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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available

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Map
141 North Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA, 92020
  • The Magnolia
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Parkway Plaza
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • San Diego State University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • 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 (Hearing Accessible)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Studio, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 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

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

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed 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
(1 review)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Studio, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 391 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Studio, Multiple Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

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

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includes taxes & fees
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About this property

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

3-star El Cajon hotel close to Parkway Plaza
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and conference space are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 48438 square feet (4500 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a library, and a garden. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon is a smoke-free property.

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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 day; includes in/out privileges)
  • 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

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • 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

  • 48,438 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
  • 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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2017
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • 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
  • 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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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 day (in/out privileges)
  • 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
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
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. 726 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 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

Roberto

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

6/10 Okay

Matthew, GRANADA HILLS

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

William, Los angeles

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSE L

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doris Yanet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sargis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Exceptionall
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was extremely clean and not on a busy street. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. My son left his stuffed toy in our room and they made every effort to locate it. I highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great area, very clean. Well lit at night, easy access after hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for a stay when visiting for a performance at The Magnolia. Friendly staff. Clean hotel with modern facilities. We will use again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was very friendly, especially the bar and restaurant workers
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janae

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shane Maverick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pillows were very soft and did not offer any support. The bedspread is white(a no,no) and felt very stiff and plasticky. The parking spots are very narrow and are difficult to park a midsized SUV in them. The staff was nice and the overall hotel is good, but after 6 nights, the pullows and bedspread made it very uncomfortable. There was no actual blanket in the room.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert and Cindy

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

perfect

always special when everything is perfect at your hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darell

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025