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Best Inn & Suites

2.0 star property
Hotel in El Cajon with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk

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Reception
1 bedroom, free WiFi
1 bedroom, free WiFi
Bathroom
Exterior

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Family Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

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1274 Oakdale Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021

What's nearby

  • Parkway Plaza - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • The Magnolia - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Shadow Mountain Community Church - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • San Diego State University - 13 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Sycuan Casino - 15 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Spring St Trolley Station - 9 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 19 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪El Compadre Taco Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Best Inn & Suites

Property highlights
Best Inn & Suites provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Best Inn & Suites offer amenities, such as free WiFi.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 fee: USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from April to September

Property is also known as

Best Inn & Suites Hotel
Best Inn & Suites El Cajon
Best Inn & Suites Hotel El Cajon

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Inn & Suites have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Best Inn & Suites pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Best Inn & Suites?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Inn & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Best Inn & Suites?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Inn & Suites located?

Situated in El Cajon, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Art World Western Heritage Gallery and Wells Dog Park. Superior Court East County Division and The Magnolia are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Best Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 74 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great stay with reasonable prices
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

There's an IHOP right next door and a 24 hour taco shop or two.. super convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

If you’re looking for an out of the way, quiet stay with everything you’ll need within walking distance, this is the place for you! Super friendly staff that genuinely cares about your comfort!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10

Very rundown. Paint is cheap. Walls dirty , even the towels were dirty. So I left early.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10

I will never book a room here again first room had crumbs in the bed bedding not clean facility looks nothing like pictures online it was the worst stay at any hotel ive ever stayed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Great place to stay. Originally was going to stay one night but ended up staying 4 more nights!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10

The staff seemed very welcoming, but the hotel is very rundown and needs remodeling. It was nice that the rooms had microwaves and refrigerators, but it still needs to be renovated. There were also a lot of people wandering around outside at every hour. I didn’t feel safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10

Dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10

They wouldn’t take care of the bugs in both rooms I tried. I ended up leaving I did not feel safe as a solo traveler here DONT RISK IT
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10

Bed had crumbs in it when I pulled back sheets .. the whole area needs to be remodeled it's only nice thing was the patio which face nothing but it was just the space
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10

I only like the price, which was a discount
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10

The hotel was disgusting with bugs on the beds and walls, and there is dirt on the walls and holes in the walls. The staff offered another room, but it was similar. Requested a refund through Expedia due to the misrepresentation of the hotel online.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

4/10

Don’t let the word “BEST” fool ya! My room didn’t have a table or chairs. I had to use my bed nightstands as “table” and sat on my bed as “chair” to eat my foods! Bathroom was disgusting, toilet keeps making random “flushing” noises every 5 minutes. Shower water pressure was very slow and it took up to 4 minutes before you can get hot water. Tv works but I couldn’t get my remote to turn to other channels except Food Network channel. Only good thing is they got microwave/fridgerator. Also, parking lot was small and facing the 8 East highway. It’s my first and LAST visit to that inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10

Very scary and very smelly rooms. My room smelled like so much smoke was in the vents. I didn’t even stay the full night. I left because it was hurting my nose. Not safe at all, people yelling and screaming for the cops. Bad stay. Don’t stay here
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10

The sheets on the bed had not been changed. There was hair and dirt on the sheets
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10

The bed had dirt. The shower curtains were extremely dirty and there was a roach in the bathroom. It was so disgusting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10

Dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Very polite office service, rooms has a back door and patio to relax or smoke.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10

After taking a shower and sitting on the bed I see a bed bug crawling on me I immediately left the room I couldnt sleep there or sit back down and I still feel traumatized from it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10

I appreciate the service we received during my family and i stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

The staff was very nice and helpful I will be back again. I had an overall great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10

You hope that when an inexpensive room is booked you can say it was cheap but it was clean. This was neither. Dirty floor dirty bedstands dirty shower curtain not a surface was in good repair so many scratches snd broken pieces throughout the room. Fixtures were chipped. A used condom behind the side table.hair on floor and hot water took forever to get hot, Please put a table lamp in room and hangars. Re-flooring needed as well as paint. Locks on windows.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024