Hotels in San Marcos

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1. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
San Marcos
$76
$83 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
San Marcos
$143
$158 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

3. Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort
Lake San Marcos
$125
$168 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Lakehouse Resort

4. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos
San Marcos
$110
$121 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos

5. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos
San Marcos
$134
$148 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

6. Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA
San Marcos
$137
$151 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

7. Sunshine Mountain Bed and Breakfast

Sunshine Mountain Bed and Breakfast
San Marcos
$175
$230 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Sunshine Mountain Bed and Breakfast

8. Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido
Escondido
$135
$148 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

9. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
Vista
$145
$160 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

10. Quality Inn Escondido San Diego North County

Quality Inn Escondido San Diego North County
Central Escondido
$81
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Quality Inn Escondido San Diego North County

11. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
Kit Carson
$69
$76 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Motel Mediteran Escondido

12. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad
Vista
$118
$130 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown
Central Escondido
$143
$158 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

14. Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Lawrence Welk Resort Village
$137
$186 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

15. Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
Kit Carson
$62
$68 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Escondido Lodge

16. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County
Aviara
$122
$138 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

17. West Inn & Suites

West Inn & Suites
City Center
$122
$160 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
West Inn & Suites

18. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG
Bressi Ranch
$135
$151 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad
City Center
$139
$156 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
South Beach
$105
$118 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
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Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
San Marcos
$78
per night
$86 total
includes taxes & fees
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos
San Marcos
$119
per night
$131 total
includes taxes & fees
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos
San Marcos
$159
per night
$175 total
includes taxes & fees
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
San Marcos
$189
per night
$208 total
includes taxes & fees
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort
Lake San Marcos
$139
per night
$183 total
includes taxes & fees
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Lakehouse Resort

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA
San Marcos
$186
per night
$205 total
includes taxes & fees
Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
San Marcos
$76
per night
$83 total
includes taxes & fees
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos
San Marcos
$116
per night
$128 total
includes taxes & fees
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
San Marcos
$179
per night
$197 total
includes taxes & fees
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos
San Marcos
$159
per night
$175 total
includes taxes & fees
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort
Lake San Marcos
$139
per night
$183 total
includes taxes & fees
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Lakehouse Resort

Sunshine Mountain Bed and Breakfast

Sunshine Mountain Bed and Breakfast
San Marcos
$175
per night
$230 total
includes taxes & fees
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Sunshine Mountain Bed and Breakfast

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
San Marcos
$114
per night
$251 total
includes taxes & fees
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos
San Marcos
$154
per night
$339 total
includes taxes & fees
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
San Marcos
$287
per night
$633 total
includes taxes & fees
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort
Lake San Marcos
$289
per night
$690 total
includes taxes & fees
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Lakehouse Resort

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA
San Marcos
$292
per night
$643 total
includes taxes & fees
Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos
San Marcos
$301
per night
$662 total
includes taxes & fees
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

Check out pet-friendly hotels in San Marcos

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos
San Marcos
$134
$148 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA
San Marcos
$137
$151 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
San Marcos
$76
$83 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort
Lake San Marcos
$125
$168 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Lakehouse Resort

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos
San Marcos
$110
$121 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos
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Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
San Marcos
$143
$158 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos
San Marcos
$134
$148 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort
Lake San Marcos
$125
$168 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Lakehouse Resort

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
San Marcos
$76
$83 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Sunshine Mountain Bed and Breakfast

Sunshine Mountain Bed and Breakfast
San Marcos
$175
$230 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Sunshine Mountain Bed and Breakfast
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Our prices for hotels in San Marcos are cheapest in January

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Top neighborhoods in San Marcos

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.
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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 Executive Course at Lakehouse, and The Oaks Course are also nearby.
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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 full of friendly people 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
Vista

10/10 Exceptional

United States
ADAM
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County
Aviara

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Diana
Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido
Escondido

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Irene
Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos
San Marcos

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Eric
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort
Lake San Marcos

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Juan
Lakehouse Resort

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos
San Marcos

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Kathy
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos

Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia Beach Inn
Leucadia

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Pamela
Leucadia Beach Inn

Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
Kit Carson

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Porfirio
Motel Mediteran Escondido

Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad
Vista

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Andres
Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel
North Beach

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Jazmin
Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North Near Legoland

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North Near Legoland
Olde Carlsbad

10/10 Exceptional

United States
john
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North Near Legoland

Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar
Del Mar

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Thomas A
Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas
Downtown Encinitas

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Lynette
Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Grand Pacific Palisades

Grand Pacific Palisades
Carlsbad Ranch

10/10 Exceptional

United States
MARVIN
Grand Pacific Palisades

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
South Beach

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Michael
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
South Beach

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Susan lee Brent
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
Olde Carlsbad

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Carla
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Quality Inn Escondido San Diego North County

Quality Inn Escondido San Diego North County
Central Escondido

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Ale
Quality Inn Escondido San Diego North County

Frequently Asked Questions

What accommodations do travelers like in San Marcos?

Can I book a refundable accommodation in San Marcos?

If you need the flexibility to change your travel plans to San Marcos, most properties offer refundable* bookable rates. You can see these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.

Where can I stay in San Marcos if I want a vacation home instead of a hotel?

If you want a good alternative to a hotel, review our selection of 40 vacation homes.

What will the weather in San Marcos be like during my visit?

August and September are typically the warmest months in San Marcos when the average temp is 71°F. February and January are the coldest months when the average temperature is 55°F. December and February are the months with the most rain.

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