Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • Golf view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

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

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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, Access to hot tub and express check-out are on-site.
Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

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

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

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Carlton Oaks Country Club. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Enjoy American cuisine and golf course views while dining at Oaks Bar and Grill
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served weekends for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, meeting rooms and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes a golf course and golf lessons
  • 14 minutes by car from Snapdragon Stadium and 15 minutes from San Diego State University
Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers its guests a golf course, an outdoor pool, and Access to hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Santee hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast on weekends from 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
Oaks Bar and Grill – Overlooking the golf course, this restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco 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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 cot
  • 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 lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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 cot

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
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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)
The front desk at this property is open daily from 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number 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. 412 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

juan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's at a golf course.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy Lynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice and relaxing vibe. Peaceful at night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025