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Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

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

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Interior
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Front of property
One Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed, Soaking Tub, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
One Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed, Soaking Tub, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
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.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for One Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed, Soaking Tub, Non Smoking

One Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed, Soaking Tub, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pet Friendly, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in El Cajon, Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East is in the city center. Some of the area's popular attractions include San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Check out an event or a game at Snapdragon Stadium, and consider making time for LEGOLAND® California, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Map
855 Sandalwood Drive, El Cajon, CA, 92021

What's nearby

  • The Magnolia - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Parkway Plaza - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Grossmont College - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • San Diego State University - 12 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 20 min drive - 18.1 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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mal Al Sham - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Buckboard's BBQ & Brews - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Yogurt Mill - ‬6 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 the lobby, and a gym at Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and a business center are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • ATM/banking services, a gift shop, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 35-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

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

Pets 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 110 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at 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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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
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

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–9:00 PM.

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 110 lbs 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?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out 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).

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