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Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

3.0 star property

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Interior
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Front of property
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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855 Sandalwood Drive, El Cajon, CA, 92021
  • The Magnolia
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Grossmont College
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Diego State University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet-Friendly)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Bathtub

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • Parking included
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About the area

El Cajon

A stay at Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East places you in the heart of El Cajon, a 8-minute drive from Grossmont College and 11 minutes from San Diego State University. .This hotel is 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Snapdragon Stadium and 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Barona Casino.

What's nearby

  • The Magnolia - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Parkway Plaza - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Grossmont College - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • San Diego State University - 12 min drive - 16.4 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 20 min drive - 29.1 km

Getting around

  • Grossmont Transit Center - 7 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Buckboard's BBQ & Brews - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Yogurt Mill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Grossmont College
Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East offers 47 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 35-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 47 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 110 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Best Western Continental
Best Western Continental El Cajon
Best Western Continental Inn
Best Western Continental Inn El Cajon
Continental Best Western
El Cajon Best Western
Best Western El Cajon
Best Western Continental Hotel El Cajon
Continental Inn Suites
Best Western Continental Inn
Clarion Pointe El Cajon Diego
Best Western Plus Continental Inn
Best Western Plus Continental Inn Suites
Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East Hotel
Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East El Cajon
Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East Hotel El Cajon

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 928 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 928 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 203 out of 928 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 130 out of 928 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 151 out of 928 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carolyn J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable and close to family. Outdoor spa needs repair. Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was relaxing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This time a lot of things were not working right. The sink in the bathroom had no hot water. The bathroom flooded after I took a shower. The phone didn’t work. The girl that checked me out was not very nice. She was to busy on her personal phone. But the times I stayed before were nice. The lady at the front desk was very friendly and helpful. I think her name was Sheri😊
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Roberto

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old building. Jacuzzi was closed. Room smelled so much like cigarettes. Dirty tub. Would not stay here. The price was too high for this rundown hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall very nice room and excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ramy, Sterling Heights

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Umberto

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Roaches
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genesis

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dayssi

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Angela

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
dirty all around, warer in sink smelled like sewer, trashes all overflowing constantly, wall outlet broken, another room had cockroaches and spa not working
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Monica, Redwood City

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Had fun

Good time
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Victor

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horrible rooms all i have to say do not recommend this place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This place is obviously recently renovated, but in a half-assed way that leaves the old, worn-out feel. Floors are fake wood, but very obvious and not cozy at all. Bathrooms still have rust in the tubs, and are very small. If you need to stay in the area cheaply, it's generally a good deal, but I wouldn't want to stay here for more than a night or two.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shania

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Makayla

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Courtney, Mesa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
It was excellent for the price. The front desk girl was extremely helpful and friendly. The hotel was just next to the freeway and in a bit of a sketchy area with a gas station in the same parking lot so I felt a little uncomfortable there. There were sketchy people, seemingly homeless, hanging around behind the gas station in the parking lot nearby when we pulled in. The phone in my room was not plugged in and the front desk girl said they didn't finish updating the phones in our half of the building yet. So I suppose that means they have fixed that now, but it was definitely a little creepy that the phone didn't work in our room while we were there. There was also two TVs in our room, one in the living room area and one in the bedroom, but we only had one set of remotes. Overall, it was definitely a low-end hotel, but it was cheap and NO bed bugs, so I would stay there again if I need a cheap stay in the area. It seems like they were actively making improvements to the hotel so regardless of the location, I think they are trying to make it better. The tub/shower was definitely nice and big.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024