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Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

3.0 star property

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Interior
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Front of property

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
  • Place, Superior Court East County Division
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, The Magnolia
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Parkway Plaza
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet-Friendly)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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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Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
2.4 out of 5, 639 reviews
The price is NZ$128
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
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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

  • Superior Court East County Division - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Boomers El Cajon - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Magnolia - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Parkway Plaza - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 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

  • ‪Mr. Shawarma El cajon - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Yogurt Mill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Buckboard's BBQ & Brews - ‬16 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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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
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Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East Hotel El Cajon

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 212 out of 942 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 942 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 205 out of 942 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 132 out of 942 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 155 out of 942 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service

6/10 good price

Good quiet and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeremiah

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Henry

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not as expected.

Rooms were remodeled on the inside, but the exterior wasn’t great. Expected a much nicer stay based on the listing photos. Large gap under the door so you could hear everything happening outside very clearly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Aurora

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ferris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lady working in the front during the day was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Angelica

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with family
Bien
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

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

10/10 Excellent

Joshua, El centro

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice breakfast, convenient, clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Breanna

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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