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Relax Inn & Suites

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#6 of 12 hotels in El Cajon
Description:
Great location and friendly service. Close to Downtown, the Gaslamp, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, shopping, and San Diego Airport. Our amenities... Great location and friendly service. Close to Downtown, the Gaslamp, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, shopping, and San Diego Airport. Our amenities include, but are not limited to, Free Breakfast, In-room coffee, Microwave and Refrigerator available, and Swimming Pool. Sea World and Zoo Savings Packages are available. Great value visit us soon! more » « less
  • Address
    1220 W. Main Street
    (formerly El Cajon Valley Thriftlodge)
    El Cajon, CA 92020
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars Based on 10 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3.5 based on 6 reviews Rooms
    • 3.5 based on 6 reviews Service
    • 3.5 based on 6 reviews Value
    • 3.5 based on 6 reviews Cleanliness
  • Recommended For:
    • 50% based on 8 reviews Older travelers
    • 50% based on 8 reviews Families with young children
    • 50% based on 8 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 50% based on 8 reviews Young singles
    • 30% based on 8 reviews Pet owners

Reviews of Relax Inn & Suites

( 1-10 of 10 )
Aug 7, 2008

Great value! We searched hours for a hotel on a busy weekend. Wanted something near to San Diego - but outside a bit to save money. It was about 12 minute drive to Mission Beach. They were kind, family-owned feeling, helpful. We saw two rooms & both were clean & neat - we had no problems. Pool was nice. They... more

Jul 18, 2008

Was hesitant at first after reading reviews. I'm glad to say that things have changed drastically! The rooms have new paint and carpet. While we stayed (basketball team, coach and parents), it seems that the management (probably new?) is working to make things a bit better. I did see an an active cleaninge staff; what really is needed is to... more

May 29, 2008

The service was bad, the hotel front lobby customer service people were VERY rude. The hotel also has roaches. I would never recomend staying there, nor would I allow any I know stay there. Very poor in all matters. more

5 of 5 stars
Corona, California
Mar 23, 2008

Wheather in town on buisness, vacationing or just passing through you can truly relax in a clean and safe environment at the Relax Inn & Suites in El Cajon, California. Located conveniently off of Hwy 8 and close to Hwys 94 and 125. I was greeted with a warm and welcoming reception by the staff. Relax Inn is moderately priced... more

3 of 5 stars
Desert Hot Springs
Dec 10, 2007

We have stayed at this motel twice this year . We found it convenient , clean and comfortable . It is an older facility with upgrading in its near future but is quite acceptable at this time . The manager was friendly and helpful . We found it convenient because it is close to the freeway and to places to... more

Nov 14, 2007

First off let me say that the Hotel is in a great location. Very convient to the trolley station that takes you right into downtown. Check-in was a breeze, and I am not one who likes to check in anywhere. It's usually such a drag but the Manager, "BK" made me feel very welcome and was truely interested in my... more

Aug 1, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

We recently stayed at this hotel, and can I say that we were glad to see the back of it. They lost our reservation and made up the new room rate. The girl at the reception counter couldn't comprehend anything and the manager had to come to the hotel to sort things out. Our room was dirty and had marks... more

1 of 5 stars
greensboro, north carolina
Feb 26, 2006
3/3 found this review helpful

I forgot to add this last year when we stayed here in April 2005. This was the worst place we have ever stayed!! Dirty, nasty, poor management. It was in a questionable part of town. The front lobby is locked at dark and then you have to talk to the front desk through the window outside. The furniture looked like... more

1 of 5 stars
Springville, Utah
Aug 13, 2005
1/1 found this review helpful

This hotel was disgusting. We reserved a non-smoking room, which they did not give us and couldn't switch us to one when we arrived. The manager said he would freshen the room for us, which he never did. The sheets were stained. The bathroom was gross. Several lightbulbs were burned out. Overall, it was the worst hotel we have ever... more

1 of 5 stars
Tucson, AZ
Jun 22, 2005
2/5 found this review helpful

We stayed here for two nights too many. We needed an iron which they had, but not an ironing board. The next day, they asked for it back, because someone else needed it. Do they only have one for the whole hotel? The towels and sheets looked dingy. They need to vacuum around the edges of the walls. There were... more

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Relax Inn & Suites Address

1220 W. Main Street, (formerly El Cajon Valley Thriftlodge), El Cajon, CA 92020