Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 05:30, and check-out is at 11:00. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for a fee, subject to availability.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Santee, California, within a 15-minute drive of San Diego State University and San Diego Christian College. It is approximately 17 miles from Balboa Park and 18.5 miles from San Diego Zoo.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available, which is seasonal.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Average nightly price at Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$83
February	$88
March	$83
April	$84
May	$90
June	$190
July	$129
August	$86
September	$98
October	$88
November	$84
December	$83

What guests think

At Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East, reviewers frequently highlight clean, simple rooms and a convenient location near restaurants and shopping, noting good value for the price, while some report dated features, occasional noise, and inconsistent experiences.

Many guests felt safe and praised ample on-site parking and quiet rooms away from the street. Rooms are basic and sometimes small, with effective AC; noise can carry from street-facing or smoking rooms. Service is often friendly and accommodating, though a few reviews cite rude management, billing or reservation issues, and early housekeeping entry. Breakfast is only coffee; overall expect a budget stay with straightforward comforts and some variability.

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Cleanliness

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Facilities

Guests highlight ample on-site parking. There is a small outdoor pool, though it is not heated.

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Cat

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My friend and I were traveling to San Diego to visit her son in the hospital. We chose this hotel because someone had mentioned that they felt safe there. It's true, we absolutely felt safe during our stay. Everything was well maintained and quiet. The front desk staff were very kind. The rooms were well insulated from noise, and we were by the pool. Although I don't need it, I was happy to see that they have a pool lift to help those with disabilities enjoy the pool.

10

Rebecca

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Plenty of parking, staff are always helpful when needed, clean room, air conditioning always works, WiFi available. All in all a god place to stay. I have been coming back for years.

8

Zoey

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean, bathroom had clean towels, everything was fine and there was a little pool with little palm trees in the middle of the complex giving Melrose Place vibes. It wasn't melrose place but it was quiet. Of coarse if you go close to the road you hear the cars, or people coming and going enjoying their stay, in the room you dont hear anything. Beds were decent and clean with clean sheets, blankets and pillows!

8

Linda

Apr 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Blood on drapes and what looked like scissor cuts or knife holes in the blanket, pool was not heated, was told it cost to much to heat by the desk clerk, had to ask for coffee pot for our room and finally, the refrigerator buzzed loudly bothe nights of our stay! Check in went very well with the friendliest young lady and just wish our stay was as pleasant as our check in.

10

Amanda

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking, convenient access to freeway, food and shopping

10

Rebecca

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Great location. Not close to freeway so I dont have to listen to freeway noise all night. Large parking lot so I dont have to worry that if i get back late, there wont be a space available. Rooms are clean and beds are comfortable. Linens are changed every day if thats what you want. They respect the do not disturb door hanger and will not enter your room if that is what you choose as well. I stay at the Rodeway often and am very happy doing so.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and bathrooms very clean. However, a minority reported smoke odors, stained or burned linens, and pests (roaches or bed bugs).

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Kelly

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Put in smoking when specifically signed up non-smoking. Bed bugs. Broken off door bolt. Noisy. Sketchy facilities/poor shower. Given non-smoking room after requesting 2nd night, which was much better.

10

Michael

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Area is safe and quiet. Not too far from dining. I had a bad room that smelled like smoke even though it was non smoking room. Other than that, I’m always mostly satisfied with my regular stays here. Always a pleasure.

8

Alex

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Air conditioning worked well. Overall clean

10

Blanca

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and safe, staff is wonderful !!

10

Natasha

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was very impressed by how clean the room was!

6

Janine A

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Even though the room looked clean I got several bed bug bites! Will not be staying here again.

8

Linda

Apr 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Blood on drapes and what looked like scissor cuts or knife holes in the blanket, pool was not heated, was told it cost to much to heat by the desk clerk, had to ask for coffee pot for our room and finally, the refrigerator buzzed loudly bothe nights of our stay! Check in went very well with the friendliest young lady and just wish our stay was as pleasant as our check in.

10

Esther

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room and bathroom, comfortable bed, quiet, working air conditioner, close to restaurants, very reasonable daily rate.

8

Francisco

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It had roaches in the room

10

Linda

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It was very clean

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and sometimes small, with effective AC; many include a fridge and microwave. Noise varies: some rooms are quiet while street-facing or adjacent-to-smoking rooms can be louder, and a few noted weak shower pressure.

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Pete

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in clerk was friendly. Room around back was very quiet. Room was fairly dark at night. Check out clerk was friendly and helpful.

8

Claudia

Nov 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Thin walls and no refrigerator

8

Michael

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I can’t do too much complaining since hotel price is very reasonable and met all of my needs. Many food options within the area to choose. Would be nice if there was something more than coffee provided in the morning. Also, if your room is near the street side, many emergency vehicles will pass by and can be disturbing but not as much disturbance in the back. If you’re looking for a decent hotel on a budget, this is a good choice. You get what you pay for and it accommodates all your needs.

8

Hama

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stephanie, the front desk staff, was very cheerful and diligently attended to my requests. The other staff members were also very kind. As for the facilities, I felt the shower pressure was very weak.

8

Alex

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Air conditioning worked well. Overall clean

8

Robbin

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Accessible, evening manager very helpful. Frig and microwave.

10

Brenda

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean. Especially the shower! The location was great. Bunch of places near by to eat. It was very quiet.

8

Michael

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel always meet my accommodations and needs for the price. Not a tweeker drug hotel but a good, safe, peace and quiet place to rest. Rooms on the street side can get a little noisy. Staff is polite. Wish they had more than coffee in the morning with more creamers and tea but that’s too petty to complain. I always stay here when in town.

10

Victoria

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

AC was great! Very clean room. Very quiet and restful. Only unpleasant situation was the manager- unfriendly, rude and possibly racist.

8

Randolph

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Walking distance to several restaurants. Rooms are on the small side but with fridge and microwave. Plenty of hot water for showers.

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating with easy check-ins. Some guests experienced rude management, billing or reservation problems, and housekeeping entering early.

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Rebecca

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Plenty of parking, staff are always helpful when needed, clean room, air conditioning always works, WiFi available. All in all a god place to stay. I have been coming back for years.

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Kent

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The property itself was fine. I will say it has been years since I stayed at a place with no hairdryer. Glad I brought my own. The disappointment was arriving for a 4 day stay and the Inn having no reservation for us. Even though I could show confirmation emails. They were able to accommodate us at the same price. But, that was extremely frustrating at 10:00 PM on a holiday week.

10

Nick

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff. They are very accommodating and welcoming every moment of your trip. I've stayed here many times over the years and now days it seems Everytime I come they have upgraded some aspects of the building or room. Look forward to the next stay as always thank you staff!

2

Tiffany

Feb 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was ok till check-out day, I stepped out that morning about 9:00am went to the store took my suitcase and backpack to the car left a few things in the room put the do not disturb sign when I returned 30 or 45 minutes later the room was already being cleaned they said the front desk told them I had check-out I never told anybody I was checking out they had already gone through my things in the room house keeping had a bad attitude they said they were going to take it to lost and found but not all they throughout some stuff if that was the case why not all !

10

Blanca

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and safe, staff is wonderful !!

6

Charlene

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My biggest concern was being charged for three night and not two. Still hoping to get that rectified soon. I usually pay when we make the reservation. This time I opted to pay when we arrived. I have been assured that the 3rd night will not be charged but at the moment 3 nights are showing on my credit card.

10

Anton

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent service around the clock - this is a great place run by very nice people!!

10

Victoria

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

AC was great! Very clean room. Very quiet and restful. Only unpleasant situation was the manager- unfriendly, rude and possibly racist.

8

Margaret A

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Its Okey. The check-in attendant was very nice.

10

MICHAEL

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff! Easy check in.

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Location

Convenient for restaurants and shopping with easy access to local roads, and many guests felt safe. Street-facing rooms can pick up traffic noise.

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Michael

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice quiet location, not too far from dining areas, safe area, friendly staff, and this hotel always meets my needs.

8

Rafael

Dec 31, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Proximity to restaurants.

10

Randolph

Jul 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location with easy access to retail shopping and restaurants.

6

Ricardo

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location easy access to restaurants/shopping.

8

Alka

Mar 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lots of shopping and dining options around the property

10

Brenda

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean. Especially the shower! The location was great. Bunch of places near by to eat. It was very quiet.

8

Michael

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel always meet my accommodations and needs for the price. Not a tweeker drug hotel but a good, safe, peace and quiet place to rest. Rooms on the street side can get a little noisy. Staff is polite. Wish they had more than coffee in the morning with more creamers and tea but that’s too petty to complain. I always stay here when in town.

10

Amanda

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking, convenient access to freeway, food and shopping

8

John

Jan 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Economical and well located place from which to explore San Diego.

10

Rebecca

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Great location. Not close to freeway so I dont have to listen to freeway noise all night. Large parking lot so I dont have to worry that if i get back late, there wont be a space available. Rooms are clean and beds are comfortable. Linens are changed every day if thats what you want. They respect the do not disturb door hanger and will not enter your room if that is what you choose as well. I stay at the Rodeway often and am very happy doing so.

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Dining

Breakfast is not provided; only coffee is offered. There are many dining options nearby.

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Rafael

Dec 31, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Proximity to restaurants.

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Michael

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel accommodated all my needs for a good low price. Area had decent dining options not too far away and area seemed safe. Would be even better if there was a small breakfast in the morning but they did have coffee. I am a happy customer and would be returning as long as the price remains low.

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Michael

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I can’t do too much complaining since hotel price is very reasonable and met all of my needs. Many food options within the area to choose. Would be nice if there was something more than coffee provided in the morning. Also, if your room is near the street side, many emergency vehicles will pass by and can be disturbing but not as much disturbance in the back. If you’re looking for a decent hotel on a budget, this is a good choice. You get what you pay for and it accommodates all your needs.

10

Randolph

Jul 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location with easy access to retail shopping and restaurants.

8

Alka

Mar 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lots of shopping and dining options around the property

10

Brenda

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean. Especially the shower! The location was great. Bunch of places near by to eat. It was very quiet.

6

Dan

Feb 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Reasonable inexpensive motel. Staff was nice and helpful. On a main road, with some simple dining options and a shopping center in walking distance. Needs improvement: - Listing stated "continental breakfast". There wasn\'t any, they only had coffee at the reception area. - My A/C wasn\'t working. To their credit, they moved me to another room. - Chair cloth was heavily stained in both rooms I stayed in.

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Michael

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel always meet my accommodations and needs for the price. Not a tweeker drug hotel but a good, safe, peace and quiet place to rest. Rooms on the street side can get a little noisy. Staff is polite. Wish they had more than coffee in the morning with more creamers and tea but that’s too petty to complain. I always stay here when in town.

10

Amanda

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking, convenient access to freeway, food and shopping

8

Monica

May 10, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The property was a little dated and needs some minor upkeep; for example there were water stains on the ceiling. The website says they offer breakfast, however, they discontinued that after covid, and now they only offer coffee. Our keycard had to be reprogrammed every day, and this was quite inconvenient; however, the front desk clerks were very nice and accommodating.

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Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

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