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Best Western John Jay Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel in Calexico with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets
Lobby
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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2421 Scaroni Rd, Calexico, CA, 92231
  • Place, San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Rockwood Plaza
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Gran Plaza Outlets
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, El Centro, CA (IPL-Imperial County)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, High Speed Internet Access, Microwave and Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Iron and Ironing Board, Hairdryer

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Pet Friendly Room, Microwave and Refrigerator, High Speed Internet Access, Coffee Maker, Iron and Ironing Board

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for King Room With Mobility Accessible Roll-in Shower-Non-Smoking

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

King Room With Mobility Accessible Roll-in Shower-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Queen Room With Mobility Accessible Roll-in Shower-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, High Speed Internet Access, Microwave and Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Iron and Ironing Board, Hairdryer

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Pet Friendly Room, Microwave and Refrigerator, High Speed Internet Access, Coffee Maker, Iron and Ironing Board

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible Room, Walk-in Shower, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

King Suite with Sofabed and Wetbar

  • Sleeps 4

King Suite Balcony Wetbar and Fireplace and Sofabed

  • Sleeps 4

King Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Calexico

Best Western John Jay Inn places you within a few miles (5 km) of San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus and Rockwood Plaza. This 58-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Rockwood Plaza - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Gran Plaza Outlets - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Calexico Community Center - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Imperial Valley Mall - 10 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • El Centro, CA (IPL-Imperial County) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Best Western John Jay Inn

Hotel in Calexico with free breakfast and a fitness center
Guests staying at Best Western John Jay Inn enjoy an outdoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Free parking is available if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a hot tub, a business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Guests can expect to find 42-inch TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also standard.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available on weekdays 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1998
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 13 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

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)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with 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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit 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.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Best Western John Jay Calexico
Best Western John Jay Inn Calexico
Best Western John Jay Calexico
Best Western John Jay Inn Hotel
Best Western John Jay Inn Calexico
Best Western John Jay Inn Hotel Calexico

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of Best Western John Jay Inn?

This hotel is located in Calexico, close to Mexicali Border Port I, Plaza Comercial La Cachanilla, and Eagles Nest Stadium. You'll also find Calexico Community Center and Gran Plaza Outlets within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western John Jay Inn?

As of Dec 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western John Jay Inn on Dec 19, 2025 start from $112.4, excluding 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 on site at Best Western John Jay Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Does Best Western John Jay Inn have a casino on the premises?

No, Best Western John Jay Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Best Western John Jay Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Best Western John Jay Inn?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like streaming services as well as an outdoor pool and free breakfast.

Does Best Western John Jay Inn have a hot tub?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Best Western John Jay Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Best Western John Jay Inn offers free continental breakfast on weekday mornings though there is no restaurant.

Will Best Western John Jay Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Best Western John Jay Inn for a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night.

Does Best Western John Jay Inn have connecting rooms?

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

Where is the closest airport to Best Western John Jay Inn?

The closest major airport to Best Western John Jay Inn is El Centro, CA (IPL-Imperial County), which is 16.8 mi away (25 minutes by car). Another top airport is Mexicali, Baja California Norte (MXL-General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada Intl.), which is located 18.6 mi away (39-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Best Western John Jay Inn?

Yes, some guestrooms at Best Western John Jay Inn offer a balcony.

Best Western John Jay Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 412 out of 873 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 873 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 873 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 873 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 873 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julian

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

4/10 Poor

Manuel

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

8/10 Good

Zach

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

10/10 Excellent

eunice

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
H.I.Express & Suits Mexicali, B.C.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernad

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

PATRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff charge me extra for extra cleaning of room stating that they had coffee stains that I was not aware of, so I got charge extra 50.00 dlls plus deposit. We tried to leave room clean as much as we could put trash aside for them to come out with this bs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean staff was very help outstanding customer service as well as cleaning staff complementary breakfast was delicious. Was clean pool family friendly Thank you for outstanding customer service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raquel, Calexico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff is very friendly, safe area and parking is accessible. Second time here and will surely recommend. Affordable price too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Liliana, Springdale

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irving

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cleanness was great very comfortable,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We like because isn’t far to Mexicali
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and friendly place. Will stay again in the future. The staff graciously let us check in early, 1300 hrs. After two nights of boondocking in 114° weather it was greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

angelica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
liked it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall i enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet M

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

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

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

10/10 Excellent

marcos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and very good customer service. Beds are a little hard but overall great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conrade

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jose Luis Andalon

Liked: Cleanliness
I didn’t like that they didn’t have a place to hold your luggage for a couple hours after checkout
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

sandra

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
for the price the hotel is good. the breakfast was good and had choices to pick from.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brisia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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