Hotels in San Marcos
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- Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos — 3-star hotel in San Marcos. Guest rating: 9.4/10 — Exceptional.
- Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA — 2.5-star hotel in San Marcos. Guest rating: 8.6/10 — Excellent.
- Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos — 2-star hotel in San Marcos. Guest rating: 7.6/10 — Good.
- Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos — 2.5-star hotel in San Marcos. Guest rating: 8.4/10 — Very Good.
- Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos — 3-star hotel in San Marcos. Guest rating: 8.6/10 — Excellent.
Where to stay in San Marcos?
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San MarcosSan Marcos
$134
$148 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA
Hampton Inn San Marcos, CASan Marcos
$118
$130 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Days Inn by Wyndham San MarcosSan Marcos
$72
$79 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San MarcosSan Marcos
$100
$110 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San MarcosSan Marcos
$125
$138 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Lakehouse Resort
Lakehouse ResortLake San Marcos
$125
$168 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Sunshine Mountain Bed and Breakfast
Sunshine Mountain Bed and BreakfastSan Marcos
$175
$230 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
Ayres Hotel Vista CarlsbadVista
$145
$160 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad
Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-CarlsbadVista
$110
$121 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Best Western Escondido Hotel
Best Western Escondido HotelNorth Broadway
$143
$157 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Motel Mediteran EscondidoKit Carson
$79
$87 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Comfort Inn Escondido San Diego North County
Comfort Inn Escondido San Diego North CountyEscondido
$149
$164 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido DowntownCentral Escondido
$143
$158 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego AreaLawrence Welk Resort Village
$152
$202 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Escondido Lodge
Escondido LodgeKit Carson
$90
$99 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County
Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego CountyAviara
$122
$138 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHGBressi Ranch
$139
$156 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County
Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego CountyAviara
$155
$174 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego CarlsbadCity Center
$131
$148 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Staybridge Suites Carlsbad by IHG
Staybridge Suites Carlsbad by IHGBressi Ranch
$178
$200 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
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$118
$130 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San MarcosSan Marcos
$125
$138 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
$125
$168 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
$72
$79 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San MarcosSan Marcos
$100
$110 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
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Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San MarcosSan Marcos
$134
$148 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
$125
$168 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San MarcosSan Marcos
$125
$138 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
$72
$79 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
$175
$230 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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Lake San Marcos
San Marcos's Lake San Marcos neighborhood is home to attractions such as The Links at Lakehouse and The Executive Course at Lakehouse.
Top landmarks in San Marcos
Double Peak Park
8.4/10 (48 reviews)
Double Peak Park is worth a visit, located 2.5 mi (4 km) from central San Marcos. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches.
Twin Oaks Golf Club
8.4/10 (60 reviews)
You might want to play some rounds at Twin Oaks Golf Club, located 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from central San Marcos. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If Twin Oaks Golf Club doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, The Links at Lakehouse, and The Executive Course at Lakehouse are also nearby.
The Links at Lakehouse
8.6/10 (78 reviews)
You might want to practice your swing at The Links at Lakehouse, a golf course located 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from central Lake San Marcos. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches. If The Links at Lakehouse doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Twin Oaks Golf Club, and La Costa Golf Courses - North and South are also nearby.
The Executive Course at Lakehouse
8.4/10 (43 reviews)
You might want to practice your swing at The Executive Course at Lakehouse, a golf course located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from central San Marcos. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches. If The Executive Course at Lakehouse doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, La Costa Golf Courses - North and South, and Twin Oaks Golf Club are also nearby.
Lucky Strike San Marcos
Lucky Strike San Marcos is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from central San Marcos, why not stop by during your stay.
Regal Edwards San Marcos
Regal Edwards San Marcos is 2 mi (3.1 km) from central San Marcos, why not stop by during your stay.
Learn more about San Marcos
Between golf courses and craft breweries, San Marcos offers a perfect blend of recreation and relaxation. Twin Oaks Golf Club and Lake San Marcos Executive Course welcome players of all skill levels under reliably blue skies. The impressive California State University campus adds youthful energy to this North County gem. After a round of golf, sample local IPAs at the city's surprisingly numerous craft breweries where bartenders discuss hop varieties with evangelical fervor. For outdoor enthusiasts, Montiel and San Elijo Hills dog parks provide scenic spots to stretch legs – canine or otherwise. Lucky Strike and Regal Edwards deliver entertainment options when the rare rainy day appears, though locals insist such weather is merely a rumor.
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Check out reviews of San Marcos hotels guests love
Inn By The Sea La Jolla
10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful stay for our 50th wedding anniversary. Although construction was going on the hotel was clean and relatively quiet. The staff always greeted us daily and was very helpful. A welcome basket made our stay so special. Walkable to the shore made it a great place to relax."
Pleasant Inn
10/10 Excellent
"Check-in lady and check-out guy, very nice"
Pala Casino Spa And Resort
10/10 Excellent
"Great stay"
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful location and great staff. Had a wonderful experience."
California Suites Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"So aside from this place being super affordable, I’ve been to a few places where they charge more but got less. The staff here is very helpful and friendly, and I would recommend it especially if you’re on a budget."
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
10/10 Excellent
"Great comfortable beds and clean facilities. Breakfast included and they have a great bar too."
Harrah's Resort Southern California Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
10/10 Excellent
"Customer service was good,very clean and cozy room and we love our room coz it's over looking in the mountains.We love to comeback"
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
10/10 Excellent
"My kids love this resort."