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Our top choices for Santee motels

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Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
2.0 star property
Santee
7.6 out of 10, Good, (877 reviews)
"Management and all other staff went over & beyond, great customer service in a nice quiet community. Cleanliness of premises & rooms were 5 stars."
United States
Charles
The price is AED 314
AED 351 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
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Ramona Valley Inn

Ramona Valley Inn
2.0 star property
Ramona
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean and friendly staff 😊"
United States
Patrick
The price is AED 265
AED 299 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Ramona Valley Inn
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
2.0 star property
San Marcos
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff was extremely friendly and the room was clean. Breakfast was served every morning from 6a-10a."
United States
Lark
The price is AED 329
AED 362 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (388 reviews)
"Great place for a short stay. Clean and safe!"
United States
David
The price is AED 298
AED 327 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Escondido Lodge
Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,039 reviews)
"Great price, clean rooms, sparkling pool and nice outdoor seating area. Would definitely stay again."
United States
Deborah
The price is AED 327
AED 360 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Motel Mediteran Escondido
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Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,719 reviews)
"A good place to stay if you need a place to crash in for the night"
United States
Ivy Ruth
The price is AED 283
AED 326 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
Free daily on-the-go breakfast

Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"This Motel is very good considering the rate you pay,the beds are clean and other parts of the room are clean,the staff are very friendly,the breakfast was fair but it could be improved and dining room could be larger ,the surroundings is excellent"
United States
Jalal
The price is AED 303
AED 334 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
Beach/ocean view

Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (616 reviews)
"Comfy beds, fantastic location, good parking"
United States
Jayme
The price is AED 1,077
AED 1,184 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Moonlight Beach Motel
Arcade

The Rambler Hotel

The Rambler Hotel
3.0 star property
Chula Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,167 reviews)
"Fun vibe, would definitely stay here again!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is AED 492
AED 569 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
The Rambler Hotel
Exterior

Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)

Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (547 reviews)
"Book your stay you won’t regret"
United States
Travis
The price is AED 454
AED 511 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
Lobby sitting area

Studio 6 National City, CA - Naval Base San Diego

Studio 6 National City, CA - Naval Base San Diego
2.0 star property
National City
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Good last minute place to stay at"
United States
bryan
The price is AED 291
AED 320 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Studio 6 National City, CA - Naval Base San Diego
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | WiFi (free), bed sheets

ERTH INN by AGA- San Ysidro

ERTH INN by AGA- San Ysidro
2.5 star property
San Ysidro
7.2 out of 10, Good, (168 reviews)
"Loved my stay"
United States
yashkumar
The price is AED 298
AED 333 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
ERTH INN by AGA- San Ysidro
Lobby

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
2.0 star property
Downtown Encinitas
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,249 reviews)
"Excelent hotel"
United States
Faustino
The price is AED 459
AED 508 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Baycities Motel

Baycities Motel
2.0 star property
Chula Vista
7.2 out of 10, Good, (259 reviews)
"Just what I needed for the night. A clean, quiet, budget friendly with parking."
United States
Sara
The price is AED 262
AED 288 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Baycities Motel
Beach nearby

Coronado Inn

Coronado Inn
2.5 star property
Bayside
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (783 reviews)
"Awesome hotel"
United States
Richard J
The price is AED 658
AED 724 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Coronado Inn
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Southbay

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Southbay
2.0 star property
Nestor
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,012 reviews)
"Nice place"
United States
Adam
The price is AED 312
AED 349 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Southbay
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Coronado Island Inn

Coronado Island Inn
2.5 star property
Coronado
7.2 out of 10, Good, (552 reviews)
"Looking forward to staying here again"
United States
NALANI
The price is AED 621
AED 683 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Coronado Island Inn
Room

Mission Bay Motel

Mission Bay Motel
Pacific Beach
5.6 out of 10, (139 reviews)
"It was convenient from stores and the beach."
United States
Rosane C
The price is AED 340
AED 384 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Mission Bay Motel
Property grounds

National City Motel

National City Motel
2.5 star property
National City
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"It was all good, only stayed for one nigh, but will definitely come back. "
United States
Mercedes
The price is AED 301
AED 331 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
National City Motel
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
2.5 star property
Escondido
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"The staff and room was great, would stay here again."
United States
Irene
The price is AED 449
AED 494 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
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Top Santee Hotel Reviews

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

8/10 Good
"Loved the location in Gaslamp Quarter! The pool area had many daytime events (21+) so the kids were not able to use the pool as much as we would have liked. Rooms were clean and facilities were nice."
Lacey 5-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Santee?
When you save on your room price, you can enjoy more of what Santee has to offer. In the larger area, favorite places to visit include San Diego Zoo, Petco Park, and Mission Bay.
What are motels like?
At most motels, you're likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel, you'll often have access to your room directly from the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace after World War II with the popularity of car travel and road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in Santee?
Here you'll find some of our customers' favorite motels in the larger area. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego is located 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from the heart of Santee. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. The Rambler Hotel: A 24-hour business center along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Central Santee is 15.7 mi (25.2 km) away. Coronado Inn: Enjoy access to the free WiFi, snack bar/deli, and parking. Located 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from the heart of Santee. Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley: Central Santee is 13.4 mi (21.6 km) away. Free WiFi, parking, and laundry facilities are available during your stay. Hotel Milagro: 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from the heart of Santee. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking.
What can I do in Santee?
In this relaxing area, you can check out the shops and enjoy the restaurants while you're sightseeing. Those visiting Santee have good things to say about the bars. Favorite places in and around Santee include San Diego Zoo, Petco Park, and Mission Bay. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Sportsplex USA Santee, Santee Lakes, and Mission Trails Regional Park. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: San Diego Zoo Safari Park, USS Midway Museum, and San Diego Natural History Museum.
What's the seasonal weather like in Santee?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Santee to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 72°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 56°F. Average annual precipitation for Santee is 13 inches.
What are my options for getting around Santee when staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about getting around Santee to help you navigate your stay: Fly into San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field), which is located 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away from the city center. You can also search for flights into San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is 9.9 mi (16 km) away. Make your way to Santee Town Center Station for metro transit.