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Northgate Motel

2.0 star property
City-center motel within easy reach of Parkway Plaza

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In the heart of Grossmont College, Northgate Motel offers a convenient retreat. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy easy parking for your vehicle. Previous guests have appreciated the helpful front desk staff who are available 24 hours to assist you.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
$68 nightly
The total price is $75
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
461 N Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020

What's nearby

  • Knox House Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Superior Court East County Division - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Magnolia - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Parkway Plaza - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 10 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 17 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 30 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 44 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 44 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 18 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 23 min drive
  • Arnele Avenue Station - 22 min walk
  • El Cajon Transit Center Station - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Mal Al Sham - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Rodizio Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Testo Pepesto Italian Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Northgate Motel

At Northgate Motel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of San Diego State University and Snapdragon Stadium. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 26 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Up to 6 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Northgate Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Northgate Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Northgate Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Northgate Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Northgate Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Northgate Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Sycuan Casino (16-min drive) and Barona Casino (18-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Northgate Motel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Parkway Plaza (1.4 mi) and Grossmont College (4.7 mi), along with The Water Conservation Garden (6.1 mi) and Santee Lakes (6.5 mi).

What's the area around Northgate Motel like?

Northgate Motel is in the heart of El Cajon, a short 11-minute walk from The Magnolia and 7 minutes' walk from Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center.

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Reviews

Northgate Motel Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Bed
Service staff
Microwave
Refrigerator
Breakfast
Coffee maker
Value
Trip
Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and quiet and great staff
Kenneth, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

I enjoyed how convenient it is from all sorts or restaurants and shopping malls and freeways. For the price it is a pretty good place to rest your head.
Brenda Jeannette, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a great experience with my 1 night stay. Clean room, bed is very comfortable and overall no complaints.
Derrell, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff was friendly. The mini fridge and microwave are a lifesaver for budgeting food options.
Cheyenne, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nightly rate was comparable to the motel 6 and super 8 close by; however, what sets this place apart from those other motels is that as a single woman I actually felt safe here. I felt safe parking my car here and getting a good nights rest. The cleanliness is far better than I expected and aside from the location right off a busy street it’s peaceful and quiet.
Savannah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Greeted with a warm smile & friendly staff & check in
Lori, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay

Nothing fancy but very clean and comfortable
Edward, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property everything was clean breakfast was provided friendly staff definitely will visit again
Alysia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I will stay here again

The room was clean and quiet got a lot of sleep
Robert, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Room was clean. Very strong bleach smell though
Enith, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My family and I loved staying here we would stay here again in the future. See ya soon.
Jennifer Marie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and econimcal.
Danny, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Not Bad.

It was comfortable.
Carlos, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

reasonable place to stay it is comfortable staffing is efficient when theres an issue definitely would recommend
christian, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Safiatou, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pretty good rate but the A/C didn’t work all that great. Fan mode worked better than the Cool mode n the A/C. Scratch marks on the toilet that by day 2 didn’t flush all that great.
Jesse, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms where clean and spacious beds where nice am comfortable and not hard on man i felt like i was sleeping on a cloud with them pillows and mattress
Betsabe, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and comfortable
Jessica, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good night sleep

Stay for one night relaxing, feel energetic after a long day trip, nice room and easy to get in and out, I’m happy with this hotel 😉
Maricon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice people and respectful
Antonio, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quiet, it is what it is. Good for travelers!
Edward, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very clean unit real quiet AC UNIT IN EXCELLENT CONDITION
Josue, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Second time back. Good for the price. Note to owner: Room #119 needs a rubber tub mat, it's slippery.
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Please don’t give customers dirty beds to sleep on

Nice front desk and housekeeping, but pretty nasty bed, it had a large dried up yellow stain that can be seen going through blankets and white bed sheets, both beds had large holes most likely caused by someone’s cigarette. Everything else was good, AC and refrigerator was cold and good. They gotta make sure beds are clean and with no nasty stain, it was pretty disgusting. Overall was ok.
Wayne, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

I arrived at the property around 8:30 pm on 1/12/24. I was given a room on the second floor immediate by the stirs case. The room had a very strong bad odor . Contacted the manager and i was moved to Super 8 next door room 201. Upon entering i liked the room and it looked clean but i couldn’t fall asleep as the room was too hot and the AC was broken . During the struggle , i found a bed bug on the bed. Went to the office and i was moved to room 108 at 1:30 a.m. finally I was able to rest for the night after a long struggle. The Staff at the place were attentive and helpful. The sheets , chairs, and bed were dirty . It was hard to sleep in a felty environment. I should get a refund for 7/12/24 as I didn’t receive a proper place to rest . I have pictures to provide upon request forbed bug and felty bed sheets.
Roya, 3-night trip