See all properties

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Parkway Plaza

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio, Multiple Beds

32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Studio, Multiple Beds

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Studio, Multiple Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

El Cajon

In El Cajon .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Parkway Plaza and 6 miles (10 km) of Grossmont College with a stay here. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Santee Lakes and San Diego State University.

What's nearby

  • The Magnolia - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Parkway Plaza - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Grossmont College - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • San Diego State University - 11 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Sycuan Casino - 18 min drive - 10.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mal Al Sham - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Funky Fries and Burgers - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

3-star hotel near Parkway Plaza
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 48438 square feet (4500 square meters) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, a library, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star El Cajon hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 120 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 48438 sq ft of conference space
  • 4500 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2017
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Similar properties

Free daily buffet breakfast

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 695 reviews
$191 nightly
The price is $211
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Total includes taxes and fees
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

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

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. 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.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon to the airport?

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon is 3.3 mi (12-min drive) away from the San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon?

As of Jun 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon on Jun 22, 2025 start from $169.0, excluding 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.

Does Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon.

Does Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 7 and 15 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Sycuan Casino (16-min drive) and Jamul Casino (18-min drive) are nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 10.00 per day.

Does Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon have a pool?

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon have a restaurant?

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon is home to The Bistro, which features American cuisine.

Does Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon to downtown El Cajon?

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon is 0.1 mi away from El Cajon.

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 728 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 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

6/10 Okay

Matthew, GRANADA HILLS

Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

6/10 Okay

ANDREA

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

Be safe!!

There were men standing at the lobby door late night who were preying on drunk women who were guests of the hotel (including myself)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chastity

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

10/10 Excellent

Salbi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and up to date property and rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shant

Traveled with family
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing Stay Despite Friendly Staff

I have stayed at many Courtyard Marriott locations during my business trips, but unfortunately, this particular stay did not meet expectations. While the front desk staff were friendly and accommodating, the overall experience was disappointing. Upon arrival, my room did not appear to have been thoroughly cleaned. I found leftover yogurt in the fridge from a previous guest, the toilet was not properly cleaned, and there was a used razor still in the shower. Additionally, I experienced noise disturbances throughout the night from the guests above me. Despite calling the front desk for assistance, the issue was not resolved, leading to a restless night. When I attempted to call the front desk about the cleanliness concerns, my room phone was not working, though they did replace it upon request. Given my past positive experiences with Courtyard Marriott, I was surprised by the lack of attention to cleanliness and guest comfort at this location. I hope management takes steps to improve these issues, as this experience has made me reconsider staying at this particular property in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025