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7 Sep - 8 Sep
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8 Sep - 9 Sep
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11 Sep - 13 Sep
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18 Sep - 20 Sep

Our top choices for Santee family-friendly hotels

A room with wicker chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.
A room with wicker furniture, a small table, and a radiator. There are curtains on the windows, and a plant is visible on the windowsill.
A pool area with lounge chairs, a building with balconies, and a clear blue sky.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a chair, and a small table.

1. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
Santee
  • Children splash in the pool as parents relax under San Diego's sun at this family-friendly hotel.
฿2,814
฿3,149 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
A motel sign with a directional arrow and a number '6' indicating the entrance.
A bathroom with a shower, sink, and toilet.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.
A motel with a blue sign, a brick facade, and a parking lot with cars.

2. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
El Cajon
฿2,286
฿2,619 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
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 swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with a white facade and a tree with lights.
A spacious living area with a red sofa, a coffee table with a fruit bowl, and a modern chandelier.

3. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
Mid-City
  • Splashing family fun at San Diego State University with a free breakfast, outdoor pool, and just minutes from the zoo.
฿4,320
฿4,871 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
A hotel reception area with a cityscape mural, a 'No Smoking' sign, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking lot.
A modern kitchen area with a coffee station, fruit bowl, and a refrigerator with a glass door displaying food items.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a wall-mounted painting of a sunset, and a bedside table with a phone.

4. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
Rancho Peñasquitos
  • Big fun for the whole family at this San Diego hotel with an outdoor pool, free breakfast, and premium TV channels.
฿2,933
฿3,371 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
A reception desk with a large logo, a Dell computer, and a pool view.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a painting on the wall.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, and a building with large windows and doors.

5. Comfort Inn San Diego Miramar

Comfort Inn San Diego Miramar
Miramar
  • Family fun awaits at this newly remodeled hotel with a refreshing outdoor pool and quick access to exciting attractions nearby.
฿3,127
฿3,526 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Comfort Inn San Diego Miramar
A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and ottoman. There is a large painting on the wall, a floor lamp, and a refrigerator with a Pepsi logo.
A hotel with a red-tiled roof, arched windows, and a sign indicating it is a Best Western hotel.
A bathroom with a granite countertop sink, a mirror, a toilet, and a bathtub.
A spacious living area with a dining table, sofas, and a kitchen in the background.

6. Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel

Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel
Miramar
฿3,567
฿4,100 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel
A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a reception desk, and seating areas.
A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a sofa, and a coffee table. There are large windows offering a view of the outside.
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating options including booths and tables.
A hotel entrance with a stone facade, an arched doorway, and a palm tree to the left.

7. Holiday Inn Express Mira Mesa-San Diego by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Mira Mesa-San Diego by IHG
Scripps Ranch
  • Splashing into family fun at this San Diego hotel with a gated pool, outdoor relaxation spaces, and free amenities for the little ones.
฿3,889
฿4,471 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Holiday Inn Express Mira Mesa-San Diego by IHG
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and a fountain.
A hotel lobby with a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel, two sofas with yellow cushions, a small round table, and two floor lamps.
A modern gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a wall with a blue sky design.

8. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Miramar

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Miramar
Miramar
  • Discover a family oasis near Snapdragon Stadium with complimentary cots, an outdoor pool, and premium entertainment options.
฿5,568
฿6,400 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Miramar
A hotel with a covered patio area featuring outdoor seating and a fire pit.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a barbecue grill, and a sign for 'AYRES LODGE'.
A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a sign that reads "AYRES."
A restaurant with a wooden interior, granite countertops, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

9. Ayres Lodge Alpine

Ayres Lodge Alpine
Alpine
  • Family-friendly alpine escape with complimentary breakfast and outdoor pool adventures awaits.
฿3,526
฿3,815 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Ayres Lodge Alpine
A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a sign reading "Springhill Suites Marriott".
A hotel room with a sofa, a wooden desk, a chair, a TV, and a tray table.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and various food items displayed.
A modern kitchen with a wooden desk, a chair, a sink, and a coffee maker.

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway

SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway
Miramar Ranch North
  • Fun-filled family getaway with dedicated kids' pool, convenient free cots, and a splash-worthy outdoor swimming area.
฿5,303
฿6,096 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway
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Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Top Santee Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

10/10 Excellent
"Convenient on hotel circle."
Gary 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean room with a nice ocean view!"
Adam 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Rooms are clean, the staff is very helpful and a lot of shops and restaurants nearby."
Jesus 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
San Diego Mission Bay Resort

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

10/10 Excellent
"The property was very nice. Rooms were very clean and the maid service was great! I would highly recommend staying here. We had a room with a fire pit. We didn’t use the fire pit but loved being able to sit outside. The room was very spacious. Close to everything and easy to get around."
Rachelle 5-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
San Diego Mission Bay Resort
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room helpfull stuff"
Mohammed 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Best Western Seven Seas
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

8/10 Good
"Sink handles were difficult to turn on and leaked when in use. No availability of drinks besides the restaurant which was frustrating. View of the harbor was nice."
Amy 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Sheraton San Diego Resort
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Fabulous customer service!!!! Pool restaurant was very good! Thanks for the fun weekend!"
Anne 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Handlery Hotel
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

8/10 Good
"This is a beautiful hotel, staff is courtesy and very helpful! My only complaint was our room could have been cleaner and the water a little hotter, but overall a very nice hotel with proximity to Seaport Village with shops and restaurants was a plus!! Parking spots in the garage are extremely tight! $55 a night to park, plus daily resort fee."
Angela 3-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect for going to a game!!"
Corinne 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Frequently asked questions

What's Santee like for family-friendly holidays?
You may want to consider the relaxing destination of Santee if you've been thinking about a trip for the whole family. The golf, cafes and hiking trails are just a few things that make this an attractive spot for a family holiday. Take to the air and fly into San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field), which is the closest airport, or San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is located 9.9 mi (16 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Santee?
Holiday Inn Express Mira Mesa-San Diego by IHG is a hotel with an outdoor pool and free breakfast, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Santee?
The hottest months are usually August and September, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 13°C. Average annual precipitation for Santee is 337 mm.
What's there to see and do with your family in Santee?
While you and your family are holidaying in Santee, you may want to visit some family-friendly attractions such as Full Circle Saloon and Off Broadway Live. Make sure that you have plenty of time to take in activities in the area such as San Diego Zoo, Petco Park and Mission Bay.
What's the best way for us to get around Santee?
Make your way to Santee Town Center Station to catch the metro. If you'd like to explore around the area, consider renting a car to explore more sights.

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