In San Diego's East County, the Best Western Santee Lodge, Santee, California, is a charming mission-style hotel with easy access to the zoo, Balboa Park, and SeaWorld, minutes from a trolley station that runs into the historic Gaslamp Quarter, with an extended continental breakfast, free parking, an outdoor pool and spa, and a business center. The setting puts the shops, restaurants, golf courses, and nearby beaches within easy reach, a comfortable and convenient base for exploring greater San Diego. The pool and spa make an easy place to relax. Santee lies inland in San Diego's East County, a sunny valley town on the San Diego River, with the trails and rocky peaks of Mission Trails Regional Park on its doorstep, the lakes of Santee for fishing and boating close by, and the beaches and downtown of San Diego a short drive west. East of town the chaparral hills rise toward the backcountry and the mountains.
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Amenities at Best Western Santee Lodge
Outdoor pool
Free Wi-Fi
Tea/coffee maker
Coffee machine
Free parking
Wi-Fi available in all areas
Flat-screen TV
Cable or satellite TV
Free toiletries
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Reviews of Best Western Santee Lodge
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Guests frequently praised the hotel's convenient location, with many finding it close to their destinations and easy to access. Some reviewers mentioned positive experiences with staff, describing them as helpful or accommodating. However, cleanliness was a recurring issue, with several guests reporting dirty rooms, stained linens, and unsanitary bathrooms. Opinions on breakfast and bed comfort were mixed, with some enjoying the offerings and others expressing dissatisfaction. Overall, while the location and occasional service stood out positively, cleanliness and some amenities need improvement.
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Location9 out of 10
Service6 out of 10
Breakfast5 out of 10
Bed Comfort4 out of 10
Cleanliness3.5 out of 10
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Nicole, Apr 2025
The staff was a bit unaccommodating. Coffee was cut off right at 9 a.m. No complimentary water because we weren't in the right loyalty program (c'mon... it's a 59-cent bottle of water!). The towels were extremely flimsy. It just felt really cheap. We've stayed there before and it's been fine. But this time if felt very much like a cut-rate motel.
Location
10726 Woodside Avenue, Santee, CA 92071-3143
What's nearby
Edgemoor Farm Dairy Barn0.5 km
Museum of Creation and Earth History0.9 km
Santee Drive-In1.1 km
Manzanita Brewing Company1.3 km
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Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM
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Best Western Santee Lodge
Which month has the cheapest rates at Best Western Santee Lodge?
Based on hotel prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.
The cheapest month to stay at Best Western Santee Lodge is January, with an average nightly rate of C$ 165. The most expensive month is July at C$ 304 per night.
What is the cheapest day to book Best Western Santee Lodge?
Based on hotel prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.
The cheapest day to book Best Western Santee Lodge is Wednesday, with an average nightly rate of C$ 181. The most expensive day is Saturday at C$ 488 per night.
FAQs when booking at Best Western Santee Lodge
Where is Best Western Santee Lodge located?
Best Western Santee Lodge is located at 10726 Woodside Avenue, 0.7 km from the centre of Santee. Edgemoor Farm Dairy Barn is the closest landmark to Best Western Santee Lodge.
When is check-in time and check-out time at Best Western Santee Lodge?
Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Best Western Santee Lodge.
Does Best Western Santee Lodge offer free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Best Western Santee Lodge offers free Wi-Fi.
Does Best Western Santee Lodge offer free parking?
Yes, Best Western Santee Lodge offers free parking.
How far is Best Western Santee Lodge from the airport?
Best Western Santee Lodge is 24.6 km from San Diego. Best Western Santee Lodge is 33 km from Tijuana Rodriguez.
Does Best Western Santee Lodge have a pool?
Yes, Best Western Santee Lodge has a pool on-site.
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