• City view
  • Swimming pool
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Baggage storage
  • Heating

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon features free bikes, fitness center, a shared lounge and bar in El Cajon. The property is around 15 miles from San Diego Zoo, 15 miles from Balboa Park and 16 miles from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. The property is non-smoking throughout and is located 8.3 miles from San Diego State University. Every room includes air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and some units at the hotel have a city view. At Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon you'll find a restaurant serving American cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. You can play table tennis at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking. A business center and vending machines with snacks are available on site at the accommodation. Speaking English and Spanish at the reception, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical information on the area. San Diego Convention Center is 16 miles from Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon, while San Diego – Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station is 16 miles away. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 17 miles from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Courtyard by Marriott
Hotel chain/brand
Courtyard by Marriott

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.8
High score for El Cajon
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Regina
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was great! We had a few family members stay at the same hotel and we will definitely be back when go to El Cajon. The rooms were very clean and comfortable also.
  • Sherry
    United States of America United States of America
    great experience at check in on Sat 3/16/24 at 8 pm. Great service at bar/ food also that same night.
  • Paula
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location to the magnolia theater. Staff was helpful and kind.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Bistro
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Parking on site
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Ping-pong
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
Wired internet is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs $10 per day.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
Cleaning Services
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Auditory guidance
  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
    Spa
    • Fitness
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Fitness center
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules

    Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    Until 12:00 PM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Discover Diners Club American Express Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

    FAQs about Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon on this page.

    • Yes, Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fitness center
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Hiking
      • Bowling
      • Ping-pong
      • Bar crawls
      • Fitness
      • Swimming pool
      • Bicycle rental
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Happy hour

    • The prices at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon include:

      • Double

    • Check-in at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon has 1 restaurant:

      • The Bistro

    • Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon is 500 feet from the center of El Cajon. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.