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Northgate Motel, El Cajon

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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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About the Hotel

461 N Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, California, United States, 92020

Northgate Motel offers a practical stay with air-conditioned rooms and essential amenities, ensuring a comfortable environment. This 2-star El Cajon hotel features a 24-hour front desk, free WiFi, and a daily continental breakfast.

Rooms & Amenities

Guestrooms at Northgate Motel include air conditioning, separate sitting areas, and convenient amenities like microwaves and refrigerators. Each room is furnished with a cable TV featuring HBO channels, a desk, and a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower.

Dining Nearby

A daily continental breakfast is provided to guests at Northgate Motel. Nearby dining options include China Super Buffet II and Rubio's, both within a 0.5 miles radius.

Local Attractions & Transportation

Guests can explore local landmarks such as The Water Conservation Garden, 6 miles away, and the Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center, located nearby. Transportation options include El Cajon Transit Center, approximately 26 minutes walking distance, and El Cajon city train station.

Services & Guest Experience

Northgate Motel caters to both tourists and business travelers, providing essential services like tour/ticket assistance. Guests will also find ample shopping opportunities and entertainment venues within the immediate area.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
King Room Non-Smoking
Max:
2 persons
17 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
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Queen Room Two Queen Beds Non-Smoking
Max:
2 persons
17 m² 
Bed options:
2 King Size Beds
Heating
Air conditioning
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King Room Smoking
Max:
2 persons
17 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
El Cajon600 m
Airports
El Cajon (CJN)700 m
San Diego International (SAN) 29.9 km
Bus
Bus stop200 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

461 N Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, California, United States, 92020
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461 N Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, California, United States, 92020
Nearby
131 Rea Ave
Wieghorst Western Heritage Center
390 m
Museum
Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center
390 m
Restaurants
Rubio's
330 m
399 N Magnolia Ave
Philly Steak Subs
710 m
312 Ballantyne St
Golden Corral
860 m
390 W Main St
New York Bakery
900 m
245 E Main St
Santana Mexican Grill
800 m
291 W Main St
Panda Express
1.8 km
190 N Magnolia Ave
O's American Kitchen
1.9 km
375 Parkway Plz

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
64%
liked the hotel and would stay again
clean
helpful staff
limited dining
rough location
6.4/10
Nice
Rooms
7.8
Location
6.2
Service
7.8
Dining
5.0
Guest reviews
6.4/10
based on 6 reviews
8.2
8.2/10 based on 75 reviews
John
United States, February  2024
7.0/10

My stay at the hotel was an overall positive experience. The rooms, though booked as non-smoking, were nicely decorated and clean with convenient amenities like a small refrigerator and microwave. The service was exceptional, with staff going out of their way to be polite and friendly. The location was a bit questionable in terms of safety and noise but was close to the business I needed to visit. The facilities were adequate for my needs.

Rooms
8.0
I was pleasantly surprised by how nicely decorated and clean the rooms were. Despite booking a non-smoking room, I had a comfortable stay with the convenience of a small refrigerator and microwave.
Service
9.0
The staff went out of their way to assist me and were very polite and friendly throughout my stay.
Location
6.0
Although the location had some safety concerns and noise at night, it was conveniently close to the business I had to visit. On a positive note, it was within a quick drive to Barona Casino and other dining options.
Dining
5.0
The complimentary breakfast consisted of a couple of small cupcakes that were not fresh.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities met my basic needs during my stay.
Keith
United States, November  2023
5.6/10

The hotel was fairly clean and comfortable but in need of updates and better maintenance. The location was convenient but in a sketchy part of town. The dining options were limited, offering only small cupcakes. The service was a mix of nice and rude encounters.

Rooms
7.0
The room was clean and fairly comfortable but could use some updates and repairs.
Service
6.0
The service had a mix of friendly and rude encounters.
Location
6.0
The location was convenient but in a sketchy part of El Cajon.
Dining
5.0
The dining consisted of a limited selection of small cupcakes that were not fresh.
Facilities
5.0
Linda
United States, October  2023
6.0/10

The hotel room was spacious and very clean, but unfortunately, it was heavily smoked despite our booking of a non-smoking room. The bed was comfortable, which was a plus, but the cost was higher than it should have been.

Rooms
7.0
The room was quite spacious and the bed was comfortable, but it was very smoked despite booking a non-smoking room.
Service
9.0
The service was very nice and very helpful, even with my late arrival.
Location
6.0
The location was close to the business I visited, although it seemed to be in a questionable area. On the positive side, the Barona Casino was only a quick drive away.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were limited to a few small cupcakes that were not fresh. It was not the best dining experience.
Facilities
5.0
The facilities were basic and nothing exceptional stood out.
Tim
United States, July  2023
7.2/10

I was pleasantly surprised by our room at Northgate - it was nice and clean even though we booked a non-smoking room. The service was top-notch, with staff who were very helpful and accommodating. The location was convenient although a bit rough around the edges. The dining experience left much to be desired due to limited options, but overall, it was a decent stay.

Rooms
8.0
Our room was nice and clean despite booking a non-smoking room.
Service
9.0
The staff at Northgate go out of their way to assist you, and they were really on top of things.
Location
7.0
The location was convenient but a little rough around the edges. On the upside, the Barona Casino was a quick drive away.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was lacking, with a small and stale breakfast offering.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were standard and sufficient for our needs.
clean
limited dining
Margaret
United States, June  2023
6.6/10

After a disastrous experience at another hotel the previous night, I was pleasantly surprised by this motel. The room was spacious and very clean, equipped with a small refrigerator and microwave. The staff are helpful and accommodating, going out of their way to assist you despite some language barriers. The location was convenient, close to restaurants, but very noisy at night. Overall, a decent stay with some minor drawbacks.

Rooms
9.0
My room was spacious and very clean, offering a comfortable retreat after a rough night at another hotel.
Service
7.0
The staff were helpful and accommodating, although some could improve their communication style.
Location
6.0
The location was convenient, close to restaurants, but unfortunately very noisy at night.
Dining
6.0
Facilities
5.0
The motel offers basic facilities but nothing extraordinary.
Sam
United States, May  2023
6.4/10

Despite booking a last-minute non-smoking room at Northgate, the hotel was otherwise clean but in need of an update. The mattress was incredibly comfortable, though.

Rooms
8.0
The room was very clean, and I have to say, it had the best mattress I've ever slept on!
Service
7.0
The service was satisfactory and the staff went out of their way to assist me.
Location
6.0
The location was good, but it seemed to be in a slightly sketchy part of El Cajon. On the positive side, it was convenient for reaching the Barona Casino within a short drive.
Dining
5.0
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were adequate but could benefit from some upgrades.
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