Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 22 min drive
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 30 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 36 min drive
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 41 min drive
Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 21 min drive
Carlsbad Village Station - 21 min drive
Oceanside Transit Center - 23 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 8 min walk
Starbucks - 7 min walk
Taco Bell - 5 min walk
Jack in the Box - 7 min walk
Alberto's Mexican Food - 5 min walk
About this property
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Escondido Downtown
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Escondido Downtown puts you within a 15-minute drive of San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
70 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
Up to 2 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Hand-held showerheads
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch LED TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).
Also known as
Econo Lodge Inn Escondido Downtown
Howard Johnson Hotel Escondido CA
Howard Johnson Escondido
Econo Lodge Inn Escondido
Econo Lodge Escondido
Econo & Suites Escondido
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Escondido Downtown Hotel
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Escondido Downtown Escondido
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Frequently asked questions
Does Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Escondido Downtown offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Escondido Downtown does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Escondido Downtown?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Escondido Downtown?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Escondido Downtown?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Escondido Downtown?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Escondido Downtown?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Valley View Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Escondido Downtown and nearby?
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Escondido Downtown has an outdoor pool.
What's the area around Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Escondido Downtown like?
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Escondido Downtown is a short 9-minute walk from California Center For The Arts and 12 minutes' walk from Grape Day Park.
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Reviews
7.4
Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
6.6/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Poor
17 Feb 2025
Diane
Diane, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
16 Feb 2025
Dont stay here unless you dont care!
Several front desk clerks were rude, condescending & very skeptical of the littlest things such as clean towels and change for the laundry machines. They made me come to the office for change 8 times! Finally I went down the street and got change from another merchant. I had to use towels to clean the floors (I dont think the floors are cleaned at all) I asked to use a vacuum and was told she didnt have one. Well I asked front desk manager for clean towels and he interrogated me & said "no, you have wait!" I told him I needed to shower & go to work, finally he told me "only 1 towel." There was only 1 desk worker that was respectful & polite in the afternoons. The cleanliness of the rooms is an entire chapter of its own. I felt like I was getting bitten by something in the spread & covers! I gave the cleaner them back. Who knows how often they're washed. The entire stay was gross. I was in the process of moving and tired so I wasn't looking to change hotels, but I wish I would've. Overall, the room looked nice when I first checked in. Looks can and are deceiving.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
9 Feb 2025
THIS WAS EXTREMELY FRUSTRATING!!
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
27 Jan 2025
Broken toilet
I arrived at my room and used the the restroom. The seating was broken and I immediately went to the front desk to report it as I did not want to be blamed and charged for it.
I asked for it to be fixed and the desk personnel told me no maintenance was available.
He offered me a $10 refund. I didn't need the $10, just a proper working bathroom. He also told me that no other rooms were available.
I've included the pictures below.
I also explained to the night person that the TV was not working. It would freeze up every 10-15 seconds. He told me that it was unacceptable but there was no other room available.
I ask for the ice machine and he told me it wasn't working.
The morning person at the front desk told me that an investigation is needed because everything is checked everyday. If that's the case, why didn't they catch it during clean up? I assume they clean the toilet, unless they don't.
The morning desk person was unprofessional.
100% bad visit.
Javier
Javier, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Jan 2025
Mario D
Mario D, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
13 Dec 2024
Karmell
Karmell, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
12 Dec 2024
Karmell
Karmell, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Dec 2024
Luis
Luis, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Dec 2024
It’s a good place to stay.
Cornelia
Cornelia, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Nov 2024
Juarlor
Juarlor, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 Nov 2024
William
William, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Nov 2024
It’s nice and clean.
Gerardo
Gerardo, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Nov 2024
i book room with carpet but get it with out all good the room was clean
Sammy
Sammy, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Oct 2024
I really appreciate the person at the desk the room was for my mom and this young man help her and that means a lot to me
I’m so happy for the place and people who works there thanks and they’re bilingual great customers service
Magdalena
Magdalena, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Oct 2024
Staff is great. Rooms are clean.
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Oct 2024
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
13 Oct 2024
The floors were extremely dirty to the point that we had to wear our shoes inside to avoid getting dirt in the beds when we went to sleep. Also, the bathroom was swarmed with ants coming in through the cracks. However, the staff was very friendly and helpful. They provided extra pillows and toiletries upon request, cleaned the bathroom with bleach, and provided Raid, which didn’t completely work on the ants but we appreciated their help.
Sydney
Sydney, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Oct 2024
Billie
Billie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
3 Oct 2024
Gladstone
Gladstone, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Sep 2024
Staff were very friendly and our room was very clean. The room was in good condition. Thanks for a great stay!
Jen
Jen, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
24 Sep 2024
Raul
Raul, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
22 Sep 2024
We had a quiet stay in this hotel. Front desks are nice and accomodating. There was a complimentary coffee in the front desk. There were lots of parking space. The only thing that we did not like was its proximity to inter faith community service building which was right in front of the hotel, there were homeless hanging around by the parking entrance and some random person asking for change in front of the lobby. Bath towels were medium size and rough, it came with 2 bar soaps and a shampoo. I love that there were working microwave and fridge. Nothing crazy happened during our stay but it was just the thinking of something might happened during our stay or something might happen to our car that is just parked where these people can have access to. So, if you dont mind these people, it is a good place to stay and it is just 12 minutes drive to safari park and other nice restaurants. Pool was dirty.