Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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855 Sandalwood Drive, El Cajon, CA, 92021
  • Place, Superior Court East County Division
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Parkway Plaza
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, The Magnolia
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

One Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed, Soaking Tub, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pet Friendly, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pet Friendly, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

This hotel features an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East offers 47 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. 35-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit 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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
During your stay at Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East, you'll be within walking distance of Wells Dog Park. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a business centre, a gift shop and multilingual staff
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • 8 minutes by car from Grossmont College and 11 minutes from San Diego State University
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business centre on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star El Cajon hotel.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
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: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 110 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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. 226 out of 980 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 980 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 213 out of 980 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 136 out of 980 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 160 out of 980 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

SAMUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff, good room
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Sandra

The room was good staff was friendly. The only downside was that the room was not cleaned every day and when it was they didn’t restock the coffee and cups.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Peg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, but old. The people were wonderful. Everyone working there was really nice and helpful. The breakfast could use some protein, but what they had was good. I couldn't get any news stations on the TV, but that might have been because I'm of the older generation and can't work the equipment like the kids can. All in all, I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice breakfast, convenient, clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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4/10 Poor

Jorge

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old hotel needs a little tlc
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Xue

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The management should consider extend the WIFI/internet to 3rd floors. If the front desk can pay attention when he was helping the check in, it would be helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall very nice room and excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adequate
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn't hardly sleep at night, the walls are either very thin or staff neglected to keep rowdy guests in check. There was someone stomping around above me all night, arguing with someone, a infant screaming on one side and another couple "getting" very busy very loudly on the other side, as well as my door didn't close correctly and it always sounded like it was being opened.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms need to be more up kept, the mini fridge door was dented. Curtain in the room was ripped in the middle.. when you took a shower, water was coming out from under the tub. The ice machine was not working had to go across the street to get ice.. chairs in the room were broken not safe .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Staff & service

6/10 good price

Good quiet and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Oscar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was not safe. People loiter outside of the hotel a lot. The staff is cool when they are present but not enough to make up for the terrible location
Cracked wood paneling that causes the floor around it to sink
Light fixture was broken in bathroom
Insane amount of scratches on floor. I’m assuming it’s from the couch pulling in and out, but the whole area needs to be redone
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay!

A very enjoyable experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Raul

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Customer service was above and beyond outstanding. Sherry, Ashley, and Brandy were extremely kind and helpful in every way and made our stay the best it could be. They were so accommodating and deserve the highest praise. I suggest breakfast hours be extended until 10am, at least. The room was non-smoking but clearly a previous guest had smoked cigarettes. You could upgrade the fridge and couch. However, the hot tub with jets was an amazing luxury. The bed was very comfortable and clean as was the whole bedroom and bathroom area. The living area could’ve been a little cleaner and nicer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Carolyn J

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
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8/10 Good

J

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Had fun

Good time
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to the freeway close to Dennys restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rohit Shashikant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
1st floor rooms are renovated so highly encourage to ask for 1st floor... however the hotel surroundings are not soo good (homeless people all around).. when u qre inside ur room ur good.. avoid going out after 9 Pros - Staff is excellent Breakfast is basic Rooms are clean and renovated at 1st floor Ample of parking Cons - Bad area near hotel Walls are thin - common hotel issue Basic breakfast - no eggs , no meat, no veggie option (only coffe, juice machine, bread butter and waffle)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Aida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good,pleasant stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very professional and nice. The room was really big and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023