Top 10 Hotels Near Santee Lakes in Santee for 2026

Our top choices for Santee Lakes hotels

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

2.2 km from Santee Lakes

Serita

RM444 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

1.5 km from Santee Lakes

Krista

RM568 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

Best Western Santee Lodge

4.2 km from Santee Lakes

JOANNA L.

RM494 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

3.4 km from Santee Lakes

Johnny

RM405 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

8.5 km from Santee Lakes

Lauren

RM660 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

7.4 km from Santee Lakes

John

RM378 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jun - 24 Jun

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

7.8 km from Santee Lakes

James

RM411 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

9.5 km from Santee Lakes

Kyle

RM739 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

11.1 km from Santee Lakes

Tarri

RM660 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jun - 17 Jun

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

7.2 km from Santee Lakes

Ivy Ruth

RM319 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jun - 17 Jun

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

6.6 km from Santee Lakes

Laurance

RM734 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Northgate Motel

7.5 km from Santee Lakes

Karwan

RM359 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Jun - 11 Jun

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

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

7.7 km from Santee Lakes

Peter

RM424 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego

7.7 km from Santee Lakes

Nestor Icari

RM363 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East

9.4 km from Santee Lakes

Edwin

RM339 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Jun - 11 Jun

Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

7.9 km from Santee Lakes

Danae

RM397 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU

10.9 km from Santee Lakes

Daniel

RM488 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Jun - 18 Jun

Villa Serena

8.2 km from Santee Lakes

Karolyn

RM395 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Ace Budget Motel

10.3 km from Santee Lakes

Jon

RM409 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Jun - 11 Jun

Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel

11.2 km from Santee Lakes

Jessica

RM596 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast	2.5 star property	8.2 Very good 113 reviews	View
Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel	3.0 star property	8.2 Very good 1,007 reviews	View
Best Western Santee Lodge	2.5 star property	7.8 Good 655 reviews	View
Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East	2.0 star property	7.6 Good 861 reviews	View
Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego	2.5 star property	8.4 Very good 1,009 reviews	View

Top Santee Lakes Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

4/10 Poor

"Breakfast was horrible. They had greek yogurt with no toppings"

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

10/10 Excellent

"The reception staff was welcoming and efficient. My suite was immaculate, roomy, with appliances helpful for an extended stay. A coffee maker, dish and cookware set were available for purchase. The exercise room and laundry were clean. Parking was plentiful. This location is excellent for shopping and easy access to freeways. I hope to stay here again, on return trips to San Diego."

Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego

4/10 Poor

"I do not recommend staying here at all. The doors have about a 1.5 inch gap at the bottom so that allowed for roaches to come in to our room regularly. The tv reception was terrible. So trying to watch the NBA finals was a nightmare. One of our windows you could just open from the outside - the lock didn’t work or barely worked. The ice machine was suspect and sorely needs to be updated. It just wasn’t a good overall experience and highly recommend staying elsewhere"

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Right away, the woman at the front desk was very friendly and greeted me with a fresh chocolate chip cookie. I had a question about my bill and the deposit which was explained thoroughly and professionally. The room was clean, simple and very nice. Beware of a coffee machine, it seems like a Keurig, but it’s not intuitive. I poured more than a single cup full into the brewing compartment and it overflowed when pouring coffee. Oh well. The pool and hot tub were adequate, breakfast buffet was nice, I would come back to this place."

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

8/10 Good

"Nice clean hotel with an excellent location to the Magnolia Theatre (just across the street). Our Expedia conformation showed check-in time to be 3:00PM. Upon arrival at 2:50PM I was told our room wouldn't be ready until 4:00PM check-in time. I showed her my conformation email and was then able to check-in at 3:25. There is a bar in the lobby which would have been nice to wait in, but it doesn't open until 5:00PM. We were disappointed that there is not a complimentary breakfast at this Marriott. My husband and I are retired and travel alot and always book hotels with a light breakfast. For that reason, we will stay at another hotel in the area next time."

Best Western Santee Lodge

8/10 Good

"Managed to get an accessibility room after some discussion. Evidently you can only reserve them if you phone in and not by registering online. Also right outside the accessible room was the only ice machine for the whole facility and it is not secured at night. People were filling large coolers at all times during the night. Most did not actually stay at the lodge."

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

6/10 Okay

"Easy to find and check in. We didn't have all the towels we needed when we got to our room, and it took a little while to get them. We did discover a bed bug, which put a big damper on the rest of our stay. The staff was ok. We woudn't stay here again if we had other options but maybe if we have to stay there again the experience would be better."

Hotels near other Santee Lakes attractions

Santee Boulders

4.5/5 (12 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Santee Boulders, a lovely green space in Santee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santee Lakes?

Santee Lakes is located in a welcoming area of Santee known for its array of dining options and popular zoo. You'll find 127 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Santee Lakes?

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a golf course and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Santee Lakes. Other good options within a few miles include WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast and Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Santee Lakes?

Expedia has 127 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Santee Lakes.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santee Lakes, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Santee Lakes.

What can I see and do near Santee Lakes?

Study the collections at Creation and Earth History Museum, Warbirds West Air Museum or Knox House Museum. You can enjoy live performances at The Magnolia and Off Broadway Live. Spend some time wandering around Sportsplex USA Santee, Mission Trails Regional Park and Santee Boulders.

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Our top choices for Santee Lakes hotels

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Best Western Santee Lodge

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

Northgate Motel

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego

Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU

Villa Serena

Ace Budget Motel

Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel

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Top Santee Lakes Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

Hotels near other Santee Lakes attractions

Santee Boulders

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