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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Parkway Plaza

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Breakfast and dinner served
Reception
Property amenity
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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141 North Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA, 92020
  • Place, Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Magnolia
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Parkway Plaza
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

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, Accessible Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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, Accessible Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

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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Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible Bathtub

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

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32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Studio, Multiple Beds

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

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32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Studio, Multiple Beds, Hearing Accessible

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

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32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Studio, Multiple Beds, Accessible Bathtub

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

About the area

El Cajon

Downtown El Cajon stay.With a stay at this Downtown El Cajon hotel, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Parkway Plaza and 6 miles (10 km) of Grossmont College. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Santee Lakes and San Diego State University.

What's nearby

  • Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Knox House Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Magnolia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Superior Court East County Division - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Parkway Plaza - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

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
  • ‪Chuy's Taqueria Y Burritos - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Testo Pepesto Italian Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

3-star hotel near Parkway Plaza
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 48438 square feet (4500 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon also features a library, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star El Cajon hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 120 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 48438 sq ft of conference space
  • 4500 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2017
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Exterior
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego
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  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 861 reviews
The price is CA $227
CA $250 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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)

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

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
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, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. 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.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon to the airport?

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon is 3.4 mi (11-min drive) away from the San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon?

As of Jun 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon on Jun 28, 2026 start from CA $278, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon.

Does Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 7 and 15 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Sycuan Casino (15-min drive) and Jamul Casino (16-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 10.00 per night.

Does Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon have a pool?

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon have a restaurant?

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon is home to The Bistro, which features American cuisine.

Does Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon to downtown El Cajon?

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon is 0.1 mi away from El Cajon.

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 730 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was amazing, the staff was incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless! Staff was super friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tiara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk clerks and any staff I met, were extremly helpful and kind
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luma Anoer Waddi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff clean room very good service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aboozar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My favorite place to stay in cajón like the cleanest of the rooms , only thing this time tv was not working but did complementary breakfast for the inconvenience 👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Attia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sofie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and quiet stay! Check in was seamless with Estella and all staff I encountered were extremely helpful, pleasant and kind. Will def stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant closed early and the area where the hotel is located is in a seedy part of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel with friendly staff. Great place to stay if going to an event at the Magnolia. It’s our go to spot to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent !!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gregorio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay as usual. Creidley staff and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Muna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, Great 👍.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

salwa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The front desk was very friendly and courteous. It would be nice if the restaurant was open.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

José Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and service, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Muna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was super clean and nice, the staff was great, and the the nightly rate was reasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JULIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good service
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome customer service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026