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Best Western Santee Lodge

2.5 star property
A peaceful retreat near outdoor adventures, where travelers can unwind in the spa tub after a day of exploration with staff ready to assist

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The Best Western Santee Lodge offers travelers a charming experience with its helpful staff and relaxing spa tub. Guests can grab a to-go breakfast before spending the day swimming in the outdoor pool or exploring the attractions that surround Santee.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$170
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (with Sofabed)

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 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
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About the area

Santee is home to Best Western Santee Lodge. Old Mission Dam and San Diego Voice & Viewpoint are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Taylor Guitars and Boomers El Cajon. Computer Museum of America and The Water Conservation Garden are also worth visiting.
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Map
10726 Woodside Ave, Santee, CA, 92071

What's nearby

  • Creation and Earth History Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • San Diego Christian College - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Off Broadway Live - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Sportsplex USA Santee - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 22 min drive - 31.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Full Circle Saloon - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Best Western Santee Lodge

Property highlights
At Best Western Santee Lodge, you can look forward to free on-the-go breakfast, conference space and a hot tub. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, a vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Best Western Santee Lodge include comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free Internet access.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30, per accommodation, per day (maximum of USD 100 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 36 kg per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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 USD100 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Santee Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Santee Lodge?

As of 16 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Santee Lodge on 25 Jan 2026 start from AU$170.25, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Best Western Santee Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, Best Western Santee Lodge allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 36 kg per pet. There's a deposit of USD 100 per stay and a fee of USD 30 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Best Western Santee Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Santee Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 30.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Best Western Santee Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 60.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Best Western Santee Lodge located?

Situated in Santee, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Creation and Earth History Museum and San Diego Christian College. Off Broadway Live and Sportsplex USA Santee are also within 2 miles (3 km). Santee Town Center Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Best Western Santee Lodge Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 599 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 599 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 599 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 599 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 599 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness
Location location location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very impressed how clean and what a friendly staff . Recommend and will stay again .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, clean room and close to restaurants, shopping and freeway.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean hotel and room. Friendly from desk. Safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Braijon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed Monday-friday morning honestly a good experience i seen people complain about this place and only spent 1-2 days there a whole week at this place felt like home and i didn’t even wanna leave nice shopping center with a target about 5-8 minutes away depending on traffic and good food areas not to far away as well, will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice service personnel.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Comfortable, clean. A bit musty smell.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and surrounding areas felt a little unsafe and noisy. Great location for what I needed. Excellent staff. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Humayoun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and safe
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Amy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly. Check in was a breeze and the continental breakfast was good - waffle iron, eggs, sausage, a variety of pastries and bagels, yogurt and cereal. A staff person was always at breakfast - refilling as necessary which was great. The pool is small but centrally located and the kids loved it. However, the property was a bit run down. The pillows and bedding had stains on them. The room smelled like steamed broccoli. We found two nickel sized live spiders in our room and a bat was outside the laundry room for 2 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best Weatern was within walking distance of several restaurants and coffee shops. They had a nice pool area, room was clean and area quiet and safe
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking lot is super close to the rooms. Rooms are clean and staff is friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool was fun
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not fancy but clean and quiet very comfortable bed, I slept very well. I would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Management and staff were amazing. Great daily breakfast! Older building but extremely clean inside and out. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Great staff stood here for my sons little league World Series
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accomodating, clean, and great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay.

Clean quiet room. Cleaning product smell had to be aired out before we could close the door. Tub was slippery, maybe due to cleaning products on the floor or carpet, but otherwise was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I have stayed here before.

This is the 3rd year I have stayed here since moving out of CA and only going back for visits. It's decent enough. Not outstanding and if you like a lot of luxury probably not for you but I find it to be OK to stay. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Blanca

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room had two queen mattress and the springs were shot on the sides, you had to sleep in the middle. Traffic noise. Staff and service were good. Continental breakfast was good, but surprised there was no cereal.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and quiet and the staff was ver friendly and helpful. The daily breakfast was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second year staying at this hotel. We come for Comic-Con and it's close distance to the end of the green line. Breakfast is alwats good, staff are nice, and its a quiet location. We will definitely be back again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024