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A spacious living room with a large arched window, a red sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with a white facade and a tree with lights.

A spacious living area with a red sofa, a coffee table with a fruit bowl, and a modern chandelier.

1. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

5.7 km from Cowles Mountain

Martin

P8,386

P9,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a stone facade, and a clear sky.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, grey sofas, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A compact kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and wooden cabinets.

A hotel room with two beds, a window with blinds, a heater, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden wardrobe.

2. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

3.5 km from Cowles Mountain

Vanessa

P5,574

P6,132 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a herringbone-patterned floor, a bed, a chair, and curtains with room numbers.

A modern office space with a reception desk, seating area, and plants.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, yellow armchair, and a coffee table with a book and a potted plant.

3. Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 15.8 km from Cowles Mountain

Wai Kit

P3,382

P3,847 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with two beds, a large landscape painting above the beds, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A modern living room with a sofa set, coffee table, and a potted plant.

A reception area with a wooden counter, framed pictures on the wall, and a view of the parking lot through the glass door.

A swimming pool with a blue tiled border, a white chair, and a door.

4. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

7.7 km from Cowles Mountain

Esekia

P5,803

P6,394 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern restaurant with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a textured wall and a reception desk with a built-in computer.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking area.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a pergola overhead, and a view of the street and buildings in the background.

5. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

6.8 km from Cowles Mountain

Erin

P11,755

P12,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

An outdoor dining area with tables set for a formal event, featuring candelabras and neatly folded napkins.

A lodge entrance with a wooden door and wrought iron gates, surrounded by potted plants and a paved walkway.

A bar area with multiple seating arrangements, a counter with a bartender, and overhead televisions.

A golf course with a pond, a flag, and a building in the background.

6. Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.9 km from Cowles Mountain

Donaciano

P7,591

P10,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a round coffee table with fruit, and a ceiling adorned with colorful hanging ornaments.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a gated entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a nightstand with a lamp, and a vase of flowers.

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and weight machines.

7. Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

5.2 km from Cowles Mountain

Aron Roi

P8,465

P9,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A wall-mounted sign with 'Greetings from California' and a coffee station with a coffee maker, cups, and condiments.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, and a towel rack.

A hotel with a red awning, a sign reading "Super 8", and a parking lot with several cars.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a clock, and a glass door leading to a staircase.

8. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

6.7 km from Cowles Mountain

Lori

P5,111

P5,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A breakfast buffet area with a stone wall, a coffee station, and a fruit display.

An elevator area with stone walls and a potted plant.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large painting of a sunset.

A table with two gold-framed lamps and a vase of white flowers.

9. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

10.7 km from Cowles Mountain

Paola

P7,306

P8,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A pool area with lounge chairs and a hot tub, surrounded by a multi-level building with balconies.

A hotel room with a dining table, two chairs, a sofa, a TV, a cabinet, and a patterned carpet.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a sofa with patterned cushions, a coffee table, a desk with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

10. Best Western Santee Lodge

6.8 km from Cowles Mountain

Albert

P7,030

P7,746 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A room with a wooden dresser, a television on top, a white lamp, a microwave, and a trash bin.

A parking lot with palm trees, a yellow building, and a silver car.

A reception desk with a clock, a window, and a door.

11. Northgate Motel

6.7 km from Cowles Mountain

Nelson

P4,610

P5,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of Fletcher Marketplace.

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign and a "Hilton Honors" sign.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

6.4 km from Cowles Mountain

William

P8,939

P9,851 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel with a glass entrance, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A modern living room with a fireplace, grey sofas, and a bookshelf.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a lamp.

A modern hotel with a central entrance, large windows, and palm trees.

13. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley Stadium

7.8 km from Cowles Mountain

KELLEY

P7,893

P9,073 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A room with wicker chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a chair, and a small table.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a building with balconies, and a clear blue sky.

A room with wicker furniture, a small table, and a radiator. There are curtains on the windows, and a plant is visible on the windowsill.

14. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

5.9 km from Cowles Mountain

Amanda

P5,354

P5,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern bar area with wooden ceiling beams, bar stools, and a long counter.

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a fire feature.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a courtyard.

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, balconies, and a central entrance with a glass door.

15. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

10.4 km from Cowles Mountain

Johanna

P9,244

P10,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, framed pictures on the wall, a clock, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A hotel bathroom with a shower, a sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, featuring a red-tiled roof and a mix of balconies and windows.

16. Pleasant Inn

13.4 km from Cowles Mountain

Donna

P4,420

P5,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A motel sign with a directional arrow and a number '6' indicating the entrance.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

A kitchenette with a built-in TV displaying weather information, a window with a view, and a counter with various items.

A motel with a blue sign, a brick facade, and a parking lot with cars.

17. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

6.4 km from Cowles Mountain

Melissa

P3,799

P4,354 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, a water dispenser, and a variety of food items.

A modern hotel room with a brown sofa, a small white table, a black office chair, and two abstract paintings on the wall.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a building with large windows, and a landscaped garden with plants and flowers.

18. Springhill Suites San Diego Mission Valley

10.9 km from Cowles Mountain

Jin Soo

P9,958

P11,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A bar area with a glass ceiling, a central bar counter, and multiple stools.

A large swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a striped facade.

A checkered floor with round tables and chairs, a patterned ceiling, and large windows.

A dimly lit room with patterned walls, a wooden table, and a chair.

19. Lafayette Hotel & Club

12 km from Cowles Mountain

Bryanna

P17,098

P19,654 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern lobby with a stone wall, blue sofas, a reception desk, and a staircase.

A restaurant with booths and tables, a counter, and a mural on the wall.

A bar area with three cocktails on a wooden bar counter.

A hotel pool area with a circular pool, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.

20. Kings Inn San Diego

14.7 km from Cowles Mountain

Armando

P5,186

P5,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Cowles Mountain

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU	9.0 Wonderful 1,435 reviews	View
WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast	8.6 Excellent 272 reviews	View
Stay Classy Hostel	9.6 Exceptional 957 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon	7.8 Good 1,002 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Cowles Mountain Hotel Reviews

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

8/10 Good

"The staff were pleasant and helpful. Parking was free. The hotel was clean. Very nice for a reasonable price."

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and breakfast was great"

Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"I enjoyed my stay here. My room was immaculate, I mean , extremely clean. The housekeepers do an amazing job and the young girl at the front desk ( morning shift) is so kind and helpful. Definitely recommend staying here."

Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU

8/10 Good

"It's very close to SDSU and affordable."

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly, courteous, helpful, quiet and restful"

Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"The friendliness of the front desk manager is always genuine.. he’s helpful friendly and the room is always clean and comfortable"

Motel 6 La Mesa, CA

10/10 Excellent

"Boss"

Other attractions near Cowles Mountain

Mission Trails Regional Park

9.0/10 (24 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Mission Trails Regional Park, a lovely green space in Santee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Lake Murray Tennis Center

Catch an event at Lake Murray Tennis Center during your trip to San Diego.

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Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray

Explore the great outdoors at Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray, a lovely green space in San Diego.

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Old Mission Dam

8.0/10 (7 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Santee when you spend time at Old Mission Dam.

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Carlton Oaks Country Club

8.0/10 (19 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Santee at Carlton Oaks Country Club. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.

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Grossmont Center

After visiting Grossmont Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Diego. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Santee Boulders

9.0/10 (12 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Santee Boulders, a lovely green space in Santee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Taylor Guitars

7.2/10 (10 reviews)

You can take time to visit Taylor Guitars during your travels to El Cajon. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area, or seek out the golf courses.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cowles Mountain?

Cowles Mountain is located in San Diego. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 9 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Cowles Mountain?

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and a fitness center. It's located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Cowles Mountain. Other good options within a few miles include Heritage Inn La Mesa and Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

How many hotels will I find near Cowles Mountain?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Cowles Mountain.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cowles Mountain, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Cowles Mountain.

What can I see and do near Cowles Mountain?

You'll want to browse the collections at Warbirds West Air Museum, San Diego Police Museum, and Knox House Museum. Sights like Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala, Old Mission Dam, and San Diego Voice & Viewpoint are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater, The Magnolia, and Off Broadway Live.

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Our top choices for Cowles Mountain hotels

1. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

2. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

3. Stay Classy Hostel

4. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

5. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

6. Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

7. Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

8. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

9. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

10. Best Western Santee Lodge

11. Northgate Motel

12. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

13. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley Stadium

14. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

15. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

16. Pleasant Inn

17. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

18. Springhill Suites San Diego Mission Valley

19. Lafayette Hotel & Club

20. Kings Inn San Diego

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Top Cowles Mountain Hotel Reviews

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego

Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego

Motel 6 La Mesa, CA

Other attractions near Cowles Mountain

Mission Trails Regional Park

Lake Murray Tennis Center

Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray

Old Mission Dam

Carlton Oaks Country Club

Grossmont Center

Santee Boulders

Taylor Guitars

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