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A modern restaurant with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a textured wall and a reception desk with a built-in computer.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a pergola overhead, and a view of the street and buildings in the background.

1. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

Downtown El Cajon, 0.2 km from The Magnolia

Erin

฿5,229

฿5,762 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of Fletcher Marketplace.

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign and a "Hilton Honors" sign.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

1.5 km from The Magnolia

Erika

฿5,260

฿5,796 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a large landscape painting above the beds, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and a coffee table, large windows with blinds, and a visible Coca-Cola advertisement.

A reception area with a wooden counter, framed pictures on the wall, and a view of the parking lot through the glass door.

A modern living room with a sofa set, coffee table, and a potted plant.

3. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

1.3 km from The Magnolia

Christian

฿2,916

฿3,213 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wall-mounted sign with 'Greetings from California' and a coffee station with a coffee maker, cups, and condiments.

A hotel with a red awning, a sign reading "Super 8", and a parking lot with several cars.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a clock, and a glass door leading to a staircase.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

4. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

0.6 km from The Magnolia

Lori

฿2,830

฿3,119 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A parking lot with marked spaces, a building with balconies, and palm trees.

A reception desk with a clock, a window, and a door.

A two-story motel with a sign indicating amenities such as continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and HBO.

5. Northgate Motel

0.5 km from The Magnolia

Theodore

฿2,288

฿2,517 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A motel sign with a directional arrow and a number '6' indicating the entrance.

A kitchenette with a built-in TV displaying weather information, a window with a view, and a counter with various items.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

A motel with a blue sign, a brick facade, and a parking lot with cars.

6. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

0.8 km from The Magnolia

฿2,030

฿2,327 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and artwork on the walls.

A multi-story hotel with a red roof, a parking lot, and neatly trimmed trees.

A living room with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, a coffee table, and a large plant.

A reception area with a counter, seating, and a potted plant.

7. Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

2.5 km from The Magnolia

Matthew

฿2,385

฿2,623 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a heater, and a window with curtains.

A compact living space with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a small table, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a white marble tub, a shower with a curved glass door, a white sink, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

8. Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

1.2 km from The Magnolia

nathan

฿2,414

฿2,656 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A compact hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a small refrigerator, and an air conditioning unit.

A corridor with a tiled floor, a black door at the end, and a fire alarm on the left wall.

A staircase with black railings and beige walls, leading to an upper floor.

A laundry area with four washers and dryers, a water heater, and a window.

9. Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

1.1 km from The Magnolia

lowena

฿2,059

฿2,264 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A motel with a parking lot, multiple vehicles, and a building with a red roof and balconies.

A motel with a brick facade, a covered parking area, and a two-story structure.

A reception area with a glass table displaying brochures, a wooden chair, a reception desk, and a door leading outside.

10. Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego

0.7 km from The Magnolia

Adrian

฿2,951

฿3,246 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables with lamps, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden floor.

A multi-story motel with a central staircase and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, bed, TV, and curtains.

A bathroom with a granite countertop, a white sink, a large mirror, and a towel rack.

11. Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East

2.6 km from The Magnolia

AHMED ABDULLAH MUSA

฿2,301

฿2,531 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A building with a blue door marked "103" and lush tropical plants surrounding it.

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a window above the counter.

A framed tiger portrait on a wall, a green chair, and a potted plant.

A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a yellow armchair, and a small round table with a vase of yellow flowers. There is a kitchen area in the background with a microwave and a sink.

12. Villa Serena

1.8 km from The Magnolia

Andre

฿2,649

฿2,914 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A reception area with a black counter, a potted plant, a white table, and a black office chair.

A compact room with a bed, a desk with a computer and TV, a small refrigerator, and a trash bin.

A small room with a wooden dresser, a trash can, a microwave, and a television mounted on the wall.

A Best In Suites hotel with a sign welcoming guests under new management.

13. Best Inn & Suites

2.2 km from The Magnolia

Teresa

฿3,923

฿4,315 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A building with a sign reading "RELAX INN & SUITES".

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A hotel room with a living area featuring a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a small dining table with chairs.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, two sinks, and white cabinetry.

14. Relax Inn And Suites

1.8 km from The Magnolia

Raymond

฿1,744

฿1,992 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A hotel with a sign reading "Quality Inn & Suites" and a "Lobby" sign.

A reception area with a red chair, a beige sofa, and two cube-shaped side tables.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, stove, and a flat-screen TV.

15. Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East

1.1 km from The Magnolia

Salvador

฿2,860

฿3,152 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A swimming pool with palm trees and a mountain in the background.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a landscaped area with palm trees and a bridge.

A modern lounge area with dark-toned seating, a central coffee table, and a stone accent wall.

16. Sycuan Casino Resort

12 km from The Magnolia

Alexza

฿3,316

฿4,051 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A breakfast buffet area with a stone wall, a coffee station, and a fruit display.

A table with two gold-framed lamps and a vase of white flowers.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large painting of a sunset.

An elevator area with stone walls and a potted plant.

17. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

17.7 km from The Magnolia

Sonya

฿3,831

฿4,396 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel with a covered patio area featuring outdoor seating and a fire pit.

A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a sign that reads "AYRES."

A restaurant with a wooden interior, granite countertops, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a barbecue grill, and a sign for 'AYRES LODGE'.

18. Ayres Lodge Alpine

17.7 km from The Magnolia

Walter

฿3,723

฿4,028 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern outdoor lounge area with seating, a fire pit, and palm trees.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and palm trees, overlooking a body of water.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large artwork above it, and a snack bar in the background.

19. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chula Vista Eastlake

15.9 km from The Magnolia

Joey

฿6,623

฿7,299 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A luxurious lounge with leather sofas, a fireplace, bookshelves, and a chandelier.

A modern building with a reflective glass facade, a prominent 'JAMUL CASINO RESORT' sign, and multiple balconies.

A 'Signature Club' sign above a glass door entrance leading to a gaming area with slot machines and a roulette wheel.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a view of the mountains.

20. Jamul Casino Resort

13.2 km from The Magnolia

฿6,337

฿6,987 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to The Magnolia

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego	8.6 Excellent 932 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon	7.8 Good 1,013 reviews	View
Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego	7.8 Good 1,002 reviews	View
Northgate Motel	7.8 Good 729 reviews	View

Top The Magnolia Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed staying here. Everything was clean and nice."

Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego

8/10 Good

"The room was basic, clean, the king bed is comfortable, and large TV. Better than others with the same price point, I would stay again."

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

8/10 Good

"The location was convenient and the staff were friendly"

Best Western Santee Lodge

8/10 Good

"Just a nice place to sleep"

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

10/10 Excellent

"It’s Always a pleasure to stay here"

Other attractions near The Magnolia

Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center

7.4/10 (43 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center during your travels in El Cajon. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Knox House Museum

6.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Knox House Museum in El Cajon. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Regal Parkway Plaza

You can take time to visit Regal Parkway Plaza during your travels to El Cajon. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area or seek out the golf courses.

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Parkway Plaza

8.0/10 (179 reviews)

During your trip to El Cajon, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Parkway Plaza. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.

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Art World Western Heritage Gallery

2.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Art World Western Heritage Gallery during your travels in El Cajon. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Warbirds West Air Museum

7.2/10 (36 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Warbirds West Air Museum during your travels in El Cajon. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Full Circle Saloon

After visiting Full Circle Saloon, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santee. Visit the shops in this relaxing area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Mount Helix Park

7.4/10 (59 reviews)

Learn about the local history of La Mesa with a stop at Mount Helix Park. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Magnolia?

The Magnolia is located in El Cajon. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 42 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to The Magnolia?

Adjacent to The Magnolia, Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices close by include Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego and Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego.

How many hotels will I find near The Magnolia?

Expedia has 42 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from The Magnolia.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Magnolia, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to The Magnolia.

What can I see and do near The Magnolia?

Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center, Knox House Museum and Warbirds West Air Museum feature captivating exhibits. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Sportsplex USA Santee, Lakeside Baseball Park or Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray. Create some family memories at The Water Conservation Garden, La Mesa Memorial Fine Arts Center and P2K Range while you're exploring the area around The Magnolia.

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Our top choices for The Magnolia hotels

1. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

2. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

3. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

4. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

5. Northgate Motel

6. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

7. Rancho San Diego Inn & Suites

8. Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

9. Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

10. Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego

11. Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East

12. Villa Serena

13. Best Inn & Suites

14. Relax Inn And Suites

15. Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East

16. Sycuan Casino Resort

17. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

18. Ayres Lodge Alpine

19. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chula Vista Eastlake

20. Jamul Casino Resort

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Top The Magnolia Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

Best Western Santee Lodge

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

Other attractions near The Magnolia

Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center

Knox House Museum

Regal Parkway Plaza

Parkway Plaza

Art World Western Heritage Gallery

Warbirds West Air Museum

Full Circle Saloon

Mount Helix Park

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