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Northgate Motel

2.0 star property
City-center motel within easy reach of Parkway Plaza

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Exterior
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Free self parking
In the heart of Grossmont College, Northgate Motel offers a convenient retreat. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy easy parking for your vehicle. Previous guests have appreciated the helpful front desk staff who are available 24 hours to assist you.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $84
$92 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
461 N Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020

What's nearby

  • The Magnolia - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Parkway Plaza - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grossmont College - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • San Diego State University - 11 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Sycuan Casino - 17 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 10 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 17 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 30 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 44 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 44 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 18 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 23 min drive
  • Arnele Avenue Station - 22 min walk
  • El Cajon Transit Center Station - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Mal Al Sham - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Testo Pepesto Italian Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Northgate Motel

Northgate Motel puts you within a 15-minute drive of San Diego State University and Snapdragon Stadium. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 26 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Up to 6 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Northgate El Cajon
Northgate Motel
Northgate Motel El Cajon
Northgate Motel Motel
Northgate Motel El Cajon
Northgate Motel Motel El Cajon

Frequently asked questions

Does Northgate Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Northgate Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Northgate Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Northgate Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Northgate Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Northgate Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Sycuan Casino (16-min drive) and Barona Casino (18-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Northgate Motel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Parkway Plaza (1.4 mi) and Grossmont College (4.7 mi), along with The Water Conservation Garden (6.1 mi) and Santee Lakes (6.5 mi).

What's the area around Northgate Motel like?

Northgate Motel is in the heart of El Cajon, a short 11-minute walk from The Magnolia and 7 minutes' walk from Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center.

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Reviews

Northgate Motel Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Bed
Service staff
Microwave
Breakfast
Refrigerator
Value
Coffee maker
Trip
Parking

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and quiet and great staff
Kenneth, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Yes
Josland, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Greeted with a warm smile & friendly staff & check in
Lori, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My family and I loved staying here we would stay here again in the future. See ya soon.
Jennifer Marie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was actually nice wish the water could have filled the bath tub but over all no complaints
Patrick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Return guest it’s a very nice property and the owner is great
Edward, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was extremely friendly and prompt.
Huy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good night sleep

Stay for one night relaxing, feel energetic after a long day trip, nice room and easy to get in and out, I’m happy with this hotel 😉
Maricon, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I liked the privacy of the hotek
Olga, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

super. clean
Jesus, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect
Jesus, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Safe and sound
Jesus, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice staff
Jaydon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super cool I love it
Jesus, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The manager was polite and the room was clean, with a good mattress and new floors. Even though the property is on a busy street it was quiet. For the price it’s excellent.
Romy, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

HONESTLY I am a repeat customer of this HOTEL and it's sister SUPER 8. This stay was different original reservation for 2 nights then 2 more approx $500 BED was painfully in need of mattress change out and sheets were dirty from repeat use by many customers so when they came to remake bed and remove bloody bedspread they gave attitude and barely completed task no fresh towels daily. I was asked to step out of room while Latina maid changed out bed .....I did not get fresh towels so I could not shower.....Please understand towels not changed daily nor fresh sheets n spread....bloody Reroute if able management issue 👺
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Second time back. Good for the price. Note to owner: Room #119 needs a rubber tub mat, it's slippery.
David, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Wouldn't book again

Bed was comfortable, the bathtub mat was gross.
RAMON, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The property didn't have a checkin at the desk, you had to go to the hotel next door to check in. The area was also somewhat desolate unless you went over about half a mile. The room itself was OK but not for the price. Little flys everywhere and bedding was torn. Access to the highway was the highlight.
William Brian, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

It smell like cigarettes
Samantha, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Smoke cigarette odor. Very nauseous.
Anthony, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Found an opened package of s*x cream underneath the extra toilet paper roll. Looks like there is illicit activity happening at this location. Checked out early and front desk staff was extremely unhelpful. Didn’t get any refund.
Michael, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Rude
Gwendolyn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Front desk attendant was friendly, room was clean and bed was comfortable but fridge was not working and no one answered when we called for assistance.
Samuela, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Suited our needs, but....

The gentleman that checked me in was friendly and very professional in a casual sort of way. I had to request a roll of toilet paper. The woman who assisted me was very reluctant to give me a roll, stating that the room was clean. I agreed with her (the room was clean); however, the toilet paper was not changed. We ended up using the requested roll of toilet paper. Not a big deal; however, her surliness and facial expression was not appreciated at all. Also - there is no coffee maker in the room, so be forewarned.
Dinneen, 1-night trip