Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk
Reception
Property amenity
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
141 North Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA, 92020
  • The Magnolia
    6 min walk
  • Superior Court East County Division
    7 min walk
  • Parkway Plaza
    3 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field)
    12 min drive

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio, Multiple Beds

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio, Multiple Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

El Cajon

Located in El Cajon, Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon is a 3-minute drive from Parkway Plaza and 8 minutes from Grossmont College. .This hotel is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Santee Lakes and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from San Diego State University.

What's nearby

  • The Magnolia - 6 min walk
  • Parkway Plaza - 3 min drive
  • Grossmont College - 8 min drive
  • San Diego State University - 10 min drive
  • Sycuan Casino - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Arnele Avenue Station - 6 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 17 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mal Al Sham - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Funky Fries and Burgers - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Victoria Mexican Food - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Parkway Plaza
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon offers 120 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 120 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
You can enjoy a meal at The Bistro serving the guests of Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in El Cajon? This hotel has 48438 square feet (4500 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Bistro - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 10 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 7 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Bistro

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 48,438 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2017
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 15 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 10.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon Hotel
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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 730 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

shahd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milli

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, cleaning and service are extremely wonderful. Keep up
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linh

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo noe

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel in excellent conditions and many areas to gather. Loved the shower and the food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Walk to beach!
This was a perfect choice for a lovely place in walking distance of a beautiful beach. Motel and pool area were super clean, the only problem was noisy neighbors.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with family
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and I highly recommend this place. The pool is amazing warm and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jalal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved stayed here!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Almira

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tracy, san diego

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy acces and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tameka Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Enjoyed my stay for the 2nd time around and will continue to stay at the property when in San Diego
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mazin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good hotel
Great hotel very clean nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

HAIDER

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Goo
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Suhair

Liked: Staff & service
No breakfast included!! But all in all good location and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

UNGELA

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I Would recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

JEANNIE

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024