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Cheap Hotels in Santee

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

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

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

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

1. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Mid-City

$121

$136 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting of a coastal scene, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A building with a covered patio, palm trees, and a fountain.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in TV, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with balconies and a fence.

2. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Kit Carson

$68

$75 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious living area with a fireplace, seating, and a large red accent wall.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a wardrobe, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV on a wooden cabinet, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

3. Ramada Suites by Wyndham San Diego/Hotel Circle Area

Mission Valley

$82

$95 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

A restaurant with a bar area, booths, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with chairs and a sofa, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, red umbrellas, and a view of palm trees and a building with a 'BLW' sign.

4. Best Western Seven Seas

Mission Valley

$85

$97 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a cityscape view.

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a coffee bar, and large windows.

A hotel room with a sofa, a wooden table, a mirror, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

5. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Downtown Encinitas

$98

$108 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

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

6. Pleasant Inn

Clairemont

$78

$89 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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

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

A courtyard with a small water feature surrounded by rocks and greenery.

7. California Suites Hotel

Clairemont

$76

$87 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, white umbrellas, and palm trees.

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

A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and buildings in the background.

A glass table with a bottle of wine, two glasses, cheese, crackers, and a red apple.

8. PB Surf Beachside Inn

Pacific Beach

$109

$123 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A balcony with a table set for two, overlooking a marina with numerous boats.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a clear view of the elevator.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a marina with numerous boats.

A marina with multiple boats docked, a multi-story building with outdoor seating, and a clear view of the surrounding coastline.

9. Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Point Loma

$156

$179 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

Two wicker lounge chairs with striped cushions, a blue umbrella, and a small table with a decorative fountain between them.

A building with a hanging flower basket, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a white headboard, green and white floral bedding, and a bedside table with a lamp.

10. Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia

$99

$109 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern building with a sloped roof and large windows, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, palm trees, and a sign indicating it is part of the Best Western Plus chain.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, stone flooring, and wicker furniture.

A restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a patterned carpet. Tables are set with chairs and place settings.

11. Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Point Loma

$126

$145 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A two-story building with a brown tiled roof, a stone chimney, and a flag.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, umbrellas, and a stone wall with a fire feature.

A spacious living area with a kitchen counter, a sofa, and a coffee table.

12. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

Del Mar

$127

$143 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and sink.

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

A hotel room with a large window with blinds, a round mirror, two teal chairs, a small round table, and a television on a wooden cabinet.

13. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Mission Valley

$88

$102 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

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

A modern kitchen with a coffee station, a dining area with a large table and chairs, and a carpeted floor.

A gym with a treadmill, elliptical, and weight machines.

14. Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel

Point Loma

$114

$131 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and artwork on the walls.

A Comfort Inn hotel entrance with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and a well-lit facade.

A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and balconies.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, a yellow armchair, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

15. Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town

Old Town San Diego

$111

$127 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a parking lot.

A reception area with a counter, blue sofas, a round table, and a wall-mounted mirror.

A buffet setup with coffee dispensers, coffee mugs, and food containers.

16. Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

Escondido

$135

$148 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, and a window with a view of a parking lot and buildings.

A hotel with a swimming pool, solar panels, and a parking lot.

A modern hotel lobby with a large window, a reception desk, a sofa, and a small table.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and chairs. There is a window with a view of the outside.

17. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Downtown Encinitas

$111

$122 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A balcony with a table set for two, featuring a glass of white wine, a plate of cheese and crackers, and a small dish of olives.

A beach with a pier extending into the ocean, palm trees lining the walkway, and people enjoying the beach.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a coffee maker, a microwave, and a sink.

A bedroom with a white bed, teal walls, and a view of a pool and palm tree outside.

18. Pacific Shores Inn on Pacific Beach

Pacific Beach

$129

$146 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

A lobby with a stone wall, blue sofa, purple chairs, and a patterned rug.

19. Kings Inn San Diego

Mission Valley

$82

$94 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A multi-story hotel with a lobby, outdoor seating, and a well-lit entrance.

A reception desk with two computer monitors, a potted plant, and a large wall mural.

A courtyard with artificial grass, stone pathways, and various plants.

A brown leather sofa with two white pillows, a small round table with a candle, and three framed artworks on the wall.

20. The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

Mission Valley

$82

$94 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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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.

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A rocky terrain with a metal signpost amidst a desert landscape.

Carlton Hills

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

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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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Lake Miramar

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

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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 Mission Trails Regional Park and Lakeside Baseball Park, both nearby.

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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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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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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.

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Creation and Earth History Museum

7.8/10 (8 reviews)

Creation and Earth History Museum is 1 mi (1.6 km) from central Santee, why not stop by during your stay. If you want to experience more of the culture Santee has to offer, head to Sportsplex USA Santee, Santee Lakes, and Carlton Oaks Country Club.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best cheap things to do in Santee?

Sightseeing doesn't mean you have to blow the budget. For some things to do in Santee, enjoy the outdoors at Sportsplex USA Santee or Santee Lakes. Don't forget to include a visit to Mission Trails Regional Park.