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A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a stone facade, and a clear sky.

A compact kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and wooden cabinets.

A hotel room with two beds, a window with blinds, a heater, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden wardrobe.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a grey carpet, and a glass door entrance.

1. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

1.8 km from Santee Boulders

Vanessa

₩120,505

₩132,556 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

An outdoor dining area with tables set for a formal event, featuring candelabras and neatly folded napkins.

A bar area with multiple seating arrangements, a counter with a bartender, and overhead televisions.

A poolside area with a fire feature and orange chairs.

A lodge entrance with a wooden door and wrought iron gates, surrounded by potted plants and a paved walkway.

2. Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

1 km from Santee Boulders

Donaciano

₩158,919

₩219,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, framed pictures on the wall, a clock, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, featuring a red-tiled roof and a mix of balconies and windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel bathroom with a shower, a sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.

3. Pleasant Inn

14.7 km from Santee Boulders

alexandre

₩93,189

₩106,934 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A swimming pool with palm trees and a mountain in the background.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

A modern lounge area with dark-toned seating, a central coffee table, and a stone accent wall.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a landscaped area with palm trees and a bridge.

4. Sycuan Casino Resort

18.7 km from Santee Boulders

Alexza

₩117,797

₩145,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A breakfast buffet area with a stone wall, a coffee station, and a fruit display.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large painting of a sunset.

A table with two gold-framed lamps and a vase of white flowers.

An elevator area with stone walls and a potted plant.

5. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

11.9 km from Santee Boulders

Sonya

₩154,219

₩176,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel reception area with a cityscape mural, a 'No Smoking' sign, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking lot.

A modern kitchen area with a coffee station, fruit bowl, and a refrigerator with a glass door displaying food items.

An outdoor balcony with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of trees and buildings.

6. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

14 km from Santee Boulders

Ravi

₩113,938

₩130,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A spacious living room with a large arched window, a red sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

A spacious kitchen with a dining area, equipped with modern appliances and ample seating.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with a white facade and a tree with lights.

A spacious living area with a red sofa, a coffee table with a fruit bowl, and a modern chandelier.

7. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

10 km from Santee Boulders

Donna

₩162,479

₩183,195 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor seating area with sofas, a fire pit, and umbrellas.

A hotel entrance with a clear sky, palm trees, and a sign reading "Homewood Suites."

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a multi-story building with balconies.

A modern interior with a central seating area, a kitchen in the background, and a dining area with a long table.

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Central

Scripps Ranch, 11.9 km from Santee Boulders

Kitty

₩171,483

₩197,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern bar area with wooden ceiling beams, bar stools, and a long counter.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a courtyard.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, balconies, and a central entrance with a glass door.

9. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

12 km from Santee Boulders

Johanna

₩199,849

₩229,716 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A pathway flanked by neatly trimmed hedges and a building with a balcony.

A courtyard with a small pond, trees, and a fountain.

A courtyard with a small pond, palm trees, and a building with balconies.

A lobby with a mosaic fountain, seating area, and a book display.

10. California Suites Hotel

14.9 km from Santee Boulders

Leo

₩120,640

₩138,435 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a sign reading "Springhill Suites Marriott".

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bar.

A hotel room with a sofa, a wooden desk, a chair, a TV, and a tray table.

A modern kitchen with a wooden desk, a chair, a sink, and a coffee maker.

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway

13.1 km from Santee Boulders

Gilma

₩205,942

₩236,720 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A Holiday Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.

A modern hotel dining area with a long communal table, individual tables, and blue chairs.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a blue wall with geometric patterns, and a wooden accent wall.

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Sorrento Valley by IHG

17.4 km from Santee Boulders

Johnathan

₩199,037

₩228,783 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a round coffee table with fruit, and a ceiling adorned with colorful hanging ornaments.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a gated entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a nightstand with a lamp, and a vase of flowers.

A breakfast bar with a variety of fruits, a Hershey's chocolate bar, and a coffee machine.

13. Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

8 km from Santee Boulders

Aron Roi

₩193,918

₩213,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a red chair, and a view of the city.

A hotel room with a desk, office chair, and a sofa with a throw pillow.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a projector screen, and large windows with a view of outdoor umbrellas.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight benches.

14. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

17.3 km from Santee Boulders

Peter

₩206,010

₩236,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a coffee station, and a television.

A modern living room with a fireplace, patterned chairs, decorative vases, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a chair.

A snack aisle with shelves stocked with various treats like Doritos, Lay's, and Pringles.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

10 km from Santee Boulders

India

₩194,501

₩214,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel lobby with a large seating area, a kitchen counter with coffee machines, and a stone fireplace.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a television mounted on the wall.

A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a dishwasher. There is a small dining area with a table and chairs.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

16. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

16.6 km from Santee Boulders

Chad

₩135,399

₩154,279 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A garden with a gazebo, pathways, and a mountain in the background.

A clear swimming pool surrounded by a patio area with outdoor furniture, a building with a tiled roof, and palm trees.

A cozy wooden room with a large bed, a small table, and a chair.

A building with a tiled roof, brick walls, and arched doorways. There are large planters and a palm tree in the foreground.

17. Vineyard Hacienda

16.8 km from Santee Boulders

Michele

₩225,345

₩243,367 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with two beds, a large landscape painting above the beds, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and a coffee table, large windows with blinds, and a visible Coca-Cola advertisement.

A reception area with a wooden counter, framed pictures on the wall, and a view of the parking lot through the glass door.

A swimming pool with a blue tiled border, a white chair, and a door.

18. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

8 km from Santee Boulders

Milad

₩125,447

₩138,229 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern restaurant with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a pergola overhead, and a view of the street and buildings in the background.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking area.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

19. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

7.8 km from Santee Boulders

Erin

₩229,203

₩252,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of Fletcher Marketplace.

A multi-story hotel with a pool, parking lot, and a view of distant mountains.

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign and a "Hilton Honors" sign.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

6.7 km from Santee Boulders

William

₩197,452

₩217,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to Santee Boulders

Property	Property class	Guest rating
WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast	8.6 Excellent 288 reviews	View
Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel	8.0 Very good 1,004 reviews	View
Pleasant Inn	8.6 Excellent 1,572 reviews	View
Sycuan Casino Resort	9.4 Exceptional 2,171 reviews	View
Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa	9.2 Wonderful 1,013 reviews	View

Top Santee Boulders Hotel Reviews

Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay thank so much"

Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience and Ty so much"

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

10/10 Excellent

"It’s Always a pleasure to stay here"

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

8/10 Good

"Room was clean, breakfast was good, hot tub was working though very loud, pool was chilly. Staff was friendly. Would stay here again if I were in the area"

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

8/10 Good

"It was well maintained and nice"

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

10/10 Excellent

"My family and I had a pleasant stay at this property. The staff were so friendly and helpful, the food was delicious, and the property was clean, quiet and in a great location with stores and fun things to do in walking distance."

Best Western Santee Lodge

8/10 Good

"The front desk staff was very helpful, the property was clean and it was conveniently located near the freeway"

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly, courteous, helpful, quiet and restful"

Other attractions near Santee Boulders

A misty lake with a metal railing and trees in the foreground.

Santee Lakes

8.8/10 (41 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Santee Lakes during your travels in Santee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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A wooden bridge in a natural setting with trees and shrubs.

Mission Trails Regional Park

9.0/10 (24 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Mission Trails Regional Park, a lovely green space in Santee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Carlton Oaks Country Club

8.0/10 (19 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Santee at Carlton Oaks Country Club. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.

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Old Mission Dam

8.0/10 (7 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Santee when you spend time at Old Mission Dam.

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Off Broadway Live

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Off Broadway Live on your trip to Santee. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Sportsplex USA Santee

8.4/10 (12 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Sportsplex USA Santee, a lovely green space in Santee. Visit the shops in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Taylor Guitars

7.2/10 (10 reviews)

You can take time to visit Taylor Guitars during your travels to El Cajon. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area, or seek out the golf courses.

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Cowles Mountain

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cowles Mountain during your travels in San Diego.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santee Boulders?

Santee Boulders is located in a welcoming area of Santee known for its array of dining options and popular zoo. You'll find 163 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Santee Boulders?

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a golf course and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Santee Boulders. Other good options within a few miles include WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast and Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East.

How many hotels are there near Santee Boulders?

Expedia has 163 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Santee Boulders.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santee Boulders, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Santee Boulders.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Santee Boulders?

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Santee Boulders, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Santee Boulders?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Warbirds West Air Museum, Creation and Earth History Museum, or Knox House Museum. You can enjoy live performances at The Magnolia and Off Broadway Live. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Sportsplex USA Santee, Mission Trails Regional Park, and Lakeside Baseball Park.

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Our top choices for Santee Boulders hotels

1. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

2. Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3. Pleasant Inn

4. Sycuan Casino Resort

5. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

6. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

7. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Central

9. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

10. California Suites Hotel

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Sorrento Valley by IHG

13. Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

14. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

15. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

16. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

17. Vineyard Hacienda

18. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

19. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

20. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

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Top Santee Boulders Hotel Reviews

Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

Best Western Santee Lodge

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

Other attractions near Santee Boulders

Santee Lakes

Mission Trails Regional Park

Carlton Oaks Country Club

Old Mission Dam

Off Broadway Live

Sportsplex USA Santee

Taylor Guitars

Cowles Mountain

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