Name: Budget Inn and Suites El Centro
Address: 1212 Adams Avenue, El Centro, California, United States of America, El Centro, California, US
Rating: 4.6

What guests think

At Budget Inn and Suites El Centro, reviews highlight very low prices, with several guests praising friendly staff and value, while others report inconsistent cleanliness and a basic, older property that shows wear.

Amenities are limited; guests mention no ice machine and no in-room coffee makers. The location is generally quiet, though a few reviewers noted concerns about the immediate surroundings. Rooms are basic and worn, with several reports of noise from air conditioners, buses or neighbors, but many found the beds firm and comfortable. Expect a simple, no-frills stay.

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Facilities

Amenities are limited; several reviews mention no ice machine and no in-room coffee makers.

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6

thomas

11 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

No coffee or ice machine

8

Yanier

26 Jan 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice hotel, need Coffe maker in the rooms. Thanks you.

4

Sharon

24 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Couldn't get on the internet. No one answered the phone in the office when I called them. No Coffee to make in the room. Sheets were torn. Floor very dirty between sink stand and shower. Bed creaked every time you got in and out of bed or turned in the bed. Probably is our last stay at Budget Inn.

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Jim

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lights could not be shut out. Workers bus came in twice in a noisy manner. No ice machine. Bed was good and the room was clean.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: multiple reviews cite dirty bathrooms, stained bedding, pests, odors, and poor upkeep, while others found rooms acceptable or clean. Housekeeping standards and follow-through appear uneven.

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Lawrence

2 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean. Service was friendly

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Douglas

28 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not very clean, kinda skanky. I'd say the emphasis is on "budget". But, check in was quick, easy, and polite, the area was quiet, the bed was firm and seemed pretty clean. OK for a quick overnight before or after crossing the border, but I will probably look elsewhere next time.

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Alberto

17 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I never leave reviews, but i have too on this one. I know, I know...cheap aint good and good aint cheap....but come on. You have to have some standards when it comes to the cleanliness of a guest room regardless of the price. Just to name a couple, used bloody band-aid stuck to the inside of the shower curtain, yellow stains on bedding sheet, dirty towels left in room from past guest. Dirty towels folded as clean and new. The bathroom had 1 light bulb out of 3 on the fixture and even that one blew out in the middle of the night. Obviously, first and only time staying at this property.

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Ana

20 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The representative who checked me in was nice but its a very run down property... Nothing like the pictures. Dirty, the latch lock on the inside of the main door was taken off. There appeared to be blood on the frame of the door (inside) and in the bathroom. There was a wad of red/blond hair in the shower wall. The A/C was so loud it sounded like a loud motor taking off. I DONOT recommend this place what so ever! Took pics and they are not uploading!

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Carlos

10 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Checked in and the room was okay but hasn't been cleaned or dusted in a while. Floor was dirty as well as the shower with boogers from someone's nose dried to the wall in the shower and 3 mouse sticky traps sticking out from under the dresser and lots of dust balls and dead insects. House keeping didn't come and clean the room daily and came by once and I was about to get in the shower and she started knocking like the cops and when I didn't answer she opened the door even though I had it locked and then acted shocked when I walked out the bathroom half naked to stop whoever was coming in. She gave me a towel and 1 roll of toilet paper and left, didn't offer to clean the room or change the bed sheets.

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Lydia

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room didn't have any soap just a small bag of shampoo, the shower seemed a bit dirty on the walls, there were only 2 towels for 2 people. I liked the bed it was sturdy, nice firm, soft just not too soft. It was a good stay.

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ADOLFO

12 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Horrible and disgusting place. The owner give me room #118 worst room I ever being. There was Big Cockroaches everywhere. Terrible smell.the walls and shower look so dirty. This place look like a Ghetto. I do not recommend it at all. Stay away.

8

Irma

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ok place. Clean and quiet.

6

Andrea

12 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Place needs upgrades. There were permanent stains on bed quilt and there was an open fast food condiment on the floor

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Eleanor

9 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place was awful, dirty & unsanitized. Not worth any price, a total disappointment.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and show age, with several reports of noise from AC units, buses, or neighboring guests. Many guests describe the beds and pillows as firm and comfortable.

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Douglas

28 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not very clean, kinda skanky. I'd say the emphasis is on "budget". But, check in was quick, easy, and polite, the area was quiet, the bed was firm and seemed pretty clean. OK for a quick overnight before or after crossing the border, but I will probably look elsewhere next time.

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Linda

16 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing fancy but the bed was clean and comfy.

10

Sandra

20 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The bedding and pillows were extremely comfortable

6

kevin

4 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very old and run down

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vera

10 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall it was good, the only thing was, that the curtains are light color and we would think at 4:00 am it was already 8:00 too bright for our likes but other than that it was great.

10

Lin

30 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bed and pillows were Very comfortable.

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Michael

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great staff and price, loud ac unit thou

6

Richard

18 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

For the Price it was what I paid for. It's an older property and shows it. If you what nicer pay for it. It worked for me!!

2

susana

4 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were placed in a room that was next to someone who lives there, and that person was up all night, banging the wall, talking loud slamming the door. We requested an upstairs room and were told that was only given to people with a family. I would not recommend this hotel.

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Jim

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lights could not be shut out. Workers bus came in twice in a noisy manner. No ice machine. Bed was good and the room was clean.

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Service

Service is mixed: many mention friendly, helpful staff and straightforward check-in, but others report rudeness, unexpected deposits, poor communication, or disruptive housekeeping. Experiences vary by staff member and situation.

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Jeramiee

25 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed here for a couple days while I was traveling for work. The owner was super kind and upgraded our room. Free of charge would definitely recommend staying here.

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Tanya

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The owner of the property is sexist. From the moment we started speaking when I got to the hotel he was exceedingly rude to the point that I had to have my husband come up to the window and speak to the owner of the property he attempted to charge us for our service animals and upon my husband stating that that was illegal he then proceeded to charge us an outside fee or deposit of $25 which was stated nowhere which we ultimately paid because we were tired and wanted to get our dogs inside and getting some sleep the accommodations were nasty the surrounding area was gross

10

Carmen

28 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The personal is very friendly and professional

10

Eric

1 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great value and nice staff

6

Michael

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great staff and price, loud ac unit thou

10

martin

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

good price ,good service

10

Chance

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had to check in later due to a celebration regarding a friend and his educational accomplishments and the staff was very understanding.

10

Eric

18 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent value for money (but definitely no frills/budget). Property manager was very helpful.

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Sharon

24 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Couldn't get on the internet. No one answered the phone in the office when I called them. No Coffee to make in the room. Sheets were torn. Floor very dirty between sink stand and shower. Bed creaked every time you got in and out of bed or turned in the bed. Probably is our last stay at Budget Inn.

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Anthony

12 Feb 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The worst service ever on top of he charged two deposits and keeped them both the manager is rude and disrespectful i recommend no one stay at the budget inn

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Location

Many guests describe the setting as quiet and restful, with easy access noted by some. A few raise concerns about the immediate neighborhood or activity near the property.

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Jose

20 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It is a very good price, i like the easy access and the air condition ...the manager was very kind.perfect place to simply get some rest and shower.

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Douglas

28 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not very clean, kinda skanky. I'd say the emphasis is on "budget". But, check in was quick, easy, and polite, the area was quiet, the bed was firm and seemed pretty clean. OK for a quick overnight before or after crossing the border, but I will probably look elsewhere next time.

2

Bryce

25 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bad neighborhood Run down properly Unprofessional staff

2

Tanya

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The owner of the property is sexist. From the moment we started speaking when I got to the hotel he was exceedingly rude to the point that I had to have my husband come up to the window and speak to the owner of the property he attempted to charge us for our service animals and upon my husband stating that that was illegal he then proceeded to charge us an outside fee or deposit of $25 which was stated nowhere which we ultimately paid because we were tired and wanted to get our dogs inside and getting some sleep the accommodations were nasty the surrounding area was gross

10

Denise

29 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This place is calm, I been renting here and they are very nice, been able to do my college assignments; which I have A's & B's, thank you, be comfortable, sleep well, shower well, the environment vibe is very soothing definitely this place got my heart in it, time of experience I won't forget.

2

ADOLFO

12 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Horrible and disgusting place. The owner give me room #118 worst room I ever being. There was Big Cockroaches everywhere. Terrible smell.the walls and shower look so dirty. This place look like a Ghetto. I do not recommend it at all. Stay away.

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Jonathon

10 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was good for it's purpose. Just needed somewhere cheap to sleep for the work week. Homeless in the dumpster next to the room was loud one night. Was able to park my work van directly out of my front door which is a bonus. Mattress could use an upgrade. All in all it served its purpose.

8

Irma

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ok place. Clean and quiet.

10

Timothy

24 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The piece and quit mostly

10

Juan

4 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quite

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Month	Average price
January	US$52
February	US$51
March	US$54
April	US$58
May	US$56
June	US$57
July	US$57
August	US$54
September	US$55
October	US$56
November	US$57
December	US$52

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