RELAX INN AND SUITES - El Cajon CA 1220 W Main St 92020

1220 West Main St., El Cajon, CA 92020 United States

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near Exit 16 on I-8 (~0.1mi)

Near Parkway Plaza

5.6

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Call to book 1-800-219-2797

Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871

Relax Inn & Suites offers parking, an elevator, a pool, laundry facilities, breakfast, a 24/7 front desk, and an electric car charging station.

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"Very pleasant staff nice location"

Very pleasant staff nice location. Easy to get reservations.

Lakesha B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sun Oct 26 to Mon Oct 27 2025 at a $70.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

When you stay at Relax Inn And Suites in El Cajon, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of San Diego State University and Balboa Park. This motel is 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from Petco Park and 14.9 mi (24 km) from San Diego Convention Center.

Enjoy a satisfying meal at Dennys serving guests of Relax Inn And Suites.

Make yourself at home in one of the 38 guestrooms. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

El Cajon - 0.8 mi
Fletcher Hills - 1.1 mi
Bath Gallery - 2.0 mi
El Cajon Gillespie Field (CJN) - 2.1 mi
Bostonia - 2.2 mi
Mount Helix - 2.3 mi
San Carlos - 2.8 mi
La Mesa - 3.0 mi
Vacationer Rv Park - 3.3 mi
Rancho San Diego - 3.6 mi
Winter Gardens - 3.7 mi
La Mesa Village - 3.9 mi
Granite Hills - 4.0 mi
Spring Valley - 4.3 mi
Santee - 4.5 mi
Mission Trails Regional Park - 4.8 mi
Navajo - 4.9 mi
Lemon Grove - 5.2 mi
Lakeside - 5.6 mi
Del Cerro - 5.6 mi
San Diego State University SDSU - 5.7 mi
Rolando - 5.8 mi
Eucalyptus Hills - 5.8 mi
La Presa - 6.1 mi
Allied Gardens - 6.3 mi
Jamacha - 6.5 mi
Lomita - 6.6 mi
Grantville - 6.6 mi
North Encanto - 6.8 mi
Oak Park - 6.8 mi
Talmadge - 6.9 mi
Kaiser Permanente - 6.9 mi
Crest - 7.0 mi
Skyline - 7.2 mi
Kensington - 7.7 mi
North Bay Terraces - 7.7 mi
City Heights - 7.9 mi
Tierrasanta - 7.9 mi
South Encanto - 8.0 mi
Emerald Hills - 8.1 mi

Free self parking is available onsite.

This motel features designated smoking areas, motorized watercraft on site, and snorkeling nearby. Recreational activities include surfing/body boarding nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and sailing nearby.

At the Relax Inn, we offer our guests a variety of rooms and amenities for a more convenient and comfortable hotel stay. Enjoy the Southern California sunshine while you take a dip in our heated swimming pool or relax in your air conditioned guest room, featuring free Wi-Fi, Cable TV with HBO and ESPN. Microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, hairdryer and ironing board. Our spacious accommodations will be ideal you next visit to San Diego.

Local Attractions

Conveniently located off I-8 Freeway East of San Diego, The Relax Inn & Suites is your ideal hotel in the East County. We are proud of the hotel accommodation that we offer. Guests will receive quality accommodations and a great value. Whether you are traveling for business, or exploring beautiful Southern California, you will enjoy our warm welcome and our spacious guest rooms. Located minutes away from all San Diego's attractions and walking distance family dining.

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 2:00 PM - midnight

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Floors: 2

Rooms: 38

Corridors: All Rooms Have Exterior Hallways

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 0

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: On-site

Total Taxes: 12.50%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Check-In Instructions:

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Amenities / Features

24-hour front desk
At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
Beach nearby
Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
Biodegradable/compostable straws
Check In: 2:00 PM - midnight
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Designated smoking areas
Double-glazing on all windows
Free self parking
Golfing nearby
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
No accessible shuttle
No alcohol served onsite
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
No rollaway/extra beds available
No single-use plastic soda bottles
No single-use plastic stirrers
No single-use plastic straws
Personal motorized watercraft on site
Pets not allowed
Professional property host/manager
Recycling
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Sailing nearby
Skydiving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water-efficient showers only
Wheelchair accessible – no
Windsurfing nearby

Airport & Shuttle Info

20 Minutes away from the San Diego International Airport

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info:

Pet Friendly?

Pets are not allowed

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 100.00 per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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

Children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Alcohol is not served at this property.

Essential workers only - NO

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast Perry's Cafe - Classic American diner serving hearty breakfasts. 1.2 miles from Relax Inn&Suites.

Lunch Phil's BBQ - Famous for mesquite-grilled BBQ dishes. 14 miles from Relax Inn&Suites.

Dinner Antica Trattoria - Cozy Italian restaurant offering traditional dishes. 4.5 miles from Relax Inn&Suites.

Activity San Diego Zoo - World-renowned zoo with over 3,500 animals. 16 miles from Relax Inn&Suites.

Day 2

Breakfast Cafe 67 - Country-style diner known for its breakfast & brunch. 6 miles from Relax Inn&Suites.

Lunch Panama 66 - Outdoor restaurant in Balboa Park with locally sourced ingredients. 15 miles from Relax Inn&Suites.

Dinner Mona Lisa Italian Foods - Family-owned spot for Italian groceries and restaurant. 12 miles from Relax Inn&Suites.

Activity Balboa Park - Large urban cultural park with museums, gardens, and walking paths. 15 miles from Relax Inn&Suites.

Day 3

Breakfast The Broken Yolk Cafe - Popular chain for breakfast and brunch. 2 miles from Relax Inn&Suites.

Lunch George's at the Cove - Ocean terrace dining with spectacular views. 22 miles from Relax Inn&Suites.

Dinner Marine Room - High-end beachfront dining for seafood and seasonal dishes. 23 miles from Relax Inn&Suites.

Activity La Jolla Cove - Beautiful beach perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and sea lion watching. 22 miles from Relax Inn&Suites.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about Relax Inn And Suites

What time is check in?

Check in time is 2:00 PM - midnight based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Relax Inn And Suites have?

There are 38 rooms in the property.

Is there shuttle service at Relax Inn And Suites?

20 Minutes away from the San Diego International Airport