Best Western Santee Lodge

10726 Woodside Ave, Santee, CA 92071 US near Exit 17b on I-8 (~2.5mi)

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2.5 Star Property Near Creation and Earth History Museum

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Free breakfast to go
Free breakfast
Free WiFi
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Smoke-free property
Free self parking

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12/07/2025 - 12/08/2025

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Verified Reviews of Best Western Santee Lodge

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:

"Nice room, comfortable bed, good breakfast."

Overall Score4.0/ 5

Nice stay, it was a good nights rest.

Ronald D. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

25-Jul-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jul 23 to Thu Jul 24 2025 at a $173.13 average nightly rate.

"We had a wonderful stay."

Overall Score5.0/ 5

It had been years since we stayed at the Beat Western in Santee. We had a wonderful stay. The room was very nice and spacious. Location was great with easy access to the freeway. We look forward to our next visit.

Rebecca S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

10-Dec-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Dec 02 to Sat Dec 07 2024 at a $131.79 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at Best Western Santee Lodge in Santee, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of San Diego State University and Creation and Earth History Museum. This hotel is 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from Balboa Park and 11.8 mi (19 km) from Snapdragon Stadium.

A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 5 AM to 9 AM.

Make yourself at home in one of the 48 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Creation and Earth History Museum - 1 km / 0.6 mi
San Diego Christian College - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Sportsplex USA Santee - 2.7 km / 1.6 mi
Taylor Guitars - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Boomers El Cajon - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Lakeside Baseball Park - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Warbirds West Air Museum - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Parkway Plaza - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Regal Parkway Plaza - 4.6 km / 2.8 mi
Carlton Oaks Country Club - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Knox House Museum - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Santee Lakes - 5.4 km / 3.3 mi
Superior Court East County Division - 5.7 km / 3.5 mi
The Magnolia - 5.7 km / 3.6 mi

The nearest airports are:
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 4.3 km / 2.6 mi
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 23.6 km / 14.7 mi
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 37.4 km / 23.2 mi
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 48.7 km / 30.3 mi
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 60.4 km / 37.5 mi

The preferred airport for Best Western Santee Lodge is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN).

Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.

Amenities / Features

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Banquet hall
Free breakfast to go
Vending machine
Express check-out
Free breakfast
24-hour front desk
Free WiFi
Daily

Total number of rooms - 48
Number of floors - 2

Professional property host/manager
No elevators

Number of hot tubs - 1
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Smoke-free property
Internet access in public areas - high speed
Internet access - wireless
Free self parking
Conference space
Wheelchair accessible path of travel

Airport & Shuttle Information

Approximately, 30 minutes away from San Diego Airport.No shuttle service provided by the lodge.

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 80

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 36

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

Pets may be accepted based on hotel occupancy.

Misc Fees / Policies

Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0.00 per stay (rates may vary)
Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: USD 30.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: USD 60.00 (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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.
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.
The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

For details on Best Western's privacy policy, visit www.bestwestern.com/privacy.

Cleaning Policies

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines We Care Clean (Best Western)

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