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Our top choices for Santee Lakes hotels

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

1. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast
2.5 star property
1.4 mi from Santee Lakes
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (356 reviews)
"It's a great place to stay and very affordable."
United States
Shaun
The price is £86
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast
An outdoor dining area with tables set for a formal event, featuring candelabras and neatly folded napkins.

2. Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3.0 star property
0.9 mi from Santee Lakes
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Love this place"
United States
Donaciano
The price is £103
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
A swimming pool with palm trees and a mountain in the background.

3. Sycuan Casino Resort

Sycuan Casino Resort
4.0 star property
11.3 mi from Santee Lakes
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,224 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Kimberly
The price is £80
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Sycuan Casino Resort
A spacious living room with a large arched window, a red sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

4. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
2.5 star property
6.9 mi from Santee Lakes
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,459 reviews)
"Great place."
United States
Andres
The price is £92
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
A breakfast buffet area with a stone wall, a coffee station, and a fruit display.

5. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa
2.5 star property
8 mi from Santee Lakes
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,013 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel with very friendly staff"
United States
Jeffrey
The price is £95
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa
A Courtyard Marriott outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and stone accents.

6. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
3.0 star property
12 mi from Santee Lakes
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,083 reviews)
"Had a great experience, staff was very friendly, beds were comfortable."
United States
Deborah
The price is £123
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, framed pictures on the wall, a clock, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

7. Pleasant Inn

Pleasant Inn
2.5 star property
9.8 mi from Santee Lakes
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,636 reviews)
"Great Staff, Clean Room, and Excellent Parking."
United States
Daniel
The price is £62
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Pleasant Inn
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, white chairs, and potted plants.

8. Springhill Suites San Diego Mission Valley

Springhill Suites San Diego Mission Valley
3.5 star property
9.5 mi from Santee Lakes
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely stay, definitely will be back!"
United States
Kaliyah
The price is £124
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Springhill Suites San Diego Mission Valley
A hotel room with two beds, a large landscape painting above the beds, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon
2.0 star property
4.9 mi from Santee Lakes
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Staff was outstanding."
United States
Anthony
The price is £67
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon
An outdoor patio with seating, umbrellas, and palm trees.

10. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
3.0 star property
12.4 mi from Santee Lakes
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean rooms and clean property in a very nice location. Definitely would stay here again."
United States
Miguel
The price is £120
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
A pathway flanked by neatly trimmed hedges and a building with a balcony.

11. California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel
2.0 star property
9.9 mi from Santee Lakes
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (3,090 reviews)
"Pleasant stay"
United States
Javier
The price is £72
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
California Suites Hotel
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12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Sorrento Valley by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Sorrento Valley by IHG
2.5 star property
11.2 mi from Santee Lakes
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Perfect for business stays…"
United States
Jesus
The price is £125
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Sorrento Valley by IHG
A bar area with a glass ceiling, a central bar counter, and multiple stools.

13. Lafayette Hotel & Club

Lafayette Hotel & Club
4.0 star property
10.4 mi from Santee Lakes
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,149 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with wonderful staff! I have already booked my next stay. I would highly recommend this hotel."
United States
Heather
The price is £236
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Lafayette Hotel & Club
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a grill, and string lights.

14. TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Central

TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Central
3.0 star property
8 mi from Santee Lakes
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (645 reviews)
"Great hotel all around!"
United States
Eduardo
The price is £147
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Central
A modern bathroom with a marble countertop, a coffee maker, a sink, and a mirror.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego
2.5 star property
4.1 mi from Santee Lakes
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (947 reviews)
"Excellent service and hospitality"
United States
Alex
The price is £116
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego
A modern bar area with wooden ceiling beams, bar stools, and a long counter.

16. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central
3.0 star property
8.1 mi from Santee Lakes
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Great staff, clean rooms and excellent location"
United States
Ahmad
The price is £117
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central
A living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, a blue ottoman, a wooden chair with cushions, a built-in bookshelf, and a stone wall with a fireplace.

17. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
3.0 star property
11.2 mi from Santee Lakes
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,757 reviews)
"Had a great stay!"
United States
Terrance
The price is £117
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a sign reading "Springhill Suites Marriott".

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

SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway
3.0 star property
8.2 mi from Santee Lakes
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,213 reviews)
"Solid hotel with clean rooms and comfortable beds."
United States
Michael
The price is £121
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway
A wall-mounted sign with 'Greetings from California' and a coffee station with a coffee maker, cups, and condiments.

19. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
2.0 star property
4.6 mi from Santee Lakes
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Amazing staff and front desk are very helpful"
United States
Maria
The price is £63
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and blue umbrellas.

20. HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa
3.0 star property
11.1 mi from Santee Lakes
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Overall great location, staff, and room"
United States
Melissa
The price is £120
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa
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Compare top hotels near Santee Lakes

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

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

2.5 star property
1.4 mi from Santee Lakes
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An outdoor dining area with tables set for a formal event, featuring candelabras and neatly folded napkins.

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property
0.9 mi from Santee Lakes
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A swimming pool with palm trees and a mountain in the background.

Sycuan Casino Resort

4.0 star property
11.3 mi from Santee Lakes
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A spacious living room with a large arched window, a red sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

2.5 star property
6.9 mi from Santee Lakes
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A breakfast buffet area with a stone wall, a coffee station, and a fruit display.

Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

2.5 star property
8 mi from Santee Lakes
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8.6
Excellent
356 reviews
8.0
Very good
1,000 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
2,224 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
1,459 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
1,013 reviews
The price is £86
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The price is £103
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
The price is £80
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
The price is £92
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The price is £95
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • Yes, Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking

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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Top Santee Lakes Hotel Reviews

A modern restaurant with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
Downtown El Cajon

10/10 Excellent

Nothing untoward. Very convenient for local amenities
United Kingdom
Nigel
Reviewed May 7, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

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.