Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

141 North Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 US near Exit 17c on I-8 (~0.5mi)
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3.0 Star Property Near Knox House Museum
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  • Free wired internet
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
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Verified Reviews of Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"All Great!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
All great!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
03-Jan-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Dec 31 to Mon Jan 01 2024 at a $245.99 average nightly rate.
"Excellent Hotel & Great Employees"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Excellent hotel and great employees!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
09-Oct-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Oct 06 to Sun Oct 08 2023 at a $279.35 average nightly rate.
"Each and every person was of the superior value!"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
This Marriott was wonderful! Your employees there should be given premium locations. They made this our stay absolutely wonderful. I must say the group that we had services at your hotel, if they were my employees, I would put them in some of the better positions. They seem to all be leaders….
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
20-Jun-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jun 10 to Mon Jun 12 2023 at a $282.99 average nightly rate.
"Clean Hotel"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We had a great experience from the professional staff and a clean rooms.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
11-Mar-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Mar 10 to Sat Mar 11 2023 at a $189.00 average nightly rate.
"Friendly Staff. Excellent Hotel"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Friendly staff, good location. Excellent Hotel
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
21-Nov-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Nov 19 to Mon Nov 21 2022 at a $184.07 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

Located in El Cajon, Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon is a 3-minute drive from Parkway Plaza and 8 minutes from Grossmont College. This hotel is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Santee Lakes and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from San Diego State University.

You can enjoy a meal at The Bistro serving the guests of Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Make yourself at home in one of the 120 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 32-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
The Magnolia - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Superior Court East County Division - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Boomers El Cajon - 2.3 km / 1.5 mi
Parkway Plaza - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Sharp Grossmont Hospital - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
San Diego Christian College - 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Cuyamaca College - 7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Shadow Mountain Community Church - 7.3 km / 4.6 mi
Grossmont College - 8 km / 4.9 mi
Mount Helix Park - 8 km / 5 mi
Sportsplex USA Santee - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Cowles Mountain - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Lakeside Baseball Park - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi

The nearest airports are:
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 22.4 km / 13.9 mi
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 34 km / 21.1 mi
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 43.6 km / 27.1 mi
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 63.9 km / 39.7 mi

The preferred airport for Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN).

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in El Cajon? This hotel has facilities measuring 4973 square feet (462 square meters), including conference space. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include wedding services and a television in a common area.

Green Sustainability

Yes, we are a energy efficiency hotel. You need your hotel key to turn on lights in your room.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Conference space size (meters) - 462
  • Free wired internet
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Firepit
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Electric car charging station
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Uncovered parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Casino nearby
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Year Built - 2017
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 120
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Professional property host/manager
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Television in common areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Library
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Conference space size (feet) - 4973
  • Concierge services

Airport & Shuttle Information

Gillespie Airport 4.2 miles, San Diego International Airport 17.5 miles

Local Shuttle Info: No Shuttle Provided. Trolley located 1.9 miles from the hotel

Breakfast Information

Breakfast can be purchased at our lovely Bistro. The hours of operation is 6am - 11am and 5:00pm - 10pm

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets not allowed

No Pets - Only Service Animals

Parking Info

Complimentary Parking in our self parking lot

Internet / WiFI

Hotel provides complimentary WiFi

Misc Fees / Policies

  • 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.

  • 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 advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
  • Disinfectant is used to clean the property.
  • Social distancing measures are in place and guests are provided with hand sanitizer.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Cleaning Policies

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

Essential workers only - NO

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

About Courtyard by Marriott

  • Business centered hotel with functional rooms and and a multi-use public area
  • Free Wi-Fi in guestrooms and lobby area
  • Flexible workspaces, soft bedding, and Paul Mitchell products
  • Lobby provides a casual meeting and workspace, business center, and GoBoard® Touchscreens for Info on the Go
  • 24/7 Market offering practical food/beverage options

The Courtyard by Marriott highlights above are subject to change without notice.

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