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 The Magnolia

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Vegetarian breakfast available
Free WiFi
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Fitness facilities
Pool hoist on site
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Stair-free path to entrance
Smoke-free property

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03/11/2026 - 03/12/2026

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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

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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:

"Professional and helpful staff."

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Great Bar staff with great food.

Phyllis W. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

27-May-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue May 20 to Sun May 25 2025 at a $246.60 average nightly rate.

"Clean comfortable reasonably priced."

Overall Score5.0/ 5

It was wonderful and the pool was heated We had a great experience Wish they had continental breakfast.

Tom W. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

07-Mar-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Mar 04 to Wed Mar 05 2025 at a $169.00 average nightly rate.

"A wonderful and comfortable venue."

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Absolutely outstanding accommodations, welcoming and helpful staff make the stay memorable. Thank you!

Peter W. (Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from

18-Jan-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jan 14 to Sat Jan 18 2025 at a $198.24 average nightly rate.

"Room was very clean as well was the lobby. All employees very friendly and accommodating."

Overall Score4.0/ 5

Room was very clean as well was the lobby. All employees very friendly and accommodating.

Gregory W. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

28-Dec-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Dec 24 to Thu Dec 26 2024 at a $205.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

Located in El Cajon, Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon is a 4-minute drive from Parkway Plaza and 8 minutes from Grossmont College. This hotel is 6.8 mi (10.9 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. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 120 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

The Magnolia - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Superior Court East County Division - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Children's Primary Extended Care - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Parkway Plaza - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Sharp Grossmont Hospital - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Cuyamaca College - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Shadow Mountain Community Church - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Grossmont College - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Off Broadway Live - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi
Mount Helix Park - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Sportsplex USA Santee - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course - 8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Lakeside Baseball Park - 8.8 km / 5.4 mi
Regal Edwards Rancho San Diego - 8.8 km / 5.5 mi
Carlton Oaks Country Club - 10.4 km / 6.5 mi

The nearest airports are:
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 24 km / 14.9 mi
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 34.1 km / 21.2 mi
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 43.8 km / 27.2 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 a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in El Cajon? This hotel has 48438 square feet (4500 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, 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
Comprehensive recycling policy
Vegetarian breakfast available
Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
Outdoor furniture
No single-use plastic straws
Outdoor entertainment area
No single-use plastic stirrers
Conference space size (meters) - 4500
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
Comprehensive food waste policy
Energy-saving switches
At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
Recycling
LED light bulbs
Vegan menu options available
Vegetarian menu options available
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Firepit
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Water dispenser
Electric car charging station
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
Coffee/tea in common areas
Laundry facilities
Elevator
Fitness facilities
Double-glazing on all windows
Uncovered parking

Year Built - 2017
Number of buildings/towers - 1
Total number of rooms - 120
Number of floors - 4

Professional property host/manager
LGBTQIA+ friendly
No rollaway/extra beds available

Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Casino nearby
Banquet hall
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Fully fenced
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Meeting rooms
Change of bed sheets (on request)
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
Change of towels (on request)
Garden
Stair-free path to entrance
Wedding services
Water-efficient showers only
Luggage storage
Grocery/convenience store
Coin laundry on site
Business center
24-hour front desk
Number of restaurants - 1
Library
Housekeeping on request
Smoke-free property
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Self parking (surcharge)
Conference space
Pool sun loungers
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Conference space size (feet) - 48438
Fence around pool

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

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.

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.
Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Cleaning Policies

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

Essential workers only - NO

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.