Name: Rodeway Inn El Cajon
Address: 1368 E Main St, El Cajon - La Mesa, 92021, US

2/10

Poor

04 Aug 2026

Daniel

Unpleasant stay

2/10

Poor

02 Aug 2026

Mariely

Did not stay. Property was falsely advertised. I will book on Expedia from here on.

2/10

Poor

29 Jul 2026

Penny

When we arrived to check in for our paid reservation, they did not have a room. We could not even get another room as Comic-Con was in town and the refund on our card is still not there after 6 days!

4/10

Poor

25 Jul 2026

Heather

The manager was super helpful really great check-in however, the room was not clean and there were roaches. The neighbor played loud music all night and there were people in and out of the room. I asked for a non-smoking room and it smelled like cigarettes. The upside was it was a comfortable bed.

2/10

Poor

19 Jul 2026

samuel

Don’t even think about it. Wish I was exaggerating in this review but i’ll share my awful experience. Felt very unsafe in the parking lot, a lot of suspicious people hanging around in their cars blasting music and giving dirty looks, people living in the rooms, front desk had me wait to check in. I get in my room to find an infestation of roaches. Even roach eggs and newborn roaches. I go in the restroom turn on the light and roaches are running around everywhere. Roaches on the towels, on the toilet paper, on the sink, all over the tub. Restroom door was missing a piece looks like it was punched. The room had an awful smell. Immediately packed my stuff and left the hotel. Could not find myself to stay in such an awful place.

Partner

2/10

Poor

19 Jul 2026

jordan

Didn't stay there room was filthy bed had hair and body fluid on the bed dresser was being leveled by 2 peanut butter lids no fire alarm window lock was a broom stick dirty towels under the sheets drug dealers and prostitutes on the property bathtub had a hole in it. And various other problems i would not recommend this hotel to anyone and if possible I would like a refund I have pics if you would like to see them. Thank you

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Ahmad

Very good

2/10

Poor

15 Jul 2026

jairo

La habitacion muy vieja y nada Que ver con las imagenes de la oferta.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Kara

The staff is good.

2/10

Poor

15 Jul 2026

Kara

Fighting in the parking lot. Bed bugs.

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2026

Marciano

Good

Partner

4/10

Poor

12 Jul 2026

Yasmeen

There were roaches in the room and the pictures are not comparable to the room we stayed in

Partner

2/10

Poor

10 Jul 2026

Juan R

This place it doesn't fit with hotel.com it is in bed condition and people fighting at nigh it is a very dirty ugly place, I stay one night, I will not ever stay in this place.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Alishia

Nice clean friendly no problem

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

29 Jun 2026

Landy

Roaches in the room everywhere, pillows were stained, and shower did not work

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jun 2026

Peter

Yes

Self

2/10

Poor

14 Jun 2026

Sharon

I felt very unsafe at this property. There was a some questionable people hanging out. I immediately went to dollar tree to get sanitizing wipes and spray to clean the place. Thank god it wasn’t carpet. When I came back to room after concert at 1 am, there were three guys hanging out on stairs that lead to room. I had to go up stairs on the further side to avoid them. I had trouble sleeping because I didn’t feel safe.

Self

2/10

Poor

13 Jun 2026

Felix

Stay away. Room is disgusting, roaches everywhere & dirty sheets.

Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2026

Adrian

Room had a microwave and fridge and chair that was awesome

Self

4/10

Poor

04 Jun 2026

WILLIE

Noisy, people loitering, bed bugs, roaches,

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

BILLY

Loved big tv and clean room

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

BILLY

Nice room Everytime and people next door neighbours

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

BILLY

In front of room parking

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

BILLY

Clean room and friendly staff

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

BILLY

Nice for long stay and big tv

Self

2/10

Poor

01 Jun 2026

Gina

I checked in and went to the room and found a light fixture hanging off the wall, room smelled like cigarette smoke, towels in the bathroom were either dirty or stained, dirt on the floor, was afraid to check the bed. Went to the office and said I didn't want to stay and cancel my reservation. Was assured by office staff that they would ok a credit upon talking to Expedia. That did not happen, Expedia could not get ahold of them to check on credit, so I was charged the whole amount. Horrible experience.

Self

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2026

Victor

The rooms do not look like anything that they do online and also too many homeless people and drug people hang on the property.

Partner

2/10

Poor

27 May 2026

Josue

The bedroom of the mattress had burnt cigars and brown stuff on it the towels where dirty the tube was dirty and out of no where they called me to tell me they won’t rent to me again with no reason and due to that I miss work and got a write up and got in trouble or didn’t get my money back and I’m also healing from a gunshot wound :( worst customer ever I have never been treated as a person or human being like that ever in my life with any Hotle.

Partner

2/10

Poor

25 May 2026

Jessica

It’s a trap house. Drug dealers and addicts stay here. The shower barely worked, the toilet kept flushing. There was no soap. No conditioner. The refrigerator and microwave were unplugged. There were burn marks and cigarette stains in the sheets and comforter on the bed. The towels were poorly maintained and dirty. It smelled like meth when we opened the door. We left after an hour. The pictures of this location were completely misleading. I was so upset I couldn’t even ask for a refund.

Partner

2/10

Poor

16 May 2026

Susan

Terrible

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2026

Monica

Management is doing a great job cleaning and maintaining property

Partner

4/10

Poor

14 May 2026

David

Not much in the way of amenities. The room was marginallyclean. I probably will not return

Self

2/10

Poor

09 May 2026

Jada

Found bed bugs, shower didn’t work and the photo didn’t match the property

Partner

2/10

Poor

05 May 2026

Rimon

Bad smell in the rooms wasn't clean when we checked in

Family

2/10

Poor

30 Apr 2026

Roger

COCKROACH HOTEL LEFT COCKROACH HOTEL AND GOT ANOTHER HOTEL DIRTY DANGEROUS DON'T STAY THERE

Self

2/10

Poor

25 Apr 2026

Willard

Was a beat up dump, needed paint, patching, new floor, an airing. Nice bed. Toilet clogs easily and flusher does not turn off the water--with both you get flooding of the floor. Neighborhood rife with addicts. One tenant dumping bucket of water from second floor balcony!!!

Self

2/10

Poor

04 Apr 2026

Hirad

Need to clean up property and not scam customers

Friends

2/10

Poor

22 Mar 2026

Carlos A

The A/C had to be turned on from the other side of the room, not on the A/C unit. NO kitchen, but a microwave on top of the fridge that wobbles. The security lock broken, hole in the wall should of seen the dead give away, chair was dirty with stains, dirty walls in the bathroom

6/10

Pleasant

21 Mar 2026

Amy

Staff is great
Room is satisfactory
Tenants are ridiculous. Hate to label, but if you dont like drama.....might want to consider alternatives

Self

6/10

Pleasant

20 Mar 2026

Sam

Air conditioner was poor, a few bugs. It is a old motel so I didn’t expect alot. It was far better than Motel 6 when it comes hearing your neighbors through the walls. The TV selection of channels was also superior to most motels.

Self

2/10

Poor

20 Mar 2026

Aaron

Absolutely filthy.

Self

2/10

Poor

18 Mar 2026

Eden

Roaches, homeless addicts very active, all over the parking lot making a LOT of noise ALL night, holes in dingy towels, cigarette buns on dirty bedspread, cigarette burns on chipped tub. Staff doing their best. Pictures on Expedia not same as room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Kristie

Everything was clean smelled like bleach only thing is tv wasn't working. When got there they said maintenance would b there took over an hr and the. We figured it out..

There timing sucks an they lag

Partner

2/10

Poor

14 Mar 2026

tanya

the place was surrounded by homeless the room was dirty and dingy i did not feel safe there with kids

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

12 Mar 2026

Hai Yen

My reservation was canceled when I showed up at the property. They didn't call or email me to say this, I had to drive 1.5 hr to find this out. They told me they will refund and this was on 3/6. After 72 hrs, there was no refund. I called Expedia and got no refund after another 72 hrs. I finally called again to finally get a full refund. Im glad it was canceled; the neighborhood was not the best. I would be afraid my car would be broken in. The owner/receptionist stays in the handicap room next to the lobby because it was the only door that had metal bars on it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Arlin

Its being really good so far. The staff are nice. Clean rooms. Good lighting at night. I feel safe in my room thats very important to me. And its affordable.

Partner

2/10

Poor

04 Mar 2026

Anthony

Room smelled old dog urine.

Self

4/10

Poor

04 Mar 2026

Raymond

Our room was missing a desk and 2 chairs for after our work, TV had to be reinstalled by hotel crew, roaches all over the room and the kitchen was a mess, sorry about disclosing these complaints but it needs to be corrected. Tenants upstairs as well as next door were noise, drunk and fighting, if there's no maid then have broom and mop available.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Arlin

It was good. I like everything thanks

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Tobin

It’s comfy and staff are very hospitable everyone around is very friendly and the tvs are huge. Recently remodeled with nice studios with kitchenettes available. This place has come a long way

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

Amy

There wasn’t anything I particularly disliked about the hotel. I understand that every guest has their own story, and some may only be passing through while others stay longer. Considering the location and the factors outside of management’s control, I believe they’ve done everything possible to keep the area and the guest community clean and well‑managed. Not having a permanent home shouldn’t affect how someone chooses to behave, and I appreciate management’s efforts to maintain a respectful environment for everyone.
The management and staff consistently show attentiveness to the tenants' needs. I appreciate their kindness and openness, paired with a strong sense of professionalism.
Management has also been working diligently to complete many needed repairs, and their efforts are clearly improving the overall condition of the property.

Partner

4/10

Poor

22 Feb 2026

Arturo

Was not given the room that I booked.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Arlin

Everything good

Partner

2/10

Poor

18 Feb 2026

Leslie

The rooms are all roach infested, the furniture is disgustingly filthy, the air conditioning didn't work in the 1st 2 rooms, there were hairs in the sheets in 2 rooms and the T.V. had to be fixed in the 3rd room. One of the large towels was folded so that you couldnt see until you opened it that one side was stained black. This place should not be rented by anyone ever and should be removed from Expedia and all legitimate booking sites. I never complain, but this place is ridiculous.

Partner

4/10

Poor

17 Feb 2026

Anjalove

didn’t look like the pictures, was infested with roaches, was loud outside all night long, and had a strong smell that came home with us in all our clothes and blankets we took

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Edwin

Great stay!

2/10

Poor

15 Feb 2026

Mayank

Pathetic place, never stay here, untidy, broken walls, furniture !! The floor of the room sucked! Never can any place to be this dismal.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

14 Feb 2026

Gregory

Dirty room dirty sheets bed bugs

2/10

Poor

14 Feb 2026

Gregory

The room that I was put in had bed bugs and when I brought it to the attention of the staff all they did was say sorry they didn't offer a discount they didn't offer a refund nothing I would like to request a refund. They're also were tons of cockroaches the floors were dirty the bathroom looked like it had recently flooded sheets look like they hadn't been cleaned in months the blanket was actually a curtain. When I first arrived the manager came outside as I was getting things out of my truck and asked me what I was doing there. Someone got hit with a hammer in the head one of the nights.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

13 Feb 2026

Prissma

Absolutely dirty and disgusting, roaches were everywhere inside and the water pressure wasn’t working at all and no hot water. The pictures posted for this hotel are misleading and look nothing like the real thing. If I could give no stars I would. Never coming here again or recommending to anyone.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2026

BILLY

Nice and clean will recommend everyone.nice kitchen

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2026

BILLY

Everything is nice .i got the same room .looks amazing.

Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Feb 2026

Igor

Very dirty, the key stopped working the second day and had to be replaced.

2/10

Poor

12 Feb 2026

Nelson

The most ugliest room I have ever stayed dirty bathroom,dirty floors stinky room

Business Self

2/10

Poor

08 Feb 2026

DarShelle

Room smelled like smoke -sheets had hair-towels dirty and baby roaches

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2026

BILLY

Looks nice we came back again.Loved donuts and complimentary coffee.Budget across the street was full of roaches.We loved bigger tv and big rooms as well.Wi.l stay here from now on.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2026

BILLY

Everything was excellent. NEW MANAGEMENT IS TREATING US GOOD AND PROVIDING NICE ROOMS .NO ROACHES AT ALL.PROPERTY WAS BAD BEFORE NOW ITS CHANGED A LOT.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2026

Sonia

Friendly staff .. comfortable rooms

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2026

Summer

The rooms are great for the price. Staff is very accommodating.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2026

BILLY

New management and everything is clean .No roaches before time it was bad now no bad people at all.Loved donuts in the morning and coffee as well.Hskp gives service 2 days as well with clean towels.will be back again and stay in same room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2026

BILLY

Yes excellent

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

Jesse

Appreciate the amenities especially the complimentary breakfast.

2/10

Poor

18 Jan 2026

CLAUDIA

No amenities, dirty, cockroaches in the room, loud people outside, homeless people

Business Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2026

BILLY

Yes it was auspicious and loved the tv and new bed bedding.Will stay here from now on.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jan 2026

BILLY

Yes its getting nice .managers are helping us out.Beter thab budget inn across tge street big rooms and big tv.loved it come back again

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2026

Christina

Staff was great

2/10

Poor

05 Jan 2026

Cynthia Ann

Staff/management are helpful and obviously trying to be accomodating, but .

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2026

BILLY

Nice and getting better.seen many changes.will come back again.

Partner

4/10

Poor

01 Jan 2026

Hasan

Not clean

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

lyeshawn

Amenities

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2025

BILLY

Nice room

Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2025

BILLY

Excellent room and nice people. NEW MANAGEMENT IS GOOD AT HOTEL.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

BILLY

Nice hotel and nice place

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2025

BILLY

Nice place and friendly people new management doinggood job and treating us good.will come back again.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2025

BILLY

Room is very clean and two boys at front are awesome doing great job.will stay here again and again.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2025

BILLY

New manager doing greta job two brother's are good at property and trating everyone good and nice.I wish everyone to stay here.Price is reasonable. They are renovating the hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

BILLY

Excellent room friendly staff and new management doing great job.recommed everyone to stay here

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

BILLY

EXCELLENT ROOM.NEW MANAGEMENT IS DOING GOOD JOB.THEY DO GOOD SERVICE AT ANY TIME,PROPERTY CHANGED A LOT THAN LAST YEAR.THEY ARE VERY FRIENDLY TO ALL OF US.THEY WORK IN TWO HOTELS NEXT TO EACH OTHER.BEST PRICE TO STAY AND REASONABLE PRICE AS WELL.I RECOMMEND EVERYONE TO COME AND STAY.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2025

Melinda

Feels like home truly peaceful.

2/10

Poor

07 Dec 2025

Kevin

Tv broken, walls are to hallow. Reception thought I was someone else without checking the computer it was awkward

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Melinda

Great parking spot and kitchen wonderfully saving budgets!

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2025

L and M

Friendly staff!

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2025

L and M

Lovely place!

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2025

Melinda

Comfort spot!

2/10

Poor

30 Nov 2025

Jose

I checked into the property around 10:30pm. First thing I saw in my room was at least 4 roaches. I went back to the front desk turned in my key and left. The staff wasn't rude at all. The facility is infested with roaches. Totally unacceptable.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

24 Nov 2025

Simon

They canceled my reservation without notifying me in advance, make me in n a terrible situation without room in that area, hotel.com should compensate me on that issue

Business

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2025

Marcus

Yes very good 😊

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2025

Marcus

Yes everything was very good 😊 maids and maintenance man and front desk all do a very good job I felt welcomed and I will definitely return and let all of my family and friends know about this low priced good hotel

Leisure Pet

2/10

Poor

14 Nov 2025

Luis

They have an automatic system to return the security deposit, but it never worked & not answering the phone!
So yes, they took our security deposit! Be careful not to be scammed!

Business

2/10

Poor

10 Nov 2025

Yesenia

Parking was easy, room had roach , a SLUG , toilet paper was used , shower curtain & walls were stained .. 0/10 i felt nasty

Partner