Travel Time Motel San Diego, San Diego ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

5447 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, California, United States of America

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe King Room

Max:

3 persons

23 m²

Bed options:

2 Double beds

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Deluxe Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

23 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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King Room Disability Access

Max:

3 persons

23 m²

Bed options:

2 Double beds

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Air conditioning

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City Center

San Diego 4.3 mi

Airports

El Cajon (CJN) 8.2 mi

San Diego International (SAN) 10.3 mi

Train

Santa Fe Depot 6.1 mi

Coaster Santa Fe Station 6.1 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Really good Service!

“The cleaning personnel maintained an perfect standard throughout my stay, ensuring my room was spotless and comfortable.” view full review

Relaxing Spa Experience

“I had a marvelous time at the spa; the treatments were rejuvenating and perfectly designed to melt away stress.” view full review

Delicious Dining

“Every meal was a delight, with unique flavors and excellent presentation, making me look forward to dining each day.” view full review

Cozy Room Amenities

“The room featured an excellent shower with powerful water pressure that provided a refreshing start to my mornings.” view full review

General

Free Wi-Fi
Parking

Room features

Air conditioning

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

5447 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, California, United States of America

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5447 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, California, United States of America

City landmarks

Parks

Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray

2.8 mi

Church

Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala

2.5 mi

Museums

San Diego Police Museum

2600 ft

Golf Course

Colina Park Golf Course

3600 ft

Peterson Gym 680

5300 ft

Aztec Bowl

5300 ft

5500 Canyon Crest Dr San Diego State University

Viejas Arena

1.4 mi

South Sudanese American Presbyterian Church

2200 ft

Church

Blessed Sacrament Parish Church

2600 ft

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

2600 ft

North Park Apostolic Church

2600 ft

Blessed Assurance Baptist Church

2600 ft

Christ Temple Apostolic Church

2800 ft

Jesus Street Ministries

3100 ft

Store

Keg N Bottle

3400 ft

Church on the Move

3300 ft

Greater Mount Moriah Baptist Church

3400 ft

Platt College San Diego

4800 ft

Trojan Avenue Meetinghouse

3600 ft

Faith Lutheran Church

3600 ft

Learning Adventure School Clg

3600 ft

Villaview Community Hospital

3600 ft

Montezuma Park

1.5 mi

Nearby

Eastside Church of Christ

1600 ft

Church

Wesley United Methodist Church

1600 ft

Hmong Alliance Church

1600 ft

Joy Missionary Baptist Church

1600 ft

Pentecostal Temple Church of God

1600 ft

United African Christian Fellowship Church

1600 ft

Escuela de Minieperios

1600 ft

Restaurants

El Pollo Loco

400 ft

5415 El Cajon Boulevard

Sangdao Restaurant

400 ft

5421 El Cajon Blvd

Scrimshaw Coffee

900 ft

5542 El Cajon Blvd

Vesuvio's Pizzeria

1600 ft

66663 El Cajon Blv # G

Cali Baguette Express

2100 ft

5125 El Cajon Blvd

LIvingroom Cafe

2500 ft

El Cajon Blvd

Rbr. Living Room

2500 ft

5900 El Cajon Blvd

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

70%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.0/10

Very good

Rooms

5.0

Location

5.0

Service

5.0

Dining

6.0

Dan

United States of America, January 2025

6.2/10

I was disappointed with my stay at Travel Time Motel. While the location was convenient for accessing various attractions, the experience was marred by unexpected charges and a somewhat uncomfortable environment. The rules regarding deposits were not clearly communicated, which added to my frustration.

Rooms

5.0

I stayed in the Deluxe Double Room, but the presence of a $50 deposit for incense use was frustrating. It felt like a hassle to deal with penalties on top of my stay.

Service

5.0

The service left much to be desired, especially when it came to communication about the motel's policies.

Location

5.0

The motel is close to everything, but it is situated in a very sketchy area, which made me feel uneasy during my stay.

Dining

5.0

There were options for light food, but I didn't take advantage of them.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities seemed basic and not particularly appealing, which contributed to the overall feeling of discomfort.

Peter

United States of America, December 2024

6.6/10

My stay at Travel Time Motel was quite stressful, primarily due to the unexpected $50 deposit for having incense in the room. I wasn't aware of this rule as it wasn't communicated clearly. While the location is close to everything, the area felt sketchy, and that added to my discomfort. Overall, I wouldn't choose to stay here again.

Rooms

5.0

The Deluxe Double Room was adequate, though the rules around smoking were a hassle.

Service

5.0

I found the service lacking, especially with how the deposit policy was handled. It felt unfair to be penalized.

Location

5.0

The motel is conveniently located, close to attractions. though the surrounding area is quite shady.

Dining

5.0

I didn't dine here, but I was surprised by the lack of options nearby.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities seemed basic. nothing stood out that would make me want to return.

Samuel

United States of America, November 2024

5.0/10

I had a mixed experience at the Travel Time Motel. The location is close to everything, but the area felt very sketchy and unsafe. While my room was decent, I was frustrated with the $50 deposit every time I stayed due to an incident with incense, something I felt wasn’t clearly communicated at check-in.

Rooms

5.0

The Deluxe Double Room was okay, but I felt penalized for something I wasn't properly informed about.

Service

5.0

Check-in was smooth, but I was disappointed with the lack of clear communication regarding the deposit policy.

Location

5.0

It's in a very sketchy area, which made me uncomfortable during my stay.

Dining

Facilities

5.0

The facilities seemed standard, nothing particularly stood out as impressive.

United States of America, November 2024

6.2/10

My stay at Travel Time Motel was quite frustrating. While the location was convenient, being close to various attractions, I was disappointed with how I was treated regarding the deposit policy. The $50 deposit for having an instance in the room felt excessive and unjust, especially since I wasn't fully informed about the no-instance rule. Overall, my experience left much to be desired.

Rooms

5.0

The Deluxe Double Room was decent, but the constant worry about deposits overshadowed my comfort.

Service

5.0

The service could improve, especially in clearly communicating rules to guests. I felt a bit blindsided by the deposit requirement.

Location

5.0

The motel is located close to everything I wanted to explore, but the area felt quite sketchy at times.

Dining

Facilities

5.0

The facilities seemed basic and not particularly nice. more focus on guest comfort would be beneficial.

Richard

United States of America, October 2024

7.0/10

Staying at the Travel Time Motel was a mixed experience for me. The location was really central, making it easy to get around, but the area felt a bit sketchy. I did have some issues with the policies regarding deposits, which added unnecessary stress to my stay.

Rooms

5.0

The deluxe double room was decent, though the $50 deposit for having an incense was frustrating. It wasn't clearly explained to me beforehand.

Service

5.0

I found the service to be lacking, particularly when it came to the deposit rules. The lack of clarity made my stay more stressful than it needed to be.

Location

5.0

While the motel is close to everything, I couldn't shake the feeling that it was in a shady area. It did make me a bit uneasy.

Dining

8.0

The fruit buffet available was a nice touch, providing a refreshing option during breakfast.

Facilities

5.0

Facilities were basic but generally sufficient for my needs during a short stay. Nothing stood out significantly.