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WiFi (free), bed sheets

1. Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North
2.0 star property
Clairemont
6.8 out of 10, (1,011 reviews)
"Convenient location. Helpful staff. Good for solo travelers."
United States
DHAVALKUMAR
The price is P6,269
P7,077 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North
Outdoor pool

2. Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley
2.0 star property
Mission Valley
6.6 out of 10, (1,575 reviews)
"Worth the short stay."
United States
YANELY
The price is P5,593
P6,430 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley
Lobby

3. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
2.0 star property
Santee
7.6 out of 10, Good, (886 reviews)
"I liked everything will be staying again very soon"
United States
Amanda
The price is P5,209
P5,829 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
Exterior

4. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,738 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful when I needed an extra person to check in later"
United States
Jacqueline
The price is P4,266
P4,701 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
Arcade

5. The Rambler Hotel

The Rambler Hotel
3.0 star property
Chula Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,200 reviews)
"Just a great place to stay!"
United States
Tracy
The price is P6,891
P8,524 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
The Rambler Hotel
Exterior

6. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
2.5 star property
Escondido
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Staff was very very friendly, helped me many times, thank you"
United States
Daniel
The price is P7,771
P8,548 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

7. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,049 reviews)
"Clean and quiet, this is easily the best room value in San Diego County."
United States
David
The price is P5,140
P5,653 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

8. Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
7.8 out of 10, Good, (415 reviews)
"Staff is great - rooms very clean"
United States
Nancy
The price is P4,936
P5,429 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Escondido Lodge
Free daily on-the-go breakfast

9. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"This Motel is very good considering the rate you pay,the beds are clean and other parts of the room are clean,the staff are very friendly,the breakfast was fair but it could be improved and dining room could be larger ,the surroundings is excellent"
United States
Jalal
The price is P4,993
P5,502 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
Exterior

10. Ramona Valley Inn

Ramona Valley Inn
2.0 star property
Ramona
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Really calmly hotel"
United States
William
The price is P4,941
P5,534 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Ramona Valley Inn
Property grounds

11. El Rancho Motel

El Rancho Motel
2.0 star property
Coronado
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (918 reviews)
"Cute cottage style hotel on the Main Street!"
United States
Jeffrey
The price is P6,730
P7,403 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
El Rancho Motel
Lobby sitting area

12. Studio 6 National City, CA - Naval Base San Diego

Studio 6 National City, CA - Naval Base San Diego
2.0 star property
National City
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,010 reviews)
"Very nice hotel lots of light and there was a chill security guard all in all very nice area and hotel"
United States
Mariana E Macias
The price is P4,900
P5,390 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Studio 6 National City, CA - Naval Base San Diego
Exterior

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
2.5 star property
Olde Carlsbad
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Clean room and the staff was very attentive."
United States
MOISES A
The price is P5,438
P6,102 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

14. Motel 6 La Mesa, CA

Motel 6 La Mesa, CA
2.0 star property
La Mesa
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"I loved it the rooms are Beautiful and the Staff is very friendly"
United States
Suzanne
The price is P6,662
P7,329 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Motel 6 La Mesa, CA
Exterior

15. Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)

Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (563 reviews)
"A very peaceful and quiet place for a great price. It’s a simple and comfortable place to stay, especially if you’re visiting SeaWorld — it’s located nearby. I really enjoyed the calm atmosphere and the fact that you can stay here without spending a lot of money. Great value for the price!"
United States
Zhanna
The price is P5,754
P6,488 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
WiFi (free), bed sheets

16. Baycities Motel

Baycities Motel
2.0 star property
Chula Vista
7.2 out of 10, Good, (270 reviews)
"Shops nearby"
United States
Marquinton
The price is P4,405
P4,846 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Baycities Motel
Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), alarm clocks

17. Northgate Motel

Northgate Motel
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (691 reviews)
"Very Comfortable with large room."
United States
Andrea
The price is P4,901
P5,391 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Northgate Motel
Property grounds

18. National City Motel

National City Motel
2.5 star property
National City
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Honestly I thought it would be ghetto, but I was left with my mouth open, everything was great, clean, friendly, and the room was super clean smelled awesome, and the restroom was also very clean, the shower head is better then what I got at home. Over all I was very satisfied and happy 😊 with this hotel. Thanks for your awesome service and hospitality."
United States
Sergio
The price is P4,956
P5,452 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
National City Motel
Beach nearby

19. Coronado Inn

Coronado Inn
2.5 star property
Bayside
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (824 reviews)
"Completely recommend this place !"
United States
Alexandra
The price is P9,306
P10,237 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Coronado Inn
Room

20. Mission Bay Motel

Mission Bay Motel
Pacific Beach
5.4 out of 10, (179 reviews)
"The location was great can't beat it for the price."
United States
Juan C
The price is P6,057
P6,830 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Mission Bay Motel
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Central San Diego Motels information

Number of reviews
11,918
Accommodation
2 Motels
Lowest Price
P4,701
Highest Price
P10,237