The Best Hotels Closest to Cowles Mountain in San Diego for 2026

Our top choices for Cowles Mountain hotels

1. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

3.5 km from Cowles Mountain

Lorenzo Gregorio

NT$3,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 14 - Jun 15

2. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

5.7 km from Cowles Mountain

Tarri

NT$5,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 16 - Jun 17

3. Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.9 km from Cowles Mountain

Krista

NT$4,494 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 5 - Jul 6

4. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

6.4 km from Cowles Mountain

Ivy Ruth

NT$2,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 21 - Jun 22

5. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

6.8 km from Cowles Mountain

Lucy

NT$6,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 28 - Jun 29

6. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

5.9 km from Cowles Mountain

Johnny

NT$3,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 22 - Jun 23

7. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

6.7 km from Cowles Mountain

John

NT$2,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 25 - Jun 26

8. Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

5.2 km from Cowles Mountain

Lauren

NT$4,934 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 14 - Jun 15

9. Heritage Inn La Mesa

4.4 km from Cowles Mountain

Drew

NT$2,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 21 - Jun 22

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

10. Northgate Motel

6.7 km from Cowles Mountain

Karwan

NT$2,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 14 - Jun 15

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

11. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

7.7 km from Cowles Mountain

James

NT$3,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 15 - Jun 16

12. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

6.4 km from Cowles Mountain

Laurance

NT$5,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 28 - Jun 29

13. Best Western Santee Lodge

6.8 km from Cowles Mountain

JOANNA L.

NT$3,875 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 12 - Jul 13

14. Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego

4.4 km from Cowles Mountain

annette

NT$4,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 18 - Jun 19

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

15. Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego

6.4 km from Cowles Mountain

Javier

NT$2,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 17 - Jun 18

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

16. Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East

9.4 km from Cowles Mountain

Adrian

NT$2,661 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 25 - Jun 26

One Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed, Soaking Tub, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

17. Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

7.5 km from Cowles Mountain

Peter

NT$3,202 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 12 - Jul 13

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

18. Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU

5.9 km from Cowles Mountain

Daniel

NT$3,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 14 - Jun 15

19. Extended Stay America Suites San Diego Mission Valley Stadium

7.9 km from Cowles Mountain

Samantha

NT$5,352 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 15 - Jun 16

20. Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego

5 km from Cowles Mountain

Michelle

NT$4,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 14 - Jun 15

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Compare popular hotels close to Cowles Mountain

Property	Property class	Guest rating
WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast	2.5 star property	8.2 Very Good 114 reviews	View
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,447 reviews	View
Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel	3.0 star property	8.2 Very Good 1,008 reviews	View
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego	2.0 star property	7.4 Good 1,693 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View

Top Cowles Mountain Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very friendly and the breakfast included both hot and cold items. Room was neat and clean."

Villa Serena

2/10 Terrible

"I don’t know what to tell you I have had si h wildly different experiences at this place. The first time I stayed there it was was gorgeous, perfect delightful. and that time I was able to pay the deposit on my card. The second time, I had cash for the room, I had my ID and money on my card, but that time they said it had to be a cash deposit.. ok.. I wasn’t able to get cash from the local atms, and I was sp tired, it was Christmas, and I had to work the next day, so they made an “arrangement” with me. They gave me a room that was straight out of SAW II, complete with a broken tv as well as random old appliances, rust stained dripping tub and sink, FLITHY, and blanket with cigarette holes, and the worst was a broken heater, it was FREEZING. I called to ask if they had. An extra blanket and it was a no."

Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego

8/10 Good

"The room was pretty basic. You can tell that Motel 6 was trying to keep up with renovations, but they obviously opted for cheaper materials, so there was a lot of wear and tear. but I appreciated that they made the effort. The staff overall were really nice. That was probably the best thing about the place. The amenities were very basic there is no microwave, no hair dryer, no iron. I made sure there was at least a fridge before checking in but there nothing else, maybe some hangers. It wasn’t bad. The shower worked well. there was a TV. And I like the back light on the headboard. That made for a good nightlight. The biggest issue was sound. Thankfully, I had quiet neighbors so that helped a lot, but if I had noisy neighbors, it would have been a very different experience. You can hear the freeway from your room. You can hear literally everything outside of the room. There is a gap between the wall, where all of the sound comes in. Again I got very, very lucky that my neighbors were quiet. But if you’re looking for any kind of soundproofing, you’re really going to need solid noise canceling headphones. Like I said, overall, not bad, but if your neighbors are noisy, you will have an issue."

Hotels near other Cowles Mountain attractions

Mission Trails Regional Park

4.5/5 (24 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Mission Trails Regional Park, a lovely green space in Santee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cowles Mountain?

Cowles Mountain is located in San Diego. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 8 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Cowles Mountain?

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Cowles Mountain. Other good options within a few miles include Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel and Heritage Inn La Mesa.

How many hotels will I find near Cowles Mountain?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Cowles Mountain.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cowles Mountain, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Cowles Mountain.

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What can I see and do near Cowles Mountain?

You'll want to browse the collections at Computer Museum of America, Warbirds West Air Museum, and San Diego Police Museum. Sights like Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala, Old Mission Dam, and San Diego Voice & Viewpoint are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater, The Magnolia, and Off Broadway Live.

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Our top choices for Cowles Mountain hotels

1. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

2. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

3. Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

5. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

6. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

7. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

8. Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

9. Heritage Inn La Mesa

10. Northgate Motel

11. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

12. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

13. Best Western Santee Lodge

14. Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego

15. Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego

16. Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East

17. Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

18. Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU

19. Extended Stay America Suites San Diego Mission Valley Stadium

20. Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego

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Top Cowles Mountain Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

Hotels near other Cowles Mountain attractions

Mission Trails Regional Park

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