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Cities
- El Cajon
- La Mesa
- Poway
- San Diego
- Santee
Brands
- Best Western
- Courtyard by Marriott
- Days Inn
- Hampton Inn
- Holiday Inn Express
- Homewood Suites
- Independent
- Motel 6
- No brand
- Sonesta ES Suites
Property Types
- Hotel
- Resort
It was close to the venue I attended.
Location and hotel cleaning staff is friendly and helpful. Gave a 5 because rarely anyone available at front desk.
Good location, not on a freeway. Had a nice meal at the club house, room was dated but bed was comfy. Just make sure to get an upstairs room.
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very clean, staff very friendly and helpful
The cleanliness from the outside and inside
Free breakfast
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The staff is amazing!!!
0rice I the San Diego area
Clean rooms also dog friendly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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NOTHING, it was a horrible experience.
The bed was comfortable.
They were able to accommodate my request for a room on the 1st floor.
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Staff was very nice and friendly.
Delightful to have true hospitality by owner operators. Lots of personal attention and true service and customer care.
I didn't like anything. I pulled into the parking lot and left and trying get a refund every since
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Very clean well run and quiet
The beds were very comfortable, breakfast was yummy, and the pool was great. The staff were kind and accommodating. I will definitely be staying here again on our next family vacation.
Breakfast and it was very clean and kept up.
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Modern decor
Being near family
Hotel Staff made this trip super enjoyable!
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No smoking
Good staff - close to freeway without being too noisy.
Price and location
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It was the dirtiest hotel we have ever stayed in
The attendant when checking in was professional and polite
The Room was clean and the location was close to the freeway. Good Breakfast. Ez to check in.
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All factors were great. I will be staying there every two weeks when I go to El Cajon.
Room was large and clean.
Free parking, Great Casio Accessibility
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Nothing bed had fleas and felt like sleeping on a brick wall
close to family we were visiting, so location
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The AC is excellent. The staff was kind and patient.
I didn't like anything about this hotel.
Honestly nothing
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Quite please nice people
The price was to good to pass up.
Bathroom was clean.
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Breakfast
The room was spacious, and the beds were comfortable. The breakfast was good.
Location and free parking
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The staff was the best above 10 stars. My family member had a life or death medical emergency I called the front desk and they were wonderful. The room nice and large the accommodations, breakfast accommodations great.
Had fridge, good ac
The price seemed reasonable for the star level.
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The location and the staff, both front desk and maintenance.
Cleanliness
There wasn¿t anything positive about this place
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Central location. Good access to highways.
Good service.easy to book online and easy to check in, and easy check in. Very clean room and bed. Cleaner than a different la Mesa location. Was comfortable.
The price was good.
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I like staying here mostly because the staff are really friendly and make you feel appreciated.
Location, staff, and cleanliness
The cleanliness and friendly staff
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It was very dirty
Location was good
Easy to get to. Mid point between where I needed.
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Nothing really
The best things about this hotel were the clean pool, and free parking.
Has a filthy pool
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Room had plenty of space.
Parking access.
Great customer srvice room was clean and looked really new
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Beautiful hotel and very friendly staff
My children were happy. The breakfast was wonderful.
The property was off the grid for most hotels in San Diego. Which made it very quiet and great location for couples or solo travellers.
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The bedding was soft and nice
The beds were super comfy, room was clean, and breakfast was great.
Friendly staff and accommodating
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Easy location close to freeway. Staff was friendly and helpful.
swimming pool
Close to freeway
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Clean property, nice amenities (laundry, games in lobby, courtyard games, pool), great breakfast with plenty of options, social night.
I liked the shops/restaurants that were nearby. I also really appreciated the maintenance team.
The breakfast was lovely!
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Off the freeway
Room was clean and the location was good, for what we needed.
Good location close to Miramar plaza shops and movie theaters etc as well as to city. Staff in reception and room cleaning staff are very professional. Room is clean, even though renovation going on didnt affect much at all. Goof work.
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Nice an quick service not loud
Always clean and quiet. Great offerings at breakfast. Friendly staff
Nice comfortable rooms and good breakfast
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location and staff
The staff was very friendly and helpful.
The lay out of the hotel and room worked for us, pet friendly, room size great, and access to outside grill and patio made it especially comfortable.
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The courtyards
location friendly staff
Clean and spacious room. Relatively quiet A/C.
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Where to stay in Santee
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Doubletree By Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle
Ideally situated just off I-8 and only a short drive from the downtown area attractions, this hotel features spacious and modern accommodations, complete with in-room refrigerators. The Doubletree Club Hotel San Diego places guests only minutes away from the San Diego Convention Center, beautiful beaches and San Diego International Airport. Guests can also discover a number of golf courses, parks and shopping centers nearby. Guests at the San Diego Doubletree Hotel can enjoy a warm chocolate chip cookie upon check-in as well as in-room MP3 compatible radios. The hotel also boasts a state-of-the-art fitness center as well as a peaceful outdoor courtyard, complete with a fire pit.
The location is great
In the best area in San Diego, but hidden behind the trees. Front Desk need more training, they are pleasant are doing their very best they can. Bad Manager. Sorry but is hard to find the best in this Hotel.
Very clean and inviting lobby and location
Sheraton Mission Valley San Diego Hotel
Close to attractions such as Qualcomm Stadium and the San Diego Zoo, this hotel in San Diego, California overlooks Mission Valley and offers enjoyable facilities. Sheraton Mission Valley San Diego Hotel is a completely smoke-free hotel with an outdoor pool. Guests can workout in the fitness center, then visit one of the local beach or explore the historic Gaslamp District. Cru Bistro at the Mission Valley Sheraton serves American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the afternoon, guests can also relax with a drink in the casual Cru Bistro Bar.
Friendly and accomidating staff
We needed a pet friendly, nearby hotel while home floor repairs were being completed
Beds are so comfortable
Doubletree By Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego-Mission Valley offers an indoor and an outdoor pool with a hot tub bordered by tropical palms. This pet-friendly hotel offers world-class shopping at Fashion Valley Mall, 10 minutes’ walk away. A pedestrian bridge links the hotel to Hazard Center’s eclectic mix of shops and restaurants. A cable TV, a coffee machine and ironing facilities are offered in each contemporary room at DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Mission Valley. Each spacious guest room offers soundproof windows and a large work desk. Each room also includes an private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can savor a meal with friends at the casual Windows Café, grab a coffee at Cafe Pronto, dine on fresh cuisine in Lounge 72⁰ overlooking the pool patio. All guests of the hotel enjoy a warm welcome with a complimentary signature DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookie. Guests of DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego – Mission Valley can work out in the well-equipped 24-hour fitness center. For guest convenience there is a trolley stop adjacent to this hotel that offers service to San Diego’s Old Town, Little Italy and the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter. SDCCU Stadium is 2.9 mi away from this hotel. San Diego International Airport is 20 minutes’ drive away.
The staff was great.
The location was great. The hotel was surrounded by things needed for a comfortable stay.
Bed was very comfortable
Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Featuring an on-site championship golf course, this Santee, California hotel is 3.5 miles from the Creation & Earth History Museum. On-site dining, an outdoor pool and spacious guest rooms are offered. The traditionally styled rooms at Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel include a refrigerator and coffee facilities. Air-conditioning and cable TV are included. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Oaks Bar & Grill serves American cuisine. Guests check in for flights and print boarding passes at the hotel. San Diego International Airport is 20.5 miles from Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel. Barona Casino is 13.5 miles from the hotel.
It was close to the venue I attended.
Location and hotel cleaning staff is friendly and helpful. Gave a 5 because rarely anyone available at front desk.
Good location, not on a freeway. Had a nice meal at the club house, room was dated but bed was comfy. Just make sure to get an upstairs room.
Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East
Featuring a spa & wellness center, Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East is located in El Cajon in the California region, 9.2 miles from San Diego State University and 17 miles from San Diego – Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station. With an outdoor swimming pool, the 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel has family rooms. All rooms at the hotel come with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Guests at Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East can enjoy a continental breakfast. The accommodation features amenities such as an on-site business center, gym and hot tub. Speaking English and Spanish, staff are always on hand to help at the reception. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is 17 miles from Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East, while San Diego Convention Center is 17 miles from the property. San Diego International Airport is 18 miles away.
NOTHING, it was a horrible experience.
The bed was comfortable.
They were able to accommodate my request for a room on the 1st floor.
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, a shared lounge and bar in El Cajon. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business center. The hotel has a hot tub and luggage storage space. At the hotel, every room includes a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all guest rooms at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms here will provide you with a seating area. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A continental, American or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving American cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. Guests at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon will be able to enjoy activities in and around El Cajon, like hiking. San Diego State University is 8.3 miles from the hotel, while San Diego – Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station is 16 miles away. San Diego International Airport is 17 miles from the property.
Modern decor
Being near family
Hotel Staff made this trip super enjoyable!
Best Western Santee Lodge
This hotel has an outdoor pool and hot tub with a furnished sun patio. Sea World is less than a 30 minute drive away. Rooms feature cable TV and complimentary Wi-Fi is provided. The modern guest rooms at Best Western Santee Lodge feature air-conditioning and free toiletries. A continental breakfast is provided at this Spanish-style hotel. A garden is available around the pool area. And vending machines are available for guest use. San Diego Zoo is a 25 minute drive from The Santee Lodge Best Western. Downtown San Diego is also a 25 minute drive from the property and San Diego International Airport is 21.5 miles away.
very clean, staff very friendly and helpful
The cleanliness from the outside and inside
Free breakfast
Motel 6-El Cajon, CA - San Diego
This El Cajon motel is one mile from Westfield Parkway Shopping Center, offering a variety of shopping and dining options. The motel features an outdoor pool and rooms with Wi-Fi. Motel 6 San Diego- El Cajon’s rooms come furnished with cable TVs and work desks. Each room includes free local calls. The pet-friendly El Cajon Motel 6 has guest laundry facilities. San Diego State University is a 10-minute drive from the Motel 6. The motel is 10.5 miles from both the Singing Hills Golf Course and Sycuan Poker Casino.
The staff is amazing!!!
0rice I the San Diego area
Clean rooms also dog friendly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Travelodge by Wyndham El Cajon
Travelodge by Wyndham El Cajon provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit.When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at hotel.Whether it's an extended stay or simply needing fresh attire, laundromat and laundry service provided by hotel ensures your cherished travel garments stay spotless and accessible. Your stay will be comfortable with the presence of room service and daily housekeeping as an in-room amenity for your relaxation and enjoyment. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hotel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience.Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like television as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. Within specific rooms, a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker and mini bar is conveniently available for your use.Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, hotel offers a hair dryer and toiletries within a few chosen chambers. Start your day stress-free at Travelodge by Wyndham El Cajon as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. How about kicking off each day of your getaway with a delicious cup of coffee? At the hotel, relish in the invigorating taste of a freshly brewed, excellent coffee.Various excellent meal offerings at hotel ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available.Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment.
Staff was very nice and friendly.
Delightful to have true hospitality by owner operators. Lots of personal attention and true service and customer care.
I didn't like anything. I pulled into the parking lot and left and trying get a refund every since
Best Western Seven Seas
Just an 8‑minute drive from the San Diego Zoo, Best Western Seven Seas offers an outdoor pool, 2 spa tubs, and guest rooms with free WiFi. Guests can dine at the hotel’s on‑site restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. All rooms at the Best Western Seven Seas include free WiFi and cable TV. A refrigerator is also provided, along with a seating area. The Seven Seas Café offers on‑site dining and serves traditional American cuisine. Zack’s Bar is on site, and the hotel also features a poolside bar. The sun deck surrounding the pool at the Best Western Seven Seas offers sun loungers, table tennis, and a hot tub. Guests can enjoy free access to the hotel’s fitness room. This hotel is just 0.6 mi from shopping at Fashion Valley Mall. The San Diego Convention Center and San Diego International Airport are both within a 10‑minute drive from the hotel.
Nice rooms
The parking and location
Location and the property itself
Riverleaf Inn Mission Valley
The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley SeaWorld offers a refreshed and comfortable stay in the heart of San Diego, featuring an outdoor pool and relaxing hot tub. Each guest room includes air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a large TV. We also offer a free continental breakfast to get your day started. Guests enjoy 24-hour front desk service along with access to a business center offering fax and photocopying services. Additional on-site amenities include a guest launderette and vending machines, ensuring a seamless and convenient stay. Ideally located, the hotel is just a 5-minute drive from Fashion Valley Shopping Center and near many of San Diego’s top attractions. Old Town San Diego and the Cygnet Theatre are approximately 1.8 km away, while Ocean Beach is only a 15-minute drive. SeaWorld San Diego is just minutes away, and San Diego International Airport is conveniently located 8.5 km from the property.
I did not like anything about this hotel.
Customer Service excellent
The room was very clean
Super 8 by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Located just a 10 minutes’ drive from Sea World San Diego, Super 8 by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle offers quiet rooms with mini fridges, microwaves, and free wifi. Our rooms at Super 8 by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle include a flat-screen TV and a coffee machine, as well as a hairdryer is provided in the private bathroom. Convenient 24-hour parking is available on-site for a nightly fee of $10 per space. A 24-hour reception greets guests of this hotel. A fitness center and a business center are located on site. Laundry facilities are also available. This hotel is 4 minutes’ drive from Fashion Valley shopping mall. San Diego International Airport is 7.5 mi away.
The hotel change first I pay to park my vehicle. Second the breakfast is a joke I was better off in McDonalds at I already know the food is terrible. Service is pretty bad and the room smells like someone is smoking in the room and I am not a smoker
The lady working at night fid her best to help me.
Continental breakfast!
Motel 6-San Diego, CA - Downtown
Located in sunny San Diego, this motel is 10-minutes drive from SeaWorld. All rooms include a cable flat-screen TV. San Diego International Airport and San Diego Zoo are 3 miles away. A 24-hour reception is offered at Motel 6 San Diego Downtown. Laundry facilities is located on site for added convenience. Vending machines featuring drinks are available. San Diego Downtown Motel 6 is 10-minute bus ride from Historic Gaslamp Quarter. San Diego Convention Center is 4-minutes drive away.
The staff.
It’s very service plus not good rooms to sleep in it
Friendly and helpful staff.
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities.Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit.When arriving by car, take advantage of the hotel's convenient on-site parking facilities. The hotel offers reception amenities including concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the hotel ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of laundromat located on the premises. The hotel's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay.Need something at the last minute? The convenience stores has you covered, ensuring your requirements are met without any inconvenience. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hotel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure a pleasant stay, a selection of rooms at hotel come furnished with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning, all designed with your ease in mind.Several chosen accommodations at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy have a balcony or terrace incorporated into the room design. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like cable TV as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. Within specific rooms, a refrigerator and instant tea is conveniently available for your use. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, hotel offers a hair dryer and towels within a few chosen chambers. How about kicking off each day of your getaway with a delicious cup of coffee? At the hotel, relish in the invigorating taste of a freshly brewed, excellent coffee.Various excellent meal offerings at hotel ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment.Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy.Guests who enjoy maintaining their fitness regimen while on holiday can visit the fitness center provided by hotel.
I liked the room!
Perfect location to walk to restaurants and cafes in Little Italy!
The staff at the hotel was really lovely and did everything they could to make up for the condition of the hotel.
Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego By IHG
Set in the center of San Diego, California, 2 blocks from the San Diego Trolley, the Holiday Inn Express Downtown San Diego is a completely nonsmoking hotel, which serves a free hot breakfast bar with scrambled eggs, bacon and sausages. After a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool, guests can enjoy a meal in the Indigo Cafe. The comfortable guestrooms at the Downtown San Diego Holiday Inn Express feature pillow-top mattresses and executive work desks with ergonomic chairs. Guests will also appreciate in-room refrigerators as well as free wired and wireless internet access.
Breakfast was outstanding
Walking distance (40 minutes) to Gas Lamp district and Little Italy. Breakfast was very good.
location and staff
Hampton Inn By Hilton & Suites El Cajon San Diego
Located in El Cajon and with San Diego State University reachable within 8.7 miles, Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi throughout the property and a fitness center. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business center. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. All rooms at Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego feature air conditioning and a desk. Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and American options. San Diego – Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station is 16 miles from the accommodation, while Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is 16 miles from the property. San Diego International Airport is 17 miles away.
Very clean well run and quiet
The beds were very comfortable, breakfast was yummy, and the pool was great. The staff were kind and accommodating. I will definitely be staying here again on our next family vacation.
Breakfast and it was very clean and kept up.
Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
Located 10 minutes’ walk away from the East County Performing Arts Center, this El Cajon hotel features guest rooms with free WiFi. Free guest parking is available. A cable TV is provided in each air-conditioned guest room at Super 8 El Cajon. For convenience, all guest rooms include a microwave, a refrigerator and a coffee machine. A 24-hour guest reception is offered at El Cajon Super 8. Vending machines featuring snacks and drinks are available. Sycuan Casino is 9.9 mi away from this hotel. San Diego State University is 10 minutes’ drive away. Qualcomm Stadium, home of the San Diego Chargers, is 11 mi away.
No smoking
Good staff - close to freeway without being too noisy.
Price and location
Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East
Located in El Cajon, 9.2 miles from San Diego State University, Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a fitness center. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. San Diego Convention Center is 17 miles from the hotel and Balboa Park is 17 miles away. The rooms at the hotel come with a seating area and a TV with cable channels. Certain rooms are equipped with a kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave. San Diego – Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station is 17 miles from Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East, while Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is 17 miles from the property. San Diego International Airport is 18 miles away.
It was the dirtiest hotel we have ever stayed in
The attendant when checking in was professional and polite
The Room was clean and the location was close to the freeway. Good Breakfast. Ez to check in.
Price by Week Day
Average hotel prices peak at just over $140 on Wednesday.
In Santee, hotel prices fluctuate throughout the week, with Mondays and Tuesdays being the least expensive days, around $110. Prices rise significantly midweek, peaking on Wednesday at just over $140. Weekends show little variance, remaining around $120.
Price by Month
Lowest in December around $100, highest in July about $190.
In Santee, hotel prices vary throughout the year, with the lowest average around $100 in December and the highest reaching approximately $190 in July. Other months generally fall between these two price points.
How far in advance should I book?
Prices on check-in day in Santee are around $150–$200.
In Santee, hotel prices generally decrease as the number of days prior to check-in increases, with notable price drops occurring at around 3 weeks out when premium hotels are often fully booked. Approaching the check-in date, lower quality hotels may reduce prices at the last minute, while rates for higher quality options tend to stabilize or increase as availability diminishes. On the check-in day, prices are typically around $150–$200 compared to approximately $160–$180 days in advance.
Price by Hotel Class
Most popular star category: 2* hotels priced just over $130.
In Santee, the distribution of hotels by star rating shows a clear trend of increasing prices with higher star levels. The most popular category is 2*, priced just over $130, while 3* hotels typically start around $160, indicating a small price gap between these adjacent categories.
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Top Tips
- Secure rates 12-18% lower than last-minute bookings by reserving Santee hotels 21-30 days in advance, especially for weekend stays. Compare prices around your dates to maximize savings.
- Decline resort-style amenity fees of $15-$25 at check-in; in Santee, essentials like Wi-Fi or parking are frequently included. Review your hotel booking summary and ask staff for a breakdown of included amenities.
- Stay near the I-8 and CA-52 interchange (SpringHill Suites or Best Western) for an 8-10 minute drive to Santee Lakes Recreation Area. Use local ride shares if you prefer not to drive.
- Explore free Level 2 EV charging at Hampton Inn Santee and avoid $0.45-$0.55/kWh markups at public stations. Confirm charger availability at check-in, as demand may vary on weekends.
- Request accessible or ground-floor rooms near elevators if you need step-free access, as 60-70% of Santee properties built before 2005 may have limited accessibility. Ask staff about features like ramps or visual alarms.
- Typical hotel Wi-Fi speeds range from 40-60 Mbps; streaming is reliable outside peak hours (7-9 PM), when speeds may drop by 30-40%. Download large files early for a smoother experience.
- Refill water bottles at Santee hotels, as tap water meets EPA standards, letting you sidestep 300-400% markups on bottled water. Ask at the front desk if you want a filtered water source.
- At hotel point-of-sale terminals, choose payment in USD to avoid Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) markups of 3-5% on foreign cards. Double-check the payment screen before finalizing your purchase.
- Verify parking policies before booking, as 40% of Santee hotels, especially older EconoLodges, charge $10-$15 per day for parking over 72 hours. Check if your room package includes parking.
- Book before early May to avoid 18-25% July 4th event rate spikes, since demand rises sharply for local festivities. Check the city’s event calendar if flexible travel is possible.
- Request a 'quiet rear' room at hotels on Cuyamaca Street to reduce I-8 noise exposure by 15-20 dB. If sensitive to sound, ask about the hotel’s available quiet zones or soundproofing.
- Depart Santee by 6:15-6:30 AM to cut I-8 eastbound commute to El Cajon/La Mesa to 28-32 minutes; travel after 7 AM may mean 55-65 minute delays. Use navigation apps for live traffic updates.
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