Top 10 Hotels in Santee, CA in 2026 (from $78)

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge)

1. Best Western Santee Lodge

Santee

$112

$124 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

2. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Santee

$85

$96 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | WiFi (free), bed sheets

3. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

Santee

$89

$98 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee on weekends

4. Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Santee

$102

$146 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

7 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch served

5. Sycuan Casino Resort

El Cajon

$99

$121 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

6. Ayres Lodge Alpine

Alpine

$112

$121 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

King Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge)

7. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Mid-City

$131

$148 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

8. Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel

Miramar

$108

$125 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

2 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

9. Riviera Oaks Resort by Coolvacay

San Diego Country Estates

$108

$133 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

10. Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

Alpine

$117

$147 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

11. GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

Pacific Beach

$113

$129 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

12. Pleasant Inn

Clairemont

$78

$90 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

13. California Suites Hotel

Clairemont

$89

$102 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

14. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

National City

$159

$175 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Sorrento Valley by IHG

Sorrento Valley

$127

$146 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

16. Kings Inn San Diego

Mission Valley

$100

$115 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

17. Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

Chula Vista

$101

$112 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

18. Best Western Seven Seas

Mission Valley

$85

$97 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

19. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa

Sorrento Valley

$109

$125 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

20. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chula Vista Eastlake

Chula Vista

$188

$208 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Go beyond your typical stay in Santee

Our prices for hotels in Santee are cheapest in January

Top neighborhoods in Santee

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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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Top landmarks in Santee

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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 Mission Trails Regional Park and Lakeside Baseball 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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Off Broadway Live

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

Off Broadway Live is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from central Santee, why not stop by during your stay. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, The Magnolia isn't far.

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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

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

Santee

10/10 Exceptional

Michelle

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

National City

10/10 Exceptional

Robert

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Santee

10/10 Exceptional

Carlos

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Santee

10/10 Exceptional

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

Cardiff-by-the-Sea

10/10 Exceptional

- The hot breakfast (which I didn't know it was included in mine) was awesome. They had egg-based meal, cereals, oatmeal, yogurt, fruit, bread, orange juice, and more (and yes, everything was hot and delicious) - Parking (self-covered) will be just $10, which I think is a really reasonable price. - The place is quiet and safe. In front of the place there are two gas stations; both walkable. I arrived at the hotel late and went there like 10PM but never felt unsafe. - The staffs were extremely...

Changhyeon

Kings Inn San Diego

Mission Valley

10/10 Exceptional

Jessica

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (1 Queen and 1 Sofabed) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Downtown San Diego

10/10 Exceptional

D'Lana

Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

Chula Vista

10/10 Exceptional

Mike

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Downtown San Diego

10/10 Exceptional

Hirally

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

Downtown San Diego

10/10 Exceptional

I had stayed here originally like 10 years ago. It is in a great location, clean, and one of the more inexpensive hotels in the area. So I was wondering how run down it would be ten years later. I was amazed at how nice the building was. It had undergone a renovation at some point into a more modern look. Everything about our stay here was fantastic. We even stayed an extra night. We really liked that there are balconies with patio sliding doors. We had the door open when we were there...

Courtney