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"I was traveling from Phoenix to San Diego. I decided to stop part way, because of my small child who gets tired on a long car trip. I looked for a c ... " More

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Hotel Description

Enjoy the free WiFi at this El Centro motel

In El Centro

You'll find Bucklin Park and El Centro Regional Medical Center within 2 miles (3 km) of this motel. El Centro Chamber of Commerce and Broken Spoke Country Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Round-the-clock service

This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A business center, laundry facilities, and free newspapers are also on offer.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$61* Per night/room Apr 26 - Apr 27

Single Room, Accessible

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Budget Inn and Suites El Centro ratings based on 9 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.2 out of 5 3.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 3.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Budget Inn and Suites El Centro

Everyone (6)
2 out of 5

Posted by on Jan 15, 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 15, 2024 by bob

Sorry

5 out of 5

Posted by on Feb 8, 2022

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Jun 22, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jul 17, 2021 by bob

Thank you for staying with us.

5 out of 5

Great service, good price

Pros: Friendly, clean, safe, cheap
Cons: probably nothing for the price
Location: Imperial mall at next freeway exit, and a Walmart supercenter nearby. Also a skate park up the street.
I was traveling from Phoenix to San Diego. I decided to stop part way, because of my small child who gets tired on a long car trip. I looked for a cheap place a couple hours before San Diego. When I got to budget the place looked safe and clean, but of course not 5 star since it is very cheap. At the reception I met the nice family that manages and owns the place. I discovered to my horror that Travelocity had somehow made my reservation for the day before. No problem. The great manager gave me my room anyways (free, since it had been paid for previous night) and gave me great tips on local shopping, eating, etc. Even the pool is functional here despite the cheap price. The manager and his family were friendly decent people, interested in talking and meeting people rather than grubbing money. I heard some great stories about his life and family. What a great experience. Yes this place is low budget but no lowlifes hanging around, safe, clean, and friendly. If you are looking for a stopover on Interstate 8 this is a very good deal.

Posted by , from Phoenix on Mar 5, 2017

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4 out of 5

good old place, like from the sixties.

Pros: nice, quiet, clean.
Cons: parking area/ pavement? hey, in the sun, stuff breaks down. all in good time.
Location: as above, plus a really cute girl at the seven eleven down the street!
clean, older place; upgraded, has good channel selection and wifi strength. the folks were very nice; met the cleaning lady. very nice, son too. this is a good old place that has been kept up & upgraded over the decades. close to a Jack in the box, Carls, McD and a bunch of pretty decent mexican places. go again ? sure, no problem.

Posted by , from cali on Oct 14, 2016

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1 out of 5

Not great on this trip!

Cons: gave our room away before we arrived
By the time I arrived the location had given my room away. We arrived around 8pm and requested two queen beds and he had none available. He only had a King and we had to go to another hotel.

Posted by , from San Diego on Apr 12, 2012

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1 out of 5

An extremely unclean room

Pros: Close restaurants
Cons: Poor breakfast, unclean
This is one of the dirtiest hotel rooms I have ever been in. I am still surprised that this hotel would provide rooms in this type of condition. I'm glad we were only passing through & stayed only one night. They even screwed up the type of room I had prepaid for an didn't have my two queen beds instead just one king bed. Not good when you have your kids with you. Not staying ever again.

Posted by , from Las Vegas on Apr 24, 2011

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2 out of 5

Budget Inn and Suites El Centro

Room had that old motel odor. Paint was chipped and falling apart in some parts of the room. Not a very safe part of town, I might add. Yes cheap but not safe. I saw a drug deal go on right in front of the hotel! On my 2nd day there was no cleaning done to my room, at all!! I do not recommend this hotel to anybody. There are many other hotels in the area to choose from.

Posted by on Mar 2, 2011

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4 out of 5

Posted by on Mar 31, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Apr 20, 2023 by bob

Tahnks

About the Budget Inn and Suites El Centro

Location 1212 Adams Ave, El Centro, CA 92243

Property Features

Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. There's an onsite business center. Budget Inn and Suites El Centro also features barbecue grills, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this El Centro motel.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Budget Inn and Suites El Centro offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. This El Centro motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Premium cable television is provided. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

  • Sitting area
  • Television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Hair dryer available
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time ends at 11 AM
  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 10 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 5.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

  • One child stays free
  • Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Security system
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are not available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Children stay free - maximum age 10
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Children stay free
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 5.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Budget El Centro
  • Budget Inn El
  • Budget Inn El Centro
  • Budget Suites Centro Centro
  • Budget Inn and Suites El Centro Motel
  • Budget Inn and Suites El Centro El Centro
  • Budget Inn and Suites El Centro Motel El Centro

You should know

  • One child 10 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.