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A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a central courtyard with palm trees and a well-lit entrance.

A modern lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, and contemporary furniture.

A nighttime swimming pool with palm trees and a building in the background.

1. Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

Alpine

Enrique

RM476

RM596 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A hotel with a covered patio area featuring outdoor seating and a fire pit.

A restaurant with a wooden interior, granite countertops, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A woman running on a treadmill in a gym with exercise equipment and a wall with informational posters.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a barbecue grill, and a sign for 'AYRES LODGE'.

2. Ayres Lodge Alpine

Alpine

David

RM408

RM441 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A hot tub with a mountain view, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

A luxurious bedroom with a large bed, ornate decor, and a scenic view of a lake and hills.

A spacious living room with large windows offering scenic lake views, a chandelier, and a glass-top coffee table.

A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden bar stools, and a view of the outdoors.

3. Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa

Julian

Jen Maryen

RM414

RM447 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

An outdoor patio with wooden flooring, wicker chairs, and tables.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple ceiling fans, and bar stools.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a balcony with a view.

A sign for San Vicente Resort, The Oaks Grille & Par Lounge, surrounded by a landscaped garden with various plants and flowers.

4. San Vicente Golf Resort

San Diego Country Estates

Julie

RM479

RM517 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A historic hotel with a traditional facade, a front porch, and a sign indicating special rates mid-week savings.

A traditional dining room with a wooden table, chairs, a bookshelf, and a cabinet with china and glassware.

A sign for Julian Hotel, indicating it is a historic bed and breakfast inn.

A porch with potted plants and outdoor furniture.

5. Julian Gold Rush Hotel

Julian

Tamara

RM485

RM524 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A two-story house with a stone chimney, large windows, and a patio with outdoor furniture.

A dining area with a view of the outdoors, featuring a stone pillar, wooden furniture, and hanging lights.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a grand piano, and a dining area with wooden furniture.

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering natural light.

6. Orchard Hill

Julian

Holly Bell

RM614

RM794 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A swimming pool with palm trees and a mountain in the background.

A modern lounge area with leather seating, a central fire feature, and geometric patterned railings.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a landscaped area with palm trees and a bridge.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

7. Sycuan Casino Resort

El Cajon

Tom

RM501

RM600 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A reception area with a marble and wood reception desk, two hanging pendant lights, a wooden floor, a grey armchair, and a painting of a tree on the wall.

A building with a red-tiled roof, large windows, and a landscaped garden.

A pool table with a view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.

8. Riviera Oaks Resort by Coolvacay

San Diego Country Estates

Donna

RM558

RM668 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A two-story building with a porch and a flag.

A balcony with a table and chair, a potted plant, and a patterned cushion.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and hand dryer.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, a television, and framed pictures on the wall.

9. Julian Lodge

Julian

Joshua

RM305

RM330 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

Two wooden chairs and a small table with a vase of flowers and bottles, set in a natural outdoor area with rocks and trees.

A bedroom with a wooden floor, a bed with white bedding, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A spacious living room with a brown leather sofa, a white armchair, and a brown couch. There is a coffee table with a vase of flowers and a television on the right. The room has large windows with curtains, a dining area in the background, and a wooden cabinet labeled "FARMHOUSE."

A spacious living room with a brown leather sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area in the background.

10. Apple Tree Inn

Julian

Ting

RM443

RM479 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A large, two-story wooden house with a stone chimney, a covered porch, and a wooden deck.

A wooden building with a balcony overlooking a forested area.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a fireplace, and a television.

A wooden building with a balcony and multiple windows.

11. Tucker Peak Lodge

Julian

Esther

RM542

RM585 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A room with wicker chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a chair, and a small table.

A room with a wooden reception desk, two wicker chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a building with balconies, and a clear blue sky.

12. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Santee

Amanda

RM345

RM386 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A motel with a white facade, a red truck parked in front, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a ceiling light.

A two-story motel with a red-tiled roof, a staircase leading to the upper floor, and a parking lot with a blue car.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and vanity.

13. Backcountry Inn Motel

Boulevard

Adam

RM481

RM519 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A pool area with lounge chairs and a hot tub, surrounded by a multi-level building with balconies.

A hotel room with a dining table, two chairs, a sofa, a TV, a cabinet, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a seating area.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

14. Best Western Santee Lodge

Santee

Albert

RM453

RM499 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A motel sign with a directional arrow and a number '6' indicating the entrance.

A reception area with a digital screen displaying weather, a clock, and a sign advertising a 6-star rating.

A motel with a blue sign, a brick facade, and a parking lot with cars.

A kitchenette with a built-in TV displaying weather information, a window with a view, and a counter with various items.

15. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

El Cajon

Juan

RM270

RM309 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A well-maintained garden with various plants and a lawn, surrounded by multi-story buildings with balconies.

A modern two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by natural landscape and mountains.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a fireplace.

A living room with a sofa, two tables, and a coffee table. There is a painting on the wall and a lamp on a side table.

16. San Diego Country Estates

San Diego Country Estates

James

RM345

RM481 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A modern building with a reflective glass facade, a prominent 'JAMUL CASINO RESORT' sign, and multiple balconies.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a seating area with cushions, and a view of mountains.

A modern bar area with a checkered tile backsplash, bar stools, a central bar counter, and a decorative light fixture.

A modern hotel room with a large TV, comfortable seating, a bed, and a view of the landscape.

17. Jamul Casino Resort

Jamul

RM804

RM886 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A garden with a gazebo, pathways, and a mountain in the background.

A garden with a gazebo, a pond, and various plants.

A building with a tiled roof, brick walls, and arched doorways. There are large planters and a palm tree in the foreground.

A clear swimming pool surrounded by a patio area with outdoor furniture, a building with a tiled roof, and palm trees.

18. Vineyard Hacienda

Jamul

Michele

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a stone facade, and a clear sky.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, grey sofas, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A compact kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and wooden cabinets.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a grey carpet, and a glass door entrance.

19. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

Santee

Adan

RM521

RM573 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A building with a porch, wooden beams, and hanging flower baskets.

A hotel lobby with a wooden wall, a bulletin board with travel brochures, a bench, and potted plants.

A reception area with a wooden wall, a clock, a fireplace, a bench, and a window with a view of the outside.

A hallway with wooden paneling, a clock, a coffee machine, and a sign that says "Coffee, Anyone?".

20. Ramona Valley Inn

Ramona

Shiloh

RM259

RM293 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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Stay near popular Descanso attractions

Cuyamaca Meadow Nature Preserve

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can take time to visit Cuyamaca Meadow Nature Preserve during your travels to Descanso. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

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Descanso Branch San Diego County Library

Descanso Branch San Diego County Library is just one of the places to see in Descanso, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

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Nestled among pine forests and mountain wilderness, this tranquil retreat offers spectacular hiking in Cleveland National Forest and Pine Creek Wilderness. Anglers and nature lovers flock to Lake Cuyamaca, while the nearby Anza Borrego Desert State Park transforms into a wildflower paradise each spring.

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A waterfall cascading into a pool surrounded by rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.

Top Descanso Hotel Reviews

Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Great appartment, with all required utensils and fixings. Beautiful pool. Had to request towel changes every few days. Pool towels always had to collected before a swim as none were in the towel storage at the pool. Breakfast was great but hours were too early or too short. Needed to be until 9 or later every morning."

Heritage Inn La Mesa

10/10 Excellent

"This is a very inexpensive hotel. I was not expecting a lot. The room is basic. I was pleasantly surprised about the following features: 1) Staff was very friendly and helpful. 2) Other guests were very friendly as well. 3) Plenty of parking. 4) Room was quiet and the AC worked very fast. 5) Nice Pool area. 6) easy access to freeway. 7) Water was hot. I would stay here again."

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

10/10 Excellent

"Two nights great stay. Will stay there again."

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

8/10 Good

"The hotel was clean and well run. It seemed a bit dated and could use a refresh."

Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Poway Miramar

8/10 Good

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Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Good service nice room. Breakfast was good and nice variety. The beds were comfortable and we were able to sleep well."

More cheap stays in Descanso

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

550 Montrose Court El Cajon CA

RM270

RM309 total

31 Aug - 1 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

471 N Magnolia Ave El Cajon CA

RM306

RM337 total

14 Sept - 15 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Heritage Inn La Mesa

7851 Fletcher Pkwy La Mesa CA

RM307

RM338 total

2 Sept - 3 Sept

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (1,590 reviews)

Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Poway Miramar

12448 Poway Rd Poway CA

RM395

RM435 total

30 Aug - 31 Aug

includes taxes & fees

7.2/10 Good! (1,021 reviews)

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

8801 Mission Gorge Road Santee CA

RM521

RM573 total

26 Aug - 27 Aug

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very good! (228 reviews)

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

9550 Murray Dr La Mesa CA

RM546

RM600 total

13 Sept - 14 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very good! (1,022 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Descanso?

Sycuan Casino Resort, located 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from the heart of Descanso, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good options for your stay in the area are Rancho Bernardo Inn and Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Descanso.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Descanso, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Descanso.

What are some accommodation options with pools in Descanso?

Sycuan Casino Resort: Hotel steps from Sycuan Casino. Features a lazy river, a seasonal outdoor pool and 7 restaurants. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo and Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego are two additional hotels with an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Descanso.

What is staying in Descanso like?

Visitors can enjoy all that Descanso has to offer, including the shopping and restaurants. In Descanso, there are 4 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Descanso.

What is there to see in Descanso?

Natural beauty is on display at Lake Cuyamaca, Anza Borrego Desert State Park and El Capitan Reservoir. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Descanso Branch San Diego County Library and Cuyamaca Mountain State Wilderness. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Descanso guide.

What's the seasonal weather in Descanso?

The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 23°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 12°C. Average annual precipitation for Descanso is 293 mm.

Descanso hotels from RM166

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Our top choices for Descanso hotels

1. Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

2. Ayres Lodge Alpine

3. Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa

4. San Vicente Golf Resort

5. Julian Gold Rush Hotel

6. Orchard Hill

7. Sycuan Casino Resort

8. Riviera Oaks Resort by Coolvacay

9. Julian Lodge

10. Apple Tree Inn

11. Tucker Peak Lodge

12. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

13. Backcountry Inn Motel

14. Best Western Santee Lodge

15. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

16. San Diego Country Estates

17. Jamul Casino Resort

18. Vineyard Hacienda

19. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

20. Ramona Valley Inn

Stay near popular Descanso attractions

Cuyamaca Meadow Nature Preserve

Descanso Branch San Diego County Library

Learn more about Descanso

Top Descanso Hotel Reviews

Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego

Heritage Inn La Mesa

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Poway Miramar

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

More cheap stays in Descanso

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

Heritage Inn La Mesa

Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Poway Miramar

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

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