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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

3.0 star property

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
$181
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

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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)
  • 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
(35 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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

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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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 fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center. 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 and a fitness center.

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

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 48438 square feet (4500 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a library, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. 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.

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 night)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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

  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • 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
  • 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 cribs are available on request at the property

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 night
  • 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. 731 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 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

Eric

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

lynn m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I stay here because I can walk to my sons house from here. Ive stayed 3x now. All good except this last time the AC rattled when it went on. Woke me @ night. Love the woman who does the night shift. Shes always very friendly & remembered me from last time Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

Would recommend

Wonderful, room was amazing, staff was kind, we even tried breakfast and it was just what we needed for a quick bite. The location was very good!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard, Ducor

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great every time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren, LA QUINTA

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

10/10 Excellent

Zainab, Walled lake

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

8/10 Good

Pier Anabella

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025