Name: Escondido Lodge
Address: 2650 South Escondido Boulevard, Kit Carson, Escondido, California, United States of America, Escondido, San Diego County, US
Price range: $62–$172 per night
Rating: 7

What guests think

At Escondido Lodge, many guests highlight friendly, accommodating staff and recently remodeled, budget-friendly rooms, while feedback also notes recurring noise from thin walls and squeaky beds, mixed cleanliness experiences, and a neighborhood that feels uneven to some visitors.

Facilities include a pool and hot tub, laundry, and pet-friendly areas, but parking is limited and construction on or near the property is mentioned. Dining is limited, with no breakfast and inconsistent lobby coffee, and several guests wished for in-room coffee makers. Overall, expect a simple, affordable stop with trade-offs in noise and polish.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Facilities

Basic amenities include a pool and hot tub, laundry, and pet-friendly areas. Parking is limited, and construction on or near the property is noted.

Related guest reviews

10

Patricia

Jul 5, 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Room was exactly as picture depicts. Staff was friendly and personable. Parking is limited for the number of rooms.

10

Andrea

Mar 17, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Nice place to stay. Comfortable bed, long hot shower, nice TV, cool new mini fridge, spa and pool, laundry machines, dog friendly and very clean. Staff was also very courteous and helpful.

8

Sadie

Aug 17, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Construction was being done in the room next to us and on the property around the motel. The room was clean and basic, There was no coffee in the room but there was a fridge. No breakfast in the mornings, but not too far away from options. It was clean and a decent bed. I'd stay there again if I needed to.

10

Kyle

Jun 20, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Great stay when you're in a bind and/or on a budget. My girlfriend, dog, and I had to fumigate our house so we needed a place to crash for a couple nights without breaking the bank. Honestly, when we saw the price we were expecting the worst. However, the staff was beyond friendly, the room and linens were clean, the pool looked up-kept, and house keeping was constantly present. I wouldn't say this is a vacation getaway, but if you need a place just to lay your head for a bit, you can't go wrong! Also, they have a small dirt area you can walk your dog to relieve themselves, but if you're dog is annoyingly fussy like ours, a 5-minute walk north is an animal hospital with a huge grass area. Overall, lucky to have found this place. No complaints!

10

Annette

Jul 23, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean big nice big TV lots of room they even have a small dinning table plenty of setting every thing about this place is more then 5 star also there pool is very clean and the hot tub is very clean there is only one small problem parking it's hard to find with a little bit more parking it would even better👍😁

8

Jude

Feb 19, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Parking very poor. Remodeling rooms. Needs basic breakfast service. Idk about future stay???

10

crystal

Sep 25, 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

They are pet friendly

8

Jon

Nov 24, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Updated room, laundry facilities available, stocked dog bag station. They have a car charger but I was told I needed manager approval to use it, and they were out of town.

6

Julie

Sep 18, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean, but property was noisy at night. Limited parking options.

10

Sarita

Sep 24, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Bed was very sqeeky. Lots of noise due to construction.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean and recently remodeled, but others reported pests (roaches or gnats), stained linens, and strong chemical odors, with occasional maintenance misses.

Related guest reviews

2

Jessica

Oct 24, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

I killed 3 roaches and then saw more coming from who knows where. I didn’t even unpack and I left.

2

Jesus

Sep 20, 2025

·

Stayed 4 nights

Left because cockroaches

6

Leslie

Jun 8, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

I’d give this motel 2 stars. Very bare bones. Top blanket almost as thin as a sheet. Room was clean but smelled like disinfectant. Would not stay here again.

6

Emily

Aug 4, 2025

·

Stayed 4 nights

Got nothing but bug bites. Poop on the side of the toilet when we got there. The shower head was falling apart.

2

JEFFERY

Jun 4, 2025

·

Stayed 5 nights

Cockroaches galore, loud guests arguing and yelling and slamming and banging things all night.

4

Michelle

Aug 3, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Old building that needs rennovating, but i understood that with the price point. Waited 10-15 minutes after contiously ringing the bell to check in. I could hear people in the back (seemed to be a family who lives there) but another older gentlement came in through the front door. He was very friendly. Room was not good. Gnats were in the room, beds were very cheap and on cheap bed frames to where if you move it make a lot of noise. I could hear the same noise from the room above. Only a sheet and a very thin blanket on the beds. I opened the microwave to heat some food and the smell inside the microwave was so putrid i almost vomited, so i couldnt use it. I was afraid to open the mini refrigerator so i didnt even try. I will not stay here again.

10

Sharon L

Jan 3, 2026

·

Stayed 3 nights

Staff was courteous and helpful, room was clean (even the floors!). Thanks for a great stay

8

Jeffrey or Terri

Nov 15, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

We ended up leaving in the night. The room smelled way too strong of cleaning solution. We aired it out for hours when we arrived (hard to breath) and went to our concert and when we returned it still was strong. Would suggest you not use what you’re using to clean room anymore. Noticed others opening windows and doors when they checked in and it was raining.

10

Irene

Jul 18, 2025

·

Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is located in a redevelopment area under construction. The hotel is fairly old but recently remodeled and very clean. Access from the highway is convenient and located less than 30min from the beach.

4

Madeleine

Jun 8, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

The sheets were stained, the pillows had hair on them from a previous guest, bed creaked every move you made and the tub had rust in it. There was also water damage on the walls

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Rooms

Rooms are recently remodeled, simple and often spacious with microwaves and fridges. However, guests frequently mention squeaky beds and noise from thin walls or nearby roads.

Related guest reviews

10

Wendy

Jul 31, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Nice room , comfortable bed, not so quiet we could hear the lady next door talking on the phone for hours very loud other than that I’d book a stay here again if I’m not looking to get so much rest

10

crystal

Sep 16, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were big and clean.

8

Eric

Mar 16, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Renovated Rooms ! great for the price no other hotel with better price for quality in escondido of room! beds are a little uncomfortably but VERY CLEAN !!

10

John

Feb 28, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Good large, clean room. Good TV services, great front desk service.

4

Debta

Dec 30, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Sketchy neighborhood, squeaky beds, thin walls,

10

Afton

Mar 11, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Super nice room, clean and newly remodeled. Customer service was excellent also!

6

DONNA and Henry

Dec 10, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Staff was great at check in and check out, along with helping get out of our room when the door wouldn’t open. Should have known there was a problem when we had a hard time entering the door. Room is upgraded. Road noise as it is just a motel. Base board piece missing in bathroom. Power went out and no phones were charged over nite. No coffee machine in the room and the coffee in the lobby was horrible. Well better we didn’t drive home from a local Christmas party but otherwise probably won’t stay here again.

4

Alejandra

Sep 18, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

I didn't like that room was not as it was online. Beds made a lot of noise. The bottom of mattress was all metal so any movement it would make noise. My 5 yr old even complained of the noise. I wouldn't go back. Not a good experience .

10

Cecelia

Aug 20, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

At check-in, the gentleman was delightful. My room was very modern & stylish, comfortable, clean, and fully equipped with microwave, fridge/freezer, iron, lots of space to put personal belongings, nice work area, nice eating table area with chairs, plenty of outlets with USB ports. They have great channels and nice big TV, great working AC. Most of all I felt safe. Great location near the freeway and main drags. Their coffee in the morning in their lobby is good & strong and tastes great. I highly recommend Escondido Lodge. I will definitely be returning.

6

Jesenia

Mar 25, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

The room itself was clean but the people upstairs were very noisy. The place did not look like what I expected but for one night stay it worked out.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Service

Service is frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with smooth check-ins and issue resolution. A few guests experienced slow or unresponsive front-desk moments.

Related guest reviews

6

DONNA and Henry

Dec 10, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Staff was great at check in and check out, along with helping get out of our room when the door wouldn’t open. Should have known there was a problem when we had a hard time entering the door. Room is upgraded. Road noise as it is just a motel. Base board piece missing in bathroom. Power went out and no phones were charged over nite. No coffee machine in the room and the coffee in the lobby was horrible. Well better we didn’t drive home from a local Christmas party but otherwise probably won’t stay here again.

10

Nathaniel

Jun 11, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Staff is very helpful and nice.

4

Michelle

Aug 3, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Old building that needs rennovating, but i understood that with the price point. Waited 10-15 minutes after contiously ringing the bell to check in. I could hear people in the back (seemed to be a family who lives there) but another older gentlement came in through the front door. He was very friendly. Room was not good. Gnats were in the room, beds were very cheap and on cheap bed frames to where if you move it make a lot of noise. I could hear the same noise from the room above. Only a sheet and a very thin blanket on the beds. I opened the microwave to heat some food and the smell inside the microwave was so putrid i almost vomited, so i couldnt use it. I was afraid to open the mini refrigerator so i didnt even try. I will not stay here again.

10

Cecelia

Aug 20, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

At check-in, the gentleman was delightful. My room was very modern & stylish, comfortable, clean, and fully equipped with microwave, fridge/freezer, iron, lots of space to put personal belongings, nice work area, nice eating table area with chairs, plenty of outlets with USB ports. They have great channels and nice big TV, great working AC. Most of all I felt safe. Great location near the freeway and main drags. Their coffee in the morning in their lobby is good & strong and tastes great. I highly recommend Escondido Lodge. I will definitely be returning.

8

Kelly

Aug 9, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff let us do early check in Comfortable

10

Sharon L

Jan 3, 2026

·

Stayed 3 nights

Staff was courteous and helpful, room was clean (even the floors!). Thanks for a great stay

10

Marisol

Feb 10, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

I had a wonderful stay at Escondido Lodge. The manager was welcoming and the housekeeping staff kept the rooms clean. The rooms were comfortable, good Wi-Fi. A great choice for an affordable and pleasant stay in Escondido!

10

Melissa

Feb 14, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Great staff. Clean rooms . Respectul Rates . All around Great Stay !

8

Christopher

Jul 12, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Everything was good except for the coffee you had to go to the front desk for coffee. When I got there, there was no coffee. Looks like the guy was asleep behind the desk some kid. He said oh sorry I’ll make some right now. Went back 30 minutes later. The coffee was not even lukewarm and it was awful. The hairdryer in the room did not work at all my girl needed it. Went to the front desk to see if they had another hairdryer. The same kid at the front desk said I will find out I will call you. I never got that call went back up to the front desk just to hear him telling me no they don’t have another hairdryer. Why don’t they check that stuff before they rent the room out? Why do they have the hairdryer hanging on the wall.

10

Rosie

Sep 28, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Preet was more than accommodating and always provides the best service and try’s to accommodate me every time I stay here will definitely be back thanks preet and ritz and Steve!!!!

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Location

Convenient to the I-15 and main roads, with some appreciating proximity to restaurants and feeling safe. Others describe a sketchy vibe or ongoing area construction, and one guest reported theft from a car.

Related guest reviews

10

Ruben

Aug 18, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Surrounding ateas under consteuction

4

Debta

Dec 30, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Sketchy neighborhood, squeaky beds, thin walls,

4

Lurvin

Aug 10, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Is far for the food , the bed is really ugly

8

Robert Anthony

Apr 5, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Its a old area, but they are fixing it up.

2

Anabel

Apr 22, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

This has been by far the worst hotel i have ever stayed at. The smell of pine sol and bleach was terrible hurt my nose and throat. The bed uncomfortable and loud, everytime i readjusted it squeaked. Sounded like aluminum sheets. The walls thin as paper. There is nothing around there, no dining nor shopping. It seems like it's a long term hotel. Please stay away the reviews it has must be fake. This will definitely go on my never again list

8

Miguel

Aug 15, 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Good value for the money and the staff were all very friendly. Area had lots of construction but still pretty nice surroundings and felt safe. We walked our dog up the road and went to the grass patch in front of the animal urgent care, which was good since she can be picky where she goes potty. Room was recently remodeled but the shower setup got water all over the bathroom floor by the toilet. That definitely could have been designed better. Beds were a little loud when moving around but nothing unbearable and were comfortable. Room was mostly clean but the floors left our socks black so they could have been cleaned a bit better. Overall we had a good stay and were happy with the location and proximity to good local restaurants in downtown Escondido. Would stay again next time we’re in San Diego.

8

Scott

May 18, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Good location.

10

Irene

Jul 18, 2025

·

Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is located in a redevelopment area under construction. The hotel is fairly old but recently remodeled and very clean. Access from the highway is convenient and located less than 30min from the beach.

2

Jose

Oct 11, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Smelled like smoke and someone stole my firefighter gear from car

8

Kathryn

Sep 28, 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean and staff was friendly and helpful. Good price for the quality. Convenient to I15.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Dining

No breakfast is provided, and lobby coffee quality and availability are inconsistent. Several guests wished for in-room coffee makers; nearby dining exists but can feel far for some.

Related guest reviews

8

James

Jul 13, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Would like a coffee maker in the room.

6

DONNA and Henry

Dec 10, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Staff was great at check in and check out, along with helping get out of our room when the door wouldn’t open. Should have known there was a problem when we had a hard time entering the door. Room is upgraded. Road noise as it is just a motel. Base board piece missing in bathroom. Power went out and no phones were charged over nite. No coffee machine in the room and the coffee in the lobby was horrible. Well better we didn’t drive home from a local Christmas party but otherwise probably won’t stay here again.

8

Sadie

Aug 17, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Construction was being done in the room next to us and on the property around the motel. The room was clean and basic, There was no coffee in the room but there was a fridge. No breakfast in the mornings, but not too far away from options. It was clean and a decent bed. I'd stay there again if I needed to.

2

Summer

Aug 30, 2025

·

Stayed 4 nights

The rooms are very cheap and not at all the way they appear in the pictures plus I called and asked if there was breakfast and they said yes and then we got there and there was absolutely nothing

10

Cecelia

Aug 20, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

At check-in, the gentleman was delightful. My room was very modern & stylish, comfortable, clean, and fully equipped with microwave, fridge/freezer, iron, lots of space to put personal belongings, nice work area, nice eating table area with chairs, plenty of outlets with USB ports. They have great channels and nice big TV, great working AC. Most of all I felt safe. Great location near the freeway and main drags. Their coffee in the morning in their lobby is good & strong and tastes great. I highly recommend Escondido Lodge. I will definitely be returning.

4

Lurvin

Aug 10, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Is far for the food , the bed is really ugly

8

Miguel

Aug 15, 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Good value for the money and the staff were all very friendly. Area had lots of construction but still pretty nice surroundings and felt safe. We walked our dog up the road and went to the grass patch in front of the animal urgent care, which was good since she can be picky where she goes potty. Room was recently remodeled but the shower setup got water all over the bathroom floor by the toilet. That definitely could have been designed better. Beds were a little loud when moving around but nothing unbearable and were comfortable. Room was mostly clean but the floors left our socks black so they could have been cleaned a bit better. Overall we had a good stay and were happy with the location and proximity to good local restaurants in downtown Escondido. Would stay again next time we’re in San Diego.

10

Delmy

Aug 4, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Nice place not enough coffee for everyone

8

Jude

Feb 19, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Parking very poor. Remodeling rooms. Needs basic breakfast service. Idk about future stay???

8

Christopher

Jul 12, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Everything was good except for the coffee you had to go to the front desk for coffee. When I got there, there was no coffee. Looks like the guy was asleep behind the desk some kid. He said oh sorry I’ll make some right now. Went back 30 minutes later. The coffee was not even lukewarm and it was awful. The hairdryer in the room did not work at all my girl needed it. Went to the front desk to see if they had another hairdryer. The same kid at the front desk said I will find out I will call you. I never got that call went back up to the front desk just to hear him telling me no they don’t have another hairdryer. Why don’t they check that stuff before they rent the room out? Why do they have the hairdryer hanging on the wall.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Month	Average price
January	$78
February	$80
March	$81
April	$93
May	$98
June	$110
July	$126
August	$98
September	$89
October	$87
November	$84
December	$78

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $79	16 $79	17 $78	18 $172	19 $169
20 $77	21 $77	22 $78	23 $79	24 $78	25 $103	26 $103
27 $83	28 $78	29 $83	30 $83

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $83	2 $99	3 $100
4 $84	5 $62	6 $62	7 $66	8 $67	9 $105	10 $132
11 $66	12 $75	13 $75	14 $64	15 $63	16 $100	17 $100
18 $62	19 $62	20 $64	21 $62	22 $62	23 $116	24 $100
25 $62	26 $62	27 $62	28 $62	29 $62	30 $100	31 $99

Select dates to see prices and availability

Monthly average prices

About this property

Location

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Guest reviews

Good

Who stays here?

What guests think

Property Policies

Check-in instructions

Good to know

Optional extras

FAQs about Escondido Lodge

Have a question?

Prices for upcoming dates