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

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

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

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, grey sofas, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

1. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

1.8 km from Santee Boulders

Vanessa

₩120,512

₩132,563 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 golf course with a pond, a flag, and a building in the background.

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

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

₩164,108

₩225,203 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

An elevator area with stone walls and a potted plant.

A hotel lobby with leather armchairs, a sofa, and a reception desk.

3. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

11.9 km from Santee Boulders

Paola

₩162,285

₩186,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and blue umbrellas.

A spacious living area with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A Hyatt House hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and well-lit signage.

A modern hotel lobby with a long seating area, a kitchen in the background, and a bar area with multiple tables and chairs.

4. HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

17.3 km from Santee Boulders

Balwinder

₩230,849

₩265,350 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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

A modern living room with a sofa set, coffee table, and a potted plant.

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

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

8 km from Santee Boulders

Esekia

₩125,455

₩138,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A conference room with a long table, black chairs, and two whiteboards on the walls.

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

A bakery counter with various baked goods, a coffee machine, and a fire extinguisher on the wall.

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

17.3 km from Santee Boulders

Peter

₩207,832

₩238,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A room with a wooden dresser, a television on top, a white lamp, a microwave, and a trash bin.

A parking lot with palm trees, a yellow building, and a silver car.

A reception desk with a clock, a window, and a door.

7. Northgate Motel

7.5 km from Santee Boulders

Nelson

₩99,672

₩109,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

A room with a wooden reception desk, two wicker chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a building with balconies, and a clear blue sky.

A room with wicker furniture, a small table, and a radiator. There are curtains on the windows, and a plant is visible on the windowsill.

8. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

3.9 km from Santee Boulders

Amanda

₩115,759

₩129,530 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A pool area with lounge chairs and a hot tub, surrounded by a multi-level building with balconies.

A hotel room with a dining table, two chairs, a sofa, a TV, a cabinet, and a patterned carpet.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a sofa with patterned cushions, a coffee table, a desk with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

9. Best Western Santee Lodge

4.8 km from Santee Boulders

Tammi

₩151,981

₩167,476 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A wall-mounted sign with 'Greetings from California' and a coffee station with a coffee maker, cups, and condiments.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a clock, and a glass door leading to a staircase.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, and a towel rack.

10. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

7.5 km from Santee Boulders

Lori

₩111,463

₩122,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

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

11. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

6.7 km from Santee Boulders

William

₩194,973

₩214,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a textured wall and a reception desk with a built-in computer.

12. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

7.8 km from Santee Boulders

Erin

₩262,649

₩289,427 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A motel sign with a directional arrow and a number '6' indicating the entrance.

A kitchenette with a built-in TV displaying weather information, a window with a view, and a counter with various items.

A reception area with a digital screen displaying weather, a clock, and a sign advertising a 6-star rating.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

13. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

7.2 km from Santee Boulders

Melissa

₩81,985

₩93,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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

13.1 km from Santee Boulders

Juana

₩205,954

₩236,733 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 neatly made bed with white linens, a wall-mounted painting of a sunset, and a bedside table with a phone.

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

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

15. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

14 km from Santee Boulders

Ravi

₩138,115

₩158,756 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a high ceiling with hanging lights.

A swimming pool with blue lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with balconies.

A pathway leading to a building labeled "LEGACY Hotel."

A modern interior with wooden panel ceilings, patterned seating, and a central bar area.

16. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

17.6 km from Santee Boulders

christopher

₩213,091

₩244,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a reception desk, and seating areas.

A modern lobby with a wooden ceiling, a seating area with sofas and chairs, a reception desk with computers, and large windows with city views.

A hotel entrance with a stone facade, an arched doorway, and a palm tree to the left.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating options including booths and tables.

17. Holiday Inn Express Mira Mesa-San Diego by IHG

Scripps Ranch, 11.8 km from Santee Boulders

Alfred

₩165,197

₩189,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

A hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

18. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

10 km from Santee Boulders

India

₩194,512

₩214,342 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 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.

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

19. Pleasant Inn

14.7 km from Santee Boulders

Donna

₩95,556

₩109,651 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

An outdoor patio with a stone barbecue grill, wicker furniture, and a covered seating area with blue umbrellas.

A hotel with a stone facade, a flagpole with an American flag, and a parking lot with marked spaces.

A modern hotel dining area with round tables, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small round table, a desk, a TV mounted on the wall, and a bed with a headboard.

20. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo Scripps Poway

12.9 km from Santee Boulders

Amy

₩230,260

₩264,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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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 276 reviews	View
Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel	8.0 Very good 1,002 reviews	View
Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa	9.2 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View
HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon	7.8 Good 1,004 reviews	View

Top Santee Boulders Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice rooms. Very comfy bed. Very nice staff. Nice light in the bathroom."

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

8/10 Good

"The staff is great, Lauren was very helpful and nice. The room was clean but, there was not shampoo, not conditioner. The coffee at the lobby was cold. But everything else is great."

Northgate Motel

8/10 Good

"Comfortable bed big room quiet"

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"

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

8/10 Good

"Great place, super clean and tidy they were in the middle of repainting some things but was never in the way. House keeping came in and made sure our room was taken care of while we were out and that we had the towels and sheets we needed. Also loved having the option of getting breakfast in the AM options were limited but it was still nice. Pool has some pieces missing from the bottom but hot tub honestly made up for that. Very kid friendly lots of families were staying the same time as us and lots of dining and shopping options near by."

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly, courteous, helpful, quiet and restful"

Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"The friendliness of the front desk manager is always genuine.. he’s helpful friendly and the room is always clean and comfortable"

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

8/10 Good

"Was nice large room for 5 people 2 elderly to adults 1 child plenty room"

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 157 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 157 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. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

4. HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

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

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

7. Northgate Motel

8. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

9. Best Western Santee Lodge

10. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

11. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

12. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

13. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

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

15. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

16. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

17. Holiday Inn Express Mira Mesa-San Diego by IHG

18. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

19. Pleasant Inn

20. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo Scripps Poway

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Top Santee Boulders Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

Northgate Motel

Best Western Santee Lodge

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

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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