Located close to Parkway Plaza and Grossmont College, Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon provides a grocery/convenience store, a firepit, and a garden. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, The Bistro, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Located in Downtown El Cajon, a neighborhood in El Cajon, Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon is near a metro station. Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Santee Lakes and Mission Trails Regional Park. Check out an event or a game at Snapdragon Stadium, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our El Cajon travel guide
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
East County Regional Center
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Parkway Plaza
2 min drive - 1.5 km
Getting around
Arnele Avenue Station
3 min drive
Old Town Transit Center
18 min drive
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)
32 min drive
Restaurants
Mr. Shawarma El cajon
15 min walk
Mal Al Sham
6 min walk
Food Court
4 min drive
Chuy's Taqueria Y Burritos
13 min walk
Golden Corral
8 min walk
About this property
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
Hotel near Parkway Plaza
Located close to Grossmont College, Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon provides a grocery/convenience store, a firepit, and a garden. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, The Bistro, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
A 24-hour front desk, outdoor furniture, and meeting rooms
Wedding services, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 120 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like desk chairs and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
Does Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon?
As of Nov 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon on Nov 30, 2026 start from P10,945, 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.
Is Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for USD 10.00 per night.
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 (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon?
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon located?
Located in Downtown El Cajon, this hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Parkway Plaza and within 9 mi (15 km) of Grossmont College and Santee Lakes. San Diego State University and Mission Trails Regional Park are also within 9 mi (15 km). El Cajon Transit Center Station is 22 minutes by foot and Arnele Avenue Station is 27 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Great and friendly staff! Nice and clean. Fairly new building with comfortable beds and nice amenities.
Only complaint would be that the music was somewhat loud in the lobby/restaurant area.
We stayed 4 days and will definitely return we we comeback to visit family!
Clean, well maintained property. The only thing that left a sour taste for me was they charged for parking our car in the lot. The fee for parking was never mentioned when booking this hotel property. Also the front desk attendant that checked me in never mentioned it when he told me to put this parking pass on my dashboard. It didnt make sense to me to charge for parking. We weren't staying downtown with limited parking.
The hotel experience was amazing. The room was extremely clean extremely well kept. The heated pool and heated. Jacuzzi were amazing. Definitely will be staying there again with my family when we go back to San Diego.
Room was pretty clean except for the piece of popcorn that I could see between the bed and the bedside table. Bathroom was very clean. I loved the shower. Nice and modern! Staff was great. Disappointed that there was a charge for breakfast. We went elsewhere. Same for coffee. Hallway carpeting was pretty stained. Needs a good cleaning. Enjoyed our stay, tho!
The room was very clean and the beds weee comfy! All of the staff members from the front desk, house keepers, and bartenders were friendly, polite and nice folks. Thank you for the amazing experience 👍👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Robyn
Nov 1, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
We use this hotel often and have for the last eight years. We used to live in Dehesa Valley and we come regularly to visit friends and family. this weekend Unfortunately, we awere having to attend the funeral of our best friend we brought our two sons with us which are 28 and 25 one Son used the pullout sofa bed and the mattress was atrocious. It was springs no padding all springs I mentioned this to the front desk and their solutions to bring up to comforters to pad the top of the mattress. It really didn’t help much. I was thinking they’d bring an arrow bed or maybe another mattress it seriously was all springs, I felt bad for my son the window looking out or filthy. The bathtub I know was cleaned, but it just didn’t look clean because of the stains are two queen beds were very soft to the point. Our backs hurt in the morning. I’ve always enjoyed staying at the Marriott and I just can’t believe how disappointed I was this time. It’s a great hotel in a great location, but it’s ready to be upgraded and refurbished. Oh and another thing I went to use the jacuzzi the Jets weren’t and it was warm, not hot.
I was just really bummed at this experience. I don’t feel it was worth what I paid.
The hotel is very well maintained and cleaned; the pool is heated, the beds are completely; however, the only thing why it was not a 5 star hotel was the sofa bed mattress really needs an update; is not usable very worn out.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Sofie
Dec 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and quiet stay! Check in was seamless with Estella and all staff I encountered were extremely helpful, pleasant and kind. Will def stay again!