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Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

3.0 star property

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a heater, and a window with curtains.
A bathroom with a white marble tub, a shower with a curved glass door, a white sink, and a painting on the wall.
A compact living space with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a small table, a sofa, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
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Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $97
$88 nightly
$97 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17

Explore the area

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855 Sandalwood Drive, El Cajon, CA, 92021
  • Place, Superior Court East County Division
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Parkway Plaza
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, The Magnolia
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for One Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed, Soaking Tub, Non Smoking

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a heater, and a window with curtains.

One Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed, Soaking Tub, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 Queen Bed, Nonsmoking, Accessible

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

1 Queen Bed, Nonsmoking, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pet Friendly, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pet Friendly, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Roll-In Shower, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pet Friendly, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pet Friendly, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pet Friendly, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for One Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed, Soaking Tub, Non Smoking

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a heater, and a window with curtains.

One Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed, Soaking Tub, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Bathtub

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, Bunk Bed, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

One Room Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sofa Bed, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

El Cajon

A stay at Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East places you in the heart of El Cajon, a short 8-minute drive from Grossmont College and 11 minutes from San Diego State University. .This hotel is 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Snapdragon Stadium and 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Barona Casino.

What's nearby

  • Wells Dog Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Superior Court East County Division - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Parkway Plaza - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Knox House Museum - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • The Magnolia - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Arnele Avenue Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mal Al Sham - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Shawarma El cajon - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Yogurt Mill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East offers 47 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 35-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). 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 blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 47 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 110 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Best Western Continental
Best Western Continental El Cajon
Best Western Continental Inn
Best Western Continental Inn El Cajon
Continental Best Western
El Cajon Best Western
Best Western El Cajon
Best Western Continental Hotel El Cajon
Continental Inn Suites
Best Western Continental Inn
Clarion Pointe El Cajon Diego
Best Western Plus Continental Inn
Best Western Plus Continental Inn Suites
Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East Hotel
Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East El Cajon
Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East Hotel El Cajon

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 217 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 141 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 165 out of 1001 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

SAMUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff, good room
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice breakfast, convenient, clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Sandra

The room was good staff was friendly. The only downside was that the room was not cleaned every day and when it was they didn’t restock the coffee and cups.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Leon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was decent. Staff was excellent. Rooms have been updated, but the TV buffered very often. There was mold in the bathroom and a broken toilet paper holder. Could have been better. Beds were half way decent.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Yelena

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty, the staff unprofessional and impolite, the pool was not working, the area is unsafe to stay. I do NOT recommend to choose this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Courtney

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are old. Our door didn't fit the opening. So there was a large gap that let light and noise in all night. The furniture was falling apart as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Peg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, but old. The people were wonderful. Everyone working there was really nice and helpful. The breakfast could use some protein, but what they had was good. I couldn't get any news stations on the TV, but that might have been because I'm of the older generation and can't work the equipment like the kids can. All in all, I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

Jorge

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old hotel needs a little tlc
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall very nice room and excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Xue

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The management should consider extend the WIFI/internet to 3rd floors. If the front desk can pay attention when he was helping the check in, it would be helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

mark

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Too many homeless or people hanging around in the parking lot in the morning. I had dents on my car
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Craig

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking lot was full of people smoking dope. The doors to the two rooms next to mine was blocked by people drinking. The room was terrible--not even a desk to work at. The area was full of sketchy people rding around on bikes. I checked out and did not stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Giovanni

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was inaccurate from the description and amenities. Upon arrival the room that was supposed to have 1 king bed, 1 queen and bunk beds was only bunk beds and 1 king bed. It did not sleep the number of people that was described on the website. This said a hot continental breakfast, this was not that it only had waffles.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ferris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lady working in the front during the day was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adequate
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Staff & service

6/10 good price

Good quiet and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay!

A very enjoyable experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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8/10 Good

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was relaxing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Oscar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was not safe. People loiter outside of the hotel a lot. The staff is cool when they are present but not enough to make up for the terrible location
Cracked wood paneling that causes the floor around it to sink
Light fixture was broken in bathroom
Insane amount of scratches on floor. I’m assuming it’s from the couch pulling in and out, but the whole area needs to be redone
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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4/10 Poor

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn't hardly sleep at night, the walls are either very thin or staff neglected to keep rowdy guests in check. There was someone stomping around above me all night, arguing with someone, a infant screaming on one side and another couple "getting" very busy very loudly on the other side, as well as my door didn't close correctly and it always sounded like it was being opened.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms need to be more up kept, the mini fridge door was dented. Curtain in the room was ripped in the middle.. when you took a shower, water was coming out from under the tub. The ice machine was not working had to go across the street to get ice.. chairs in the room were broken not safe .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026