Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

Hotel with outdoor pool, near Parkway Plaza

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Dates

December 2025

12

January 2026

Breakfast and dinner served, American cuisine - Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon (El Cajon)

Reception - Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon (El Cajon)

Exterior - Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon (El Cajon)

Property amenity - Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon (El Cajon)

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk - Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon (El Cajon)

Nestled near Grossmont College, Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon invites you to unwind with a firepit and garden. Enjoy American cuisine at The Bistro, or connect to WiFi in the lobby while sipping coffee/tea. The outdoor pool with sun loungers is perfect for relaxation, and helpful staff are always nearby.

VIP Access

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar
Connecting rooms available
Electric vehicle charging point
Parking available

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Outdoor pool
Breakfast available
Fitness center
Self parking
Business center
Meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Garden
Library

Feel at home (6)

Free cribs/infant beds
Microwave
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Premium TV channels
Garden
Daily housekeeping

$170 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 21 - Dec 22

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Dec 12 - Dec 13

Tomorrow

Dec 13 - Dec 14

All rooms

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

36 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Sofa bed - double

Premium bedding

30 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio, Multiple Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Sofa bed - double

50 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Sofa bed - double

31 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio, Multiple Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Very good

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Sofa bed - queen

36 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Sofa bed - queen

36 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

36 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

36 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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Pool
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Free parking

$164 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 13 - Dec 14

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About the neighborhood

141 North Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA, 92020

What's nearby

Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Knox House Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
The Magnolia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Superior Court East County Division - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Parkway Plaza - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 12 min drive
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 16 min drive
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 32 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 43 min drive
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 46 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 17 min drive
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 17 min drive
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 23 min drive
El Cajon Transit Center Station - 22 min walk
Arnele Avenue Station - 26 min walk

Restaurants

‪Mal Al Sham - ‬7 min walk
‪Golden Corral - ‬6 min walk
‪Main Tap Tavern - ‬8 min walk
‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
‪Rodizio Grill - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon puts you within a 15-minute drive of San Diego State University and Snapdragon Stadium. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at The Bistro, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 120 rooms
- Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is noon
- Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

- Uncovered onsite self parking (USD 10.00 per night)
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
- Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Water dispenser

Traveling with children

Grocery/convenience store
Pool gate
Fence around the pool

What to do

Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

Business center
Meeting rooms
Conference space (48438 square feet)

Services

24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Pool loungers

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 2017
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Library
Television in common areas
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Banquet hall
Firepit
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Closed captioned TV
Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
Lowered peephole/view port in door
Lowered locks/deadbolt
Height-adjustable showerhead
Grab bar near toilet
Transfer shower
Lever door handles
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

32-inch LCD TV
Premium cable channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Desk
Free local calls
Desk chair

Food and drink

Mini-fridge
Microwave

More

Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only
Mobile key entry

Special features

Dining

The Bistro - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 7 to 15 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Parking

Uncovered self parking costs USD 10.00 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

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).

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

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

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 10.00 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

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

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Sycuan Casino (16-min drive) and Jamul Casino (18-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness center and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon?

Yes, The Bistro offers American cuisine.

What's the area around Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon like?

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon is a short 6-minute walk from The Magnolia and 7 minutes' walk from Superior Court East County Division. Travelers say this hotel is in a good location.