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Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel in Santee with golf course and outdoor pool

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At Carlton Oaks Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection, tee off on the 18-hole golf course or unwind in the spa tub. Enjoy American cuisine with golf course views at Oaks Bar and Grill, connect with free WiFi, and take a dip in the outdoor pool.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Golf course
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Hot tub
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
$111 nightly
The total price is $122
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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

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)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 300 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 300 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Living Room)

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)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Living Room & Kitchen)

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

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

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
9200 Inwood Drive, Santee, CA, 92071

What's nearby

  • Carlton Oaks Country Club - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santee Boulders - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santee Lakes - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mast Dog Park - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Off Broadway Live - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 14 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 22 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 38 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 39 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 49 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 20 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 20 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Stand - American Classics Redefined - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mary's Donuts - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel features a golf course and puts you within a 15-minute drive of Snapdragon Stadium and San Diego State University. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Oaks Bar and Grill, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge, a hot tub, and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 50 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 8:00 AM–11:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Golf lessons
  • Golfing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Wedding services
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Golf driving range on site
  • An outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

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

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 to 20 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Barona Casino (22-min drive) and Sycuan Casino (24-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel and nearby?

Tee off at the onsite golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, Oaks Bar and Grill offers alfresco dining, American cuisine, and golf course views.

What's the area around Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel like?

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel is located by the river, a short 1-minute walk from Carlton Oaks Country Club.

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Reviews

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Parking is easy, abundant, and fairly secure. (3 reviews)
  • The pool area was great and the patio offered a nice view of the golf course. (4 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Room
Bed
Golf
Service staff
Family friendly
Restaurant
Shower
Fees
Parking
Location

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and relaxing vibe. Peaceful at night.
Tracy Lynn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The view!

The view from my hotel door was great! The bed was comfortable and the shower looked new and clean. Great value.
Brian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and nice location

Restaurant and bar was very nice plus front desk help was very accommodating
Veronica, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient free parking, quiet, restful, and a very helpful staff. I would stay here again.
Leslie D, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Out dated but was close the where I needed to be. Played a round golf which was rather fun
Michael, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Was basically a motel style property. The pool area is nice and the location is quiet, yet the rooms are basic in nature
Brett, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Jeffrey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!!
Mary, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice but no frills.

Clean room, nice area, not staffed well, coffee not available till 8am in the cafe ($9 for two cups). Out of towels for the pool.
David, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Saturday and Sunday Stay

Stay was ok. Website indicated restaurant on site but falled to note opening hours (8am on Sunday, 11 am Monday - did not check other days). My mistake for not making sure room had microwave. Room was quiet, bed was comfortable. FYI no usb charging available.
Claudia, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Adequate for the one night we were there. Nothing outstanding just doable. Nice swimming pool area and a nice patio overlook the golf course.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place. Beautiful location, great customer service and very good coffee and food.
Alberto, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

The place is quite dated. No lobby with coffee. Not a good value for just a room to stay in. It’s great if you’re attending an event there and you’re drinking and shouldn’t drive. It is quiet, safe, and secluded.
Rex, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
kathy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very quiet, safe place to stay. Staff were all very friendly and accommodating!
Connie, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My stay

Very clean room, comfortable beds.
Billy D, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was great! Food was good too. Beautiful outside patio area.
Cynthia, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and quiet and lived the view
William, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it, and will be back again in 2025!

It was amazing. Behind the gates and I never wanted to leave. The golf course was phenomenal and the resort was just as fantastic. Already booked my wife's birthday trip for next year here!
Stephanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Older property but the room was clean and comfortable
Eric E, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Carlton Oaks

The room was comfortable. The restaurant was good.
Robert, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful sunrise

Our stay was nice and the hotel was quiet. We just needed a place to sleep for the night but there were lots of restaurants accessible by car and it has a golf course. We got to watch the sun come up from our balcony.
Jennifer M., 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Property is very dated, but quiet and location worked for us. Breakfast only available on weekends.
David, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Not just for golfing

This is not our first time using this hotel, and we would not stay anywhere else. It is quiet, with quaint rooms. The staff are wonderful. Housekeepers are amazing, and do a great job. The grounds are lovely, sunrises are breathtaking. Will stay here any time we are in town.
Laura, 2-night trip