San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 22 min drive
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 32 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 40 min drive
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 41 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 20 min drive
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 20 min drive
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 21 min drive
Santee Town Center Station - 23 min walk
Restaurants
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Full Circle Saloon - 13 min walk
Sonic Drive-In - 3 min walk
Starbucks - 3 min drive
About this property
Best Western Santee Lodge
Best Western Santee Lodge puts you within a 15-minute drive of San Diego State University. Guests can get a morning swim in at the outdoor pool, and the spa tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
48 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Pets
Pets allowed (2 total, up to 80 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps) in rooms*
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free on-the-go breakfast each morning 5 AM–9 AM
Working away
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
An outdoor pool
Spa tub
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Room amenities
Be entertained
37-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
WiFi (surcharge) (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
Optional extras
WiFi is available in guestrooms for USD 0.00 per stay (rates may vary)
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 30.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 60.00 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Rollaway beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Policies
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.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
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.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Best Western Santee Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Best Western Santee Lodge?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 80 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per day, and there's also a deposit of USD 100 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Best Western Santee Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Santee Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of USD 30.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 60.00 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Best Western Santee Lodge?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Barona Casino (16-min drive) and Sycuan Casino (19-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Best Western Santee Lodge and nearby?
Best Western Santee Lodge has an outdoor pool and a spa tub.
What's the area around Best Western Santee Lodge like?
Best Western Santee Lodge is located a short 12-minute walk from Creation and Earth History Museum.
Best Western Santee Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2024
Jaime
Jaime, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 11, 2024
Kathy
Breakfast needs more of a variety.
Kathleen
Kathleen, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 1, 2024
Just ok
As walking in the room has a bad smell it to. Smelled like a mixture of cigarettes and dust. The shower has long black hair on the walls so shower must have never been cleaned. The sheets had stains on them and the bed had more of a sheet than a comforter. If you get cold bring an extra blanket.
Christa
Christa, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 14, 2024
It was good . Really can’t say I just stayed there for the night
Gloria
Gloria, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 9, 2024
Verna
Verna, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 15, 2024
Floors were filthy and had dog hair on them.
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Sep 15, 2024
The little hotel that couldn’t our first room, the heater would not work, so they moved us to a different room, and when I went to flush the toilet, the flusher handle fell off we could hear the TV and the conversation in the next room, most of the night the room was clean And the lady at the front desk was very friendly
CHRIS
CHRIS, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 14, 2024
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.
Julia
Julia, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2024
These rooms were booked for our employees who were working out of town. The service that Patty in the front desk was amazing. She was incredibly helpful and made them feel right at home. Great personality and amazing customer service.
KARLA
KARLA, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2024
Karen
Karen, 4-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good
Sep 10, 2024
Hotel stay was excellent. Linens were fresh. The building it's self was dated but very well kept. Parking left a lot to be desired.
Shonnie
Shonnie, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2024
william
william, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2024
Melinda
Melinda, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Sep 9, 2024
Angelica
Angelica, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2024
Mavis
Mavis, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 10, 2024
John
John, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2024
Great comfortable option for the area!
Nice confortable place to stay. Room was quiet, AC worked great, and bed was cozy and slept great. I would definitely stay there again. We were just 1 night mid-week and stayed on a room on the 2nd floor.
Steven
Steven, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2024
Great place! Great staff stood here for my sons little league World Series
Jimmy
Jimmy, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 6, 2024
The front desk person he was very friendly and offered us a different room as there was only the two. However after spending some time in this room it smelled old and musty the room looked nothing like with the online picture showed this room is very old bedding towel so thin you could almost see through them and cockroaches
Kathy
Kathy, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 29, 2024
front desk no problem, breakfast poorly maintained
James
James, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jul 26, 2024
Let's just say that the global Microsoft outage on Friday July 19th stranded me in Houston until Sunday July 21st. I used the Expedia app to get the number to the hotel and called saying I was stranded and would be late and most likely Saturday. I checked Expedia's app and they stated that I could not cancel booking and would not be refunded. I contacted Expedia through the app and explained my situation. It took multiple hours and at least one of my reservations was cancelled with refund(thank you Alamo Rental cars) When we started to work on the hotel, the Expedia rep explained that the hotel had no management on site and to check back on Monday or 72 hours from our time on the app(Saturday afternoon after my 4th flight was cancelled) I was disconnected and could not get back through to Expedia. United never sent me any information on a flight to San Diego and I eventually booked a flight back to my home. This place refuses to refund me even the situation was completely out of my control. Expedia will not help at all and United told Expedia the rescheduled me with Delta airlines. I never received a phone call or reschedule through the United App or Expedia. Still have not received anything. Needless to say this place will never receive my business again and I would never stay at a Best Western. Unbelievable how the take advantage of a traveler stuck because of wonderfull Microsoft, United and a complete shutdown of air travel. Horrible policy and Expedia is a complete waste
Tim
Tim, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2024
Enrique
Enrique, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2024
Was amazing
Ninos
Ninos, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 21, 2024
Good location, a nice clean place that is far enough from San Diego to be affordable, but not too far away. One major misgiving: avoids rooms 103, 105 ,107 and the rooms directly above those due to a nloisy ice machine. It makes constant noise day and night, and worse whe nfolks get ice (who needs ice a 4am?).