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Sycuan Casino Resort

Sycuan Casino Resort

4 out of 5
5469 Casino Way El Cajon CA
  • 34 min drive from Lake Cuyamaca
Book a stay at this spa hotel in El Cajon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,916 reviews)
Excellent food and concert venue. Staff friendly and extremely helpful.

Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Sycuan Casino Resort
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

3 out of 5
11855 Avenue Of Industry San Diego CA
  • 4 min walk from Lake Cuyamaca
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,018 reviews)
Pros: Clean room, attentive friendly staff, great location (walkable). Cons: Breakfast could have longer hours, with a little more selections, and a 24 hour complimentary beverage (coffee, tea, water).

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

2 out of 5
550 Montrose Court El Cajon CA
  • 31 min drive from Lake Cuyamaca
Stay at this motel in El Cajon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,670 reviews)
The new management is absolutely terrible. The entire property is going downhill since they took over a month ago. Really sad.

Reviewed on May 9, 2026

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
Rancho Bernardo Inn

Rancho Bernardo Inn

4 out of 5
17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr San Diego CA
  • 8 min drive from Lake Cuyamaca
Book a stay at this luxury resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Second time staying at the property and using the amenities and it was just perfect.

Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Rancho Bernardo Inn
Heritage Inn La Mesa

Heritage Inn La Mesa

2 out of 5
7851 Fletcher Pkwy La Mesa CA
  • 36 min drive from Lake Cuyamaca
Stay at this hotel in La Mesa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (1,443 reviews)
Parking was adequate, airconditioning needs work.

Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Heritage Inn La Mesa
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

3 out of 5
11611 Bernardo Plaza Ct San Diego CA
  • 5 min drive from Lake Cuyamaca
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
Staff were very pleasant and competent.

Reviewed on May 10, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Poway Miramar

Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Poway Miramar

2 out of 5
12448 Poway Rd Poway CA
  • 6 min drive from Lake Cuyamaca
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Poway. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,015 reviews)
Have egg en the breakfast is very fine.

Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Poway Miramar
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

2.5 out of 5
6474 El Cajon Blvd San Diego CA
  • 37 min drive from Lake Cuyamaca
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,424 reviews)
very good location and free parking good basic brackets thank you

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
Ayres Lodge Alpine

Ayres Lodge Alpine

3 out of 5
1251 Tavern Rd Alpine CA
  • 25 min drive from Lake Cuyamaca
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alpine. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
The staff was very friendly and nice. Property is basic but pretty clean. Could use some updates, which it looked like they were doing. Outdoor space is nice. Reviews said breakfast was better than other hotels, but I didn't think there was a very good selection and no gluten free items. My husband ...

Reviewed on May 9, 2026

Ayres Lodge Alpine
WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

2.5 out of 5
8801 Mission Gorge Road Santee CA
  • 25 min drive from Lake Cuyamaca
Stay at this hotel in Santee. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Carlton Oaks Country Club and Santee Boulders are ...
8/10 Very Good! (74 reviews)
Everything just excellent

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast
Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

4 out of 5
5000 Willows Road Alpine CA
  • 24 min drive from Lake Cuyamaca
Book a stay at this spa resort in Alpine. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,021 reviews)
We had a great time. Everyone was pleasant.

Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

2 out of 5
683 N Mollison El Cajon CA
  • 31 min drive from Lake Cuyamaca
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in El Cajon. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,018 reviews)
Floor dirty huge roach in bathroom. Housekeeper started knocking at 9 am every hour till I left.

Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon
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