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Villa Serena

Property class: 2

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A building with a blue door marked "103" and lush tropical plants surrounding it.
A hotel room with a large bed, a green chair, a flat-screen TV, a painting, a bathroom with a mirror, and a towel rack.
A framed tiger portrait on a wall, a green chair, and a potted plant.
A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a yellow armchair, and a small round table with a vase of yellow flowers. There is a kitchen area in the background with a microwave and a sink.
A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a window above the counter.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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771 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA, 92020
  • Place, The Magnolia
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, East County Regional Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a green chair, a flat-screen TV, a painting, a bathroom with a mirror, and a towel rack.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a green chair, a flat-screen TV, a painting, a bathroom with a mirror, and a towel rack.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 162 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a green armchair, a large abstract painting, a bathroom with a mirror, and a lamp.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

El Cajon

At Villa Serena you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from The Magnolia and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from East County Regional Center. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this El Cajon motel include San Diego State University and Balboa Park.
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What's nearby

  • Knox House Museum - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • The Magnolia - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • East County Regional Center - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 21 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

  • El Cajon Transit Center Station - 10 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mal Al Sham - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chuy's Taqueria Y Burritos - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Villa Serena

Villa Serena offers its guests a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
Villa Serena offers 24 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

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
Cashless transactions are available
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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Villa Serena?

Yep, Villa Serena has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Villa Serena?

No, Villa Serena does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Villa Serena?

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

Are pets allowed at Villa Serena?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Villa Serena Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 313 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 313 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 313 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 313 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 313 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms and very friendly management.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and grate
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable, clean and very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good option for an inexpensive overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Good service
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Excellent location clean comfortable and wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place for PCT hikers to stay before getting on the trail.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean room, and nice and courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

The staff was kind. The room was clean and prepared. Parking was included
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Good place to stay the night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked for my partner who’s a traveling nurse that works many double shifts & it’s absolutely a Blessing. Lowkey location, great polite staff, clean room w/ microwave & mini fridge. If you’re looking to shower & get some sleep w/ free parking that’s budget friendly then this is perfect for you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean roomy room ,staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience

Great experience for the price, excellent location for what we were there to see
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have been staying at Villa Serena for my weekend visits for three consecutive summers (I would rather stay here than at my friend's place - it's quiet!)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is really modern and renovated beautifully. The amenities in the room were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
For the price I guess it is what it is. Made us pay cash for deposit even paying for it through Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a cute little hotel. Very quiet with the sweetest staff and management. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price was doable for being a holiday weekend, however had complications checking in and processed hold on my deposit (have not received a credit refund yet). Parking lot is small and was blocked in when leaving; took staff awhile to locate tenant to have car moved so we could get out. The rooms are basic but clean, but only has half glass door on the shower. Overall it is an average motel good for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inviting room with wonderful amenities, friendly staff easy parking. Bed is fresh and comfortable clean feel, extra large television.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

comfortable and great price

Easy to check in and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy and quick check in. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Designated parking area for guests. Great room and cleanliness. Very smooth sailing after checking in. Only complaint, check-in took a little long. Staff was very friendly and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family that manages the motel are lovely and helpful, room is gorgeous and well-designed, newly renovated. Decor is great. Little touches everywhere like bottles of water, good coffee with the good sugar, shampoos, lotion, etc. its just very welcoming and lovely to stay at-- highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025