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Best Inn & Suites

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

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Reception
Exterior
Free WiFi
Bathroom
Free WiFi

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1274 Oakdale Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021
  • Place, Wells Dog Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The Magnolia
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Superior Court East County Division
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi

Family Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

El Cajon

Best Inn & Suites is a short stroll from Art World Western Heritage Gallery and Wells Dog Park. This 32-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a seasonal outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Art World Western Heritage Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Wells Dog Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Magnolia - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Superior Court East County Division - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 20 min drive - 18.1 miles

Getting around

  • Arnele Avenue Station - 10 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 19 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 12 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

Hotel in El Cajon with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk
Best Inn & Suites offers free WiFi in public areas and a seasonal outdoor pool. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck 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 elevator

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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

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 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free 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 for incidental charges and 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from April to September.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near Best Inn & Suites?

This hotel is located in El Cajon within a short 11-minute walk of Art World Western Heritage Gallery. You'll also find The Magnolia and Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Best Inn & Suites?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Best Inn & Suites feature a casino at the property?

No, Best Inn & Suites doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Best Inn & Suites?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from April until September.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Best Inn & Suites?

Amenities at this hotel that appeal to couples include a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk.

Does Best Inn & Suites have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Best Inn & Suites feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Best Inn & Suites doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Best Inn & Suites allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Best Inn & Suites for a fee of USD 20 per pet, per day.

Does Best Inn & Suites have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Best Inn & Suites?

The closest major airport to Best Inn & Suites is San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field), which is 4.4 mi away (12 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is located 16.7 mi away (22-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Best Inn & Suites?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Best Inn & Suites.

Reviews

Best Inn & Suites Reviews

6.2

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 116 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible cleanliness

Im not happy with this place, ive stayed here on many occasions, the price is good and the best thing they have going is no deposit... Besides that u would think they would get better but instead its gotten worse:the housekeeping sucks they dont clean that good at all, there are boogers and blood marks on the walls, clothes left in the drawers from the people that stayed before me and the worst part is there are ALOT of cockroaches everywhere, turn the lights off wen they come back on theres bugs everywere, very disappointed 😞
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ernst

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayme

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

ANMAR

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very, very bad hotels
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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…
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jerry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Checked after was in room for 5 Min
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Seb

The room has very bad smell and also the walls and other things was very dirty I don’t recommend for others
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Katelyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dont do it , horrible rooms and bad service absolutely not !!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Florentino

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

Roach Motel

Dirty, needs to be painted, saw a few roaches, alive and dead. Bad smell in the room of cigarettes. Small window AC didn't cool the room. Large homeless population in the area and on the property. Noisy all night. No hair dryer, no iron.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness

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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Allison

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tiana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Amenities
Very rundown. Paint is cheap. Walls dirty , even the towels were dirty. So I left early.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There's an IHOP right next door and a 24 hour taco shop or two.. super convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sonia

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025