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Our top choices for El Capitan Reservoir hotels

Front of property – evening/night

Ayres Lodge Alpine

Ayres Lodge Alpine
3.0 star property
7.2 km from El Capitan Reservoir
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room friendly staff great breakfast "
United States
Cesar
The price is ฿3,462
฿3,745 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Ayres Lodge Alpine
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Riviera Oaks Resort

Riviera Oaks Resort
3.0 star property
11.3 km from El Capitan Reservoir
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful place and area. Would definitely stay again!!!"
United States
William
The price is ฿2,340
฿3,051 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Riviera Oaks Resort
Exterior

Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel
4.0 star property
10.1 km from El Capitan Reservoir
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Love love love this hotel!"
United States
Julie
The price is ฿4,192
฿5,200 total
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

Sycuan Casino Resort

Sycuan Casino Resort
4.0 star property
13.8 km from El Capitan Reservoir
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,911 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Zuhair
The price is ฿3,187
฿3,894 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Sycuan Casino Resort
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East

Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East
2.0 star property
18.1 km from El Capitan Reservoir
6.6 out of 10, (195 reviews)
"Friendly staff .. comfortable rooms"
United States
Sonia
The price is ฿2,445
฿2,690 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East
3.0 star property
19.2 km from El Capitan Reservoir
6.6 out of 10, (975 reviews)
"Nice staff, good room"
United States
SAMUEL
The price is ฿2,569
฿2,825 total
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
18.3 km from El Capitan Reservoir
6.4 out of 10, (13 reviews)
"Had a good stay here !"
United States
Lizbeth
The price is ฿2,316
฿2,547 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego

Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego
2.0 star property
20.9 km from El Capitan Reservoir
6.6 out of 10, (410 reviews)
"Always perfect. Clean room. Good A/C. Great staff."
United States
Paolo
The price is ฿2,424
฿2,812 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego
Superior Double Room | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego
2.0 star property
19.2 km from El Capitan Reservoir
6.6 out of 10, (703 reviews)
"Warm welcome, safe and easy parking"
Mexico
Danae
The price is ฿1,978
฿2,176 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego
Exterior

Best Inn & Suites

Best Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
18.2 km from El Capitan Reservoir
6.0 out of 10, (174 reviews)
"I'm Grateful."
United States
Tanika Nakeya
The price is ฿2,793
฿3,072 total
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
Best Inn & Suites
Property grounds

Villa Serena

Villa Serena
2.0 star property
22.1 km from El Capitan Reservoir
6.4 out of 10, (291 reviews)
"The staff was kind. The room was clean and prepared. Parking was included "
United States
Lashaya
The price is ฿2,877
฿3,164 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Villa Serena
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Relax Inn And Suites

Relax Inn And Suites
2.0 star property
21.8 km from El Capitan Reservoir
5.8 out of 10, (386 reviews)
"My room was clean. The staff friendly. I didn't have a car but parking spots were available."
United States
Rose
The price is ฿2,182
฿2,471 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Relax Inn And Suites
Outdoor spa tub

Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa

Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa
4.5 star property
21.1 km from El Capitan Reservoir
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (638 reviews)
"Breakfast was good Hot tub was excellent and relaxing "
United States
Jeff
The price is ฿3,812
฿4,117 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East

Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East
2.5 star property
19.2 km from El Capitan Reservoir
4.8 out of 10, (660 reviews)
"Dirty and run down. Only thing updated was the flooring. Old outdated pictures, The room was smelly and stagnant. Very noisy with being right next to the freeway. Had to go to a different hotel because of how unsafe and uncomfortable it felt."
United States
Kevin
The price is ฿2,708
฿2,984 total
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East
Exterior

Ramona Valley Inn

Ramona Valley Inn
2.0 star property
17.4 km from El Capitan Reservoir
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean and friendly staff 😊"
United States
Patrick
The price is ฿2,610
฿2,924 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Ramona Valley Inn
Exterior

Best Western Santee Lodge

Best Western Santee Lodge
2.5 star property
18.5 km from El Capitan Reservoir
7.8 out of 10, Good, (645 reviews)
"Nice hotel for the price Safe neighborhood "
United States
Ray
The price is ฿3,628
฿3,998 total
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Best Western Santee Lodge
Breakfast and dinner served, American cuisine

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
3.0 star property
20.5 km from El Capitan Reservoir
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Really nice staff and great hotel!"
Canada
Shana
The price is ฿4,754
฿5,239 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
Exterior

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego
2.5 star property
19.8 km from El Capitan Reservoir
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (837 reviews)
"Loved it great place and breakfast"
United States
Derek
The price is ฿4,347
฿4,790 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon
2.0 star property
19 km from El Capitan Reservoir
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place definitely recommend"
United States
Trenton
The price is ฿2,857
฿3,148 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon
Lobby

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
2.0 star property
19.4 km from El Capitan Reservoir
7.6 out of 10, Good, (858 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Johnny
The price is ฿2,909
฿3,252 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
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Compare popular hotels close to El Capitan Reservoir

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Front of property – evening/night
Ayres Lodge Alpine
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Riviera Oaks Resort
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
View
Exterior
Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
Sycuan Casino Resort
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,911 reviews
View
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East
2.0 star property
6.6
195 reviews
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Top El Capitan Reservoir Hotel Reviews

The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel

6/10 Okay
"The front desk staff who checked me in would be better suited in the back office. Suggest soft human skills training. The location is convenient and safe. But why offer coffee filters when there is no coffee machine in sight!? I would consider returning, maybe."
Ryan 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
The Sofia Hotel

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Barona Creek Golf Club

5.0/5 (1 review)
Enjoy a round of golf in Lakeside at Barona Creek Golf Club. Make time to visit the area's casinos or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around El Capitan Reservoir?
El Capitan Reservoir is located in an area that travellers like for its beaches. You'll find 10 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay near El Capitan Reservoir?
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. You'll find it 21.5 mi (34.6 km) from El Capitan Reservoir. Other good options in the area include Four Points by Sheraton San Diego and California Suites Hotel.
How many hotels can I expect to find near El Capitan Reservoir?
Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from El Capitan Reservoir.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near El Capitan Reservoir, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near El Capitan Reservoir.
What can I see and do near El Capitan Lake?
Presidio Santa Barbara, MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum feature captivating exhibits. Sights like Mission Santa Barbara, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Casa de la Guerra are must-sees while exploring the area. You can watch performances at Lobero Theater, Arlington Theater and Santa Barbara Bowl if you're interested in local theatre.