Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

Property class: 3

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Located close to Grossmont College, Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East provides free continental breakfast, a fireplace in reception and a gym. In addition to a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is £58
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Located in El Cajon, Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East is in the city centre. Some of the area's popular attractions include San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Enjoy an event or a match at Snapdragon Stadium, and consider making time for LEGOLAND® California—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Visit our El Cajon travel guide
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855 Sandalwood Drive, El Cajon, CA, 92021

What's nearby

  • Wells Dog Park
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • East County Regional Center
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Parkway Plaza
    2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Knox House Museum
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • The Magnolia
    4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Arnele Avenue Station
    4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center
    18 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Yogurt Mill
    6 min walk
  • Mr. Shawarma El cajon
    15 min walk
  • In-N-Out Burger
    19 min walk
  • Texas Roadhouse
    3 min drive
  • Mal Al Sham
    2 min drive

About this property

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

  • Hotel near San Diego State University
  • Located close to Grossmont College, Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East provides free continental breakfast, a fireplace in reception and a gym. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and a business centre are available to all guests.
  • Other perks include:
    • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking
    • Express check-out, luggage storage and a gift shop
    • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk and coffee/tea in reception
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East offer perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
    • 35-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and fridges

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Frequently asked questions

Does Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East?

As of 8 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East on 11 Nov 2026 start from £58, including 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 Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East located?

Located in the heart of El Cajon, this hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Grossmont College and 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from San Diego State University. Snapdragon Stadium and Barona Casino are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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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Reviews

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East Reviews

6.6

6.8

Cleanliness

6.2

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 216 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 144 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 170 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was okay. Not bad for a quick trip! Room was clean and comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were great!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a pleasant stay here. Rooms are a good size and I’ll updated thank you so much for the good hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty, outdated, floor had scratches marks with tape on it, bathroom light didn't work, bathtub was clogged However, the hotel staff was very friendly. I only give them credit for their friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bring your own towels make sure you tell them you want your room, clean and have fun no matter where you go :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff, good room
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wasn't the best of service but the rooms were very clean so hey not bad
Stayed 13 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Christopher at the front desk was extremely helpful. When I was assigned to third floor room, he offered to carry bags for me because of my disability. The next morning to my surprise I’ve been moved to a first floor room. He was such a helpful, kind, and courteous young man. You should be proud to have such wonderful staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice breakfast, convenient, clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Way overpriced for the quality that was actually offered. This place is a quick-flip renovation slapped on top of an old beat up motel. Any of the nicer updated parts were completely negated by the glaring issues leftover from the original; worn out barely working elevator, overall weird vibes. They also listed it as a Queen bed in the room on the booking but it was clearly just a Full bed. We cut our trip short and left a night early. The staff were very nice though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was decent. Staff was excellent. Rooms have been updated, but the TV buffered very often. There was mold in the bathroom and a broken toilet paper holder. Could have been better. Beds were half way decent.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service

6/10 good price

Good quiet and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

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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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Room was clean and comfortable. Hotel exterior needs updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I like it it was pretty comfortable and elegant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendliness and kindest group of people
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
It looked clean and nice in the room but the area looked sketchy. Then found a bug on our pillow when we left.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No safety. Windows were broken. Not good for a family with children.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lots of homeless type shady people hanging around the parking lot area mostly at night. Pool water was green. The room itself was satisfactory. Desk staff seemed understaffed as several times during my stay I couldn’t find anyone because they were doing something elsewhere on the property. When I did have contact with them they were friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The neighborhood is very sketchy with strange people wandering around. Granted the hotel office staff called the police to sort out the vagrants. The rooms seemed updated and clean but the hotel exterior was very dirty and dated. The other clients were also sketchy. I would definitely not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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2/10 Terrible

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

Don't stay here.

Wifi didn't work, television didn't work, with cabling and wiring hanging out of the walls and outlet, pool and spa were closed. Front desk attitude was basically a sorry we're working on it and offered no fix or offer of compensation or discount.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

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
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was pleasant and professional, but the room left alot to be desired. The bed was not very comfortable, but we were tired enough to not care. Our TV only worked occasionally. The pucture came on for a few minutes at a time. But the real disaster was the shower! The water leaked out of the wheel chair accessible shower and eventually out of the bathroom! The staff looked at the problem and made note of the horrible construction.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024