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Relax Inn And Suites

2.0 star property
Suburban motel in El Cajon with free parking

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Front of property
Outdoor pool
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Kitchenette Room | Private kitchen | Eco-friendly cleaning products

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1220 W Main St, El Cajon, CA, 92020
  • Place, Parkway Plaza
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, The Magnolia
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Superior Court East County Division
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Kitchenette Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Kitchenette Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

El Cajon

Relax Inn And Suites is located within a mile (2 km) of Parkway Plaza and Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center. This 38-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, free self parking, and laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Parkway Plaza - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Boomers El Cajon - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • The Magnolia - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Superior Court East County Division - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • El Cajon Transit Center Station - 9 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Food Court - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Parkway Bowl - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Diner El Cajon - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Relax Inn And Suites

Suburban motel in El Cajon with free parking
Relax Inn And Suites features an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Restaurants on site

  • Dennys

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

These are all of the 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
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 credit card 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No alcohol is served at Relax Inn And Suites.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Relax El Cajon
Relax Inn El Cajon
Relax Hotel El Cajon
Relax Motel El Cajon
Relax Inn And Suites Motel
Relax Inn And Suites El Cajon
Relax Inn And Suites Motel El Cajon

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of Relax Inn And Suites?

This motel is located in El Cajon, close to Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course, Viejas Arena, and The Magnolia. You'll also find Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center and Parkway Plaza within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Relax Inn And Suites?

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

Does Relax Inn And Suites include a casino at the property?

No, Relax Inn And Suites doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Relax Inn And Suites?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Relax Inn And Suites a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk plus some guestrooms include kitchenettes.

Are there hot tubs at Relax Inn And Suites?

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

Does Relax Inn And Suites feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Relax Inn And Suites doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Relax Inn And Suites allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Relax Inn And Suites.

Are there connecting rooms at Relax Inn And Suites?

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

Where is the closest airport to Relax Inn And Suites?

The closest major airport to Relax Inn And Suites is San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field), which is 2.4 mi away (11 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is located 13 mi away (17-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Relax Inn And Suites?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Relax Inn And Suites.

Relax Inn And Suites Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 354 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 354 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 354 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 354 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 109 out of 354 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Arthur

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Old smell ,unclean, 🐜 insects infested old broken furniture unfriendly staff refuse to give money back Pictures on Expedia very deceptive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Rudy

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled very smoky even though it was a non-smoking room. Sheets had visible grime. Mattress and pillows were pretty uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Checking in was nice and simple. I was surprised that the area was quiet. All the anemities AC, Fridge, Microwave and TV worked fine and I have no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Towels and bedding was really dirty. Television did not work. No ice machine, and soda machine didnt work either. Infested with cockroaches.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tanisha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice stay

The owner was nice and it was quiet. Need new towels and furniture then they will be At
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dustin

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff at the check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

VILMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely horrendous place to stay bugs roaches in the middle of the night. The staff is horrible. The place house is homeless people would never stay here in 1 million years again beyond disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cinthia

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

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
you get what you pay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

crystal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had roaches!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Miguel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer

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

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haroon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cindy

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was filthy. Dirty walls. Molded ceiling. Heavily stained towels. Debris on the bed that comes with heavy stains. Upon finally laying down, the bed still had most from body heat. Roaches. Staff are very unwelcoming and unprofessional. The whole facility is more than run down.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Abdellah

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty and insects in the room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Veronica

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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