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Featured 3 Star El Cajon Hotels

The Bristol Hotel San Diego
3.5 out of 5
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  • 17 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $175 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
$175
per night
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Stay at this 3.5-star boutique hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
The Bristol Hotel San Diego
The Atwood
3 out of 5
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  • 13 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $114 per night from Mar 28 to Mar 29
$114
per night
Mar 28 - Mar 29
Stay at this 3-star golf aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
The Atwood
Humphreys Half Moon Inn
3.5 out of 5
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  • 19 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $203 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
$203
per night
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy a marina, a nightclub, and breakfast. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
Humphreys Half Moon Inn

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The Dana on Mission Bay
3.5 out of 5
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  • 15 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $189 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$189
per night
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a marina. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
The Dana on Mission Bay
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
3 out of 5
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  • 15 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $113 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$113
per night
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
3.5 out of 5
  • 19 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $159 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$159
per night
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
La Pensione Hotel
3 out of 5
  • 17 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $159 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
$159
per night
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
La Pensione Hotel
Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island
3.5 out of 5
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  • 18 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $139 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$139
per night
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island
Best Western Plus Bayside Inn
3 out of 5
  • 17 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $200 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$200
per night
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
Best Western Plus Bayside Inn
The Sofia Hotel
3.5 out of 5
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  • 18 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $160 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$160
per night
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
The Sofia Hotel
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
3 out of 5
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  • 13 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $110 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$110
per night
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall ...
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
3.5 out of 5
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  • 18 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $178 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$178
per night
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Stay at this 3.5-star historic hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast, valet parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
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3-Star Hotels in El Cajon

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