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Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring El Cajon

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Interior
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Front of property
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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855 Sandalwood Drive, El Cajon, CA, 92021
  • The Magnolia
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Parkway Plaza
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • San Diego State University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet-Friendly)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

El Cajon

City center stay.You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Grossmont College and 12 miles (20 km) of San Diego State University. Snapdragon Stadium and Barona Casino are within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Superior Court East County Division - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Magnolia - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Parkway Plaza - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Grossmont College - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • San Diego State University - 12 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Grossmont Transit Center - 7 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mal Al Sham - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

3-star hotel perfect for exploring El Cajon
Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star El Cajon hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 110 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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

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
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
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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 911 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 911 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 911 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 130 out of 911 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 148 out of 911 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This place is obviously recently renovated, but in a half-assed way that leaves the old, worn-out feel. Floors are fake wood, but very obvious and not cozy at all. Bathrooms still have rust in the tubs, and are very small. If you need to stay in the area cheaply, it's generally a good deal, but I wouldn't want to stay here for more than a night or two.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shania

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Makayla

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Courtney, Mesa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
It was excellent for the price. The front desk girl was extremely helpful and friendly. The hotel was just next to the freeway and in a bit of a sketchy area with a gas station in the same parking lot so I felt a little uncomfortable there. There were sketchy people, seemingly homeless, hanging around behind the gas station in the parking lot nearby when we pulled in. The phone in my room was not plugged in and the front desk girl said they didn't finish updating the phones in our half of the building yet. So I suppose that means they have fixed that now, but it was definitely a little creepy that the phone didn't work in our room while we were there. There was also two TVs in our room, one in the living room area and one in the bedroom, but we only had one set of remotes. Overall, it was definitely a low-end hotel, but it was cheap and NO bed bugs, so I would stay there again if I need a cheap stay in the area. It seems like they were actively making improvements to the hotel so regardless of the location, I think they are trying to make it better. The tub/shower was definitely nice and big.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Acceptable: Bed only.

Room and AC was stinky. Floor had so many scratches and not clean. Chair had a big hole and dirty. Breakfast was just breads, Self made waffle, yogurt , cereal only. I will never stay this one.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
TV didn’t work. Room desperately needs an upgrade or deep cleaning. Staff were not very accommodating. Noisy surroundings….weak WIFI…
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

lee

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, St. George

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was a low star hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Suharti

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very bad hotel

It is dirty the bath room has mold. Internet really slow not even Connect
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

carlos

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

RYAN

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not stay there, I paid through expedia, it was a late booking and non refundable. I got there and didnt even want to get out of the car. Not the best neighborhood, I went somewhere else. I was alone but even if I had been with my husband, I wouldn't have stayed. I never saw the room, it may have been fine but the people wandering around outside was unsettling. It was very run down outside and in the office. Bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Es un hotel familiar , buen servicio . La muchacha del breakfast room muy servicial. Cuartos muy Limpio ,Lo recomiendo
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Irene

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room had roaches!!! I reported to the front desk but the clerk from the night shift was rude and said she couldn't move me to a different room since I had been there for a few hours. She also mentioned that I couldn't get a refund because I had to go through my third party to request a refund, then she looked away. I do not recommend this place, this has been the worst experience I ever had.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

rafat

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Erik

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The office gal was friendly, the the actual building is extremely run down…n there’s homeless people all around. Lots of run down cars with people living in the motel and in their cars…
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

My

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Holly-Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
It looked clean and nice in the room but the area looked sketchy. Then found a bug on our pillow when we left.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024