Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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Premium Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom
Exclusive Room
Exterior
Front of property
Exterior

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1355 E Main St, El Cajon, CA, 92021
  • The Magnolia
    3 min drive
  • Superior Court East County Division
    3 min drive
  • Shadow Mountain Community Church
    4 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field)
    18 min drive

Room options

Comfort Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Comfort Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Queen Beds

Exclusive Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, 2 Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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About this property

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

Hotel with free breakfast, near The Magnolia
An outdoor pool, a 24-hour front desk, and ATM/banking services are available at this hotel. Free on-the-go breakfast and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include multilingual staff and a vending machine. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites, you'll be within walking distance of Wells Dog Park. Free breakfast, free self parking, and an outdoor pool are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like an off-leash area.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a multilingual staff, an elevator, and an ATM
  • Just a 3-minute drive from The Magnolia and 13 minutes from San Diego State University
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-leash area
Free breakfast is served daily. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this El Cajon hotel.

Guests are served free on-the-go breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Lift
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV
  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Local maps

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
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: USD 25 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 security system, and a first aid kit
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

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

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

4.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 144 reviews" "

4.4/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

4.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disgusting
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

luz

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
NEVER EVER AGAIN
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

S

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don't have many comments, considering the time we were there. We were safe, very quiet. And we were fine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Filthy mess
The floors were so dirty, that if you walked bare-foot the bottom of your feet would turn black
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexandria

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not a bad experience. About average for a budget hotel. Didn't find any bed bugs or roaches, manager is friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Austria

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Veronica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

felder

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I like the room there is a lot of space but one bathroom with all those spaces the stairs are dirty
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amber

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
do no stay here.
Do not stay here. Floor were dirty. Made our feed black with in 5 minites or being there walking around. I had to mop it myself. Found a dirty used monaural pad rolled up in a drawer . We’re not willing to compensate me at all. Said they were giving me the beat the could ( me doing it myself with there mop). Lots of smokers and weed smell all the time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Diane

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely disgusting property, this should be no more than $40 a night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joe

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trash Motel not Hotel
Complete trash. Don’t come here! The service sucks! No WiFi code readily available. No actual breakfast just a lunch bag like if someone was in jail. Left me on the 3rd floor and tried to have me walk back and forth for my own service that I paid for.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Won't stay there again
The room was really dirty. The floors needed swept badly, the walls are covered in dirt and marks. The shower head leaked up into the ceiling, causing paint to peel off. One of the tables in the room was completely broken off, with the top over the TV stand. The beds weren't too bad, but the pillows are crap. One good thing was there was no bed bugs; that is the first thing I check at any hotel I stay at. The rooms basically did not look like the pictures; the pictures are 100% catfishing pics. I wouldn't stay there again. The managers were nice, though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Eric

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
No comment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ifrah

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Eric

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paola

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Advertised pretty much as budget luxury hotel (check out the pics online). Drove into the parking lot dodging several apparently homeless people just hanging out. Had to be buzzed into the office through a rickety steel security door. Manager was definitely unfriendly and hard to understand. My wife and I went up to our room after check-in and were knocked back by the stench of stale smoke, stale urine and a combination of cleaning products futilely trying to cover it. Paint in horrible condition with splotches of mismatched faded and peeling colors, handprints, and drips of unknown origin. Found insects crawling on the floor. After encountering this nightmare scenario and looking down to the parking lot from the room to see random people looking into random parked cars, we decided to get out ASAP. Went to the office to inform the manager we were leaving due to the conditions we encountered and to get a refund. Manager refused to refund us a single penny. He said no refunds 15 minutes or more after check-in. Then he chuckled! This is far and away the worst hotel experience I’ve ever had. Expedia should be ashamed to have such a place on their site. STAY AWAY! DANGEROUS AND UNSAFE!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024