Located close to Parkway Plaza and Grossmont College, Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon provides a corner/local shop, a firepit and a garden. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, The Bistro, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Located in Downtown El Cajon, a neighbourhood in El Cajon, Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon is near a metro station. Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Santee Lakes and Mission Trails Regional Park. Enjoy an event or a match at Snapdragon Stadium, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our El Cajon travel guide
141 North Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA, 92020
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
East County Regional Center
5 min walk - 0.5 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, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
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
Food Court
4 min drive
Golden Corral
8 min walk
About this property
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
Hotel near Parkway Plaza
Located close to Grossmont College, Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon provides a corner/local shop, a firepit and a garden. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, The Bistro, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
A 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms and smoke-free property
Luggage storage, a banquet hall and a TV in reception
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 120 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as desk chairs and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
Does Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon?
As of 29 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon on 15 Nov, 2026 start from S$233, including 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.
Is Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon?
Self-parking is available for USD 10.00 per night.
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 (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon?
Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon located?
Located in Downtown El Cajon, this hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Parkway Plaza, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Grossmont College and Santee Lakes. San Diego State University and Mission Trails Regional Park are also within 9 mi (15 km). El Cajon Transit Center Station is 22 minutes by foot and Arnele Avenue Station is 27 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon Reviews
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Great and friendly staff! Nice and clean. Fairly new building with comfortable beds and nice amenities.
Only complaint would be that the music was somewhat loud in the lobby/restaurant area.
We stayed 4 days and will definitely return we we comeback to visit family!
Clean, well maintained property. The only thing that left a sour taste for me was they charged for parking our car in the lot. The fee for parking was never mentioned when booking this hotel property. Also the front desk attendant that checked me in never mentioned it when he told me to put this parking pass on my dashboard. It didnt make sense to me to charge for parking. We weren't staying downtown with limited parking.
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.
Room was pretty clean except for the piece of popcorn that I could see between the bed and the bedside table. Bathroom was very clean. I loved the shower. Nice and modern! Staff was great. Disappointed that there was a charge for breakfast. We went elsewhere. Same for coffee. Hallway carpeting was pretty stained. Needs a good cleaning. Enjoyed our stay, tho!
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 👍👍👍
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.
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.