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Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with a golf course and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Outdoor wedding area
View from property
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine, golf course views
Carlton Oaks Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection offers an 18-hole golf course and outdoor pool. Enjoy American cuisine with golf course views at Oaks Bar and Grill, relax in the spa tub, and stay connected with free WiFi throughout your stay.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • 28 sq m
  • 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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • 28 sq m
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Santee, Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel is next to a golf course and on a river. Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center and The Magnolia are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala and San Diego Voice & Viewpoint. Check out an event or a game at Snapdragon Stadium, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Kayaking, sailing, and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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9200 Inwood Drive, Santee, CA, 92071

What's nearby

  • Carlton Oaks Country Club - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Santee Lakes - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Grossmont College - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • San Diego State University - 14 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Marine Corps Air Station Miramar - 15 min drive - 11.6 miles

Getting around

  • Santee Town Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 20 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Carlton Oaks Country Club San Diego - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bad Hombres - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotel by the river
Take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden at Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel. Get out on the links at this hotel and enjoy amenities such as a driving range, golf lessons, and a restaurant with golf course views. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Oaks Bar and Grill, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and meeting rooms
  • Wedding services, ATM/banking services, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 50 individually decorated rooms have perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and free infant beds

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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

Frequently asked questions

Does Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel located?

Situated in Santee, this golf hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Carlton Oaks Country Club and Santee Lakes. Sportsplex USA Santee and Taylor Guitars are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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