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Best Western Santee Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel in Santee with an outdoor pool and free breakfast

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Outdoor pool
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Lobby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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10726 Woodside Ave, Santee, CA, 92071
  • Place, Creation and Earth History Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Christian College
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Sportsplex USA Santee
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (with Sofabed) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Room With Microwave And Refrigerator-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-1 King, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, High Speed Internet Access, Sofabed, Microwave and Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 3

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Kitchenette, Sofabed, High Speed Internet Access, Iron And Ironing Board, Hairdryer

  • Sleeps 3

Accessible-2 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Refrigerator, Microwave

  • Sleeps 4

King Suite With Sofabed-Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Santee

Best Western Santee Lodge places you within a short walk of Creation and Earth History Museum and within a mile (2 km) of San Diego Christian College. This hotel has 48 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Creation and Earth History Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • San Diego Christian College - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Off Broadway Live - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Sportsplex USA Santee - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 22 min drive - 19.7 miles

Getting around

  • Gillespie Field Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 20 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Best Western Santee Lodge

Hotel in Santee with an outdoor pool and free breakfast
At Best Western Santee Lodge, guests have access to an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub. There's free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests. Additional amenities include conference space, express check-out, and a banquet hall.
Guests can expect WiFi and 37-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are other standard amenities.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 30.00
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 60.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 30 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 100 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
  • 2 total (80 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0.00 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 60.00 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hotel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of Best Western Santee Lodge?

This hotel is located in Santee within a short 13-minute walk of Creation and Earth History Museum. You'll also find Sportsplex USA Santee and Santee Lakes within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Best Western Santee Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Best Western Santee Lodge feature a casino?

No, Best Western Santee Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Best Western Santee Lodge?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Is Best Western Santee Lodge good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as an outdoor pool and free breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at Best Western Santee Lodge?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Best Western Santee Lodge have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Best Western Santee Lodge offers free on-the-go breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Best Western Santee Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Best Western Santee Lodge for a fee of USD 30 per accommodation, per day. A deposit of USD 100 per stay is collected.

Does Best Western Santee Lodge have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Best Western Santee Lodge?

The closest major airport to Best Western Santee Lodge is San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field), which is 2.5 mi away (10 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is located 14.9 mi away (22-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Best Western Santee Lodge?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Best Western Santee Lodge.

Best Western Santee Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 603 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 603 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 603 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 603 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 603 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

alfred

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While linens were presented as clean and looked and felt as such, they are stained-rust, dirt, oil. Some lifetime maintenance was needed. Grout in the bath area missing. Bathtub pipe was loose in the wall. Poor caulking around tub. In general this is a nice older facility. Staff was impeccable, always with a quick courteous acknowledgement and helpful. Breakfast area was always clean (as is with most all the property) with food well stocked, fresh and hot.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff friendly. Food area was clean and stocked for breakfast.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Luahna

Liked: Cleanliness
My room was near the ice machine. People were using it late at night (2AM) and early in the morning (5AM). Woke me up every time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean but one of the queen beds was in poor condition. The outlet to charge my phone was broken. There were several young men outside yelling and screaming until almost midnight, which kept me awake and I'm sure everyone else with no staff to enforce the rules if there were any. The second night was more quiet .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hot tub was great and it was nice and hot, however, the pool and hot tub area are only open until 8pm. I understand that you get what you pay for but y'all are charging too much for this one. The whole place needs updated, it's kind of falling apart, and the beds are terrible. I guess i know better now 😕.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was great, easy check in, clean, we had a quiet evening and were pleased with the rooms. There is a major shopping area just minutes with ample food options.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda, Lynwood

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I traveled with our pets. The facility was very pet friendly. We were greeted by a friendly host upon arrival. Our room was clean and beds were comfortable. Breakfast served was nice, hot, and fresh daily. Plenty of places to eat near by. Gas station and freeways within close proximities. This was a very convenient location. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARTHA

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

RYAN

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean! Nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, pomona

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey, Gulfport

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations were family and pet friendly at a great rate. Our room was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hong

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a last-minute booking for us, as the hotel is one of two close to our daughter's home and the original accommodations for our visit fell through. What a great find! The room was quite satisfactory, clean, well- maintained, convenient, and reasonably priced (considering the cost of hotels in the San Diego area). Staff were helpful, pleasant, and patient. We would stay again by choice should the opportunity arise.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Harley

Traveled with group
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

RALPH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the rooms we got were clean, up to date and staff was very courteous! we enjoyed the breakfast they had in the morning for us also.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

KARLA

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Miguel

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfriendly staff, witnessed a staff member cussing out another guest.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will not stay agian.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

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