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Best Inn & Suites

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

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Best Inn & Suites combines relaxation with practical amenities. Guests cool off in the seasonal outdoor pool and take advantage of hassle-free self parking at no extra cost. The 24-hour front desk ensures help is always available, while in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

6.0 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
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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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About the neighborhood

Map
1274 Oakdale Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021

What's nearby

  • Art World Western Heritage Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Wells Dog Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Magnolia - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Superior Court East County Division - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 20 min drive - 29.1 km

Getting around

  • Arnele Avenue Station - 10 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 19 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Valley Foods Mediterranean Market - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Best Inn & Suites

Property highlights
Best Inn & Suites provides everything 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 guestrooms at Best Inn & Suites have amenities such as free WiFi.

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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 transportation

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

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 age 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 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 elevators
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?

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?

Check-out 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 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Best Inn & Suites Reviews

6.0

5.6

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

6.6

Staff & service

5.8

Eco-friendliness

5.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 115 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fair prices when it came to the bill, and pretty quiet and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was ok the front desk are very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

This hotel is very dirty and need lost of woek
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent services
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice for a quiet night out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay with reasonable prices
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful 2-night stay! The front desk staff was friendly and helpful, and the room was beautiful—clean, comfortable, and stocked with all the essentials (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, mini fridge, and coffee maker). Room service was excellent, and towels were delivered promptly when requested. The outside of the hotel is lovely as well. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There's an IHOP right next door and a 24 hour taco shop or two.. super convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

ANMAR

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very, very bad hotels
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Francisco José

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Home less around
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

This place Rocks

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

4/10 Poor

Colleen Ann

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very pleasant but the room/bathroom were dirty-filthy. 0ne little packet of conditioner & shampoo & 2 little soap bars. Water was ridiculous in shower. Would not recommend this place. It's located rt by the freeway with homeless living out back & across the street is a rehabilitation facility. Most of the tenants r from the rehab. I'm not one to complain but ....
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Katelyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dont do it , horrible rooms and bad service absolutely not !!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Requested downstairs room because of total knee replacement seven weeks ago Worked out perfectly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was absolutely dirty. There were roaches and the bathroom curtain was filthy. The floors were so dusty and dirty my feet were black walking from the bathroom to the bedroom. Bed was surprisingly comfortable. But will never stay at this place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jerry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Checked after was in room for 5 Min
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

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

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shower took a long time to heat up. Place was pretty dirty but cheapest in San Diego that night… I got bit by some kind of bug too when I was sleeping in the bed…
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Tiana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

2/10 Terrible

Sonia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Terrible

Ezequiel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service
As expected nothing to complain about.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025