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An outdoor dining area with tables set for a formal event, featuring candelabras and neatly folded napkins.

A lodge entrance with a wooden door and wrought iron gates, surrounded by potted plants and a paved walkway.

A poolside area with a fire feature and orange chairs.

A golf course with a pond, a flag, and a building in the background.

1. Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.1 km from Old Mission Dam

Donaciano

NT$3,313

NT$4,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A spacious living room with a large arched window, a red sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

A spacious living area with a red sofa, a coffee table with a fruit bowl, and a modern chandelier.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with a white facade and a tree with lights.

A spacious kitchen with a dining area, equipped with modern appliances and ample seating.

2. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

8.2 km from Old Mission Dam

Bernadette

NT$3,889

NT$4,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a coffee station, and a television.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a chair.

A modern living room with a fireplace, patterned chairs, decorative vases, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

11.1 km from Old Mission Dam

Mayra

NT$4,577

NT$5,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A modern restaurant with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a textured wall and a reception desk with a built-in computer.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a pergola overhead, and a view of the street and buildings in the background.

4. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

9 km from Old Mission Dam

Michelle

NT$4,953

NT$5,458 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a stone facade, and a clear sky.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, grey sofas, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a window with blinds, a heater, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden wardrobe.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a grey carpet, and a glass door entrance.

5. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

3.5 km from Old Mission Dam

Adan

NT$4,110

NT$4,521 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and blue umbrellas.

A modern hotel lobby with a long seating area, a kitchen in the background, and a bar area with multiple tables and chairs.

A spacious living area with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A bar area with wooden chairs and tables, a TV screen, and a variety of bottles and glasses on the shelves.

6. HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

15.4 km from Old Mission Dam

VERONICA

NT$4,843

NT$5,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a grill, and string lights.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel lobby with a central dining area, seating arrangements, and a large window providing natural light.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table set for four, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

7. TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Central

9.1 km from Old Mission Dam

SUZAN DE

NT$4,989

NT$5,735 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of Fletcher Marketplace.

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign and a "Hilton Honors" sign.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

8.2 km from Old Mission Dam

Natalya

NT$4,286

NT$4,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a reception desk, and seating areas.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a sofa, and a coffee table. There are large windows offering a view of the outside.

A hotel entrance with a stone facade, an arched doorway, and a palm tree to the left.

A modern lobby with a wooden ceiling, a seating area with sofas and chairs, a reception desk with computers, and large windows with city views.

9. Holiday Inn Express Mira Mesa-San Diego by IHG

Scripps Ranch, 10.9 km from Old Mission Dam

Gina

NT$3,632

NT$4,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a brown sofa, a small white table, a black office chair, and two abstract paintings on the wall.

10. Springhill Suites San Diego Mission Valley

11.6 km from Old Mission Dam

Marcus

NT$4,994

NT$5,740 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

An outdoor seating area with sofas, a fire pit, and umbrellas.

A hotel entrance with a clear sky, palm trees, and a sign reading "Homewood Suites."

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a multi-story building with balconies.

A modern interior with a central seating area, a kitchen in the background, and a dining area with a long table.

11. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Central

Scripps Ranch, 11 km from Old Mission Dam

Allegra

NT$3,845

NT$4,420 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern hotel with a glass entrance, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A modern living room with a fireplace, grey sofas, and a bookshelf.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a lamp.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV.

12. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley Stadium

7.4 km from Old Mission Dam

Candi

NT$3,602

NT$4,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A breakfast buffet area with a stone wall, a coffee station, and a fruit display.

An elevator area with stone walls and a potted plant.

A hotel lobby with leather armchairs, a sofa, and a reception desk.

A table with two gold-framed lamps and a vase of white flowers.

13. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

9.4 km from Old Mission Dam

Jorge

NT$3,791

NT$4,350 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel lobby with a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel, two sofas with yellow cushions, a small round table, and two floor lamps.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window offering a view of the landscape.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and a fountain.

14. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Miramar

9.1 km from Old Mission Dam

Thien Kim

NT$4,847

NT$5,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A bar area with a glass ceiling, a central bar counter, and multiple stools.

A large swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a striped facade.

A dimly lit room with patterned walls, a wooden table, and a chair.

A checkered floor with round tables and chairs, a patterned ceiling, and large windows.

15. Lafayette Hotel & Club

13.1 km from Old Mission Dam

Jorgen

NT$7,933

NT$9,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a round coffee table with fruit, and a ceiling adorned with colorful hanging ornaments.

A breakfast bar with a variety of fruits, a Hershey's chocolate bar, and a coffee machine.

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and weight machines.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a nightstand with a lamp, and a vase of flowers.

16. Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

8.2 km from Old Mission Dam

Nelson Francisco

NT$4,306

NT$4,736 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A living room with a green sofa, wooden coffee table, blue ottoman, and a chair with red cushions. A bookshelf is against the wall, and a fireplace is visible.

A hotel lobby with a snack bar, refrigerated display cases, and a beverage refrigerator.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern kitchen with a long counter, coffee makers, and a variety of food items.

17. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

15.4 km from Old Mission Dam

Alyssa

NT$4,847

NT$5,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, framed pictures on the wall, a clock, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, featuring a red-tiled roof and a mix of balconies and windows.

A hotel bathroom with a shower, a sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

18. Pleasant Inn

12.2 km from Old Mission Dam

Vance Lee

NT$2,936

NT$3,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a television.

A spacious living area with a dining table, sofas, and a kitchen in the background.

A spacious outdoor patio with a long rectangular table, several chairs, and a built-in fire feature.

19. Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel

9.2 km from Old Mission Dam

Jesus

NT$3,534

NT$4,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a sign reading "Springhill Suites Marriott".

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and various food items displayed.

A modern kitchen with a wooden desk, a chair, a sink, and a coffee maker.

A hotel room with a sofa, a wooden desk, a chair, a TV, and a tray table.

20. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway

12.5 km from Old Mission Dam

Monica

NT$5,018

NT$5,768 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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Compare popular hotels close to Old Mission Dam

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel	8.0 Very Good 1,003 reviews	View
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU	9.0 Wonderful 1,421 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway	9.0 Wonderful 1,012 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast	8.6 Excellent 224 reviews	View

Top Old Mission Dam Hotel Reviews

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

10/10 Excellent

"Love to stay here due to being convenient to cook instead of eating out."

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The stay was great the staff was very helpful and friendly. The room was super clean spacious and comfortable. The shower was perfect and the comp breakfast was good and had a lot to choose from"

Best Western Santee Lodge

8/10 Good

"Good location friendly staff"

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley Stadium

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was friendly and our room was spacious and clean. The buffet breakfast was also really good."

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Good service nice room. Breakfast was good and nice variety. The beds were comfortable and we were able to sleep well."

Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU

8/10 Good

"Small room but clean"

Extended Stay America Suites San Diego Mission Valley Stadium

10/10 Excellent

"I had a great stay here. The environment felt safe and comfortable, which made the whole trip so much easier. The location was perfect since it’s just a short distance from the event center I was attending, so getting back and forth was super convenient. They offer coffee/tea, muffins and oatmeal for breakfast The staff was genuinely kind and welcoming, and I want to give a special shout‑out to Jill. She was incredibly friendly, made me feel right at home, and shared some really helpful tips about the area that made my visit even better. Her customer service truly stood out. Overall, it was a smooth, pleasant stay. I’d definitely come back."

Days Inn by Wyndham Mission Valley/SDSU

10/10 Excellent

"Nice people and clean room."

Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"I pulled into the parking lot and was immediately met by a gentleman asking if I was checking in. Super friendly and gave me a good recommendation for Mexican food in the area. I think the price is right for just being outside San Diego"

Other attractions near Old Mission Dam

A wooden bridge in a natural setting with trees and shrubs.

Mission Trails Regional Park

9.0/10 (24 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Mission Trails Regional Park, a lovely green space in Santee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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A misty lake with a metal railing and trees in the foreground.

Santee Lakes

8.8/10 (41 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Santee Lakes during your travels in Santee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Santee Boulders

9.0/10 (12 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Santee Boulders, a lovely green space in Santee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Carlton Oaks Country Club

8.0/10 (19 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Santee at Carlton Oaks Country Club. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.

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Cowles Mountain

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cowles Mountain during your travels in San Diego.

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Lake Murray Tennis Center

Catch an event at Lake Murray Tennis Center during your trip to San Diego.

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Off Broadway Live

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Off Broadway Live on your trip to Santee. Visit the shops in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Taylor Guitars

7.2/10 (10 reviews)

You can take time to visit Taylor Guitars during your travels to El Cajon. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area, or seek out the golf courses.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Old Mission Dam?

Old Mission Dam is located in Santee. You'll find 169 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Old Mission Dam?

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and a fitness center. It's located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Old Mission Dam. Other good choices within 5 miles include Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel and Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Old Mission Dam?

Expedia has 169 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Old Mission Dam.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Old Mission Dam, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Old Mission Dam.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Old Mission Dam?

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What can I see and do near Old Mission Dam?

Warbirds West Air Museum, Computer Museum of America, and Creation and Earth History Museum feature captivating exhibits. You can enjoy live performances at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater and Off Broadway Live. Enjoy the outdoors at Sportsplex USA Santee, Mission Trails Regional Park, or Santee Boulders.

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Our top choices for Old Mission Dam hotels

1. Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

3. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

4. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

5. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

6. HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

7. TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Central

8. Hampton Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego

9. Holiday Inn Express Mira Mesa-San Diego by IHG

10. Springhill Suites San Diego Mission Valley

11. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Central

12. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley Stadium

13. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

14. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Miramar

15. Lafayette Hotel & Club

16. Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

17. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

18. Pleasant Inn

19. Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel

20. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway

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Top Old Mission Dam Hotel Reviews

WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

Best Western Santee Lodge

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley Stadium

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU

Extended Stay America Suites San Diego Mission Valley Stadium

Days Inn by Wyndham Mission Valley/SDSU

Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego

Other attractions near Old Mission Dam

Mission Trails Regional Park

Santee Lakes

Santee Boulders

Carlton Oaks Country Club

Cowles Mountain

Lake Murray Tennis Center

Off Broadway Live

Taylor Guitars

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