East County hotel guide. Destination Hotels hotel in East County, California

"I have stayed here several times, and my biggest complaint is with the dining options. While there are 5 restaurants, only 2 seem to be open at any given time and the food is just average at these spots. This forces you to go into El Cajon or even San Diego for a decent meal, which is problematic if you don't have a car. Breakfast and burgers are actually better at the golf course and you can get the hotel to take you down and pick you up. The rooms are clean, but housekeeping services are only upon request. You can ask for additional amenities and water from the staff to replace what you have used if you choose to not have your room cleaned. The front staff has always been exceptional."

"Awesome "

"Very rude receptionist "

"You can tell this property is in the middle of some solid upgrades, which is great to see. There’s definitely potential here once everything is completed. That said, my recent stay wasn’t as relaxing as past visits. The room I was assigned didn’t feel fully finished, which impacted comfort. It seems like they’re still working through renovations, so timing may affect your experience. Breakfast was another area that could use improvement. It wasn’t really a continental setup—more of a “breakfast in a bag” with no choice in items. Coffee was available, but only if you specifically asked for it. On the positive side, the effort to improve the property is noticeable, and with some refinement—especially around guest experience during renovations and breakfast options—this could easily become a much better stay. If you’re booking, it might be worth checking if renovations are complete first."

"Nice and clean"

"Breakfast menu very limited. Staff was attentive. Room was clean. Hair dryer didn’t work, but management gave a spare dryer."

"Need to clean up property and not scam customers "

"The pool was clean but cold. It was 70-75 degrees. That’s too cold to enjoy. We had a hard time finding the breakfast room. After we found it we saw the signs. Duh!"

"Yes"