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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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a seating area.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

1. Best Western Santee Lodge

Best Western Santee Lodge
Santee
$112
$124 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Best Western Santee Lodge
A room with wicker chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.
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.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a chair, and a small table.

2. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
Santee
$85
$96 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
An outdoor dining area with tables set for a formal event, featuring candelabras and neatly folded napkins.
A bar area with multiple seating arrangements, a counter with a bartender, and overhead televisions.
A golf course with a pond, a flag, and a building in the background.
A poolside area with a fire feature and orange chairs.

3. Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Santee
$104
$147 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a stone facade, and a clear sky.
A modern living room with a wooden dining table, grey sofas, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
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.

4. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast
Santee
$129
$142 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast
A motel sign with a directional arrow and a number '6' indicating the entrance.
A reception area with a digital screen displaying weather, a clock, and a sign advertising a 6-star rating.
A motel with a blue sign, a brick facade, and a parking lot with cars.
A kitchenette with a built-in TV displaying weather information, a window with a view, and a counter with various items.

5. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
El Cajon
$67
$77 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
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 gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and weight machines.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a gated entrance.

6. Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego
La Mesa
$135
$149 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego
A swimming pool with palm trees and a mountain in the background.
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.
A modern lounge area with dark-toned seating, a central coffee table, and a stone accent wall.

7. Sycuan Casino Resort

Sycuan Casino Resort
El Cajon
$146
$173 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Sycuan Casino Resort
A spacious living room with a large arched window, a red sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
A spacious living area with a red sofa, a coffee table with a fruit bowl, and a modern chandelier.
A spacious kitchen with a dining area, equipped with modern appliances and ample seating.

8. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
Mid-City
$146
$165 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
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 hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a sign that reads "AYRES."

9. Ayres Lodge Alpine

Ayres Lodge Alpine
Alpine
$113
$122 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Ayres Lodge Alpine
A breakfast buffet area with a stone wall, a coffee station, and a fruit display.
A table with two gold-framed lamps and a vase of white flowers.
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.

10. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa
Kearny Mesa
$120
$138 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa
A pathway flanked by neatly trimmed hedges and a building with a balcony.
A courtyard with a small pond, trees, and a fountain.
A courtyard with a small water feature surrounded by rocks and greenery.
A lobby with a mosaic fountain, seating area, and a book display.

11. California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel
Clairemont
$89
$102 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
California Suites Hotel
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

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay
Pacific Beach
$104
$120 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay
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

Pleasant Inn
Clairemont
$92
$106 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Pleasant Inn
A hotel lobby with a waterfall feature, outdoor seating area, and multiple floors with balconies.
A spacious lobby with two sofas, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.
A hotel with a large pool area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.
A swimming pool with a surrounding patio area, lounge chairs, and a building with multiple balconies.

14. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
Mission Valley
$114
$131 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
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 modern hotel lobby with a reception area, seating, and a fireplace.
A nighttime swimming pool with palm trees and a building in the background.

15. Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel
Alpine
$127
$158 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel
A modern lobby with a stone wall, blue sofas, a reception desk, and a staircase.
A restaurant with booths and tables, a counter, and a mural on the wall.
A bar area with three cocktails on a wooden bar counter.
A hotel pool area with a circular pool, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.

16. Kings Inn San Diego

Kings Inn San Diego
Mission Valley
$121
$139 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Kings Inn San Diego
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 room with two beds, a television, a desk, and a dresser.

17. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista
Chula Vista
$106
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and blue umbrellas.
A modern hotel lobby with a long seating area, a kitchen in the background, and a bar area with multiple tables and chairs.
A spacious living area with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A bar area with wooden chairs and tables, a TV screen, and a variety of bottles and glasses on the shelves.

18. HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa
Sorrento Valley
$152
$175 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa
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 modern hotel with a prominent sign reading "AYRES HOTEL".
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

Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista
Otay Ranch
$139
$153 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a painting, and a view of the city.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.
A spacious lobby with a round table, blue benches, a large painting, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a parking area.

20. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
National City
$143
$158 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
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Top neighborhoods in Santee

A calm lake with reeds in the foreground, a clear sky, and a hilly landscape with trees and buildings in the background.
An aerial view of a coastal area with clear blue waters, greenish sandbanks, and dense forested land.

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.

Carlton Hills

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

Top landmarks in Santee

A misty lake with a metal railing and trees in the foreground.

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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A wooden bridge in a natural setting with trees and shrubs.

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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An aerial view of a coastal area with clear blue waters, greenish sandbanks, and dense forested land.

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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Check out reviews of Santee hotels guests love

Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Hilton San Diego Bayfront

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing hotel to stay at! Clean rooms. So much to do, perfection location."
Elisa 3-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

10/10 Excellent
"Great location and facility."
Kevin 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

8/10 Good
"Could use bigger pool. Nice hotel good location."
William 4-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We arrived early. The staff was amazing at getting us checked in early! Thanks!!"
Georgina 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Bahia Resort Hotel
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

8/10 Good
"Everything was great.! The location and View were perfect. Friendly Staff. Good food. Drinks not so great. We would certainly use this location again."
Jayne 4-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice hotel. Housekeepers made the beds and brought new towels and things daily without us having to request them. The pool is huge and really nice love that it is heated ! Loved the food at the restaurant also. Something to note is that is an additional $24 a day. Also, you cannot bring your own food and drinks into the pool."
Victoria 3-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Handlery Hotel
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

8/10 Good
"Great time with kids. Do not stay in the other tower too far"
Renee 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Sheraton San Diego Resort
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

10/10 Excellent
"It’s was great"
Darryus 7-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was perfect, except that I am still trying to get my IHG membership into my stay to get points and the reduced parking rate!! Tried 2 times with the front desk and nothing !!"
Erika 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

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.
Why should I book my Santee accommodation with Hotels.com?
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