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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Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a flat-screen TV, stainless steel oven, microwave, and sink.
Welcome to Quality Inn & Suites, where guests can check in at the reception area marked by the 'Lobby' sign above the entrance.
Relax in style with a comfortable armchair and sofa, surrounded by a modern design and natural views.
Enjoy a clean, modern space with a kitchenette, refrigerator, microwave, and coffee machine, perfect for self-service.
Two double beds with dark headboards, white linens, and a throw blanket, complemented by a nightstand, lamp, and wall art.

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
650 N Mollison Ave Building A, El Cajon, CA, 92021
  • The Magnolia
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Grossmont College
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Diego State University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪23 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 249 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking ( Efficiency)

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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 - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Grossmont College - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • San Diego State University - 11 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Sycuan Casino - 17 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 20 min drive - 17.9 miles

Getting around

  • Spring St Trolley Station - 8 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mal Al Sham - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬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

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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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 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)
  • 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.

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 Shadow Mountain Community Church within a short drive.

Is parking available on site 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.

Is Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East good for couples?

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.

Does Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East have connecting rooms?

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 3.4 mi away (11 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is located 14.9 mi away (17-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book 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. 77 out of 612 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 612 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 612 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 114 out of 612 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 263 out of 612 reviews

4.8/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

4.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Amenities
Sheri at the front desk was very nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea, Bremerton

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

SCOTT

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

Not clean, lots of roaches

Booked a lot of rooms for our 14 employees who are working in that area. The convenience of having a kitchen seemed perfect since they were staying all week. The next day I got calls from them saying the rooms had roaches everywhere! On the beds in the kitchens & bathroom. They requested I find a different hotel to stay the following weeks.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was so unsanitary I had to leave and book a room at a different hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yesenia

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very dirty and the curtains didn't cover the window completely. The bathroom window wouldn't close.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

kassy

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maybe the breakfast was ok. Everything else was horrible. Worst place i ever stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria, White Plains

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria, White Plains

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were helpful, friendly and responsive. Breakfast nook was overseen by a staff person throughout the morning; continental style with mini muffins, bagels, English muffins, toast, butter, ream cheese and peanut butter available, two deep waffle irons for nice make-your-own, yogurt, apples, cereal and fresh coffee. Rooms were clean and the bed was very comfortable. Sadly the facility itself is worn; there were cracks in the bathroom tile and walls, we had two lamps whose light bulbs wore out. But we felt reasonably comfortable. I hope they can make some repairs as it would elevate the place a bit. My one other suggestion would be to provide hard boiled eggs to the breakfast menu to add a protein option.

6/10 Okay

Dimpal, Tehachapi

Liked: Staff & service
I didn’t like the location, it was too loud, and the breakfast was not worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angel

Expedia should not have hotel in the list I checked in the room was unsafe earlier they sprayed for cockroaches the smell was horrible I had as moved to a different room I open bathroom door cockroaches everywhere I rate this hotel 0 stars should get my money back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Vicki

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The handicapped room we were assigned was clean and the bed was comfortable; however, the bathroom was a misdesign. The shower and toilet were in the same room. The shower had one cloth curtain. The water flowed under it and onto the floor around the toilet. I built a towel wall. Later, the manager apologized and built another towel wall for fear my elderly aunt (87) might slip and fall. The towels were clean, but stained. The kitchen was useless because it had no utensils, pans or plates. The breakfast was adequate and the staff was friendly. They also accommodated our staying later than 9:00 AM. This was nice, but way too early to close for breakfast. The door handle to my room was upside down. You raised up on the latch; rather than pushed down on it. Expedia rated this hotel far too high.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

alaa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
“This hotel was a terrible experience. It was dirty, lacked basic cleanliness, and felt completely unsafe. I couldn’t relax or feel comfortable during my stay. Definitely wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.”
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Esther

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Office staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Calvin

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary Esther

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Esther

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Office staff are great. Very helpful and really seem to want to help however they can
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Esther

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Office staff ar
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Shanna

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Too expensive for what we got.

I had higher hopes for this one. Our room was missing the front of the oven door and the pullout couch was missing bolts and wouldn’t fold out at all. We had to pull the mattress off and sleep on the floor. There weren’t enough additional linens or towels to accommodate the number of guests.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Decent people don’t stay here

My garden had 15 piles of dog poop. TV didn’t work. The freeway was right out the door. Very terrible area, people were creepy. Front desk was closed so I had to go across the street to check in. My bed squeaked. There where only sheers in my window, no curtain.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024