Villa Serena

Motel in El Cajon

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December 2025

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January 2026

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - Villa Serena (El Cajon)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - Villa Serena (El Cajon)

Hotel Villa Serena, a serene oasis near San Diego State University, offers a peaceful retreat with its lush garden and free in-room WiFi. Connect with the 24-hour front desk for any needs during your stay.

Good

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Free WiFi
Free parking

Main amenities (3)

Daily housekeeping
24-hour front desk
Garden

Feel at home (6)

Microwave
Private bathroom
Television
Garden
Daily housekeeping
Free self parking

$87 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 9 - Dec 10

Room options

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Tonight

Dec 8 - Dec 9

Tomorrow

Dec 9 - Dec 10

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating

TV

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

14 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating

TV

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

16 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Heating

TV

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

162 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Heating

TV

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating

TV

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Pool
Free breakfast
Free parking
Free WiFi

$88 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 28 - Dec 29

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About the neighborhood

771 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA, 92020

What's nearby

Parkway Plaza - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
The Magnolia - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
Superior Court East County Division - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
Children's Primary Extended Care - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 15 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 17 min drive
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 29 min drive
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 42 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 44 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 23 min drive
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 26 min drive
El Cajon Transit Center Station - 10 min walk
Arnele Avenue Station - 26 min walk

Restaurants

‪Sideways - ‬20 min walk
‪Golden Corral - ‬18 min walk
‪Chuy's Taqueria Y Burritos - ‬20 min walk
‪Sombrero Mexican Food - ‬17 min walk
‪Jack in the Box - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Villa Serena

At Villa Serena, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Hotel Circle and Balboa Park. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, this motel is within a short drive of San Diego State University. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: El Cajon Transit Center Station is 10 minutes away.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 24 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free covered onsite self parking

Property amenities

Services

24-hour front desk

Facilities

2 buildings/towers
Garden

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

Television
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Heating

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi

Food and drink

Microwave

More

Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Deposit: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Villa Serena El

Villa Serena El Cajon

Villa Serena Motel El

Villa Serena Motel El Cajon

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Hotel Villa Serena El Cajon

Villa Serena Motel El Cajon

Hotel Villa Serena Motel El Cajon

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Villa Serena?

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

Is parking offered on site at Villa Serena?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Villa Serena?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Villa Serena?

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

What is there to do at Villa Serena and nearby?

Villa Serena has a garden.

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Villa Serena Reviews

6.4

Good

6.4

Cleanliness

5.0

Location

6.6

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

6.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Bed

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 8, 2025

Great place

Excellent location clean comfortable and wonderful staff

Shelia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 11, 2025

Extremely clean room, and nice and courteous staff.

Ciera, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 6, 2025

I have been staying at Villa Serena for my weekend visits for three consecutive summers (I would rather stay here than at my friend's place - it's quiet!)

Rafael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 1, 2025

Great Experience

Great experience for the price, excellent location for what we were there to see

Guy, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 10, 2025

Excellent place for PCT hikers to stay before getting on the trail.

George, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 2, 2025

Clean and great location

Alejandro, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 29, 2025

It's a cute little hotel. Very quiet with the sweetest staff and management. I would highly recommend.

Laura, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 20, 2025

Inviting room with wonderful amenities, friendly staff easy parking. Bed is fresh and comfortable clean feel, extra large television.

Treisean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 15, 2025

Family that manages the motel are lovely and helpful, room is gorgeous and well-designed, newly renovated. Decor is great. Little touches everywhere like bottles of water, good coffee with the good sugar, shampoos, lotion, etc. its just very welcoming and lovely to stay at-- highly recommend!

Anna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 14, 2025

Vintage charm meets modern design. The exterior reminds you of a mid century roadside motel while the interior rooms are renovated and stylish complete with everything you need. The staff is friendly and professional. They make you feel right at home.

Steven, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 3, 2024

Good place to stay the night

silvia, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Sep 2, 2025

The price is higher of quality and service Dirty and have a lot ants

Amira, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 3, 2025

I understand is a motel and not a hotel, but it needs better cleaning.

Crown Outreach Ministries, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 25, 2025

Came in town for work found this little gym in La Mesa hidden away very clean all the rooms look like in the pictures remodeled and the staff is very accommodating and friendly

Seth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 17, 2023

This hotel is really modern and renovated beautifully. The amenities in the room were excellent.

Patricia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 12, 2025

Very clean and well-furnished room with budget-friendly price. Noise from the road could be a concern during the day but definitely no problem at night.

Martin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nov 18, 2024

The service was kind and easy, the room itself was really clean and everything worked well. the only downside was that the bed is pretty hard but overall really nice stay!

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 12, 2025

Its very nice

Karina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 31, 2024

Easy and quick check in. Friendly staff

Joel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 26, 2024

comfortable and great price

Easy to check in and clean.

Egbert, 6-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 11, 2025

There was hair of men and women in the bed. I think you need to clean the air dryer filter because was not use i think thats why i did not call and change my room. The unit smells good. Ac works. Bathroom clean. If the bed was clean i would gave you 5 stars. Sorry.

mohannad, 2-night trip