The Best Hotels Closest to Old Mission Dam in Santee for 2026

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An outdoor dining area with tables set for a formal event, featuring candelabras and neatly folded napkins.

A golf course with a pond, a flag, and a building in the background.

A lodge entrance with a wooden door and wrought iron gates, surrounded by potted plants and a paved walkway.

A bar area with multiple seating arrangements, a counter with a bartender, and overhead televisions.

1. Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.1 km from Old Mission Dam

Donaciano

￥17,953

￥24,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A breakfast buffet area with a stone wall, a coffee station, and a fruit display.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large painting of a sunset.

A table with two gold-framed lamps and a vase of white flowers.

An elevator area with stone walls and a potted plant.

2. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

9.4 km from Old Mission Dam

Jeffrey

￥17,998

￥20,653 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

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

3. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

8.2 km from Old Mission Dam

Michelle

￥16,104

￥18,157 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A hotel reception area with a cityscape mural, a 'No Smoking' sign, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

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.

An outdoor balcony with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of trees and buildings.

4. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

13.7 km from Old Mission Dam

Carolina

￥13,297

￥15,284 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern restaurant with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking area.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a pergola overhead, and a view of the street and buildings in the background.

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

5. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

9 km from Old Mission Dam

Erin

￥24,569

￥27,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A modern breakfast area with a green textured wall, a buffet counter, and seating arrangements.

A modern hotel with a prominent signage for Springhill Suites Marriott.

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, white chairs, and potted plants.

6. Springhill Suites San Diego Mission Valley

11.6 km from Old Mission Dam

Jin Soo

￥24,035

￥27,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, featuring a red-tiled roof and a mix of balconies and windows.

A hotel bathroom with a shower, a sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.

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

7. Pleasant Inn

12.2 km from Old Mission Dam

Daniel

￥12,223

￥14,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, outdoor seating, string lights, and a tall, narrow heater.

A swimming pool with a visible water filtration system and a tiled edge.

A beach with clear skies, a rocky cliff, and a lighthouse in the distance.

A multi-level hotel lobby with dining areas, a reception desk, and a large TV screen.

8. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

16 km from Old Mission Dam

Kunta

￥28,072

￥36,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

A modern hotel lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a seating area, and a buffet table.

A hotel room with a desk, office chair, and a sofa with a throw pillow.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building.

9. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

15.4 km from Old Mission Dam

Jane

￥24,043

￥27,637 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel entrance with a stone facade, a covered patio area, and a large glass door.

A spacious living area with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.

A kitchen counter with two stainless steel food warmers, a sign for 'CRACKED' with a magnifying glass, and a 'Today's Menu' board.

A modern reception area with a counter, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with a bird painting.

10. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa

14.3 km from Old Mission Dam

Khyla Chantelle

￥16,781

￥19,290 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of Fletcher Marketplace.

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

A multi-story hotel with a pool, parking lot, and a view of distant mountains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

8.2 km from Old Mission Dam

Erika

￥24,721

￥27,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a coffee station, and a television.

A modern living room with a fireplace, patterned chairs, decorative vases, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

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

12. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

11.1 km from Old Mission Dam

Marjorie

￥21,356

￥24,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a reception desk, and seating areas.

A hotel entrance with a stone facade, an arched doorway, and a palm tree to the left.

A modern lobby with a wooden ceiling, a seating area with sofas and chairs, a reception desk with computers, and large windows with city views.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a sofa, and a coffee table. There are large windows offering a view of the outside.

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

Scripps Ranch, 10.9 km from Old Mission Dam

Rafael

￥18,014

￥20,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a stone facade, and a clear sky.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a grey carpet, and a glass door entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a window with blinds, a heater, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden wardrobe.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, grey sofas, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

14. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

3.5 km from Old Mission Dam

Nathan

￥15,644

￥17,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A modern bar area with wooden ceiling beams, bar stools, and a long counter.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a courtyard.

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, balconies, and a central entrance with a glass door.

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a fire feature.

15. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

9.4 km from Old Mission Dam

Marjorie

￥21,902

￥25,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor seating area with sofas, a fire pit, and umbrellas.

A modern interior with a central seating area, a kitchen in the background, and a dining area with a long table.

A hotel entrance with a clear sky, palm trees, and a sign reading "Homewood Suites."

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a large window.

16. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Central

Scripps Ranch, 11 km from Old Mission Dam

Kitty

￥20,013

￥23,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with two beds, a large landscape painting above the beds, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and a coffee table, large windows with blinds, and a visible Coca-Cola advertisement.

A modern living room with a sofa set, coffee table, and a potted plant.

A reception area with a wooden counter, framed pictures on the wall, and a view of the parking lot through the glass door.

17. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

9.6 km from Old Mission Dam

Christian

￥13,432

￥14,802 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a sign reading "Springhill Suites Marriott".

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bar.

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.

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

12.5 km from Old Mission Dam

Gilma

￥22,110

￥25,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious outdoor patio with a long rectangular table, several chairs, and a built-in fire feature.

A hotel with a red-tiled roof, arched windows, and a sign indicating it is a Best Western hotel.

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

19. Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel

9.2 km from Old Mission Dam

Ashvath Nirmal

￥17,531

￥20,152 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, string lights, and a pool area.

A rooftop pool area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a sofa.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and a landscaped driveway.

20. Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego

15.8 km from Old Mission Dam

Andrew

￥17,540

￥19,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Old Mission Dam

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel	8.0 Very good 1,000 reviews	View
Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU	9.0 Wonderful 1,444 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar	8.0 Very good 1,558 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View

Top Old Mission Dam Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

8/10 Good

"Pool was cold and dirty. Was promised room service twice but never showed up. Parking was $20 a night!!"

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley Stadium

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay"

Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego

8/10 Good

"Staff was so friendly and helpful. Rooms were ok, mattress was VERY firm and blanket/sheets/towels were rough... Paid a lot for just ok value… But stay was fine. AC worked well. Smelled a little funny. Parking was easy."

Hummingbird Haven - Private Suite with Pool - Centrally Located

10/10 Excellent

"Check-in with Randy was super smooth, was a nice and central stay for a weekend in San Diego"

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

8/10 Good

"Really nice ambiance being next to the golf course. We were there during the intense rain and wind from Hurricane Rachel. It just poured and poured and yet we were snug and dry. The long eaves over the corridor outside not only look good but did their job to keep us from the weather. It's an older place, but they have refurbished a lot in the rooms. However, our room had no microwave. It shows its its age in style only. Everything is kept up and is very clean. Unfortunately, the walls are paper thin. We could hear our neighbors but maybe that was only because they were loud and had been standing right next to the wall? Also, no complimentary breakfast."

San Diego Lux: 5Bedroom/Remodeled/Solar Heated Pool/Spa/GameRoom/Grill/Workspace

10/10 Excellent

"We had an absolutely wonderful experience! The home was immaculate, beautifully maintained, and equipped with everything we needed for our large group. The hosts were extremely responsive, accommodating, and attentive throughout our stay. The spacious and comfortable home was perfect for relaxing and creating lasting memories. Everything exceeded our expectations! We highly recommend this property and would definitely stay again!"

Best Western Santee Lodge

8/10 Good

"Just a nice place to sleep"

La Mesa Family Retreat - 20 minutes to Beaches & More!

10/10 Excellent

"Owner was gracious to let us stay 2 extra hours"

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

10/10 Excellent

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Other attractions near Old Mission Dam

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

Mission Trails Regional Park

9.0/10 (24 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Mission Trails Regional Park, a lovely green space in Santee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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

Santee Lakes

8.8/10 (41 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Santee Lakes during your travels in Santee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Santee Boulders

9.0/10 (12 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Santee Boulders, a lovely green space in Santee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Carlton Oaks Country Club

8.0/10 (19 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Santee at Carlton Oaks Country Club. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.

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Cowles Mountain

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cowles Mountain during your travels in San Diego.

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Lake Murray Tennis Center

Catch an event at Lake Murray Tennis Center during your trip to San Diego.

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Off Broadway Live

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Off Broadway Live on your trip to Santee. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Taylor Guitars

7.2/10 (10 reviews)

You can take time to visit Taylor Guitars during your travels to El Cajon. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area, or seek out the golf courses.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Old Mission Dam?

Old Mission Dam is located in Santee. You'll find 182 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Old Mission Dam?

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and a fitness center. It's located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Old Mission Dam. Other good choices within 5 miles include Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel and Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Old Mission Dam?

Expedia has 182 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Old Mission Dam.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Old Mission Dam, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Old Mission Dam.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Old Mission Dam?

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What can I see and do near Old Mission Dam?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Warbirds West Air Museum and Creation and Earth History Museum. You can enjoy live performances at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater and Off Broadway Live. Enjoy the outdoors at Mission Trails Regional Park, Sportsplex USA Santee, or Santee Boulders.

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1. Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

3. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

4. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

5. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

6. Springhill Suites San Diego Mission Valley

7. Pleasant Inn

8. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

9. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

10. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa

11. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

12. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

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

14. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

15. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

16. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Central

17. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

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

19. Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel

20. Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego

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Top Old Mission Dam Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley Stadium

Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego

Hummingbird Haven - Private Suite with Pool - Centrally Located

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

San Diego Lux: 5Bedroom/Remodeled/Solar Heated Pool/Spa/GameRoom/Grill/Workspace

Best Western Santee Lodge

La Mesa Family Retreat - 20 minutes to Beaches & More!

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Other attractions near Old Mission Dam

Mission Trails Regional Park

Santee Lakes

Santee Boulders

Carlton Oaks Country Club

Cowles Mountain

Lake Murray Tennis Center

Off Broadway Live

Taylor Guitars

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