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Northgate Motel

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Free self parking
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$329
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3

Explore the area

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461 N Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020
  • Place, Parkway Plaza
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Grossmont College
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego State University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Northgate Motel

El Cajon motel close to Parkway Plaza
This motel features laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a front-desk safe and a vending machine.
Northgate Motel offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Northgate Motel features a vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Northgate Motel has designated areas for smoking.

Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
6 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Northgate El Cajon
Northgate Motel
Northgate Motel El Cajon
Northgate Motel Motel
Northgate Motel El Cajon
Northgate Motel Motel El Cajon

Reviews

Northgate Motel Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 629 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 629 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 629 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 629 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 629 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
It seemed like it was a basic family owned establishment. The lady at the front was very kind. They were likely doing the best they could, but overall the place was a mid experience. I appreciated that it was hard flooring and not carpet, but the place smelled a bit musty and cigarettes. At night you could hear loud music probably coming from the party venue across the street. Lots of helicopters. It has great reviews on this platform, but just don’t go in expecting it to be more than what it is. It is a standard motel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justino

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Enith

Traveled with family and small children
Room was clean. Very strong bleach smell though
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
HONESTLY I am a repeat customer of this HOTEL and it's sister SUPER 8. This stay was different original reservation for 2 nights then 2 more approx $500 BED was painfully in need of mattress change out and sheets were dirty from repeat use by many customers so when they came to remake bed and remove bloody bedspread they gave attitude and barely completed task no fresh towels daily. I was asked to step out of room while Latina maid changed out bed .....I did not get fresh towels so I could not shower.....Please understand towels not changed daily nor fresh sheets n spread....bloody Reroute if able management issue 👺
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delmar

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alberto

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mariah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Delmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My girlfriend and I had a pleasant stay - the room was clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is terrible. I’m right on the road and there is a crazy man yelling outside of me door. I’ll be leaving first thing in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Delmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Safiatou

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was old, sparse, but clean, except that the bath mat and towels were stained. The comforter on the bed was also stained. But the AC worked well and the bed was comfortable. It was pretty good for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's quiet, affordable, it has a fridge and microwave and a blow dryer. Everything is in walking distance too. Convenient for the family stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori, El Cajon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greeted with a warm smile & friendly staff & check in
Stayed 1 night in May 2025