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Cheap Hotels in Santee

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Santee on Hotels.com. These Santee Cheap Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 7, 2026.

A hotel breakfast area with a long counter displaying various food items, including fruits, pastries, and a coffee station.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a bookshelf.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a check-in counter, and a wall-mounted sign indicating check-in and check-out times.

A snack and beverage display area with various snacks, drinks, and packaged goods.

1. Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

Mission Valley

CNY919

CNY1,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

A spacious lobby with a round table, blue benches, a large painting, and a view of the outdoors.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and a potted plant.

2. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

National City

CNY1,020

CNY1,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A balcony with a table set for two, overlooking a marina with numerous boats.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and two bedside tables with lamps.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a clear view of the elevator.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a marina with numerous boats.

3. Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Point Loma

CNY1,044

CNY1,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

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

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

4. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Mid-City

CNY804

CNY907 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A corridor with hexagonal tiles leading to a beach view.

A beach with palm trees, a playground, and a pier in the background.

A bar with three colorful cocktails on a mat, bottles and glasses in the background, and a view of the sea through arched windows.

A stone-paved pathway leading to a covered entrance with a view of the sea.

5. La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores

CNY1,454

CNY2,096 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a bench, a desk with a TV, and a chair.

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

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

6. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

Mission Valley

CNY1,155

CNY1,328 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious living area with a fireplace, seating, and a large red accent wall.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a parking lot.

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

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

7. Ramada Suites by Wyndham San Diego/Hotel Circle Area

Mission Valley

CNY536

CNY616 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A buffet setup with coffee dispensers, coffee mugs, and food containers.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a bathroom with a large mirror and red-tiled sink.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A hotel with a sign reading 'Continental Inn,' a parking lot, a swimming pool, and a mountain in the background.

8. Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

Escondido

CNY902

CNY993 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A rectangular swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tall trees and greenery.

A hotel room with a large window with blinds, a round mirror, two teal chairs, a small round table, and a television on a wooden cabinet.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

An outdoor seating area with wooden benches and tables, a shaded canopy, and a sign for a restaurant.

9. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Mission Valley

CNY593

CNY681 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

A restaurant with a bar area, booths, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, red umbrellas, and a view of palm trees and a building with a 'BLW' sign.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a stationary bike.

10. Best Western Seven Seas

Mission Valley

CNY567

CNY652 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and artwork on the walls.

A Comfort Inn hotel entrance with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and a well-lit facade.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, a yellow armchair, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and balconies.

11. Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town

Old Town San Diego

CNY738

CNY848 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern building with a sloped roof and large windows, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

A restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a patterned carpet. Tables are set with chairs and place settings.

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a marina view in the background.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, stone flooring, and wicker furniture.

12. Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Point Loma

CNY946

CNY1,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A resort with a large swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.

A lobby with seating areas, a piano, and a reception desk.

A bar area with wooden chairs and tables, a bar counter with various bottles, and a sign reading "BEACH BUMS CATER HERE".

A hotel with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a parking lot.

13. Handlery Hotel

Mission Valley

CNY746

CNY857 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a coastal area with buildings and a clear sky.

A wicker table with a bottle of wine, a glass, and a potted plant.

14. Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Village of La Jolla

CNY1,325

CNY1,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A rocky beach with waves crashing onto the shore and a cliff in the background.

A hotel room with a sofa, a wooden table, a mirror, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a coffee bar, and large windows.

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Downtown Encinitas

CNY598

CNY660 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A room with two teal armchairs, a small round table with a lamp, and a large cityscape painting on the wall.

A rectangular swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a metal fence and palm trees.

A SureStay Hotel sign with a clear view of the building, palm trees, and a well-maintained lawn.

A reception desk with two computer monitors, a printer, and a phone.

16. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Chula Vista San Diego Bay

Chula Vista

CNY513

CNY565 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern lobby with a stone wall, blue sofas, a reception desk, and a staircase.

A hotel pool area with a circular pool, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.

A bar area with three cocktails on a wooden bar counter.

A restaurant with booths and tables, a counter, and a mural on the wall.

17. Kings Inn San Diego

Mission Valley

CNY636

CNY730 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 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.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

18. Pleasant Inn

Clairemont

CNY450

CNY516 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A building with a "Bienvenidos" sign, palm trees, and a well-maintained garden.

A garden with a sign indicating a lobby.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a shower, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel bathroom with a mirror, a vase of flowers, a coffee maker, and a towel dispenser.

19. Old Town Inn

Point Loma

CNY940

CNY1,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, a round coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with a coffee station, a dining area with a large table and chairs, and a carpeted floor.

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

20. Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel

Point Loma

CNY1,013

CNY1,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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Top neighborhoods in Santee

A calm lake with reeds in the foreground, a clear sky, and a hilly landscape with trees and buildings in the background.

An aerial view of a coastal area with clear blue waters, greenish sandbanks, and dense forested land.

Scripps Ranch

The Scripps Ranch neighborhood is loved for its restaurants and entertainment, and has lots of things to do and see including Lake Miramar.

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A rocky terrain with a metal signpost amidst a desert landscape.

Carlton Hills

Santee's Carlton Hills neighborhood offers attractions including Santee Lakes.

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Top landmarks in Santee

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

Santee Lakes

8.8/10 (41 reviews)

Santee Lakes is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from central Santee, why not stop by during your stay.

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

Mission Trails Regional Park

9.0/10 (24 reviews)

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Mission Trails Regional Park in San Carlos. Our travelers also like this walkable area for its beaches and restaurants.Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Sportsplex USA Santee and Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray, both nearby.

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Lake Miramar

Scripps Ranch is home to Lake Miramar, so why not stop by during your stay in San Diego.

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Sportsplex USA Santee

8.4/10 (12 reviews)

Sportsplex USA Santee is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from central Santee, why not stop by during your stay. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Mission Trails Regional Park and Lakeside Baseball Park, both nearby.

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Carlton Oaks Country Club

8.0/10 (19 reviews)

You might want to play some rounds at Carlton Oaks Country Club, located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from central Santee. If Carlton Oaks Country Club doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course and Steele Canyon Golf Club are all just a short drive away.

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Lakeside Baseball Park

8.8/10 (6 reviews)

Lakeside Baseball Park is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from central Santee, why not stop by during your stay. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Sportsplex USA Santee and Mast Dog Park, both nearby.

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Old Mission Dam

8.0/10 (7 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Old Mission Dam— just one of the monuments in San Carlos.

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Santee Boulders

9.0/10 (12 reviews)

Santee Boulders is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from central Santee, why not stop by during your stay. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Sportsplex USA Santee and Mission Trails Regional Park, both nearby.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a cheap hotel in Santee?

There are a variety of hotels to choose from in Santee so use the filters like "included" amenities or "budget property" to help with your search. When you're searching for the best hotel deals, remember to sort your results by "Price: low to high" to find the cheapest Santee hotels.

Take a look at the lowest price per night from CNY463

What is the cheapest area in Santee?

Location is important when you are looking for cheap hotels in Santee so consider looking at Downtown San Diego and Mission Valley for great budget-friendly choices. Want to stay in another part of the city? Use our map feature to pinpoint low-cost hotels in the another area.

What are the best cheap things to do in Santee?

Sightseeing doesn't mean you have to blow the budget. For some things to do in Santee, enjoy the outdoors at Sportsplex USA Santee or Santee Lakes. Don't forget to include a visit to Mission Trails Regional Park.