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

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

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a grey carpet, and a glass door entrance.

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

1. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

2.2 km from Santee Lakes

Adan

HK$776

HK$854 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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 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.

2. Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

1.5 km from Santee Lakes

Donaciano

HK$802

HK$1,141 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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 spacious living area with a red sofa, a coffee table with a fruit bowl, and a modern chandelier.

3. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

11.1 km from Santee Lakes

Bernadette

HK$1,029

HK$1,160 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a coffee station, and a television.

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

A modern living room with a fireplace, patterned chairs, decorative vases, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

9.5 km from Santee Lakes

David

HK$1,127

HK$1,241 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

5. Sycuan Casino Resort

18.1 km from Santee Lakes

Tom

HK$688

HK$851 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

6. Pleasant Inn

15.7 km from Santee Lakes

Vance Lee

HK$574

HK$659 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and weight machines.

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

7. Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

8.5 km from Santee Lakes

Nelson Francisco

HK$1,060

HK$1,166 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a large landscape painting above the beds, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A modern living room with a sofa set, coffee table, and a potted plant.

A swimming pool with a blue tiled border, a white chair, and a door.

A reception area with a wooden counter, framed pictures on the wall, and a view of the parking lot through the glass door.

8. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

7.8 km from Santee Lakes

Esekia

HK$660

HK$727 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A wall-mounted sign with 'Greetings from California' and a coffee station with a coffee maker, cups, and condiments.

A hotel with a red awning, a sign reading "Super 8", and a parking lot with several cars.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a clock, and a glass door leading to a staircase.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, and a towel rack.

9. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

7.4 km from Santee Lakes

Zackary

HK$627

HK$691 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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.

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.

10. Best Western Santee Lodge

4.2 km from Santee Lakes

Albert

HK$880

HK$970 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern restaurant with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.

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

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a pergola overhead, and a view of the street and buildings in the background.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a textured wall and a reception desk with a built-in computer.

11. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

7.8 km from Santee Lakes

Carl

HK$1,291

HK$1,423 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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.

12. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

3.4 km from Santee Lakes

Amanda

HK$670

HK$750 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a sign reading "Springhill Suites Marriott".

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

A modern kitchen with a wooden desk, a chair, a sink, and a coffee maker.

A hotel room with a sofa, a wooden desk, a chair, a TV, and a tray table.

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway

13.2 km from Santee Lakes

Juana

HK$1,263

HK$1,452 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A garden with a gazebo, pathways, and a mountain in the background.

A clear swimming pool surrounded by a patio area with outdoor furniture, a building with a tiled roof, and palm trees.

A garden with a gazebo, a pond, and various plants.

A building with a tiled roof, brick walls, and arched doorways. There are large planters and a palm tree in the foreground.

14. Vineyard Hacienda

16.9 km from Santee Lakes

Michele

HK$1,284

HK$1,386 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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.

A table with two gold-framed lamps and a vase of white flowers.

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

15. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

13 km from Santee Lakes

Kimberly

HK$940

HK$1,078 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of Fletcher Marketplace.

A multi-story hotel with a pool, parking lot, and a view of distant mountains.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign and a "Hilton Honors" sign.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

16. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

6.6 km from Santee Lakes

Michael

HK$1,119

HK$1,233 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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.

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

17. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

7.2 km from Santee Lakes

Melissa

HK$513

HK$588 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

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

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

18. Kings Inn San Diego

19.1 km from Santee Lakes

yasir

HK$636

HK$730 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A room with a wooden dresser, a television on top, a white lamp, a microwave, and a trash bin.

A reception desk with a clock, a window, and a door.

A parking lot with palm trees, a yellow building, and a silver car.

19. Northgate Motel

7.5 km from Santee Lakes

Nelson

HK$541

HK$595 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A modern hotel with a glass entrance, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A modern hotel with a central entrance, large windows, and palm trees.

A modern living room with a fireplace, grey sofas, and a bookshelf.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV.

20. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley Stadium

11.3 km from Santee Lakes

KELLEY

HK$927

HK$1,065 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Top Santee Lakes Hotel Reviews

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

10/10 Excellent

"In a quiet area even tho it’s near the freeway."

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"100 out of 10 😊😊😊"

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

10/10 Excellent

"It was a good hotel."

Relax Inn And Suites

8/10 Good

"Customer service was great"

Spacious 4-bedroom house with AC, fitness equipment in wonderful Lakeside

10/10 Excellent

"I was very pleased with Bashar response time and willingness to assist with anything."

San Diego Lux: 5Bedroom/Remodeled/Solar Heated Pool/Spa/GameRoom/Grill/Workspace

10/10 Excellent

"The House Absolutely Lived Up to the Pictures!We stayed for five nights with 6 adults and 4 kids, ages 8–10, and there was plenty of room for everyone. The house has several different gathering spaces, which made it easy for everyone to spread out, relax, or spend time together. The beds were comfortable, and everyone had a great place to sleep.The pool was a huge hit, and so was the game room. We even had a few very competitive adults vs. kids Mortal Kombat battles! There was always something for everyone to do.The kitchen was well stocked with all the tools we needed, and the coffee bar was a really nice touch. Getting into the city or out to the beaches wasn't bad at all, and there were plenty of local places nearby to grab a bite to eat.One of my favorite features was the front courtyard. It was a wonderful little sanctuary when I wanted to get away from all the activity in the house and enjoy some quiet time.You know how you look through all the pictures before booking and just hope the house actually lives up to the hype? This house did. It was just as advertised and did not disappoint.We had an awesome stay, made some great memories, and would highly recommend this house, especially for families or larger groups. We would definitely stay here again!"

A Walk in the Clouds: Stunning Views, Game Room, Pool & Hot Tub!

10/10 Excellent

"This was a family vacation. The condo was located on the beach. Each of the bedrooms had a private bath. The kitchen was well stocked. A pleasant surprise was the roof top facilities. Parking was an issue, one assigned spot was very challenging to use."

Garage, Gated Yard, King Bed, 3BR, 2.5-Bath House

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place"

Pool, A/C, fire pit, views of Cowles Mountain - Hemingway Heaven with a pool!

10/10 Excellent

"Great house for a family vacation. Exceptionally clean. Backyard and pool are terrific. This house is convenient to Balboa Park and other San Diego activities.Reservation, check-in, and check-out was seamless. Will definitely stay here again."

Other attractions near Santee Lakes

Santee Boulders

9.0/10 (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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Carlton Oaks Country Club

8.0/10 (19 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Santee at Carlton Oaks Country Club. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.

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Off Broadway Live

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Off Broadway Live during your trip to Santee. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Sportsplex USA Santee

8.4/10 (12 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Sportsplex USA Santee, a lovely green space in Santee. Visit the shops in this relaxing area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Old Mission Dam

8.0/10 (7 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Santee when you spend time at Old Mission Dam.

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Taylor Guitars

7.2/10 (10 reviews)

You can take time to visit Taylor Guitars during your travels to El Cajon. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area or seek out the golf courses.

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Creation and Earth History Museum

7.8/10 (8 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Creation and Earth History Museum in Santee. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.

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Full Circle Saloon

After visiting Full Circle Saloon, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santee. Visit the shops in this relaxing area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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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. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 5 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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 5 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile 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 Lakeside Baseball Park.

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Our top choices for Santee Lakes hotels

1. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

2. Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

4. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

5. Sycuan Casino Resort

6. Pleasant Inn

7. Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

8. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

9. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

10. Best Western Santee Lodge

11. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

12. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway

14. Vineyard Hacienda

15. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

16. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

17. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

18. Kings Inn San Diego

19. Northgate Motel

20. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley Stadium

Top Santee Lakes Hotel Reviews

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

Relax Inn And Suites

Spacious 4-bedroom house with AC, fitness equipment in wonderful Lakeside

San Diego Lux: 5Bedroom/Remodeled/Solar Heated Pool/Spa/GameRoom/Grill/Workspace

A Walk in the Clouds: Stunning Views, Game Room, Pool & Hot Tub!

Garage, Gated Yard, King Bed, 3BR, 2.5-Bath House

Pool, A/C, fire pit, views of Cowles Mountain - Hemingway Heaven with a pool!

Other attractions near Santee Lakes

Santee Boulders

Carlton Oaks Country Club

Off Broadway Live

Sportsplex USA Santee

Old Mission Dam

Taylor Guitars

Creation and Earth History Museum

Full Circle Saloon

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