Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Grossmont College

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

Interior
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Front of property
One Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed, Soaking Tub, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
855 Sandalwood Drive, El Cajon, CA, 92021
  • The Magnolia
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Parkway Plaza
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego State University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Book today, save on your next hotel stay

It's that easy when you're a member of Orbitz Rewards. It's free to join!

Room options

Family Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, Bunk Bed, Non Smoking

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

One Room Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sofa Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Roll-In Shower, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

El Cajon

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East places you within a 15-minute drive of popular attractions such as Grossmont College and San Diego State University. This 47-room, 3-star hotel has free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Superior Court East County Division - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • The Magnolia - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Parkway Plaza - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Grossmont College - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • San Diego State University - 11 min drive - 9.4 miles

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

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mal Al Sham - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Grossmont College
At Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East, guests enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. A stay here includes free parking. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the area. Additional amenities include a business center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 35-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Sitting areas, refrigerators, and microwaves are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Languages

English, Spanish

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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 crib
  • 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 center

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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • 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 elevator
  • 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 crib
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (110 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Best Western Continental
Best Western Continental El Cajon
Best Western Continental Inn
Best Western Continental Inn El Cajon
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
Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East El Cajon
Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East Hotel El Cajon

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East?

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Apr 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East on Apr 17, 2025 start from $86.7, 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.

What's there to see close to Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East?

This hotel is located in El Cajon, a short 19-minute walk from Superior Court East County Division and also 20 minutes on foot from Boomers El Cajon. You'll also find The Magnolia and Parkway Plaza within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and free RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Does Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East include a casino at the property?

No, Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool plus some guestrooms include jetted bathtubs and kitchenettes.

Are there hot tubs at Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel feature private spa tubs.

Does Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East for a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East?

The closest major airport to Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East is San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field), which is 3.4 mi away (6 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is located 14.9 mi away (17-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East?

No, at Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 896 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 896 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 896 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 128 out of 896 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 146 out of 896 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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Acceptable: Bed only.
Room and AC was stinky. Floor had so many scratches and not clean. Chair had a big hole and dirty. Breakfast was just breads, Self made waffle, yogurt , cereal only. I will never stay this one.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
TV didn’t work. Room desperately needs an upgrade or deep cleaning. Staff were not very accommodating. Noisy surroundings….weak WIFI…
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

lee

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, St. George

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was a low star hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Suharti

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very bad hotel
It is dirty the bath room has mold. Internet really slow not even Connect
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

carlos

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

RYAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not stay there, I paid through expedia, it was a late booking and non refundable. I got there and didnt even want to get out of the car. Not the best neighborhood, I went somewhere else. I was alone but even if I had been with my husband, I wouldn't have stayed. I never saw the room, it may have been fine but the people wandering around outside was unsettling. It was very run down outside and in the office. Bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Es un hotel familiar , buen servicio . La muchacha del breakfast room muy servicial. Cuartos muy Limpio ,Lo recomiendo
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Megan Ann

Traveled with family
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

Irene

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room had roaches!!! I reported to the front desk but the clerk from the night shift was rude and said she couldn't move me to a different room since I had been there for a few hours. She also mentioned that I couldn't get a refund because I had to go through my third party to request a refund, then she looked away. I do not recommend this place, this has been the worst experience I ever had.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

rafat

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Erik

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The office gal was friendly, the the actual building is extremely run down…n there’s homeless people all around. Lots of run down cars with people living in the motel and in their cars…
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

My

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Holly-Emily

Traveled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Valerie

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We found cockroachs running around in our room. Only ONE SMALL trash can that didn't hold hardly any trash.....by the time i got to the breakfast, there were no cups and no coffee, i was there at 7:30am...guess I should've gotten there at 6:00am
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyqueese

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Felipe

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No wifi
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dean

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Melanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024