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

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

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

A poolside area with a fire feature and orange chairs.

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

￥17,984

￥25,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

￥18,028

￥20,687 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A spacious kitchen with a dining area, equipped with modern appliances and ample seating.

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

8.2 km from Old Mission Dam

Michelle

￥17,079

￥19,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking lot.

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

13.7 km from Old Mission Dam

Carolina

￥13,319

￥15,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

5. Pleasant Inn

12.2 km from Old Mission Dam

Daniel

￥11,996

￥13,766 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

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.

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

6. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

16 km from Old Mission Dam

Kunta

￥25,428

￥33,736 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

A conference room with a large projection screen, multiple tables, and chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

A long buffet counter with multiple coffee dispensers, a fruit bowl, and a variety of food items.

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

15.4 km from Old Mission Dam

Jane

￥24,082

￥27,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A large swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a striped facade.

A checkered floor with round tables and chairs, a patterned ceiling, and large windows.

A dimly lit room with patterned walls, a wooden table, and a chair.

A luxurious interior with a large chandelier, patterned sofas, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

8. Lafayette Hotel & Club

13.1 km from Old Mission Dam

Stacey

￥43,210

￥49,668 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

A compact kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and wooden cabinets.

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

9. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

3.5 km from Old Mission Dam

Nathan

￥15,670

￥17,237 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 reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign and a "Hilton Honors" sign.

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

10. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

8.2 km from Old Mission Dam

Erika

￥24,755

￥27,279 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

11. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

9.4 km from Old Mission Dam

Marjorie

￥21,938

￥25,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

11.1 km from Old Mission Dam

Marjorie

￥21,392

￥24,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance area with seating, and a parking lot.

13. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa

14.3 km from Old Mission Dam

Igor

￥16,809

￥19,322 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a blue wall with geometric patterns, and a wooden accent wall.

A Holiday Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.

A modern hotel dining area with a long communal table, individual tables, and blue chairs.

14. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Sorrento Valley by IHG

15.4 km from Old Mission Dam

Johnathan

￥23,584

￥27,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Central

Scripps Ranch, 11 km from Old Mission Dam

FERDNAND GERARD

￥20,046

￥23,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern hotel with a glass entrance, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a lamp.

A modern hotel with a central entrance, large windows, and palm trees.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV.

16. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley Stadium

7.4 km from Old Mission Dam

KELLEY

￥18,701

￥21,495 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A pathway flanked by neatly trimmed hedges and a building with a balcony.

A courtyard with a small pond, palm trees, and a building with balconies.

A courtyard with a small pond, trees, and a fountain.

A lobby with a mosaic fountain, seating area, and a book display.

17. California Suites Hotel

12.3 km from Old Mission Dam

Leo

￥11,974

￥13,741 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a round coffee table with fruit, and a ceiling adorned with colorful hanging ornaments.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a nightstand with a lamp, and a vase of flowers.

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and weight machines.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a gated entrance.

18. Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

8.2 km from Old Mission Dam

Amanda

￥22,669

￥24,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

12.5 km from Old Mission Dam

Gilma

￥22,147

￥25,457 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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.

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

9.6 km from Old Mission Dam

Christian

￥13,454

￥14,826 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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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 1,002 reviews	View
Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa	9.2 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU	9.0 Wonderful 1,449 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar	8.0 Very good 1,561 reviews	View
Pleasant Inn	8.6 Excellent 1,604 reviews	View

Top Old Mission Dam Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley Stadium

8/10 Good

"Overall, our stay was great!"

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

8/10 Good

"Beds are very high off ground. Bring toddler bed or playpen. They can easily fit under bed. (That is the chiild can play underbed,)Otherwise very nice room Clean tidy."

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was so understanding after running into complications at a different location, I can't remember his name that work that night that I checked in but he was wonderful"

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

10/10 Excellent

"The maids were great at keeping everything stocked and the rooms clean. The customer service was amazing, every person at the reception station was friendly and made checking in easy."

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was amazing, except the pillows. Those were awful! Beautiful clean property. Clean rooms. Excellent staff."

Cottage 1 br/1 bath, 500 sft

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice upstairs apartment! Clean, nice big bedroom, quiet neighborhood. Really appreciated the water dispenser! Street parking was a bit of a challenge, but not a big deal. Thanks, Jorge, for a great 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"

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!"

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?

For more details about updating your stay near Old Mission Dam or cancelling it, click here.

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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Our top choices for Old Mission Dam hotels

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. Pleasant Inn

6. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

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

8. Lafayette Hotel & Club

9. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

10. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

11. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

12. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

13. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa

14. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Sorrento Valley by IHG

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Central

16. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley Stadium

17. California Suites Hotel

18. Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

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

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

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Top Old Mission Dam Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley Stadium

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Cottage 1 br/1 bath, 500 sft

Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego

Hummingbird Haven - Private Suite with Pool - Centrally Located

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

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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