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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $232
$211 nightly
$232 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6

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141 North Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA, 92020
  • Place, The Magnolia
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, East County Regional Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Parkway Plaza
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub (Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, television, and a colorful wall mural.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, Multiple Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A modern hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a bed, a large mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

Studio, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

Studio, Multiple Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

Studio, Multiple Beds, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

El Cajon

With a stay at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon in El Cajon (Downtown El Cajon), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Parkway Plaza and 8 minutes from Grossmont College. .This hotel is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Santee Lakes and 8 mi (12.9 km) from San Diego State University.

What's nearby

  • Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Knox House Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Magnolia - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • East County Regional Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Parkway Plaza - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Arnele Avenue Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mr. Shawarma El cajon - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mal Al Sham - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Food Court - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chuy's Taqueria Y Burritos - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

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.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. 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. 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 and a fitness center.

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 feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include 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 9944 square feet (924 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. Open daily.

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 night)
  • 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

  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • 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

  • 9,944 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
  • Thin carpet in room
  • 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
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • 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
  • 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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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 night
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

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

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 733 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gricelda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near The Magnolia. Restaurants near by
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice staff and great hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was awesome, they let us check in hours early. The room was clean and taken care of!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. Place was very clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, clean room and very comfortable bed, easy parking, thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was excellent, had breakfast there two days and it was very good, staff were very courteous.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean, grounds were up to date and staff was pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice and very clean. Coffee and breakfast was experience at the built in Starbucks. Spent $60.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel experience was amazing. The room was extremely clean extremely well kept. The heated pool and heated. Jacuzzi were amazing. Definitely will be staying there again with my family when we go back to San Diego.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet hotel, easy walking distance to restaurants and shops, along with the local performing arts center.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice hotel with fine dining within walking distance. Limited breakfast options available.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel lobby, and room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was very clean and nice. also the service very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean, room comfortable. Check in was a breeze. Bar was lacking a bit.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms where amazing and clean. Amenities were great ans accessible
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the beds weee comfy! All of the staff members from the front desk, house keepers, and bartenders were friendly, polite and nice folks. Thank you for the amazing experience 👍👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was amazing, the staff was incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing untoward. Very convenient for local amenities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very well maintained and cleaned; the pool is heated, the beds are completely; however, the only thing why it was not a 5 star hotel was the sofa bed mattress really needs an update; is not usable very worn out.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The proper was well maintained and close to everything. Nothing more than 10 - 15 min drive. The room was clean and updated. The only issue was the shower. The water pressure was a not that good. But over all I would recommend on stay here. It was worth the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Martha

Would not stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed but the sofa bed was extremely uncomfortable.the staff are friendly, nice outdoor pool
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

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