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Where to stay near San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus?

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night near San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus on Hotels.com. These hotels close to San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 1, 2026.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a chalkboard wall with cooking illustrations.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sofa, and a small table with chairs.

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

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a television.

1. Hampton Inn by Hilton Calexico

2.9 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Jase

CNY929

CNY1,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A modern living room with a gray sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A breakfast bar with various food and drink containers, including a fruit punch dispenser, coffee makers, and napkin holders.

A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a hot tub.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television, a microwave, a sink, and a mirror.

2. Best Western John Jay Inn

2.7 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Stephen

CNY921

CNY1,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A small room with a bed, a chair, a heater, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A neatly folded white towel with a purple and white orchid on top, placed on a bed with white bedding.

A bed with a no-smoking sign on the headboard.

A bathroom with a granite countertop sink, a mirror above it, and a white wall.

3. California Suites Motel

0.4 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

marcoaugusto

CNY598

CNY669 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A shower with beige tiles and a black and white checkered floor.

A room with a desk, chair, TV, and a bed with a mirror.

A compact kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, and a small TV mounted on the wall.

A small building with a tiled roof, a front door, and a small porch.

4. Border Motel

0.6 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Christopher

CNY393

CNY441 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, and a handrail.

A hotel with a parking lot, a Pepsi refrigerator, and a vending machine.

A spacious living area with a kitchen, bar stools, and a seating area with chairs.

5. Crown Motel

15.6 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Bruce

CNY530

CNY583 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A sign for Classic Inn & Suites with a clear view of the building's entrance and a visible address number.

A Classic Inn & Suites Motel with a red awning, a parking lot, and a two-story building with a yellow facade.

A room with a window, two chairs, a table, and an air conditioning unit.

A small, enclosed room with a wooden floor, a white wall, and a white shelf unit with a hanging bag.

6. Classic Inn & Suites

15.3 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Alejandra

CNY423

CNY465 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of palm trees and a parking lot through large windows.

A reception desk with a patterned design, a framed picture on the wall, and a small kiosk with a water bottle.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and palm trees in the foreground.

A modern hotel dining area with a central island, bar stools, and a long dining table.

7. Hampton Inn El Centro

11.6 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Ismael

CNY984

CNY1,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, yellow and blue chairs, and a colorful sofa.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear water surface, surrounded by a tiled floor and walls. There are yellow chairs and a pool ladder.

A spacious indoor area with a large sofa, multiple tables and chairs, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern hotel lobby with a large window view, seating area with chairs and sofas, and a central round table.

8. Home2 Suites By Hilton El Centro

11.1 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Juan

CNY930

CNY1,025 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fireplace, and outdoor kitchen equipment.

A reception desk with a sign reading "HELLO El Centro".

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, chairs, a television, and a kitchenette.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a large table and chairs, and a breakfast sign on the wall.

9. TownePlace Suites Marriott El Centro

11.4 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Roberto

CNY1,200

CNY1,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A hotel lobby with two armchairs, a reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a sofa, a fireplace, and a large window offering a view.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A Best Western hotel with a two-story entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a clear sky.

10. Best Western El Centro Inn

12.6 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Kaylee

CNY1,006

CNY1,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a desk lamp, a chair, a window with blinds, and a bathroom with a shower and bathtub.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, lamp, flat-screen TV, and a minibar.

A modern lobby with two leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, a large framed clock, a poster of a desert landscape, and a wooden cabinet.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a pool area.

11. Travelodge by Wyndham Imperial/El Centro

19.7 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Michael

CNY513

CNY576 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern living room with a stone accent wall, a large abstract painting, and a dining area with white furniture.

A modern kitchen with a long counter, built-in appliances, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a door.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, palm trees, and a parking lot.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott El Centro

12.1 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Rodrigo

CNY1,133

CNY1,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, ceiling fan, artwork, and a door.

A motel with a yellow facade, palm trees, and a sign indicating free internet.

A door with a metallic handle and a keyhole.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a shower with a curtain.

13. Western Motel

15.6 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Maria

CNY342

CNY376 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a red armchair, and a wooden coffee table.

A courtyard with a circular seating area, outdoor furniture, and a building with multiple balconies.

A hotel dining area with a long wooden table, red upholstered chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a kitchen area with a refrigerator and microwave, and a bedside table with a lamp.

14. Mainstay Suites El Centro I-8

12.6 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Joshua

CNY963

CNY1,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a black office chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, a small table with a blue bench, and a large mirror.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, and a bar area with stools.

A modern office space with a desk, chair, television, coffee machine, and a trash bin.

15. Days Inn by Wyndham El Centro

15.8 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Thomas

CNY485

CNY534 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a minibar, a chair, a window with blinds, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

A row of ice cube dispensers in a commercial setting.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a counter, a clock, and a sign with the number 6.

16. Motel 6 El Centro, CA

12.7 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Armando

CNY537

CNY591 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A multi-story building with balconies, a green door, and small windows.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and a shower curtain.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a ceiling fan.

A Value Inn & Suites building with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot with cars.

17. Value Inn & Suites

13.7 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Sue

CNY436

CNY480 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A compact living space with a flat-screen TV on a wooden cabinet, a mini-fridge, and a microwave.

A building with a sign reading "Super 8 by Wyndham" and a palm tree in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a lamp, a framed picture of wind turbines, and a wall-mounted phone.

18. Super 8 By Wyndham El Centro North

15.6 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Daniel

CNY694

CNY764 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A hotel lobby with a large arched window, two red floral armchairs, a small table, a Pepsi refrigerator, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden chair, a sofa, a table, and a bathroom with a shower and towel rack.

A Speed Queen commercial washer and dryer stacked together.

A restaurant with a kitchen area, dining tables, and a large window offering a view of the street.

19. Americas Best Value Inn & Suites El Centro

12.4 km from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Melissa

CNY399

CNY439 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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Compare popular hotels close to San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn by Hilton Calexico	9.0 Wonderful 208 reviews	View
Best Western John Jay Inn	8.2 Very good 948 reviews	View
California Suites Motel	7.4 Good 127 reviews	View
Border Motel	6.2 Good 26 reviews	View
Crown Motel	8.2 Very good 1,001 reviews	View

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8.6/10 (13 reviews)

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Calexico Community Center

8.2/10 (157 reviews)

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House of Culture

8.4/10 (29 reviews)

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Mexicali Border Port I

8.0/10 (912 reviews)

Mexicali Border Port I is worth a visit, located 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from central Mexicali.

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Gran Plaza Outlets

8.4/10 (208 reviews)

If you like shopping, take time out to go to Gran Plaza Outlets when in Calexico. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

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Plaza Comercial La Cachanilla

8.6/10 (1,351 reviews)

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State Center for the Arts

6.0/10 (1 review)

Why not give yourself a treat with a trip to State Center for the Arts (CEART), one of the family attractions located 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from central Mexicali. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you have fun at State Center for the Arts (CEART), you'll love City Forest and Zoo and Sol Children's Museum, both located nearby.

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Baja California Autonomous University

8.2/10 (427 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best hotels near San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus?

Guests love staying at Hotel Araiza Mexicali, which is a hotel near San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus.
Also highly rated is Hotel Lucerna Mexicali, which is a short drive away.
You'll find 134 hotels, vacation rentals, and more to choose from within the area.

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus?

Visit Hotels.com, enter your search criteria, and sort by price to find the lowest prices available. Pricing varies based on where you plan to go and when.

Search for the lowest price per night from CNY376

Can I find hotels close to San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus that are fully refundable?

Yes, there are many hotels offering refundable rates, but make sure to review the cancellation deadline before you book. To find those rates, use the "Fully refundable" filter when you search for hotels.

Both Hotel Araiza Mexicali and Hotel Lucerna Mexicali are highly rated hotels near San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus that offer these rates.

What are the best romantic hotels near San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus?

If you are looking for a romantic stay, Hotel Araiza Mexicali offers a restaurant, 2 outdoor pools, and proposal/romance packages. It's a short 13-minute drive from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus.
Hotel Lucerna Mexicali is another great choice, and it's a short drive away.

What are the best hotels close to San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus with free breakfast?

Begin your day with a free continental breakfast at Hampton Inn by Hilton Calexico, which is a short 4-minute drive from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus.
City Express Plus by Marriott Mexicali is also a recommended place to stay with a free full breakfast, and it's located a short drive away.

Which hotels near San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus have rooms with great views?

Travelers can enjoy rooms with city views at Fiesta Inn Mexicali, which is a short 7-minute drive from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus.
Another great choice nearby is Hotel Araiza Mexicali, which has rooms with city or garden views.

What are the best family hotels close to San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus?

The entire family will enjoy a stay at Hotel Araiza Mexicali which offers free cribs, a children's pool, and 2 outdoor pools. San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus is a short drive away.
Also consider Hotel Lucerna Mexicali as another great choice for your family's trip.

What are the best hotels near San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus with free parking?

Travelers looking to drive and park with ease should consider a stay at Hotel Araiza Mexicali, which offers free parking. You'll be a short 13-minute drive from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus.
Hotel Lucerna Mexicali also has free parking and is a short drive away.

What are the best hotels near San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus with a pool?

If swimming is at the top of your list, Hotel Araiza Mexicali has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus is a short 13-minute drive from the hotel.
Another great choice for a hotel with a pool is Hotel Lucerna Mexicali.

What cheap motels can I book close to San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus?

To stay economically near San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus, you can book California Suites Motel, which offers parking and free in-room WiFi.
Also consider Motel Las Fuentes, which is another affordable motel in the area.

What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus?

You might be here to check out the campus at San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus, but you may want to see nearby sights like International Border Line Mexico-USA, Mexicali Border Port I, and Imperial Valley Mall.
Plaza Comercial La Cachanilla, Palenque Fex, and Plaza La Gran Via are other places to visit in the area.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels close to San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus?

Bring your beloved pet along when you stay at Hampton Inn by Hilton Calexico, which is a short 4-minute drive from San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus.
Calafia Hotel is a second pet-friendly option. The hotel offers animal guests food and water bowls.

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