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Verified Reviews of Econo Lodge Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Run Down"
Overall Score1.0/5
I didn’t feel comfortable sleeping here. As soon as I opened the door I noticed the chairs were worn. I was scared to lay on the bed. They didn’t look like they’ve been wash and I was worried it might have had bed bugs. The bathroom was worn as well. I didn’t want to shower or use the bathroom. I was also worried about having to watch my car. And needing to stay up to make sure no one tries to come in the door. It was an uncomfortable experience.
Macario R. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
28-Aug-2021 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Aug 27 to Sat Aug 28 2021 at a $163.99 average nightly rate.
"The lodging was terribly overpriced and I was actually charged an extra 10.00 upon check in."
Overall Score2.0/5
I would not reccomend this property to anyone. It was not worth $190.00 by any streatch of the imagination. The location was right off the freeway which was fine however, I drove right past it as it was tucked away behind other structures and in a neighborhood that I didn't feel safe in. I drove for quite a ways to find a Sprouts grocery store to purchase food. I didn't find any resturants that I'd feel safe dining at as a single woman. I won't ever stay at this hotel chain again!
Sandy C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
05-Jul-2021 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jul 02 to Sat Jul 03 2021 at a $154.99 average nightly rate.
"Worst experience ever."
Overall Score1.0/5
Don't stay here the customer service I received was the worst! They cancelled my reservation because I asked about the deposit! Owner is rude and threatening told me to " book a hotel somewhere else" because I as unhappy with having to pay a deposit that was undisclosed to me.
Bryan K. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
28-Jul-2019 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jul 24 to Fri Jul 26 2019 at a $75.05 average nightly rate.
"Parking should be assigned next to room."
Overall Score5.0/5
not enough front parking.
Anthony A. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
01-Nov-2018 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Oct 30 to Thu Nov 01 2018 at a $47.13 average nightly rate.
"Parking should be assigned next to room."
Overall Score4.0/5
not enough front parking.
Anthony A. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
01-Nov-2018 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Oct 30 to Thu Nov 01 2018 at a $47.13 average nightly rate.
"Parking should be assigned next to room."
Overall Score4.0/5
not enough front parking.
Anthony A. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
01-Nov-2018 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Oct 30 to Thu Nov 01 2018 at a $47.13 average nightly rate.
"My room 202"
Overall Score5.0/5
Shower and bath tubs very dirty and beside night stand; never been cleaned. The blankets were dirty and I used mine. Other than that I had good time and will be back.
Brenda Z. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
01-Dec-2013 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Nov 25 to Thu Nov 28 2013 at a $43.20 average nightly rate.
Summary of Verified Reviews
52
Poor
Summary of 783 reviews
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Easily accessible by car and close to shopping areas. Pool should be renewed. Service could be improved.
Location
66/100
49 reviews
Decent location with good shopping.Easy car access but inadequate parking.
Value
54/100
63 reviews
Fairly good value for money. Fair breakfast prices.
Room
40/100
216 reviews
Spacious rooms but not well-kept, with subpar beds and furniture.Bathrooms and bedrooms are poorly cleaned and a bit old.Shower can be a problem. Kitchenette is acceptable.
Breakfast
36/100
36 reviews
Breakfast affordable but not highly reviewed.
Service
31/100
133 reviews
Guests complain about the professionalism of the staff and management.Complaints about reception and the friendliness of staff.Booking process should be better organized.
Cleanliness
21/100
132 reviews
Bathrooms and rooms are untidy.Hotel facilities could use a good clean.
Pool
9/100
21 reviews
Pool should be renewed.
WiFi
0/100
5 reviews
Wifi quality could be improved.
Rated 45/100 based on reviews from families.
Fair breakfast prices.
Location
66/100
10 reviews
Location is ok.
Value
56/100
8 reviews
Fairly good value for money. Fair breakfast prices.
Breakfast
39/100
10 reviews
Breakfast affordable but not highly reviewed.
Room
34/100
47 reviews
Large but poorly-maintained rooms, and uncomfortable beds.Badly rated cleanliness in rooms and bathrooms, and poor furniture.
Service
34/100
28 reviews
Complaints about reception and the friendliness of staff.
Amenities
22/100
8 reviews
Hotel buildings could use some improvement.
Cleanliness
21/100
31 reviews
Bathrooms and rooms are untidy.
Rated 43/100 based on reviews from couples.
Location
69/100
6 reviews
Location is ok.
Comfort
40/100
9 reviews
Noisy room lacking in comfort.
Breakfast
34/100
6 reviews
Breakfast can be improved.
Service
31/100
10 reviews
Service could be improved.
Room
27/100
21 reviews
Poorly cleaned and maintained rooms, especially bathrooms, with poor furniture.Shower can be a problem.
Cleanliness
17/100
15 reviews
Bathrooms and rooms are untidy.
Rated 38/100 based on reviews from solo travelers.
Spacious rooms.
Location
67/100
5 reviews
Location is ok.
Comfort
48/100
8 reviews
Not very comfortable, with poor beds.
Room
36/100
10 reviews
Poorly-maintained rooms, badly rated bathrooms and beds.
Breakfast
33/100
6 reviews
Breakfast can be improved.
Service
31/100
9 reviews
Service could be friendlier.
Rated 55/100 based on reviews from business travelers.
Cleanliness
21/100
6 reviews
Could use a good cleaning.
Rated 43/100 based on reviews from all travelers.
Easily accessible by car and close to shopping areas. Pool should be renewed. Service could be improved.
Location
65/100
47 reviews
Decent location with good shopping.Easy car access but inadequate parking.
Value
55/100
62 reviews
Fairly good value for money. Fair breakfast prices.
Room
39/100
210 reviews
Spacious rooms but not well-kept, with subpar beds and furniture.Bathrooms and bedrooms are poorly cleaned and a bit old.Shower can be a problem. Kitchenette is acceptable.
Breakfast
36/100
34 reviews
Breakfast affordable but not highly reviewed.
Service
31/100
129 reviews
Complaints about service friendliness and professionalism.Housekeeping and management are lacking.
Cleanliness
20/100
129 reviews
Bathrooms and rooms are untidy.Hotel facilities could use a good clean.
Pool
9/100
21 reviews
Pool should be renewed.
WiFi
0/100
5 reviews
Wifi quality could be improved.
Rated 43/100 based on reviews from families.
Fair breakfast prices.
Location
65/100
9 reviews
Location is ok.
Value
56/100
8 reviews
Fairly good value for money. Fair breakfast prices.
Breakfast
38/100
9 reviews
Breakfast affordable but not highly reviewed.
Service
34/100
28 reviews
Complaints about reception and the friendliness of staff.
Room
32/100
46 reviews
Large but poorly-maintained rooms, and uncomfortable beds.Badly rated cleanliness in rooms and bathrooms, and poor furniture.
Amenities
22/100
8 reviews
Hotel buildings could use some improvement.
Cleanliness
20/100
30 reviews
Bathrooms and rooms are untidy.
Rated 39/100 based on reviews from couples.
Location
69/100
6 reviews
Location is ok.
Comfort
40/100
9 reviews
Noisy room lacking in comfort.
Breakfast
34/100
6 reviews
Breakfast can be improved.
Service
31/100
9 reviews
Service could be improved.
Room
28/100
19 reviews
Poorly cleaned and maintained rooms, especially bathrooms, with poor furniture.Shower can be a problem.
Cleanliness
17/100
14 reviews
Bathrooms and rooms are untidy.
Rated 32/100 based on reviews from solo travelers.
Spacious rooms.
Location
67/100
5 reviews
Location is ok.
Comfort
48/100
8 reviews
Not very comfortable, with poor beds.
Room
36/100
10 reviews
Poorly-maintained rooms, badly rated bathrooms and beds.
Breakfast
33/100
6 reviews
Breakfast can be improved.
Service
31/100
9 reviews
Service could be friendlier.
Rated 48/100 based on reviews from business travelers.
Cleanliness
21/100
6 reviews
Could use a good cleaning.
Rated 36/100 based on reviews from all travelers.
Easily accessible by car and close to shopping areas. Pool should be renewed. Service could be improved.
Room
37/100
6 reviews
Room needs to be improved.
Property Description
Stay at the Econo Lodge Inn And Suites El Cajon San Diego East hotel in El Cajon, CA located off Interstate 8. An easy stop on the road, our hotel is just five minutes from the El Cajon Transit Center, and only 20 minutes from the San Diego International Airport. We offer an experience that simplifies travel and allows you to stay on budget without sacrificing needed amenities. Enjoy our free Easy Starts continental breakfast, free WiFi, and convenient laundry facilities. All guest rooms have TVs and coffee makers, plus some rooms include hair dryers, irons and ironing boards. Also, earn rewards including free nights and gift cards with our Choice Privileges Rewards program.
Amenities / Features
Check In: 4:00 pm
Check Out: 10:00 am
Laundry facilities
Airport & Shuttle Information
San Diego Airport 20 Miles
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
About Econo Lodge
Easy Starts continental breakfast
Offer special promotions and advance purchase deals
Free high-speed internet and premium movie channel
Convenient locations close to major roads and highways
The Econo Lodge highlights above are subject to change without notice.