Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Grossmont College

Choose dates to view prices

Where to?

Dates

November 2025

1

December 2025

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East, in the heart of San Diego, welcomes guests with a lobby fireplace. Start your day with continental breakfast, then unwind poolside or hit the gym. Enjoy high-speed WiFi and a business center to stay connected.

Popular amenities

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

HK$600 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Tomorrow

Nov 2 - Nov 3

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

300 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

300 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

300 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

300 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

300 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

300 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

300 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

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

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Sofa bed

Separate bedroom

Blackout curtains

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

Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!

Sign in Sign up, it's free

About the area

855 Sandalwood Drive, El Cajon, CA, 92021

What's nearby

The Magnolia - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Parkway Plaza - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Grossmont College - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
San Diego State University - 11 min drive - 16.8 km
San Diego Zoo - 19 min drive - 27.6 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
‪Denny's - ‬1 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬14 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 near Grossmont College

You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a fireplace in reception and a gym at Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East. 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, a gift shop and a lift
Coffee/tea in reception, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage

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

Similar properties

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Pool
Hot tub
Breakfast included
Parking included

HK$653 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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

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 are 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 50 kg per pet)

Pets cannot be left unattended

Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on 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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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 Inn El Cajon

Best Western Continental Inn

Best Western Continental El Cajon

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

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 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East on 16 Nov 2025 start from HK$545.23, excluding 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 (7.6 km) from Grossmont College and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from San Diego State University. Snapdragon Stadium and Barona Casino are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Have a question?

Beta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Ask a question

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East Reviews

6.6

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

28 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great stay

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Roberto

26 May 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Angela

14 Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

17 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Easy access to the freeway close to Dennys restaurant.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricio

1 Jul 2023

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

Vacation

Met or exceeded my expectations.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jamal

6 Jul 2022

Liked: Room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Trip to San Diago

Hotel location far away from all tourists attracting elevator so dirty smell bad and slow bath room very small room door lower seal comming out breakfast close at 09:00am

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Monte

2 May 2023

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

It was an average experience. Nothing fancy but clean and safe.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

5 Jul 2022

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasantly surprised. Room was larger than expected and bed comfortable. Only criticism is old dirty chair in corner. An office chair would be welcome..plenary of desk space. Overall was a pleasant stay. Good potential at this site.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jose

5 Jun 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The smell

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lijo

7 Jul 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Michael

6 Aug 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

MARIA

4 Apr 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

HORRIBLE

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

17 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Veronica the housekeeper manger was one of the best, and was available when we need service. As for the front desk people not so friendly at all. Oh and another person who be acting like the security guy for the breakfast. Made me feel so uncomfortable! Other than that we liked the place, convenient with a lot of places. Will definitely be going back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Saif

4 Jan 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Dirty, beds not clean and full of hair, shower leak water to the floor. I guess because my reservation was non refundable, they gave me the worst room.

6/10 Okay

Dennis

6 Sept 2023

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

2/10 Terrible

Megan Ann

6 Oct 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The window in the ground floor bedroom was made of plexiglass that bowed out- you could put your hand through, there as also no window lock. The area was surround by houseless individuals with dogs that had to be muzzled. We checked out and were told they would refund and that we had to contact Orbitz. I’m still waiting - the first attempt from Orbitz, they were told they did not know what I was talking about. This property should not be on Orbitz.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

5 Sept 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Hair on vanity; dead bugs next to A/C unit; rodent droppings in bathroom (photos available).

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Sam

13 Jun 2023

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

I couldn't pay with cash AT ALL!! EVEN WITH A CARD ON FILE. MANAGEMENT NEEDS TO RETHINK THIS CHOICE, LOST PUT ON A MANY APROTUNITIES

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Isabel

10 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service

It is a motel, and you get what you pay for. That particular trip I arrived at 9:30 pm, and was checked into the wrong room from the key I was given and the room I was led to, so that come 11pm, two guys are trying to get into my room with the help of the front desk. Very frightening, let alone inconvenient. I had to show my ID and work it out when I should have been sleeping for a long business day.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Mike

1 Apr 2024

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The heat in the room did not work and the blanket on the bed was too light. The room had a lingering smell of cigarettes even though it was a non-smoking room. Plus my wife felt that the bathroom had a smell of sewage. The ‘free’ breakfast was lacking-Old fruit, just some bread and a small amount of cereal. Both of the coffee machines were broken. Be aware the the photo of the room looks much better than the actual room that we had.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Kimberly

23 Apr 2024

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Our key cards continuously didn’t work. We had to have them reset at least 4 times. No pillows on one bed and they told us to sleep without them until I suggested they take some from an unused room. Not enough towels and they wouldn’t give us clean towels unless we traded the dirty ones. AC wasn’t working either.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shere

3 Sept 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

DO NOT STAY HERE. Instead of just telling us they didn’t have early check in, they had us waiting around in the sweltering heat. We got “hotel-fished”! This is MOTEL 6 painted a different color with a larger price tag! The room was DIRTY, towels had HAIR on them. FLIES were buzzing around in our room…I killed one but he had 2 brothers…smh. The bathroom floor FLOODED every time we took a shower. Our entire stay was HORRIBLE. Please just pay the extra money to stay at a nicer hotel. It’s not worth your peace of mind.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Magaly

7 Aug 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The location was poor. But the room it self was dirty. Not clean. They had a horrible couch that had several stains and ripped. At that point no point to have that piece of furniture there. The sink didn't drain. I couldn't help to think if that's how the other furniture looked, how clean were the beds? I was not comfortable sleeping there.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

moira

30 Jul 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I arrived an hour before check in and asked the host if we could possibly check in early. I was told no, they were still cleaning the room. We proceeded to wait in the car for the hour where we had full view of the staff moving from room to room on all three floors prepping rooms. When 3pm hit, I checked in, received keys to a room that had not been actively cleaned while we were waiting- we happened to parked right in front of it- no one had come in or out. I don't think this room had been opened in weeks. The grout work had recently (?) been re-done in the bathroom- all of the old grout strips were shoved into the tiny wastebasket, along with some broken grout tools, dirt and dust covered the floor and there were two blades from the grout stripper on the bathroom floor. When I woke up the second morning I turned to the bedside table to see baby cockroaches running across the top. When I turned the lights on, they scattered, It was absolutely disgusting. The prices were absolutely being gouged due to Comicon being in town- there was absolutely no one attending comicon staying at this motel. A complete joke. This is why the hotel industry is failing hard and Air BnB is destroying local housing ordinances.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024