Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, a shared lounge and bar in El Cajon. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business center. The hotel has a hot tub and luggage storage space. At the hotel, all rooms include a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all guest rooms at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms here will provide you with a seating area. At the accommodation every room includes bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, American or vegetarian options. 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. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around El Cajon, like hiking. San Diego State University is 8.3 miles from Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon, while San Diego Zoo is 15 miles away. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 17 miles from the accommodation.

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)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American, Breakfast to go

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
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.8
High score for El Cajon
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • M
    Maria
    United States of America United States of America
    Loved the cleanliness and comfort. Excellent service and very affordable. I will definitely make Coutyard Marriott my favorite hotel when traveling.
  • August
    United States of America United States of America
    Trip was great. Staff excellent, Bistro gad amazing food.
  • Neriza
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was amazing and the stay was very comfortable.

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, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Parking on site
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
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
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
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
  • Safe
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • 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 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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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

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

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Happy hour
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Swimming pool

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

    • Double

  • Guests staying at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

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

  • 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.