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Featured 3 Star El Cajon Hotels

Inn By The Sea La Jolla
3.5 out of 5
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  • 16 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $180 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
$180
per night
Apr 29 - Apr 30
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
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
3 out of 5
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  • 15 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $119 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$119
per night
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Bahia Resort Hotel
3.5 out of 5
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  • 15 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $199 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$199
per night
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, a marina, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
Bahia Resort Hotel
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Best Western Seven Seas
3 out of 5
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  • 13 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $94 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$94
per night
Apr 28 - Apr 29
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 our reviews. ...
Best Western Seven Seas
The Dana on Mission Bay
3.5 out of 5
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  • 15 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $179 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$179
per night
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 poolside bars. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
The Dana on Mission Bay
La Jolla Cove Suites
3 out of 5
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  • 16 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $166 per night from May 15 to May 16
$166
per night
May 15 - May 16
Stay at this beach hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy breakfast, onsite parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
La Jolla Cove Suites
The Bristol Hotel San Diego
3.5 out of 5
  • 17 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $143 per night from May 12 to May 13
$143
per night
May 12 - May 13
Stay at this boutique hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
The Bristol Hotel San Diego
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
3.5 out of 5
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  • 24 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $143 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
$143
per night
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in National City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
The Sofia Hotel
3.5 out of 5
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  • 18 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $196 per night from May 15 to May 16
$196
per night
May 15 - May 16
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
The Sofia Hotel
Handlery Hotel
3.5 out of 5
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  • 13 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $107 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
$107
per night
Apr 29 - Apr 30
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. Popular ...
Handlery Hotel
Humphreys Half Moon Inn
3.5 out of 5
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  • 19 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $169 per night from Apr 30 to May 1
$169
per night
Apr 30 - May 1
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy a marina, a nightclub, and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
Humphreys Half Moon Inn
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
3.5 out of 5
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  • 18 min drive from Sycuan Casino
The price is $158 per night from May 13 to May 14
$158
per night
May 13 - May 14
Stay at this historic hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast, a fitness center, and valet parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
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3-Star Hotels in El Cajon

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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.

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