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Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near The Magnolia

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Premium Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom
Exclusive Room
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
40-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$135
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

Explore the area

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1355 E Main St, El Cajon, CA, 92021
  • Place, The Magnolia
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego State University
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Sycuan Casino
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Comfort Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double or Twin Room

Comfort Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
2 bedrooms
Pillow-top bed
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, 2 Bathrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
2 bedrooms
Pillow-top bed
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Executive Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Exclusive Room

Exclusive Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

Comfort Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
2 bedrooms
Pillow-top bed
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Queen Beds

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2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Basic Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

El Cajon

At Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites, you'll be 3.3 km (2 mi) from The Magnolia and 13 km (8.1 mi) from Sycuan Casino. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and a lift. Plus you'll find a vending machine. Each morning free on-the-go breakfast is offered between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this El Cajon hotel include San Diego State University and Viejas Arena.

What's nearby

  • The Magnolia - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Shadow Mountain Community Church - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • San Diego State University - 13 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Sycuan Casino - 15 min drive - 13.8 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 22 min drive - 31.3 km

Getting around

  • El Cajon Transit Center Station - 13 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 20 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Valley Foods Mediterranean Market - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

Hotel with free breakfast, near The Magnolia
Free breakfast is served daily. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this El Cajon hotel.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a hairdryer and free toiletries. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered once per stay and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

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
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • An off-lead area is available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per day.

Payment types

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 deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: USD 10 every 3 days
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per day

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 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Property is also known as

Rancho Diego & Suites El Cajon
Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites Hotel
Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites El Cajon
Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites Hotel El Cajon

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites?

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites?

As of 8 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites on 12 Oct 2025 start from AU$134.61, including 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.

Is parking available at Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites?

Yep, Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites has a free self car park.

Does Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites have a pool?

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites has an outdoor pool.

Does Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites serve breakfast?

Yep, free on-the-go brekkie is available daily between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites?

No, Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites?

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

Are pets allowed at Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites, with dog exercise areas on offer.

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 263 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 263 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 263 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 263 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 103 out of 263 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ulises

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was clean, and the staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greeted first with a graffiti-tagged sign, and then a hot-tub wrapped in crime-scene style tape to indicate out-of-order... The real issue was that the room was FULL OF FLIES. Without exaggeration the largest "swarm" of houseflies I have ever seen flying in a stable formation in my entire life existed in our guestroom. Probably 100-200 full-size houseflies. Upon getting this shock, returned to the front desk and asked for another room. The second room "only" had a dozen or two dozen flies, but disturbingly featured one dead fly on the guestbed, and a second smaller species of fly crawling on a pillow before flying away. The manager offered to have housekeeping come in and spray/kill the flies, but it's the source/reason for this large of a fly population that was most concerning. What are the larvae (maggots) feeding on?? While there were visible trash bags seen around the property (appear to have been placed by guests/residents) this couldn't explain the flies in the closed rooms. The overall property was dirty with sticky outdoor corridors and mats. The parking lot was full of poorly maintained cars that looked like those of long-term occupants not vacationers. How does the health department allow this property to operate? To his credit, the manager was sympathetic and processed a refund no questions asked. We moved to the Days Inn for LESS $$ and got an immaculate, quiet room next door to a Starbucks and Denny's no less and with a good-looking pool to boot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Erin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Grace

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wathiq

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cesar

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were clearly visible Semen stains on the walls. The room smelled humid and rotten.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our second time staying here. It was great for a budget conscious family with three kids. We checked in and we all enjoyed the pool, it was in great condition! The room was clean with lots of towels. Staff is very friendly, ample parking. Very quiet, did not hear a peep from anyone. Had a tub with a shower. Water is very hot and the tub worked fine for the kids baths. I took a shower, very good water pressure and it got hot very fast. The air conditioner was powerful and it worked fast. Breakfast are to go bags but it was very healthy and more than I could eat, very good. For the price, it was a wonderful stay! Challenges: We did want two queen sized beds but they gave us two full sized ones. The internet and tv did not work but we didn’t come here to watch tv so that was fine. For breakfast, there is only coffee and there is nothing for the kids.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Monique

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was ok for a quick overnight stay. did have clean sheets. No blankets just a sheet and quilt cover. Lots of people foot traffic all night.. The room was adequate, no coffee maker and not one single cup/glass provided. Breakfast was handed out in paper bags containing Oatmeal in cup, muffin factory sealed, yogurt and breakfast bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

JOHN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Checking in, nobody was at the front desk and had to find a maid to get manager for us. This location needs a complete renovation - it is definitely showing it age. We checked in on Friday for a 2 night stay but with the condition of room and discussion with my wife we checked out on Saturday. We have a pet and it's hard to find a location that will take pets. When we got back on Saturday - we were surprised that I room had not been made up and no clean linens. Would not stay there again. Very poor representation on line compared to actual site. Had to ring a outdoor bell to get into the lobby and instructed if you wanted coffee and breakfast - you could get a bag in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lynette

No service of any kind was provided without asking. I stayed for five days and received no clean towels or sheets. The majority of the occupants were homeless people and the property was full of litter and dog poop. Won’t be going back
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ricky

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wholes in ceiling . Cigar burn wholes on drapes. Exposes electrical outlets. Room smelled terribly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elaine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Victor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheapest place you’ll find for a reason. Traveling on a budget know what your paying for.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Casey

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

ricky

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

James

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

Poor Quality

TV’s didn’t work. The tubs were clogged. Floor had damaged floor and furniture
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Honest and complete

The good: bed was comfortable, no bugs in room, good sized fridge, convenient to highway and multiple grocery stores The neutral: breakfast is a bag picked up from the lobby ( nutrigrain bar, oatmeal, muffin, yogurt) The iffy: must be buzzed into the lobby (speaks to the area not necessarily the hotel), sign that says you have 15 minute to decide to stay or can’t be refunded, overall condition of rooms is run down ( patch on walls, bad paint repairs, light covers not falling but also not fitting right anymore, mirror frame detaching, holes in screen, curtain with holes, tile transition from bathroom to room broken, cracked and seperating ac system ) The bad: pool/spa shut down by state, both rooms I was shown had a smoke odor ( unsure if people smoke in there, it’s from a time when they were smoking or it’s the people with sit in front of their ac unit to smoke and it’s pulled in- not overwhelming odor in the second room but for someone sensitive to smells bad enough although I never closed the window in the bathroom), floors dirty enough to turn feet bottoms black (hard floors so either dirty mop water or not mopping), lots of grease/black on bathroom door so if handles are cleaned doors are not The odd: no drawers in night stand , microwave in my room worked just had no display ( you can figure it out if you have ever used a microwave- this I reported when leaving) Not a bad stay overall but I chose my own bed instead of an extra night once business was complete
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Facundo

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julian

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025