Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near The Magnolia

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Premium Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds - Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites (El Cajon)
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Lobby sitting area - Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites (El Cajon)
Exclusive Room | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds - Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites (El Cajon)
40-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV - Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites (El Cajon)
Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites offers a perfect balance of relaxation and entertainment. Guests enjoy the outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and a convenient to-go breakfast. The multilingual staff consistently receives positive reviews from previous visitors.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Comfort Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
2 bedrooms
Pillowtop bed
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, 2 Bathrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
2 bedrooms
Pillowtop bed
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Executive Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Exclusive Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
2 bedrooms
Pillowtop bed
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Queen Beds

Basic Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
1355 E Main St, El Cajon, CA, 92021

What's nearby

  • The Magnolia - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Shadow Mountain Community Church - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • San Diego State University - 13 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Sycuan Casino - 14 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 21 min drive - 18.6 miles

Getting around

  • El Cajon Transit Center Station - 13 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 20 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Valley Foods Mediterranean Market - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

Hotel near The Magnolia
Located close to Sycuan Casino, Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites provides free to-go breakfast. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • An elevator, ATM/banking services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vending machine, an off-leash area, and multilingual staff
Room features
All 52 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 40-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, microwaves, and limited housekeeping

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping fee: USD 10 every 3 days
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Rancho Diego & Suites El Cajon
Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites Hotel
Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites El Cajon
Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites Hotel El Cajon

Frequently asked questions

Does Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites?

As of Nov 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites on Nov 3, 2025 start from $84.68, 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 Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 50 per stay and a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites located?

Situated in El Cajon, this hotel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from The Magnolia and within 12 mi (20 km) of Sycuan Casino and Jamul Casino. Mission Trails Regional Park and San Diego State University are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites Reviews

5.4

5.2

Cleanliness

4.8

Amenities

6.0

Staff & service

5.0

Eco-friendliness

4.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 104 out of 272 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Miguel A

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The area was ok, it has good shopping near by.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jesus

Lots of beds suite 2 rooms with 4 king beds fantastic. Breakfast bags OK.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Armelia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is not family friendly, at all! We only stayed one night, then left to find another place to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff is good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

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

a good pkace

a great place for a family bro stay , love this place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was under some type of construction and there were very shady people roaming around looking like they lived in their cars in the parking lot and smoking drugs in their vehicles.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

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

my second home

it's always nice to see friendly smiles in the from desk helpful and polite will always come back to this place can recommend it for Family trips or for work :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Geneva

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not anything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Monique

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was ok for a quick overnight stay. did have clean sheets. No blankets just a sheet and quilt cover. Lots of people foot traffic all night.. The room was adequate, no coffee maker and not one single cup/glass provided. Breakfast was handed out in paper bags containing Oatmeal in cup, muffin factory sealed, yogurt and breakfast bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ifrah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The manager was amazing guy very helpful all questions we have he answered so respectfully thanks to him .
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Amenities
Everything was very awesome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You know that one scene from the movie Big with Tom Hanks when he goes to new york for the first time and its time for him to sleep , and curls up afraid. Well its kinda like that . Pillows had lipstick on them , the walls had patched up holes, there was a jacuzzi but it was caution taped off , there was a very different kind of unsafe crowd outside everynight. The air conditioning was great though. Overall i would not recommend this place .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wholes in ceiling . Cigar burn wholes on drapes. Exposes electrical outlets. Room smelled terribly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Noor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a good place for family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Emily

We didn't go there and the book couldn't cancel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ali

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible miserable worse hotel ever
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property was the worst that I have visited in my years and I have been to some trashy places to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

James

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

Poor Quality

TV’s didn’t work. The tubs were clogged. Floor had damaged floor and furniture
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is falling apart, I’ll never stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Emilio

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Homeless everywhere. Filthy property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Lee

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No continental breakfast.sidewalks are dirty. Walls had marker on them.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

JOHN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Checking in, nobody was at the front desk and had to find a maid to get manager for us. This location needs a complete renovation - it is definitely showing it age. We checked in on Friday for a 2 night stay but with the condition of room and discussion with my wife we checked out on Saturday. We have a pet and it's hard to find a location that will take pets. When we got back on Saturday - we were surprised that I room had not been made up and no clean linens. Would not stay there again. Very poor representation on line compared to actual site. Had to ring a outdoor bell to get into the lobby and instructed if you wanted coffee and breakfast - you could get a bag in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Roberto

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bullet holes in the wall, waterbugs
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

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

Horrible hotel

Poor condition, pool not clean air conditioner not working,bugs in room, all that at time of check in. Absolutely horrible, didn’t stay went to diff hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
N/a
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024