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Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

855 Sandalwood Drive, El Cajon, CA
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Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East is a 2-star hotels in El Cajon, CA. Guest sentiment is solid at 6.8/10 based on 322 guest reviews. Convenient Location and Modern Comforts Located near San Diego State University and the famous San Diego Zoo, Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East offers comfortable rooms with free WiFi and essential amenities. Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). Practical perks include parking options, on-site dining, group-friendly meeting facilities.
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855 Sandalwood Drive, El Cajon, CA
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| Category | Location | Straight-line distance |
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| Airport | Gillespie Field, 1960, Joe Crosson Drive, El Cajon, San Diego, California, 92020, United States | 1.8 mi |
| City center | El Cajon, El Cajon, San Diego, California, 92020, United States | 0.9 mi |
| Convention | San Diego Convention Center, 111, West Harbor Drive, Marina District, San Diego, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States | 13.9 mi |
| Attraction | Knox House Museum, 280, Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, San Diego, CA, 92020, United States | 0.8 mi |
| Park | Cajon Valley Park, United States | 0.4 mi |
| Transit | Arnele Avenue, North Marshall Avenue, El Cajon, San Diego, California, 92020, United States | 1.4 mi |
Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East sits in El Cajon, CA, placing guests inside a defined metro market with its own dining clusters, transit spine, and visitor corridors. As a Hotels, Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East is typically chosen for access to both the immediate blocks around the building and the wider El Cajon activity zones travelers care about. Straight-line miles in the tables below are computed from coordinates returned by the geocoder; real routing, traffic, and terminal time will differ—treat them as orientation, not ETA guarantees. Neighborhood character shifts by block: central business districts skew toward meetings and dining strips, resort corridors skew toward leisure venues, and airport-adjacent pockets skew toward quick turnarounds. When planning days in El Cajon, pair the nearby lists with your maps app so you can compare walking, transit, and rideshare options block by block.
Several mentions of dirty floors, bugs, and issues with cleanliness.
Friendly staff and helpful service mentioned positively, though some issues were unresolved.
Location was considered good by several reviewers.
Mixed reviews; some rooms remodeled but complaints about bugs and furniture issues.
Mention of broken jacuzzi and missing tub plug affected the overall satisfaction.
Some reviews indicate good prices, making it a decent value despite issues.
Breakfast was frequently praised, though some missed out due to timing.
Overall a mix of good and bad experiences with significant issues raised.
You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply. Due to renovations, a complimentary Grab n Go breakfast is available.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.
Check-in: 03:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
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