Econo Lodge, in the heart of the city center, offers a peaceful retreat. Stroll through the garden or connect to WiFi from your room and enjoy convenient amenities like self parking and luggage storage.
South Carolina State University - 27 min drive - 49.6 km
Swan Lake Iris Gardens - 43 min drive - 69.8 km
Getting around
Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 62 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 13 min walk
Starbucks - 7 min walk
Armando’s Mexican Restaurant - 3 min walk
Cracker Barrel - 17 min walk
Enmarket - 5 min drive
About this property
Econo Lodge Santee
Econo Lodge Santee is a great choice for a stay in Santee. Free perks include WiFi and self parking.
At a glance
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Hotel size
37 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets allowed (3 total, up to 25 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
Wheelchair-accessible van parking on site
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
No elevator (single level property)
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Double sofa bed
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Econo Lodge Santee offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Econo Lodge Santee does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Econo Lodge Santee?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 3 total and maximum weight of 25 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Econo Lodge Santee?
Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Econo Lodge Santee?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Econo Lodge Santee and nearby?
Econo Lodge Santee has a garden.
What's the area around Econo Lodge Santee like?
Econo Lodge Santee is in the heart of Santee, a short 4-minute walk from Santee Cooper Country Club.
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Reviews
Econo Lodge Santee Reviews
6.4
Good
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6.6
Cleanliness
7.6
Location
7.0
Staff & service
6.2
Property conditions & facilities
Popular mentions
Room
Breakfast
Bed
Family friendly
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 29, 2025
Friendly efficient staff
William
William, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 5, 2025
Clean room. No issues with late check
Nettie
Nettie, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2026
Rooms are clean and cheap, conveniently located with restaurants nearby. The guy at the desk was super helpful and very friendly.
Tournament anglers - this place is what your looking for. Cheap, clean with outlets to plug into and a waffle house nearby. Checks all the boxes.
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2023
Last minute arrangements stay was quiet and peaceful
Iasia
Iasia, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2024
Check in was easy.
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2024
It was great
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2022
Everything was good
Belinda
Belinda, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2023
I didn’t expect much going in as it’s on the older side of the interstate. It was however extremely clean in addition to being the best price in an area full of motel choices. I would definitely stay there again if I pass through the area.
Michael W
Michael W, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 29, 2023
It was good
patricia
patricia, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 5, 2022
It was o k
david
david, 2-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jul 12, 2025
No towels and dirty sink.
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Mar 3, 2026
We first got to the room upon a locking the door and walking in there are stains on the headboard of the bed. The dresser that was in between the two beds and the lamp that was on the dresser were absolutely filthy. The only thing that we’re clean were the microwave in the bed and the sink area. The bathroom was dusty in the toilet seat was peeling off so you had to use paper towel so you wouldn’t cut your butt on getting there. I did check the bed because the room was so dirty. The bed was the only thing clean and made up the pillow did not have strong support nor that the bed so back was definitely hurting when I called to ask if housekeeping can come and clean the room after leaving for the day, they told me that there was no housekeeper so it made me wonder. How did they clean the room? The only convenient thing about it was the dollar store being right next to the rooms so I can walk there but booking this last-minute trip and thinking it’ll sort to be a vacation was definitely an understatement. Do not stay at this hotel.
Evita
Evita, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 28, 2022
OK for an overnighter
Hotel needs a facelift inside and out. While bed was comfortable enough overall the place felt dingy. They appeared to be working on painting inside of some rooms and hope outside will also get some attention. Person who checked us in was lacking personality.
Judith
Judith, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 17, 2024
needs new toilet seat
Judy
Judy, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jan 30, 2023
The room smelled like stale smoke. Was told at desk it was non smoking. Tv had lines in it. There was no breakfast that was stated on internet. Would not recommend
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jul 30, 2022
NOT A FAMILY PLACE!!!!
Completely disgusting. White smeared stuff on the mirrors in room, bed has white stains and burn holes, smelled like smoke although it was supposedly non smoking. We couldn’t even stay the night. Asked for a refund via Hotels.com, the Hotel refused to give a refund. I was not going to put my family in that situation, so we stayed next door at the Fairfield Inn and Suites. Do not book this place, you won’t get a refund. The lady at the check in was also completely rude. She rolled her eyes when we gave our key back and told her how it was gross.
Jejomar
Jejomar, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
May 15, 2023
Disappointed
I have stayed here before and had a decent time at this hotel, but this time I was disappointed because the front desk person was not friendly at all. She didn’t ask if I needed more than one key to my room. She only said the room was on the right side of the building. She also didn’t say that they didn’t serve breakfast I had to read it on a board in the lobby. Also upon checking out she didn’t offer a receipt she said you booked online and I had to ask for a receipt. It was only one night but I don’t think my family and I will be staying there again.
Tamekra
Tamekra, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Aug 18, 2024
Dirty
Nikola
Nikola, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jun 29, 2022
Stay way away from this crap hole
This was absolutely the worst stay we've been ever had. Advertised breakfast, but none. Dirty stinky nasty crap hole with rude attendent. We stayed a few days earlier at another Econolodge that was great. This place needs to be torn down and replace the terrible employees.
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jun 26, 2022
Boogers on the wall, naughty stains on the bedspreads but the towels were great
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jun 18, 2022
Sheets were dirty, towels had not been changed. There was no breakfast
Carol
Carol, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
May 22, 2022
I had to fly down south in emergency because my great grand father was put in to hospice and this was a hotel near my great grandfathers’s home. The room had chipped paint, unclean floors, squeaky bed, knocking AC which kept me up all night whenever it decided to work. I spent more time in my rental using the ac then the room I should send you guys the gas bill it also had a missing toilet seat, a broken toilet handle, it kept over flowing and water kept coming out. There were a lot flys, a broken tv, dull lights, backed up tub I had to shower in ounces of water after only 20 seconds of the water being on while showering, bugs came from under the door I felt like I was living in an episode of fear factor and but instead of winning a prize I had to pay
Chase
Chase, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 22, 2022
It took a little time to get in- someone was not hearing me knock on the door, BUT I got in, got my room and it was fine. There was some paneling off the wall- they were in the middle of renovation- no big deal.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Apr 12, 2022
Parquet on the floor was a plus. Good mattress. Easy parking too. But the room itself is poor. One lamp was broken. Needs renovation.
Isabelle
Isabelle, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Apr 6, 2022
Keep Driving
We were returning from Florida and stayed overnight. One of the beds looked like the sheets were never changed along with super wrinkled sheets. The sink had a yellow brown stain which looked like it was never scrubbed. The room was advertised as Breakfast included which it was not.