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Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East
Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East – El Cajon, CA
Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East – El Cajon, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

Featuring a spa & wellness center, Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East is located in El Cajon in the California region, 9.2 miles from San Diego State University and 17 miles from San Diego – Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station. With an outdoor swimming pool, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel has family rooms. All rooms at the hotel come with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Guests at Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East can enjoy a continental breakfast. The accommodation features amenities such as an on-site business center, gym and hot tub. Speaking English and Spanish, staff are always on hand to help at the reception. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is 17 miles from Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East, while San Diego Convention Center is 17 miles from the property. San Diego International Airport is 18 miles away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator

Reviews

3.3 / 5
Good 1006 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    My room was canceled without notice, and when I arrived at the property, I was told my room was not available and that the hotel was fully booked. Nothing could be done to accommodate me.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We found cockroaches in the room.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Overall everything was very good. You can tell that they are really trying to get the property in order. Still work to be done but definitely moving in the right direction.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Definitely not worth the price

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Place was okay. Not bad for a quick trip! Room was clean and comfy bed.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The place needs a washer and dryer and a new waffle iron the one they had there was broken. And our floor in our room was dirty. Staff was very friendly.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Everything’s broke or doesn’t work.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    As soon as we walked in, the room had a foul smell and everything looked dirty. The bathroom tub was very very oxidized. I had to put a towel in the bathtub in order to be able to take a quick shower. We had to go out of our way to clean the room because housekeeping would only come on check out day. We had two babies with us and their health was concerning to us because of this unsanitary place. There were no other rooms available nor hotels nearby. We paid $500 for the 4 nights we stayed there. I don't believe it was worth that money as the place was very unsanitary and disgusting. Never ever staying here again.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Counts not check in until 3:40 Chair was torn up in room breakfast was ok but some of th amenities not working

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Floor wasn’t cleaned in my room before check in, it was dirty and had stains. the hotel is also is in a sketchy area . Definitely it worth what I paid for.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Bring your own towels make sure you tell them you want your room, clean and have fun no matter where you go :)

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    There were pincher bugs and roaches all in our room. At one point, there was a bug crawling on one of us in the middle of the night. The room was dust free. The employees are very helpful though the breakfast selection was just toast and English muffins. I wouldn’t stay here.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Front desk clerk was very helpful and accommodating.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Positives: Easy check in and check out. Staff was responsive and helpful when they could be found. Mood lighting on the jetted tub was fun. Good water pressure in the shower. Negatives: room was dirty when we arrived,(Trash from previous guests under the couch and desk). It wasnt super filthy but showed some lack of attention to detail. Our room had a seperate sitting space with a hide a bed couch and tv...except there was no remote. The staff was unable to provide a replacement. The hideabed had no sheets or blankets, though these were provided right away when asked for. Fixtures in the bathroom were very loose, like they were not attached properly. Light switch in bathroom clearly not seated well, though it did function. The molding between the wall and edge of the tub was lifted and loose, which Im sure allows water in during a shower. The molding was clearly not done by a professional as it was just kind of smeared against the edge....which clearly did not hold. The shelf holding the fridge had clearly seen better days, like it had been gnawn on by a animal. The hotel claims its smoke free but I found cigarette butts every morning in the stairwell. Breakfast was essentially unavailable the first two days, as they ran out of about everything and didn't get a new delivery until day 3. The waffle maker was broken the whole trip so we ate out for breakfast each day(a 6 day trip).

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Parking at the hotel is terrible as you share with Quality Inn across the parking lot. Elevators are antiquated and the fact that pets are so welcome that they ride the elevators and urinate in and around the elevators. Wi-fi connection was not there. I had to take my laptop to the dining room to do anything on it. The bottom drawer of the dresser was open when I first entered the room and I had to place a trash can in front of it to keep it closed. Other than that. the room was clean,, Not at all worth the money!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I really liked that the hotel was updated with wood floors and also it was very convenient to be right off the I-8 to get to different places in San Diego.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Breakfast was not enough. It lacked.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    For the price the room and towels were not fully clean and cleaned properly. They also have a roach problem. They only have 1 icemaker and it barely works.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    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.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    If there’s no star to rate, I would give zero star do not go there

Frequently asked questions about Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

Does Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East offer parking?
Yes, Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East offers free parking on-site.
Does Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings.
Does Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East have a fitness center?
Yes, Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, sauna, pool.
Where is Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East located, and how walkable is the area?
Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East is located at 855 Sandalwood Drive, El Cajon, CA 92021. With a Walk Score of 76, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East
  • San Diego State University 7.3 mi
  • San Diego Stadium 9.8 mi

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