Mentally unstable, Homeless drug addicts, room was filthy and run down. mattress had huge dark stain that looked like someone died on it. Cockroach leg stuck to towel, big wad of curly long hair in sheets. The place stinks. allergies triggered immediately upon walking in Hotel.com will take your money to reserve, the hotel makes you sign before letting you see the room, and then refuse a refund when you find the conditions unacceptable. SCAM TO STEAL YOUR MONEY!!! I’ve traveled around the world and stayed in some questionable 3rd world places and this is far worse than anything I have ever seen. We abandoned the room, returned the key card to the front desk, and will be initiating a traveler insurance/ credit card chargeback. Absolutely horrifying place and experience. You have been warned.
Someone died on this
“Clean towels?”
Peel the sheets back to find this?we both have short hair 🤮
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What we didn't like about the property was that there was several homeless and drug addicts living there, property was filthy, the pool was not available for use, roaches were crawling all night, poor housekeeping, sheets were never changed, also the room was in need of renovation and dirty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Doug

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Wendell

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

DaWayne

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is the filthy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Tracy

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

Family Time

I appreciate the service we received during my family and i stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Muhammed

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible !!! Waste of my money Towels and sheets are dirty Crime area Smell horrible I had to leave
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024