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Our top choices for Santee motels

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

1. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
2.0 star property
Santee
7.6 out of 10, Good, (915 reviews)
"Great"
United States
Gabriel
$87 nightly
The price is $96
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Total with taxes and fees
Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
A wall-mounted sign with 'Greetings from California' and a coffee station with a coffee maker, cups, and condiments.

2. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Room was clean, quiet & very comfortable."
United States
Lori
$82 nightly
The price is $91
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
A motel sign with a number '6' and an 'ENTER' arrow, indicating the direction to the motel.

3. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,826 reviews)
"Room was clean and staff was friendly."
United States
Justin
$68 nightly
The price is $75
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
A building with a blue door marked "103" and lush tropical plants surrounding it.

4. Villa Serena

Villa Serena
2.0 star property
El Cajon
6.6 out of 10, (312 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms and very friendly management."
United States
Andre
Villa Serena
A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

5. Northgate Motel

Northgate Motel
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (741 reviews)
"Loved the comfortable Beds room was really big and nice"
United States
Nyoka
$77 nightly
The price is $85
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Total with taxes and fees
Northgate Motel
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

6. Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego

Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
6.6 out of 10, (498 reviews)
"Clean room and easy parking"
United States
Adrian
$88 nightly
The price is $97
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego
A compact hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a small refrigerator, and an air conditioning unit.

7. Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego

Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
6.6 out of 10, (745 reviews)
"Friendly very informative staff truly always a good reminder each time and the neat things are spacious room like an apartment. Loving the cold a/c was perfect! Thank you for your service!"
United States
lowena
$73 nightly
The price is $80
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees
Valley Motel El Cajon-San Diego
A building with a sign reading "RELAX INN & SUITES".

8. Relax Inn And Suites

Relax Inn And Suites
2.0 star property
El Cajon
5.6 out of 10, (484 reviews)
"The most disgusting hotel I’ve ever step foot into"
United States
Camille
$67 nightly
The price is $74
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Relax Inn And Suites
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a mirror, a window with curtains, and wall art.

9. Mission Bay Motel

Mission Bay Motel
Pacific Beach
5.4 out of 10, (328 reviews)
"Staff was super friendly and helpful. Parking was super easy and the motel was super close to the beach."
United States
Lilliana
$75 nightly
The price is $84
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Mission Bay Motel
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting of a coastal scene, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

10. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,068 reviews)
"Great clean room in a beautiful area, would love to stay here again."
United States
Antonio
$60 nightly
The price is $66
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Motel Mediteran Escondido
A dining area with outdoor seating, a sign reading "El Rancho Coronado," and a variety of flowers.

11. El Rancho Motel

El Rancho Motel
2.0 star property
Coronado
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (957 reviews)
"It is a small place but perfect for what we needed. Easy to check in and out. I'd stay again!!"
United States
ann
$109 nightly
The price is $120
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
El Rancho Motel
Lobby

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
2.0 star property
Downtown Encinitas
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,380 reviews)
"Very clean, and the staff very kind."
United States
Jeanette
$104 nightly
The price is $114
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, and a nightstand.

13. Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego

Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego
2.0 star property
La Mesa
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"It was clean, easy to check in and out, and the staff were friendly."
United States
Gavin
$104 nightly
The price is $115
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego
A beach with palm trees, a lifeguard tower, and a sandy walkway.

14. Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (668 reviews)
"Nice motel, walking distance from the beach and restaurants. Family room was well equipped and clean, sand toys and boards were a nice bonus."
United States
Viachaslau
$100 nightly
The price is $110
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Total with taxes and fees
Moonlight Beach Motel
A building with a porch, wooden beams, and hanging flower baskets.

15. Ramona Valley Inn

Ramona Valley Inn
2.0 star property
Ramona
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Newly renovated, clean rooms. Friendly staff, very nice place for the price"
United States
Rhiannon
$77 nightly
The price is $88
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Ramona Valley Inn
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small desk, and two wall-mounted paintings.

16. Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (482 reviews)
"Great service, I've stayed here multiple times and never had a problem"
United States
michael
$72 nightly
The price is $79
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Escondido Lodge
A buffet with various food items, including omelets and other dishes, displayed in metal serving trays.

17. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
2.5 star property
Escondido
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"The staff was so helpful. Great place to stay if you are going to the Safari Park."
United States
Jared
$130 nightly
The price is $143
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
A neatly made bed with white linens and a brown accent, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a simple room with plain walls.

18. Baycities Motel

Baycities Motel
2.0 star property
Chula Vista
7.2 out of 10, Good, (309 reviews)
"Stayed for 18 days and they were extremely nice people!"
United States
Aidan
$69 nightly
The price is $76
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with taxes and fees
Baycities Motel
A living room with a round table, a blue sofa, a patterned armchair, and a potted plant.

19. Crown City Inn

Crown City Inn
2.5 star property
Coronado
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (877 reviews)
"This is a really amazing place to stay in Coronado."
United States
Kate
$179 nightly
The price is $197
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Crown City Inn
A retro-themed arcade with classic games, a foosball table, and a long communal table with stools.

20. The Rambler Hotel

The Rambler Hotel
3.0 star property
Chula Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,204 reviews)
"Solid place to stay"
United States
Neal
$93 nightly
The price is $107
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with taxes and fees
The Rambler Hotel
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Santee Motels information

Number of reviews
8,870
Accommodation
51 Motels
Lowest Price
$66
Highest Price
$197

Frequently asked questions

What are the best Santee motels, based on reviews?
Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East stands out as a solid option for travelers seeking comfort and convenience. With a great rating of 7.4, this motel is much-loved for its friendly front desk staff and inviting space. Guests particularly appreciate the location, which is great for outdoor enthusiasts, thanks to nearby hiking and biking trails.
What is the nightly rate for a motel in Santee?
You can find a great deal from $66 on Santee motels with Expedia. Typically, prices are higher during popular times – like weekends and holidays – while staying midweek is often cheaper. To find the best nightly rates on Santee motels, try to be flexible with travel dates, and sort search results by price from low to high.
Is it better to stay in a Santee motel or hotel?
Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You'll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word "motel" was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

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