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Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine, golf course views
Outdoor wedding area
Exterior
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
$159
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29

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9200 Inwood Drive, Santee, CA, 92071
  • Carlton Oaks Country Club
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Grossmont College
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Diego State University
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Accessible Tub)

Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Accessible Tub)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Living Room)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Living Room & Kitchen)

  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Golf View

Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Golf View

  • 300 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Golf View

Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Golf View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Living Room, Roll-In Shower, & Tub)

Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Living Room, Roll-In Shower, & Tub)

  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Living Room, Kitchen, Roll-in Shower)

Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Living Room, Kitchen, Roll-in Shower)

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Living Room & Kitchen)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Living Room & Kitchen) | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Living Room & Kitchen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3-star Santee hotel with golf course
A golf course, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a hot tub, and express check-out are onsite.
Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Santee hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course. An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to a golf course, Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and a garden. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM on weekends.
Oaks Bar and Grill - Overlooking the golf course, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Oaks Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Golf
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 200 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 20 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Carlton Oaks Golf Resort
Carlton Oaks Golf Resort Santee
Carlton Oaks Golf Santee
Carlton Oaks Resort
Carlton Oaks Golf Resort tee
Carlton Oaks Golf Resort
Carlton Oaks Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel
Carlton Oaks Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection Santee
Carlton Oaks Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel Santee

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 413 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1004 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

kathy

Traveled with partner
The front desk employee made check-in easy. On entering the property there are no clear signs directing you where to check in. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Sink backed up in the middle of the night so I woke up to standing water. Couldn’t go to the bathroom, shower, shave or brush my teeth. No clerk or manager onsite. Security did not pickup the phone. I had to leave for a job so I could not stay waiting around. Terrible experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staycation option!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Andy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie D, Woodbridge

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient free parking, quiet, restful, and a very helpful staff. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Juan

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark, Sparks

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just a short stopover, but was convenient to where we we to attend a function. Great dining in the area, Thai and a little Mom and Pop Cafe named Janets. We were on the lower floor and as luck would have it the first night noise from upstairs seemed never ending until about 11 pm. I do not know how that could be remedied to reduce noise for the lower level rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Traveled with family

Average

It was a nice old hotel. They’re trying to upgrade it. The shower didn’t work. You couldn’t turn the shower off to take a bath and it was poor lighting and the TV was pretty small and far away but overall it was OK for the price. it was little much
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel 6 on a golf course. Over priced and not very many options in the vicinity, old building and rooms, dirty rug carpet like in an old restaurant, run down, poor water pressure. Will work if your in a pinch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Regina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dallas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn't get my refund for the room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Softball we loved it

8/10 Good

Jan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Enjoyed our stay

This is a good place to stay in Santee. The service was great at the hotel, restaurant, cleaning people, and at the golf course. It's quiet and fairly modern. Parking is easy and abundant. The bed is on the firm side, which wasn't great for us, but I know a lot of people like that. The food at the restaurant is very good and priced fairly. The golf course isn't int he best shape. the greens are great, but the rest of the course has a lot of gopher problems. The tee boxes are very uneven. That being said the price is worth a round or two while you're there.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We were well taken care of.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024