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Our top choices for Santee motels

A room with wicker chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

1. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
2.0 star property
Santee
7.6 out of 10, Good, (916 reviews)
"Great"
United States
Gabriel
The price is AU$139
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
A motel sign with a number '6' and an 'ENTER' arrow, indicating the direction to the motel.

2. 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, (1,848 reviews)
"Room was clean and staff was friendly."
United States
Justin
The price is AU$108
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

3. 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Room was clean, quiet & very comfortable."
United States
Lori
The price is AU$121
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

4. Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego

Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
6.6 out of 10, (498 reviews)
"Clean room and easy parking"
United States
Adrian
The price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego
A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

5. Northgate Motel

Northgate Motel
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (747 reviews)
"This hotel was very clean and made my stay very pleasant. The staff was helpful and friendly. I stayed here and I’m looking to book again for my birthday."
United States
Madeline
The price is AU$109
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Northgate Motel
A building with a sign reading "RELAX INN & SUITES".

6. Relax Inn And Suites

Relax Inn And Suites
2.0 star property
El Cajon
5.6 out of 10, (487 reviews)
"The most disgusting hotel I’ve ever step foot into"
United States
Camille
The price is AU$89
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Relax Inn And Suites
A compact hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a small refrigerator, and an air conditioning unit.

7. Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
6.6 out of 10, (745 reviews)
"Friendly very informative staff truly always a good reminder each time and the neat things are spacious room like an apartment. Loving the cold a/c was perfect! Thank you for your service!"
United States
lowena
The price is AU$98
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a mirror, a window with curtains, and wall art.

8. Mission Bay Motel

Mission Bay Motel
Pacific Beach
5.4 out of 10, (343 reviews)
"Staff was super friendly and helpful. Parking was super easy and the motel was super close to the beach."
United States
Lilliana
The price is AU$112
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Mission Bay Motel
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting of a coastal scene, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

9. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,069 reviews)
"Great clean room in a beautiful area, would love to stay here again."
United States
Antonio
The price is AU$105
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Motel Mediteran Escondido
A dining area with outdoor seating, a sign reading "El Rancho Coronado," and a variety of flowers.

10. El Rancho Motel

El Rancho Motel
2.0 star property
Coronado
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (959 reviews)
"Great place will stay again"
United States
Nouman
The price is AU$175
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
El Rancho Motel
A retro-themed arcade with classic games, a foosball table, and a long communal table with stools.

11. The Rambler Hotel

The Rambler Hotel
3.0 star property
Chula Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,208 reviews)
"Solid place to stay"
United States
Neal
The price is AU$148
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
The Rambler Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

12. Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego

Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego
2.0 star property
La Mesa
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
"It was clean, easy to check in and out, and the staff were friendly."
United States
Gavin
The price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego
A building with a porch, wooden beams, and hanging flower baskets.

13. Ramona Valley Inn

Ramona Valley Inn
2.0 star property
Ramona
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
"Newly renovated, clean rooms. Friendly staff, very nice place for the price"
United States
Rhiannon
The price is AU$96
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Ramona Valley Inn
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small desk, and two wall-mounted paintings.

14. Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (486 reviews)
"Great service, I've stayed here multiple times and never had a problem"
United States
michael
The price is AU$99
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Escondido Lodge
A hotel entrance with a covered patio, large windows, and potted plants.

15. 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)
"Love that there were a lot of different places within walking distance."
United States
Pedro
The price is AU$210
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a view of the beach and ocean through a large window.

16. Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (677 reviews)
"Nice motel, walking distance from the beach and restaurants. Family room was well equipped and clean, sand toys and boards were a nice bonus."
United States
Viachaslau
The price is AU$192
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Moonlight Beach Motel
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining area, a kitchen, and a TV mounted on a wall with a mural.

17. 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, (1,385 reviews)
"Very clean, and the staff very kind."
United States
Jeanette
The price is AU$167
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
A living room with a round table, a blue sofa, a patterned armchair, and a potted plant.

18. Crown City Inn

Crown City Inn
2.5 star property
Coronado
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (883 reviews)
"This is a really amazing place to stay in Coronado."
United States
Kate
The price is AU$258
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Crown City Inn
A neatly made bed with white linens and a brown accent, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a simple room with plain walls.

19. Baycities Motel

Baycities Motel
2.0 star property
Chula Vista
7.2 out of 10, Good, (309 reviews)
"Stayed for 18 days and they were extremely nice people!"
United States
Aidan
The price is AU$99
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Baycities Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a mirror.

20. Hotel Milagro

Hotel Milagro
2.0 star property
Chula Vista
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Loved my stay"
United States
Alejandro
The price is AU$103
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Hotel Milagro
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Top Santee Hotel Reviews

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

8/10 Good
"Well it took forever to get checked in at 3:00 pm. The room was clean but we didn’t have enough towels for the 4 people staying in the room. If it wasn’t for the location being right across for the pier I would have giving it a 2 star rating."
Donavan 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Find out more about Santee

Santee Motels information

Number of reviews
8,045
Accommodation
51 Motels
Lowest Price
AU$89
Highest Price
AU$258

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Santee?
As you'll save on your room price, you can enjoy more of what Santee has to offer. In the larger area, popular places to visit include San Diego Zoo, Mission Bay and Petco Park.
What are motels like?
When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. With a stay at a motel, you'll often have access to your room from an outside corridor overlooking the car park. In the US, motels became more commonplace after World War II with the popularity of car travel and road trips, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in Santee?
These are some of our customers' top motels to choose from in the larger area. The Rambler Hotel is located 25.2 km from the heart of Santee. Enjoy access to the 24-hour business centre, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi and self-parking. Motel 6 Chula Vista, CA - San Diego: Free WiFi, free parking and a terrace are available during your stay. Central Santee is 15.5 mi (24.9 km) away. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego: Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Located 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from the heart of Santee. Coronado Inn: Central Santee is 15.2 mi (24.5 km) away. Free WiFi, a snack bar/deli and parking are available during your stay. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos: 23.8 mi (38.2 km) from the heart of Santee. Enjoy access to the business centre, and freebies including breakfast and self-parking.
What can I do in Santee?
In this family-friendly area, you can explore the shops and enjoy the restaurants while you're sightseeing. Those visiting Santee have good things to say about the bars. Favourite places in and around Santee include San Diego Zoo, Mission Bay and Petco Park. 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, San Diego Natural History Museum and San Diego Air and Space Museum.
What's the seasonal weather like in Santee?
Weather can make or break a road trip, 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 temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 13°C. Average annual precipitation for Santee is 337 mm.
What are my options for getting around Santee while 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. Otherwise, you can search for flights to San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is 9.9 mi (16 km) away. Head over to Santee Town Center Station for metro travel.

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