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Sycuan Casino Resort

Sycuan Casino Resort

4 out of 5
5469 Casino Way El Cajon CA
  • 26 min drive from Barona Casino
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! (1,902 reviews)
Great property. Will return.

Reviewed on May 7, 2026

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Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

2 out of 5
550 Montrose Court El Cajon CA
  • 23 min drive from Barona Casino
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! (1,664 reviews)
Worst place ever, extremely dirty, toilet was not working and once it overfilled all over bathroom and sleeping area. Once I notified front desk I was told there was nothing they can do and no one to clean it up. Front staff gave me trash bags a rags. Just horrible

Reviewed on May 6, 2026

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Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
Heritage Inn La Mesa

Heritage Inn La Mesa

2 out of 5
7851 Fletcher Pkwy La Mesa CA
  • 28 min drive from Barona Casino
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! (1,438 reviews)
I have being staying at this hotel for over a year, and frankly it has been a very good experience until last weekend checking was kind of long, it seems to me that the front desk people were stressed out, due to a new manager. I can only say that if the new manager starts to make changes that don't ...

Reviewed on May 7, 2026

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Ayres Lodge Alpine

Ayres Lodge Alpine

3 out of 5
1251 Tavern Rd Alpine CA
  • 17 min drive from Barona Casino
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! (1,010 reviews)
Fabulous

Reviewed on May 8, 2026

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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
  • 23 min drive from Barona Casino
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! (1,011 reviews)
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Reviewed on May 4, 2026

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Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon
Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

2.5 out of 5
9550 Murray Dr La Mesa CA
  • 27 min drive from Barona Casino
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Mesa. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,019 reviews)
Its an older but clean hotel, no issues, reasonable price, especially with breakfast, comfortable beds

Reviewed on May 9, 2026

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Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego
WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

2.5 out of 5
8801 Mission Gorge Road Santee CA
  • 18 min drive from Barona Casino
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! (70 reviews)
The hotel is under a highway and there is constant noise from the traffic. I was not able to get any sleep. Additionally, you can hear the upstair neighbors walking around and it sounds like they’re stomping. I believe this is a poor construction issue and not unruly behavior.

Reviewed on May 6, 2026

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WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast
Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
1355 E Main St El Cajon CA
  • 24 min drive from Barona Casino
Stay at this hotel in El Cajon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Sycuan Casino and Art World Western Heritage Gallery ...
7.2/10 Good! (9 reviews)
Had a good stay here !

Reviewed on May 8, 2026

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Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

3 out of 5
141 North Magnolia Avenue El Cajon CA
  • 24 min drive from Barona Casino
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in El Cajon. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Nothing untoward. Very convenient for local amenities

Reviewed on May 7, 2026

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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

3 out of 5
8000 Parkway Dr San Diego CA
  • 28 min drive from Barona Casino
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (521 reviews)
Nice selection of the continental breakfast. Big assortment of breads, cereals, and breakfast food.

Reviewed on May 5, 2026

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Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG
Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

2 out of 5
471 N Magnolia Ave El Cajon CA
  • 23 min drive from Barona Casino
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in El Cajon. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
The room was clean and comfortable. The building itself is a little run down, but otherwise ok.

Reviewed on May 7, 2026

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Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

2.5 out of 5
1025 N. Magnolia Avenue El Cajon CA
  • 22 min drive from Barona Casino
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in El Cajon. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (834 reviews)
I did not like having to compete for parking with the burger traffic. A hot tub would have been nice

Reviewed on May 4, 2026

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Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego
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