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Northgate Motel El Cajon
San Diego - CA · United States
461 N Magnolia AveView location
7.8/10Very good743 Reviews
Cleanliness7.8/10 7.8
Service8.0/10 8.0
Comfort7.6/10 7.6
Condition7.6/10 7.6
Location5.6/10 5.6
Neighborhood7.0/10 7.0
Amenities7.4/10 7.4
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About Northgate Motel El Cajon
Enjoy a comfortable stay at this El Cajon motel, offering 26 air-conditioned rooms with convenient amenities such as microwaves, LED TVs, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Each room features a separate sitting area and a desk. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
Take advantage of room service, a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and free on-site parking. Nearby attractions include the Superior Court East County Division, The Magnolia, and Boomers El Cajon.
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A stay at Northgate Motel places you in the heart of El Cajon, a 3-minute drive from Parkway Plaza and 8 minutes from Grossmont College. This motel is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from The Water Conservation Garden and 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Santee Lakes.
Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free local calls. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
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Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Laundry
Smoking areas
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
3:00 PM
Check-in until
midnight
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No elevators
Cash deposit required
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
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You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Cash deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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You need to know
- Up to 6 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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Special Instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit 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
- This property accepts credit cards and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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Spoken Language
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English
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Nearby attractions
East County Regional Center
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
The Magnolia
0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Parkway Plaza
2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Wells Dog Park
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Taylor Guitars
5 km / 3.1 mi
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Shadow Mountain Community Church
7 km / 4.4 mi
Grossmont College
7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Grossmont Center
7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Cuyamaca College
7.7 km / 4.8 mi
Sportsplex USA Santee
7.8 km / 4.9 mi
Lakeside Baseball Park
8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Mount Helix Park
9.2 km / 5.7 mi
The Water Conservation Garden
9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Hotel facilities & services
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- Total number of rooms: 26
- hotel
- American Express
- Diners Club
- MasterCard
- Visa
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Mobile phone coverage
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- Wi-fi
- Room service
- Laundry service
- Air conditioning in public areas
- Hotel safe
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking area
- Highchairs
- Air conditioning in Restaurant
- Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
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QUADRUPLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGQUADRUPLE • QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGQUA.NM-QN
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- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- QUADRUPLE
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- QUEEN BED NON SMOKING
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QUADRUPLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKING
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- QUADRUPLE
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- QUEEN BED NON SMOKING
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Room code: QUA.NM-QN
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DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDSDOUBLE • TWO QUEEN BEDSDBL.2Q
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
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- TWO QUEEN BEDS
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DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS
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Room code: DBL.2Q
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DOUBLE KING BED NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • KING BED NON SMOKINGDBL.KG-NM
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
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- KING BED NON SMOKING
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- DOUBLE
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- KING BED NON SMOKING
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Room code: DBL.KG-NM
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DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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Room code: DBL.QN
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DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
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- KING SIZE BED
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DOUBLE KING SIZE BED
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
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- KING SIZE BED
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Room code: DBL.KG
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DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKINGDBL.2Q-NM
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.2Q-NM
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Northgate Motel El Cajon
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Jianye
The hotel staff was welcoming and made continuous efforts to assist us throughout our stay. However, several cleanliness and maintenance issues impacted our experience. Due to a plumbing problem in our reserved two-bed room, we were reassigned to a single-bed room upon arrival. In the room, the blanket had visible holes and stains, and both my spouse and I experienced skin irritation after resting on the bed. General maintenance appeared lacking, as evidenced by mismatched light bulb color temperatures on the nightstand lamps. While the room rates are budget-friendly, the overall quality of the stay corresponds directly to the lower price point.
Jose A
We can't leave a good review, as we booked the \"last available\" room and to our surprise no availability upon arrival. Even with confirmation in hand. So Booo!
Sascha
Update and clean room
Daniel
To expensive for an old out of date motel. They had small shampoo bottles ( minis) and cheap motel bar soap (mini). Staff was good to us. I asked for a downstairs room and they provided that.
Andrea
Very Comfortable with large room.
Tim
Safe - easy parking
Linda
Love this place staff is awesome. Always stay there .very quiet
Jaylen
Came into the rooms with dirty sheets that smelled like pee which covered half of the bed.
Vance
Door was in disrepair. poor parking. no internet connection.
renee
Well,room was so so clean . Had a bug problem roaches in the bathroom . Seen a few in sleeping area.
DeMarai
Manish the owner does a Great job. Very understandable too
Valerie
The room was clean and had towels and wash cloths and one hand towel. But there was no tissue boxes. It was also advertised as free breakfast and ice machine. This was actually located in the Super 8 a block down from the hotel. The outside grounds had cigarette butts everywhere as well. Very disappointing.
Santos
Nice hotel, this is the 4th time staying here and will definitely be back in the future
Jorge
Very nice place to stay.....
Lucia
It was a small motel which was great so not a lot of traffic. The room was nice and clean and the ac worked great. Close to food places.
Scott
I do not know who raved about this property, but my room was horrible. Let's start with thin, small towels. As a six-foot person, they didn't help dry my body. That little mat you put into the bathtub so you don't slip in the shower was moldy! The floor mat beneath the shower mat also had mold. I found stains on the bathroom floor - these were dirty water stains. There were long black hairs all over (not mine, I only wish I had hair to lose). Only hotel/motel I've stayed at in dozens of countries that DIDN'T have facial tissue. The in-room Wi-Fi had such a bright, flashing blue light that we had to tape something over it to sleep. Police car blue lights aren't as bright! The hotel said daily room service, but all they did was take our dirty towels and NOT REPLACE THEM. Trash wasn't emptied, bed not made. When I went to the desk to a replacement set of fresh towels, a sign informed guests to call the hotel next door. I had to borrow towels from another hotel!! Seriously?
Again, I do not know which rooms these other people stayed in, but it certainly wasn't mine. Pick a different hotel.
Again, I do not know which rooms these other people stayed in, but it certainly wasn't mine. Pick a different hotel.
Karwan
Everything was perfect 👌
Keith
There were cockroaches in the room, large ones. The room was very dirty outside of that, with stains on the sheets & counters
Charles
Office staff was excellent, respectful, honest, and helpful. The parking lot was clean and had plenty of handicapped parking. Our room had clean towels and fresh sheets, but the floor was a little dirty. Overall, it was perfect, and we will definitely return.
Lori
Cool room, very quiet _ relaxing . Comfortable
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OSCAR
Good
Jesus
The room was very clean, and the best thing was that it was very quiet.
leoba
Clean comfortable
Oscar
all good
Brenda
Room was clean, but average. Nothing stood out, small TV, but it worked fine.
L and M
Wonderful, quiet, cleaned, good breakfast ,friendly, no prob with everything.
L and M
Yes, wish there was a better way to do the contactless confirmation # straight to the office quickly than in person.
Eduard
Clean room and friendly staff
Michelle
Great air conditioner, nice rooms. Big comfortable beds.
Josland
Yes
Judy
Clean room, efficient staff for checkin
Savannah
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.
Edison
Good options to stay
Paul
The rooms are basic but clean.
The variery on TV channels compared to to most is superior.
It's not the best location but still because of closed in parking lot (only one way in or out) on doot or vehicle you can at ease about yourself and your car so you can sleep easy.
Surrounding are has some noise but its surprisingly quiet in this little enclave.
There are some really fun bars within walking distnce. The one thing thats off putting is the uce maker us two doors down and on the second floor as well as the complimentary breakfast again basic. But overall and for the price you really cant do better then this one.
The variery on TV channels compared to to most is superior.
It's not the best location but still because of closed in parking lot (only one way in or out) on doot or vehicle you can at ease about yourself and your car so you can sleep easy.
Surrounding are has some noise but its surprisingly quiet in this little enclave.
There are some really fun bars within walking distnce. The one thing thats off putting is the uce maker us two doors down and on the second floor as well as the complimentary breakfast again basic. But overall and for the price you really cant do better then this one.
Christian Gerardo
Everything was good
Angela
Room smelled clean
Maria
It was a really clean room for the price it was excellent it was a really nice quiet area
Joanne
The staff was friendly and it was an easy check-in and check-out.
Robert
Staff were all very friendly!
Cheyenne
Staff was friendly. The mini fridge and microwave are a lifesaver for budgeting food options.
sandra
Met
Brenda Jeannette
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.
Jesse
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.
Briella
N/A
Jorge
It was ok I was not looking for a wow just a place to stay
Derrell
Had a great experience with my 1 night stay. Clean room, bed is very comfortable and overall no complaints.
Daniel
It seemed like it was a basic family owned establishment. The lady at the front was very kind. They were likely doing the best they could, but overall the place was a mid experience.
I appreciated that it was hard flooring and not carpet, but the place smelled a bit musty and cigarettes. At night you could hear loud music probably coming from the party venue across the street. Lots of helicopters.
It has great reviews on this platform, but just don’t go in expecting it to be more than what it is. It is a standard motel.
I appreciated that it was hard flooring and not carpet, but the place smelled a bit musty and cigarettes. At night you could hear loud music probably coming from the party venue across the street. Lots of helicopters.
It has great reviews on this platform, but just don’t go in expecting it to be more than what it is. It is a standard motel.
Enith
Room was clean. Very strong bleach smell though
Robert
HONESTLY I am a repeat customer of this HOTEL and it's sister SUPER 8.
This stay was different original reservation for 2 nights then 2 more approx $500
BED was painfully in need of mattress change out and sheets were dirty from repeat use by many customers so when they came to remake bed and remove bloody bedspread they gave attitude and barely completed task no fresh towels daily. I was asked to step out of room while Latina maid changed out bed .....I did not get fresh towels so I could not shower.....Please understand towels not changed daily nor fresh sheets n spread....bloody
Reroute if able management issue 👺
This stay was different original reservation for 2 nights then 2 more approx $500
BED was painfully in need of mattress change out and sheets were dirty from repeat use by many customers so when they came to remake bed and remove bloody bedspread they gave attitude and barely completed task no fresh towels daily. I was asked to step out of room while Latina maid changed out bed .....I did not get fresh towels so I could not shower.....Please understand towels not changed daily nor fresh sheets n spread....bloody
Reroute if able management issue 👺
Kenneth
Clean and quiet and great staff
Delmar
Very good
Eduardo
My girlfriend and I had a pleasant stay - the room was clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Rachel
The location is terrible. I’m right on the road and there is a crazy man yelling outside of me door.
I’ll be leaving first thing in the morning.
I’ll be leaving first thing in the morning.
Safiatou
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.
Jennifer Marie
It's quiet, affordable, it has a fridge and microwave and a blow dryer. Everything is in walking distance too. Convenient for the family stay.
Lori
Greeted with a warm smile & friendly staff & check in
Verified traveler
Horrible stay
My stay was horrible for example like they didn't have chairs to sit on or the bathroom door wouldn't close all the way
Carlos
Not Bad.
It was comfortable.
Danny
Clean and econimcal.
Jennifer Marie
My family and I loved staying here we would stay here again in the future. See ya soon.
Edward
Great Stay
Nothing fancy but very clean and comfortable
Danny
The price.
Patrick
Was actually nice wish the water could have filled the bath tub but over all no complaints
Robert
I will stay here again
The room was clean and quiet got a lot of sleep
Pete
Room OK, but ice is down the block at Super 8.
Jesus
Good
Luis
The room was very comfortable.
Jesus
super. clean
Jesus
perfect
Regino
Awful
Joseph
Great service
Jesus
Safe and sound
Jesus
Perfect
Jesus
Best motel in San Diego hands down
Jesus
I love this place
Jesus
Super perfect
Jesus
Perfect spot
Jesus
Really dopeno
Love it
Love it
Jesus
Super cool I love it
Calie
Super secure I love it
William Brian
The property didn't have a checkin at the desk, you had to go to the hotel next door to check in.
The area was also somewhat desolate unless you went over about half a mile.
The room itself was OK but not for the price. Little flys everywhere and bedding was torn.
Access to the highway was the highlight.
The area was also somewhat desolate unless you went over about half a mile.
The room itself was OK but not for the price. Little flys everywhere and bedding was torn.
Access to the highway was the highlight.
Jessica
Clean and comfortable
Michael
Found an opened package of s*x cream underneath the extra toilet paper roll. Looks like there is illicit activity happening at this location. Checked out early and front desk staff was extremely unhelpful. Didn’t get any refund.
Wayne
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.
Alysia
Beautiful property everything was clean breakfast was provided friendly staff definitely will visit again
Roya
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.
Antonio
Nice people and respectful
Antonio
Very respectful and nicely
Pablo
beautiful place we booked last minute
Happy with our reservation ❤️
Happy with our reservation ❤️
carlo cesar
Exterminator needed
A small cockroach appeared on my sink. Had to drown it and dispose of it.
Zach
For the price it is a good motel. Basic and standard but clean
Maricon
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 😉
FREDDY
Had to walk to another hotel to get the keys
Samantha
I went to the office and was directed to another hotel next door to check in. When I got there, there was no staff in the office. I rang the bell and called both hotels and no one answered at either. I waited for more than 5minutes for someone to come and help me. The room was fine for the price. The bed is uncomfortable and the floors were dirty.
christian
reasonable place to stay it is comfortable staffing is efficient when theres an issue definitely would recommend
Sean
Place is filthy, I have no clue how it has 7 stars on Expedia. Booked it last second as a cheap but well reviewed motel through Expedia. Was in a bad part of town but didn’t think much of it. Checked in and was horrified by the room. Dried blood, brown and yellow streaks of who knows what all over the comforter, pillows and sheets. Hair and dust on the beds, floors, countertops. Nonsmoking room reeked like a chain-smoker lived there. Tub and toilet were stained by more than just hard-water. Took a look around the room and my girlfriend and I left. The cherry on top is they refused to give us a refund and Expedia offered me $25 as a “sorry”. Will never book through them again, 7 stars for this place are you kidding me? Took a lot of photos of the room before we left as proof.
Verified traveler
It was a good place to stay at but a bit of an inconvenience that you have to check in a different hotel
Josue
Very clean unit real quiet AC UNIT IN EXCELLENT CONDITION
Betsabe
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
David
Second time back. Good for the price. Note to owner: Room #119 needs a rubber tub mat, it's slippery.
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Northgate Motel El Cajon
461 N Magnolia Ave, San Diego, United States
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