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Top 5 hotels in Santee at a glance

1. Best Western Santee Lodge — 2.5-star hotel in Santee. Guest rating: 7.8/10 — Good.
2. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East — 2-star hotel in Santee. Guest rating: 7.6/10 — Good.
3. Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel — 3-star hotel in Santee. Guest rating: 8.0/10 — Very Good.
4. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast — 2.5-star hotel in Santee. Guest rating: 8.6/10 — Excellent.
5. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego — 2-star hotel in El Cajon. Guest rating: 7.4/10 — Good.

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A pool area with lounge chairs and a hot tub, surrounded by a multi-level building with balconies.

A hotel room with a dining table, two chairs, a sofa, a TV, a cabinet, and a patterned carpet.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a sofa with patterned cushions, a coffee table, a desk with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

1. Best Western Santee Lodge

Santee

$112

$124 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A room with wicker chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a chair, and a small table.

A room with a wooden reception desk, two wicker chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a building with balconies, and a clear blue sky.

2. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Santee

$85

$96 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

An outdoor dining area with tables set for a formal event, featuring candelabras and neatly folded napkins.

A golf course with a pond, a flag, and a building in the background.

A poolside area with a fire feature and orange chairs.

A lodge entrance with a wooden door and wrought iron gates, surrounded by potted plants and a paved walkway.

3. Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Santee

$104

$147 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a stone facade, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a window with blinds, a heater, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden wardrobe.

A compact kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and wooden cabinets.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, grey sofas, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

4. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

Santee

$129

$142 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A motel sign with a directional arrow and a number '6' indicating the entrance.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

A kitchenette with a built-in TV displaying weather information, a window with a view, and a counter with various items.

A motel with a blue sign, a brick facade, and a parking lot with cars.

5. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

El Cajon

$67

$77 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a round coffee table with fruit, and a ceiling adorned with colorful hanging ornaments.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a nightstand with a lamp, and a vase of flowers.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a gated entrance.

A breakfast bar with a variety of fruits, a Hershey's chocolate bar, and a coffee machine.

6. Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

La Mesa

$135

$149 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A swimming pool with palm trees and a mountain in the background.

A modern lounge area with dark-toned seating, a central coffee table, and a stone accent wall.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a landscaped area with palm trees and a bridge.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

7. Sycuan Casino Resort

El Cajon

$146

$173 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A spacious living room with a large arched window, a red sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

A spacious kitchen with a dining area, equipped with modern appliances and ample seating.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with a white facade and a tree with lights.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

8. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Mid-City

$146

$165 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A hotel with a covered patio area featuring outdoor seating and a fire pit.

A restaurant with a wooden interior, granite countertops, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A woman running on a treadmill in a gym with exercise equipment and a wall with informational posters.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a barbecue grill, and a sign for 'AYRES LODGE'.

9. Ayres Lodge Alpine

Alpine

$113

$122 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A breakfast buffet area with a stone wall, a coffee station, and a fruit display.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large painting of a sunset.

An elevator area with stone walls and a potted plant.

A hotel lobby with leather armchairs, a sofa, and a reception desk.

10. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

Kearny Mesa

$122

$140 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A pathway flanked by neatly trimmed hedges and a building with a balcony.

A courtyard with a small pond, palm trees, and a building with balconies.

A lobby with a mosaic fountain, seating area, and a book display.

A courtyard with a small pond, trees, and a fountain.

11. California Suites Hotel

Clairemont

$89

$102 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a patterned rug.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with blinds.

A hotel room with a glass table, two wooden chairs, a laptop, a pen, and a lamp.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a cabinet.

12. GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

Pacific Beach

$104

$120 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, framed pictures on the wall, a clock, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel bathroom with a shower, a sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, featuring a red-tiled roof and a mix of balconies and windows.

13. Pleasant Inn

Clairemont

$109

$125 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel lobby with a waterfall feature, outdoor seating area, and multiple floors with balconies.

A coastal area with rocky terrain, clear blue water, and palm trees.

A swimming pool with a surrounding patio area, lounge chairs, and a building with multiple balconies.

A spacious lobby with two sofas, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

14. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Mission Valley

$118

$136 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a central courtyard with palm trees and a well-lit entrance.

A modern lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, and contemporary furniture.

A nighttime swimming pool with palm trees and a building in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception area, seating, and a fireplace.

15. Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

Alpine

$119

$149 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A modern lobby with a stone wall, blue sofas, a reception desk, and a staircase.

A bar area with three cocktails on a wooden bar counter.

A restaurant with booths and tables, a counter, and a mural on the wall.

A hotel pool area with a circular pool, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.

16. Kings Inn San Diego

Mission Valley

$108

$124 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A breakfast bar with La Quinta branding, a coffee machine, and a waffle display.

A hotel with a prominent bell tower, a covered entrance, and a well-lit facade.

A row of stacked laundry machines with a sign indicating 'Guest Laundry.'

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

17. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

Chula Vista

$106

$117 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and blue umbrellas.

A bar area with wooden chairs and tables, a TV screen, and a variety of bottles and glasses on the shelves.

A Hyatt House hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and well-lit signage.

A spacious living area with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

18. HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

Sorrento Valley

$152

$175 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

An outdoor patio area with seating and a bar.

A modern lounge area with two grey upholstered chairs, a small table, and a large window offering a view of palm trees and buildings.

A spacious lobby with modern seating, large windows, and a view of the street.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area, a reception desk, and large windows offering views of the city.

19. Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista

Otay Ranch

$194

$214 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a painting, and a view of the city.

A spacious lobby with a round table, blue benches, a large painting, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and a potted plant.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

20. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

National City

$143

$158 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Scripps Ranch

The Scripps Ranch neighborhood is loved for its restaurants and entertainment, and has lots of things to do and see including Lake Miramar.

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Carlton Hills

Santee's Carlton Hills neighborhood offers attractions including Santee Lakes.

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Santee Lakes

8.8/10 (41 reviews)

Santee Lakes is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from central Santee, why not stop by during your stay.

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Mission Trails Regional Park

9.0/10 (24 reviews)

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Mission Trails Regional Park in San Carlos. Our travelers also like this walkable area for its beaches and restaurants.Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Sportsplex USA Santee and Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray, both nearby.

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Lake Miramar

Scripps Ranch is home to Lake Miramar, so why not stop by during your stay in San Diego.

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Carlton Oaks Country Club

8.0/10 (19 reviews)

You might want to play some rounds at Carlton Oaks Country Club, located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from central Santee. If Carlton Oaks Country Club doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course and Steele Canyon Golf Club are all just a short drive away.

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Sportsplex USA Santee

8.4/10 (12 reviews)

Sportsplex USA Santee is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from central Santee, why not stop by during your stay. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Lakeside Baseball Park and Mission Trails Regional Park, both nearby.

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Lakeside Baseball Park

8.8/10 (6 reviews)

Lakeside Baseball Park is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from central Santee, why not stop by during your stay. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Sportsplex USA Santee and Mast Dog Park, both nearby.

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Santee Boulders

9.0/10 (12 reviews)

Santee Boulders is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from central Santee, why not stop by during your stay. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Sportsplex USA Santee and Mission Trails Regional Park, both nearby.

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Old Mission Dam

8.0/10 (7 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Old Mission Dam— just one of the monuments in San Carlos. Santee has other landmarks you might want to visit such as Hotel del Coronado.

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Learn more about Santee

Paddle across Santee Lakes where herons pose like feathered statues among lily pads. Mission Trails Regional Park offers hiking trails with views that explain why locals never seem in a hurry to leave. The San Diego River creates a green ribbon through the city, with parks and trails threading through 1,100 acres of natural habitat. Carlton Oaks Golf Club welcomes both serious golfers and those who mainly appreciate the landscaping. After outdoor adventures, local restaurants serve hearty portions that fuel conversations about the day's exploits. For family fun, Sportsplex USA Santee provides fields of dreams for aspiring athletes. The Santee Boulders challenge climbers while offering a perfect excuse to skip the gym. San Diego Zoo awaits just a short drive away.

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Wyndham San Diego Bayside

8/10 Good

"Our experience was overall nice, but with some issues We were locals on a staycation. Our check-in was wonderful. The person who checked us in was beyond excellent with customer service. Our time at Ruth Chris was exceptional as well. The morning crew however was less than helpful. We were on the 11th floor trying to come down for breakfast, and the elevator wasn't working. We called front desk three times and no one answered. We walked down the 11 flights of stairs and the let the know the elevator call button was not working on floor 11, her response "we know, it isn't working on any other floors either." Note they got the elevator working three hours later, but until it was all 13 floors were using a single employee service elevator (which the desk ppl did not tell us was available when we talked to them). We then asked if they could direct us to the Deli that they advertised. I again felt like I had interrupted their conversation. Her response "go out and turn left and look for umbrellas." The problem is immediately to the left, they had seating with umbrellas. To get to the Deli you needed to go out to the front side-walk and then head left - thankfully google was there to support because I didn't feel like trying to ask again. Overall it was nice, but the elevators (obviously) and gym showed wear and age that I wouldn't expect to see in a hotel that charged the prices they did, but had my whole experience been like check-in day I would have overlooked it."

Bahia Resort Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect for our family of 5. Will definitely be back!!!"

Sheraton San Diego Resort

8/10 Good

"great views"

Handlery Hotel

8/10 Good

"Our stay was only two nights, Completely satisfied, especially with the clean room. Pool lounge was a very nice experience with very pleasant bar tender."

Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"We take a stay vacation with my family, and we enjoy the day a lot!"

California Suites Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It was clean and staff were helpful and friendly."

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Had a great stay. Will be back!"

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

10/10 Excellent

"Everything about this hotel was spot on! The jacuzzi, pool, restaurant with a view to the marina, the cleanliness of the place…everything was just right. The only bad thing was that their system went down and so did the internet access. But oh well we enjoyed our stay."

Frequently asked questions

What accommodations do travelers like in Santee?

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel, WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast and Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East are all accommodations that are popular with guests.

Can I book a refundable accommodation in Santee?

If you want the flexibility to change your travel plans to Santee, most properties offer refundable* bookable rates. You can find these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.

Where can I stay in Santee if I want a vacation rental instead of a hotel?

If you're looking for a good alternative to a hotel, browse our selection of 5 vacation homes.

What will the weather in Santee be like during my trip?

The warmest months in Santee are usually August and September with an average temp of 72°F. February and January are the chilliest months when the average temp is 56°F. The rainiest months are December and February.

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Top 5 hotels in Santee at a glance

Where to stay in Santee?

1. Best Western Santee Lodge

2. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

3. Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

5. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

6. Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

7. Sycuan Casino Resort

8. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

9. Ayres Lodge Alpine

10. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

11. California Suites Hotel

12. GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

13. Pleasant Inn

14. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

15. Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

16. Kings Inn San Diego

17. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

18. HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

19. Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista

20. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

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Price trends for hotels in Santee

Typical weather for Santee

Top neighborhoods in Santee

Scripps Ranch

Carlton Hills

Top landmarks in Santee

Santee Lakes

Mission Trails Regional Park

Lake Miramar

Carlton Oaks Country Club

Sportsplex USA Santee

Lakeside Baseball Park

Santee Boulders

Old Mission Dam

Learn more about Santee

Check out reviews of Santee hotels guests love

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Bahia Resort Hotel

Sheraton San Diego Resort

Handlery Hotel

Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center

California Suites Hotel

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

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