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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

3.0 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, near Parkway Plaza

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Reception
Lobby
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk
Property amenity
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon, near Grossmont College, offers a peaceful retreat with a garden, firepit, and outdoor pool. Enjoy American cuisine at The Bistro, WiFi in the lobby with coffee or tea, and relax on sun loungers with attentive staff.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is S$234
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk

Studio, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio, Multiple Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk

Studio, Multiple Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Map
141 North Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA, 92020

What's nearby

  • The Magnolia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Parkway Plaza - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Grossmont College - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • San Diego State University - 11 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Sycuan Casino - 18 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Arnele Avenue Station - 6 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 17 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mal Al Sham - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Magnolia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Main Tap Tavern - ‬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
  • Luggage storage, meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a water dispenser and wedding services
  • 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:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • 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.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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
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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

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 15 Sept, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon on 5 Oct, 2025 start from S$233.78, 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 day.

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?

Situated in El Cajon, this hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 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 26 minutes.

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