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A hot tub with a mountain view, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

A two-story house with a large balcony and a spacious patio area, surrounded by a grassy landscape and a clear night sky.

A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden bar stools, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious living room with large windows offering scenic lake views, a chandelier, and a glass-top coffee table.

1. Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa

21.1 km from El Capitan Reservoir

Rocio

NT$3,865

NT$4,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A hotel with a covered patio area featuring outdoor seating and a fire pit.

A restaurant with a wooden interior, granite countertops, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A woman running on a treadmill in a gym with exercise equipment and a wall with informational posters.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a barbecue grill, and a sign for 'AYRES LODGE'.

2. Ayres Lodge Alpine

7.2 km from El Capitan Reservoir

Walter

NT$3,534

NT$3,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A swimming pool with palm trees and a mountain in the background.

A modern lounge area with dark-toned seating, a central coffee table, and a stone accent wall.

A modern lounge area with leather seating, a central fire feature, and geometric patterned railings.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a landscaped area with palm trees and a bridge.

3. Sycuan Casino Resort

13.8 km from El Capitan Reservoir

Alexza

NT$3,148

NT$3,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a tennis court, and mountains in the background.

A reception area with a marble and wood reception desk, two hanging pendant lights, a wooden floor, a grey armchair, and a painting of a tree on the wall.

A building with a red-tiled roof, large windows, and a landscaped garden.

4. Riviera Oaks Resort by Coolvacay

11.3 km from El Capitan Reservoir

Kristin

NT$3,065

NT$3,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a central courtyard with palm trees and a well-lit entrance.

A nighttime swimming pool with palm trees and a building in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception area, seating, and a fireplace.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a bar, and a pool.

5. Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

10.1 km from El Capitan Reservoir

Shanna

NT$3,568

NT$4,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A modern building with a flat roof, a balcony, and a well-maintained lawn with a circular flower bed.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a fireplace.

A well-maintained garden with various plants and a lawn, surrounded by multi-story buildings with balconies.

A modern two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by natural landscape and mountains.

6. San Diego Country Estates

11.1 km from El Capitan Reservoir

MARQIA

NT$2,279

NT$3,323 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A luxurious lounge with leather sofas, a fireplace, bookshelves, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a view of the mountains.

A 'Signature Club' sign above a glass door entrance leading to a gaming area with slot machines and a roulette wheel.

7. Jamul Casino Resort

23.6 km from El Capitan Reservoir

Caleb

NT$6,034

NT$6,653 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a stone facade, and a clear sky.

A compact kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and wooden cabinets.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, grey sofas, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a window with blinds, a heater, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden wardrobe.

8. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

22.1 km from El Capitan Reservoir

Nathan

NT$3,161

NT$3,477 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A large, two-story wooden house with a stone chimney, a covered porch, and a wooden deck.

A wooden building with a balcony overlooking a forested area.

A wooden building with a balcony and multiple windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a fireplace, and a television.

9. Tucker Peak Lodge

22.5 km from El Capitan Reservoir

Julie

NT$4,424

NT$4,778 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of Fletcher Marketplace.

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign and a "Hilton Honors" sign.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

19.8 km from El Capitan Reservoir

Erika

NT$4,994

NT$5,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Two wooden chairs and a small table with a vase of flowers and bottles, set in a natural outdoor area with rocks and trees.

A spacious living room with a brown leather sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area in the background.

A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a chandelier.

A spacious living room with a brown leather sofa, a white armchair, and a brown couch. There is a coffee table with a vase of flowers and a television on the right. The room has large windows with curtains, a dining area in the background, and a wooden cabinet labeled "FARMHOUSE."

11. Apple Tree Inn

24.9 km from El Capitan Reservoir

Sinead

NT$4,424

NT$4,778 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hotel room with two beds, a large landscape painting above the beds, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A modern living room with a sofa set, coffee table, and a potted plant.

A swimming pool with a blue tiled border, a white chair, and a door.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and a coffee table, large windows with blinds, and a visible Coca-Cola advertisement.

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

19 km from El Capitan Reservoir

Christian

NT$2,768

NT$3,050 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A garden with a gazebo, pathways, and a mountain in the background.

A cozy wooden room with a large bed, a small table, and a chair.

A garden with a gazebo, a pond, and various plants.

A clear swimming pool surrounded by a patio area with outdoor furniture, a building with a tiled roof, and palm trees.

13. Vineyard Hacienda

23.6 km from El Capitan Reservoir

Michele

NT$5,313

NT$5,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A building with a porch, wooden beams, and hanging flower baskets.

A hallway with wooden paneling, a clock, a coffee machine, and a sign that says "Coffee, Anyone?".

A hotel lobby with a wooden wall, a bulletin board with travel brochures, a bench, and potted plants.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables, a window with blinds, and two pendant lights.

14. Ramona Valley Inn

17.4 km from El Capitan Reservoir

Deborah

NT$1,931

NT$2,085 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A motel sign with a directional arrow and a number '6' indicating the entrance.

A motel with a blue sign, a brick facade, and a parking lot with cars.

A reception area with a digital screen displaying weather, a clock, and a sign advertising a 6-star rating.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

15. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

20.3 km from El Capitan Reservoir

stacy

NT$1,895

NT$2,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A pool area with lounge chairs and a hot tub, surrounded by a multi-level building with balconies.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a seating area.

A hotel room with a dining table, two chairs, a sofa, a TV, a cabinet, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a sofa with patterned cushions, a coffee table, a desk with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

16. Best Western Santee Lodge

18.5 km from El Capitan Reservoir

Salvador

NT$3,305

NT$3,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A wall-mounted sign with 'Greetings from California' and a coffee station with a coffee maker, cups, and condiments.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a clock, and a glass door leading to a staircase.

A hotel with a red awning, a sign reading "Super 8", and a parking lot with several cars.

17. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

20.2 km from El Capitan Reservoir

Lori

NT$2,687

NT$2,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor dining area with tables set for a formal event, featuring candelabras and neatly folded napkins.

A lodge entrance with a wooden door and wrought iron gates, surrounded by potted plants and a paved walkway.

A golf course with a pond, a flag, and a building in the background.

A poolside area with a fire feature and orange chairs.

18. Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

22.2 km from El Capitan Reservoir

Donaciano

NT$3,627

NT$5,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A reception desk with a clock, a window, and a door.

A parking lot with marked spaces, a building with balconies, and palm trees.

A room with a wooden dresser, a television on top, a white lamp, a microwave, and a trash bin.

19. Northgate Motel

20.2 km from El Capitan Reservoir

Theodore

NT$2,172

NT$2,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A room with wicker chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

A room with wicker furniture, a small table, and a radiator. There are curtains on the windows, and a plant is visible on the windowsill.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a chair, and a small table.

A room with a wooden reception desk, two wicker chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

20. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

19.4 km from El Capitan Reservoir

Amanda

NT$2,729

NT$3,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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Compare popular hotels close to El Capitan Reservoir

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa	9.2 Wonderful 704 reviews	View
Ayres Lodge Alpine	9.2 Wonderful 1,136 reviews	View
Sycuan Casino Resort	9.4 Exceptional 2,183 reviews	View
Riviera Oaks Resort by Coolvacay	9.6 Exceptional 1,092 reviews	View
Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,057 reviews	View

Top El Capitan Reservoir Hotel Reviews

Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"No waiting to play on slots"

Riviera Oaks Resort by Coolvacay

10/10 Excellent

"Great property living room and kitchen and bedroom. Pool, billards, Foozeball, air hockey, basketball, tennis court, firepit, ping pong and activity rec center for lil ones. 2nd Best Resort n SoCal in my opinion."

San Vicente Golf Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Had a couple drinks and some great pizza at the bar while watching the game."

Other attractions near El Capitan Reservoir

A waterfall flowing through a rocky gorge with large boulders.

Barona Creek Golf Club

10.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a round of golf in Lakeside at Barona Creek Golf Club. Make time to visit the area's casinos, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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A calm lake with a boat, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

Lake Jennings

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Jennings during your travels in Lakeside. While in this romantic area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Mike Hess Brewing

After visiting Mike Hess Brewing, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Alpine. Check out the casinos and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

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Alpine Branch San Diego County Library

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

Alpine Branch San Diego County Library is just one of the places to see in Alpine, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the casinos and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

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Alpine Historical Society

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Alpine Historical Society in Alpine. Check out the casinos and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Viejas Reservoir

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Viejas Reservoir during your travels in Alpine. Check out the casinos and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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Renegade Country

After visiting Renegade Country, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in El Cajon. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area, or seek out the golf courses.

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Viejas Outlet Center

8.6/10 (158 reviews)

During your trip to Alpine, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Viejas Outlet Center. Make time for the casinos and golf courses in this family-friendly area.

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Our top choices for El Capitan Reservoir hotels

1. Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa

2. Ayres Lodge Alpine

3. Sycuan Casino Resort

4. Riviera Oaks Resort by Coolvacay

5. Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

6. San Diego Country Estates

7. Jamul Casino Resort

8. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

9. Tucker Peak Lodge

10. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

11. Apple Tree Inn

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

13. Vineyard Hacienda

14. Ramona Valley Inn

15. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

16. Best Western Santee Lodge

17. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

18. Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

19. Northgate Motel

20. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

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Top El Capitan Reservoir Hotel Reviews

Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

Riviera Oaks Resort by Coolvacay

San Vicente Golf Resort

Other attractions near El Capitan Reservoir

Barona Creek Golf Club

Lake Jennings

Mike Hess Brewing

Alpine Branch San Diego County Library

Alpine Historical Society

Viejas Reservoir

Renegade Country

Viejas Outlet Center