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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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141 North Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA, 92020
  • Place, The Magnolia
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Superior Court East County Division
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Parkway Plaza
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Studio, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, Multiple Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

El Cajon

In El Cajon .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Parkway Plaza and 6 miles (10 km) of Grossmont College with a stay here. 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Parkway Plaza - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

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 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Main Tap Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rodizio Grill - ‬2 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.

Similar properties

Exterior
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 780 reviews
The price is CA $186
CA $205 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

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
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. 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

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 734 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1001 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

Orlando

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a Marriott, so overall fine. The TV was terrible.. unstable picture on all channels.. limited selection.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick easy check in. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay was only for the Service and Commitment of my dear friend. I cut short by 1 day as everything had ended after the Friday morning service at Fort Rosecrans. On arrival, the Check in staff was friendly, kind and professional. Very sweet to us. After arriving back to the Hotel after from the Commitment service, the young man at the desk was very accommodating to let us check out earlier and return home. I couldn’t have asked for a better caring staff at this time. I was also upgraded to a larger room for what reason I do not know.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a clean. Safe stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean and easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Artine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Near a lot of dining places I like
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles, Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible dining availability in hotel. Otherwise, ok, I suppose.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donahven

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Travelled with partner
Terrible management they won’t refund the money for the reason of their own technical issue from their system.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

WISSAM

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would like to say everything was excellent and the front desk Mr. John was very helpful and respectful when I checked in.

10/10 Excellent

JOE

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

Pretty good 👍

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sonny

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, area is okay. Next to a police station, good and bad. Great seeing all the fire fighters and military folks around. AC was loud. Not pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mika, Yuma

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff super friendly and place was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would prefer to walk around and did not find this area great for walking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
It is hard to get my refund back from this hotel. Bad service from the front desk inaccurate information.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Donna

Travelled with family
The air conditioner noise was awful, even when turned off, the unit made noise all night. Had to put a pillow over my ears. The pull out sofa bed was awful for my daughter! The springs showed through. We had to put the sofa cushions on top of the bed for some relief, but they keep on separating all night. :( Not a pleasant experience!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025