Santee hotels

[skiwee1]

I'm driving to WDW from Maryland next month. We drove there in October but made it a three day trip to get there. We want to just take two days to get there this time. I figure that Santee, SC would be the halfway point. How many hours does it really take to get from Santee, SC to WDW? I did get my Triptik from AAA but there wasn't any really decent hotels listed for Santee either. After past experience I don't trust AAA hotel recomendations anyway! I am looking for a hotel that has a nice pool either indoors or one that will definitely be open at the end of April. We are traveling with a 3 y/o and I need something for her to do to burn off that energy of sitting in a car all day. Any nice hotels in Santee and possibly near a nice restaurant for dinner? Thanks!:)

[AuntBJ]

I live 20 miles north of Santee and it takes me almost exactly 7 hours to get to WDW. If you still need hotel recommendations, let me know.

[toystorymom]

AuntBJ, could you post some hotel recommendations for Santee? That was the town we were thinking of staying overnight too. We are on a budget but want to be safe and comfortable. Thanks!

[skiwee1]

Thanks AuntBJ. I did find a hotel and booked it. It is the Hampton Inn in Santee. It "seems" to be nice. At least as far as I can tell! I just hope it is clean and the pool is open. It was only $70 a night. Do you have any opinions on this hotel? Thanks again. :)

[AuntBJ]

I have to go out of town tomorrow but I will be around Santee next week and I will go by and check out the motels and post back here.