Search for Cheap Deals on
3 Star Hotels in El Cajon

Photo by ‎Matthew Draper

You choose what matters — star rating, location, amenities.

We pick the perfect hotel, packed with all your must-haves.

Your hotel is revealed right after booking, and you save up to 60%!


Featured 3 Star El Cajon Hotels

Inn By The Sea La Jolla
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 16 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $178 per night from Jun 5 to Jun 6
$178
per night
Jun 5 - Jun 6
Stay at this hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Inn By The Sea La Jolla
Best Western Seven Seas
3 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 13 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $94 per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
$94
per night
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
Best Western Seven Seas
The Dana on Mission Bay
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 15 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $179 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
$179
per night
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
The Dana on Mission Bay
Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
3 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 15 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $139 per night from Jun 3 to Jun 4
$139
per night
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 19 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $188 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
$188
per night
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Bahia Resort Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 15 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $214 per night from Jun 13 to Jun 14
$214
per night
Jun 13 - Jun 14
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
Bahia Resort Hotel
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 18 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $174 per night from Jun 13 to Jun 14
$174
per night
Jun 13 - Jun 14
Book a stay at this historic hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 24 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $170 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
$170
per night
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in National City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
Handlery Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 13 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $149 per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$149
per night
May 31 - Jun 1
Book a stay at this golf hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
Handlery Hotel
La Pensione Hotel
3 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 17 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $189 per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
$189
per night
Jun 10 - Jun 11
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
La Pensione Hotel
Humphreys Half Moon Inn
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 19 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $174 per night from Jun 13 to Jun 14
$174
per night
Jun 13 - Jun 14
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy a marina, a nightclub, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
Humphreys Half Moon Inn
The Bristol Hotel San Diego
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 17 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $159 per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$159
per night
May 31 - Jun 1
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
The Bristol Hotel San Diego
Don't see what you're looking for?
See all available properties in El Cajon
View all properties
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

3-Star Hotels in El Cajon

If Goldilocks was searching for the perfect place to stay, she’d choose a 3-star hotel. These hotels are not too fancy, not too basic, but just right. They’re the ideal middle ground for suiting your travel needs when you don’t want too much—or too little.

The Just Right Hotel

Put Goldilock’s “just right” theory to use on your next trip and stay at one of the 3-star hotels in El Cajon. These hotels may not roll out the red carpet upon your arrival, but you can expect more luxuries than a simple bed and bathroom. So what are 3-star hotels like in El Cajon?

First off, you’ll find spacious rooms with convenient amenities, like Wi-Fi access and business areas. The best 3-star hotels even feature swimming pools and fitness centers, so you can burn off some energy before exploring the city. What’s more, many 3-star hotels are located near expressways and top attractions to keep you near the center of all the action.

Just Right Prices

The hotel amenities at a 3-star hotel near El Cajon aren’t the only things you’ll find just right. You can score ridiculously good deals on 3-star hotels, where you’ll get way more bang for your buck. Filter hotels by:

  • Hotwire Hot Rate: Take a Hotwire Hot Rate for a whirl—you’ll like what you see! You can score an incredible deal, but you won’t find out the name of your hotel until after you book.

  • Price: Let’s see how low you can go - rooms start at $94.

  • Amenities: Looking for more than basic but less than luxury? Choose hotels with the amenities that match your preferences.

When you know what you want, it’s OK to be a little picky. Skip the luxury pads and ignore the motels—a 3-star hotel has your name on it. Save even more on your 3-star accommodation with our Hotwire Hot Rates.