With a stay at Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East in El Cajon, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of San Diego State University and Sycuan Casino. .This hotel is 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Wells Dog Park.
What's nearby
Art World Western Heritage Gallery - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Wells Dog Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Mission Bay - 27 min drive - 32.8 km
San Diego Convention Center - 28 min drive - 32.8 km
San Diego Zoo - 28 min drive - 32.1 km
Getting around
Arnele Avenue Station - 6 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 20 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Dutch Bros Coffee - 15 min walk
McDonald's - 6 min walk
Carl's Jr. - 10 min walk
Wingstop - 9 min walk
Jack in the Box - 8 min walk
About this property
Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East
Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 65-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 35 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. 65-inch Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and desk chairs, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This smoke-free hotel features bicycle rentals nearby and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Family friendly
In-room kitchenette
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping on request
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
3 accessible parking spaces
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Dressing gowns
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
65-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Desk chair
Heating
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
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 at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
You need to know
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number El cajon Motel LLC
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Rodeway Inn
EL CAJON INN SUITES
Rodeway Cajon Diego Cajon
Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East Hotel
Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East El Cajon
Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East Hotel El Cajon
Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East Reviews
Reviews
6.8
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 185 reviews
10 - Excellent
83
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 185 reviews
8 - Good
20
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 185 reviews
6 - Okay
13
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 185 reviews
4 - Poor
12
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 185 reviews
2 - Terrible
57
6.0/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
6.2/10
Amenities
5.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Christina
5 Jan 2026
Liked: Amenities
Staff was great
Christina
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
2/10 Terrible
Cynthia Ann, Morgan
5 Jan 2026
Staff/management are helpful and obviously trying to be accomodating, but .
Nice place and friendly people new management doinggood job and treating us good.will come back again.
BILLY
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
BILLY
Travelled with group
30 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room is very clean and two boys at front are awesome doing great job.will stay here again and again.
BILLY
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
BILLY
Travelled with family
30 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
New manager doing greta job two brother's are good at property and trating everyone good and nice.I wish everyone to stay here.Price is reasonable. They are renovating the hotel.
BILLY
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
BILLY
Travelled with family
30 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent room friendly staff and new management doing great job.recommed everyone to stay here
BILLY
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
BILLY
Travelled with family
30 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
EXCELLENT ROOM.NEW MANAGEMENT IS DOING GOOD JOB.THEY DO GOOD SERVICE AT ANY TIME,PROPERTY CHANGED A LOT THAN LAST YEAR.THEY ARE VERY FRIENDLY TO ALL OF US.THEY WORK IN TWO HOTELS NEXT TO EACH OTHER.BEST PRICE TO STAY AND REASONABLE PRICE AS WELL.I RECOMMEND EVERYONE TO COME AND STAY.
BILLY
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melinda
17 Dec 2025
Feels like home truly peaceful.
Melinda
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
2/10 Terrible
Todd
15 Dec 2025
Todd
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
2/10 Terrible
Aleksei
12 Dec 2025
Aleksei
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pleasure
12 Dec 2025
Pleasure
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
L and M, lakeside
11 Dec 2025
L and M
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
2/10 Terrible
Christian
8 Dec 2025
Christian
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
2/10 Terrible
Kevin
Travelled with group
7 Dec 2025
Disliked: Amenities
Tv broken, walls are to hallow. Reception thought I was someone else without checking the computer it was awkward