3 Star Hotels in El Cajon

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3 Star Hotels in El Cajon

1. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
Downtown El Cajon
$165
$181 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

2. Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East
El Cajon
$80
$88 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

3. Ayres Lodge Alpine

Ayres Lodge Alpine
Alpine
$112
$121 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Ayres Lodge Alpine

4. Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Santee
$126
$171 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

5. Riviera Oaks Resort by Coolvacay

Riviera Oaks Resort by Coolvacay
San Diego Country Estates
$108
$133 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Riviera Oaks Resort by Coolvacay

6. San Vicente Golf Resort

San Vicente Golf Resort
San Diego Country Estates
$105
$114 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
San Vicente Golf Resort

7. Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG
San Diego
$152
$167 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

8. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista
Chula Vista
$105
$116 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

9. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
National City
$161
$178 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

10. The Rambler Hotel

The Rambler Hotel
Chula Vista
$107
$132 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
The Rambler Hotel

11. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central
Kearny Mesa
$139
$160 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Pacific Beach

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach
$125
$144 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Pacific Beach

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chula Vista Eastlake

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chula Vista Eastlake
Chula Vista
$188
$208 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chula Vista Eastlake

14. Element by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley

Element by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley
Mission Valley
$152
$175 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Element by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley

15. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
Rancho Peñasquitos
$108
$124 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

16. Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego

Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego
Carmel Mountain Ranch
$111
$126 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego

17. Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Point Loma
$96
$110 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

18. Hercor Hotel - Urban Boutique

Hercor Hotel - Urban Boutique
Chula Vista
$107
$118 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Hercor Hotel - Urban Boutique

19. Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista

Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista
Otay Ranch
$194
$214 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista

20. Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas
Mission Valley
$85
$97 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Best Western Seven Seas
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Top neighborhoods in El Cajon

Rancho San Diego

The Rancho San Diego neighborhood has lots to see including The Water Conservation Garden and Regal Edwards Rancho San Diego.

Downtown El Cajon

El Cajon's Downtown El Cajon neighborhood is home to attractions such as The Magnolia and East County Regional Center.

Top landmarks in El Cajon

Sycuan Casino

8.6/10 (609 reviews)
Sycuan Casino is 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from central El Cajon, why not stop by during your stay.
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Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course

7.8/10 (142 reviews)
You might want to practice your swing at Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course, a golf course located 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from central El Cajon. If Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Steele Canyon Golf Club is also nearby.
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The Magnolia

7.6/10 (94 reviews)
If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at The Magnolia in Downtown El Cajon. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Off Broadway Live isn't far.
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Shadow Mountain Community Church

7.8/10 (84 reviews)
Shadow Mountain Community Church is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from central El Cajon, why not stop by during your stay.
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Parkway Plaza

8.0/10 (179 reviews)
If you like shopping, take time out to go to Parkway Plaza when in El Cajon. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.
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The Water Conservation Garden

7.0/10 (48 reviews)
Ready for an education in local botany? The Water Conservation Garden should make your list of places to visit, located 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from central El Cajon. If you like The Water Conservation Garden, you'll love Sportsplex USA Santee and Mission Trails Regional Park, both just a short drive away.
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Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center

7.4/10 (43 reviews)
If museums are on your list, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center in Downtown El Cajon. If you want to see more of the museums in El Cajon, you can easily walk to Knox House Museum.
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Renegade Country

If you're looking for things to do when staying in El Cajon, go to Renegade Country.
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