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Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property

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Outdoor wedding area
Exterior
Golf view
Cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee on weekends
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
$134
$122 nightly
$134 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10

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9200 Inwood Drive, Santee, CA, 92071
  • Place, Carlton Oaks Country Club
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santee Boulders
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Santee Lakes
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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, Golf View

  • Golf view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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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
  • 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

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

  • 700 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, Accessible, Non Smoking (Living Room, Kitchen, Roll-in Shower)

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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 the neighborhood

Santee

When you stay at Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel in Santee, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute drive of Snapdragon Stadium and San Diego State University. .This golf hotel is 15.7 mi (25.2 km) from Mission Bay and 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from Balboa Park.

What's nearby

  • Carlton Oaks Country Club - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Santee Boulders - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Santee Lakes - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mast Dog Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Off Broadway Live - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Santee Town Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 20 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Stand - American Classics Redefined - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Board & Brew - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary bottled water.
Practice your swing on the golf course and enjoy other recreational amenities, such as an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Oaks Bar and Grill, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the golf course view, or dine alfresco. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Resort fee: USD 11 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Pool access

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. 342 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1004 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karl

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Adan

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Shower didn’t work properly, small tv is been 4 days haven’t received my $200 dollars deposit back they said was going to take 1 to 2 business days to get it back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I wasn't looking for anything fancy; safety is my primary concern with hotels and i felt safe here. the property is tucked away in a residential neighborhood and it partly surrounded by a gold course. the room was a bit dated, with wear and tear showing on the carpet and walls as well as exterior. but it was clean and there was plenty of free parking. its a bit funny that you're charged an $11 "resort" fee per night here considering that's meant to cover your cable tv access and wifi...which are simply standard amenities rather than "resort" style amenities. But whatever. Overall I would rate my experience as throughly "fine"; no major issues but it certainly didn't wow me.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and spacious room, friendly staff, and good food at the restaurant :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Laurene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
STEEP DEPOSIT, 200$ IS THE HIGHEST I HAVE EVER SEEN. JUST TO BE PUT IN THE ROOM RIGHT NEXT DOOR TO AN OBVIOUS PARTY. LOUD MUSIC AND YOUNG KIDS STANDING OUTSIDE. OVERALL THOUGH COMFORTABLE AND CLEAN ROOM, NICE BATHROOM. LACKED PLEASANTRY WHEN CHECKING IN.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spacious. I did pay for a golf view but didn't realize that it would be a view of the dirt driving range which was a little disappointing. But for the cost and the reasonable rate for guests who stay in the lodge this was a very satisfying room compared to the local hotels
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, tasteful room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent B.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for my purpose
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Delphene

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room smelled really bad and reeked of urin. There seemed to be a water stain next to the bed where the bathroom wall was. The view of the golf course was not worth the extra cost because it was just a dirt lot. The property was extremely dated including the room decor. Standard pillows on a King size bed and no extra blankets. No microwave and the refrigerator did not work well. The shower was nice with a high shower head for taller people.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

edde

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
You’d think staying on a golf course would be nice, but guests were treated like second class. The office had no staff until 11am. The rooms are so old and out dated with thin walls. The bathtub backed up and the water had so much chlorine you could smell it. My eyes were red after taking a shower. And since there’s no one around until check out time, there’s no one to complain to. Should cost $79 not $175 a night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jnina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and nice property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

donaciano

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Microwave oven would have been nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay for a quick trip to the town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Nichcole

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very old and dirty. Wouldn’t stay there ever again. Definitely not worth the price!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location is a little out of the way. We did not try the bar or food onsite but heard it was very good. The facility is dated and in need of a big facelift. Staff was great but we did have housekeeping walk in the room at 8:30 without knocking. Front desk staff were awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

The view!

The view from my hotel door was great! The bed was comfortable and the shower looked new and clean. Great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Santa Barbara

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Out dated but was close the where I needed to be. Played a round golf which was rather fun
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Sahuarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was in view of golf course room. But, they put me upstairs facing the dirt driving range. Quiet and very peaceful. Air conditioner works great!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025