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Hotels in San Marcos

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a sunset view, and a wooden floor.

A dining area with round tables and chairs, a kitchen area with cabinets, and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sign for Ramada.

A reception area with a counter, framed artwork, and a potted orchid.

1. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

San Marcos

$76

$83 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

An outdoor patio with a grill, dining area, and seating.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a pool, and a covered seating area.

A gym with treadmills and elliptical machines, large windows, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

A modern hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, a reception desk, and a blue seating area.

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

San Marcos

$143

$158 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

An outdoor seating area with chairs and a fire feature, overlooking a body of water and a distant mountain range.

A wedding aisle with white chairs and floral decorations leading to a decorated arch.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A spacious living area with a wooden table, a sofa, and a chair, overlooking a scenic view of a body of water and hills.

3. Lakehouse Resort

Lake San Marcos

$125

$168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall mural.

A multi-story hotel with a sign for 'extended STAY AMERICA premier suites'.

A modern dining area with a long table and bar stools, a vending machine, and a water dispenser.

Private kitchen

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

San Marcos

$110

$121 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A modern hotel exterior with a stone facade, large windows, and a reception area.

An outdoor patio with a stone barbecue, a fire pit, and seating.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a stone accent wall, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a pool table, a sofa, a small round table, and a television.

5. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

San Marcos

$134

$148 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on a brick wall, and framed pictures.

A lobby with a green sofa, two round tables, and striped chairs.

A stone-built outdoor seating area with a fire feature, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

A swimming pool area with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a covered patio.

6. Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

San Marcos

$137

$151 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A nighttime view from a balcony overlooking a cityscape with illuminated buildings and palm trees.

A garden with a stone fountain, a small pond, and a view of a distant town.

A wine cellar with wooden barrels, a wine rack, and a rustic interior design.

A hot tub area with a pool, surrounded by palm trees and a hilly landscape.

7. Sunshine Mountain Bed and Breakfast

San Marcos

$175

$230 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A buffet setup with coffee dispensers, coffee mugs, and food containers.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A reception desk with a computer, a clock, and a sign indicating check-out time.

A lobby with blue sofas, two armchairs, a coffee table, a chandelier, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

8. Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

Escondido

$135

$148 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and tables, surrounded by a stone wall and string lights.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

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

9. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Vista

$145

$160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A stone fireplace with a metal fireguard, two potted plants, and a ceiling fan.

A reception area with a stone wall, a flower vase, and a sign about the lowest price guarantee.

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

A two-story building with a curved facade, a central entrance labeled "Lobby," and a staircase leading to the upper level.

10. Quality Inn Escondido San Diego North County

Central Escondido

$81

$89 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting of a coastal scene, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A building with a covered patio, palm trees, and a fountain.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in TV, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with balconies and a fence.

11. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Kit Carson

$69

$76 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern lobby with leather seating, a fireplace, and a large plant.

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area, and a large plant.

A modern Hyatt Place hotel with a glass entrance and palm trees in the foreground.

12. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

Vista

$118

$130 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a fire feature, and a view of parked cars and palm trees.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a large window providing a view.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a wall with a hexagonal pattern, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

Central Escondido

$143

$158 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A water slide with large rocks, a pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, and mountains in the background.

A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a mountainous backdrop.

A garden with vibrant flowers, a stone structure, and a mountainous backdrop.

Two wooden Adirondack chairs facing a body of water with a grassy area and trees in the background.

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

Lawrence Welk Resort Village

$137

$186 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small desk, and two wall-mounted paintings.

A kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, a sink, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a vanity with a sink, and a toilet.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, two sinks, and a hairdryer on the wall.

15. Escondido Lodge

Kit Carson

$62

$68 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and safety signs.

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a central table, and large windows with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a small table.

16. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Aviara

$122

$138 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

A spacious living area with a sofa, dining tables, and a fireplace.

A hotel with a large entrance, a covered patio area, and a tower-like structure.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk, a chair, a TV, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

17. West Inn & Suites

City Center

$122

$160 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, a fire feature, and a building with large windows in the background.

A spacious conference room with a large table, multiple chairs, and a sofa. There are ceiling lights, a television, and a kitchen area visible.

A sandy beach with footprints and seagulls.

A Holiday Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a flagpole.

18. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Bressi Ranch

$135

$151 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

An outdoor patio area with turquoise chairs, a fire pit, and palm trees.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a sign reading "Home2".

A modern lounge area with a sofa, colorful chairs, a coffee bar, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a fireplace, and a large chandelier.

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

City Center

$139

$156 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A pool area with a view of palm trees and a sunset.

A hotel with a prominent sign, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and free weights.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a patterned carpet.

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

South Beach

$105

$118 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a sunset view, and a wooden floor.

A dining area with round tables and chairs, a kitchen area with cabinets, and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sign for Ramada.

A reception area with a counter, framed artwork, and a potted orchid.

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

San Marcos

$78

per night

$86 total

includes taxes & fees

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall mural.

A multi-story hotel with a sign for 'extended STAY AMERICA premier suites'.

A modern dining area with a long table and bar stools, a vending machine, and a water dispenser.

Private kitchen

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos

San Marcos

$119

per night

$131 total

includes taxes & fees

A modern hotel exterior with a stone facade, large windows, and a reception area.

An outdoor patio with a stone barbecue, a fire pit, and seating.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a stone accent wall, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a pool table, a sofa, a small round table, and a television.

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

San Marcos

$159

per night

$175 total

includes taxes & fees

An outdoor patio with a grill, dining area, and seating.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a pool, and a covered seating area.

A gym with treadmills and elliptical machines, large windows, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

A modern hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, a reception desk, and a blue seating area.

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

San Marcos

$189

per night

$208 total

includes taxes & fees

An outdoor seating area with chairs and a fire feature, overlooking a body of water and a distant mountain range.

A wedding aisle with white chairs and floral decorations leading to a decorated arch.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A spacious living area with a wooden table, a sofa, and a chair, overlooking a scenic view of a body of water and hills.

Lakehouse Resort

Lake San Marcos

$139

per night

$183 total

includes taxes & fees

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on a brick wall, and framed pictures.

A lobby with a green sofa, two round tables, and striped chairs.

A stone-built outdoor seating area with a fire feature, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

A swimming pool area with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a covered patio.

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

San Marcos

$186

per night

$205 total

includes taxes & fees

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a sunset view, and a wooden floor.

A dining area with round tables and chairs, a kitchen area with cabinets, and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sign for Ramada.

A reception area with a counter, framed artwork, and a potted orchid.

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

San Marcos

$76

per night

$83 total

includes taxes & fees

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall mural.

A multi-story hotel with a sign for 'extended STAY AMERICA premier suites'.

A modern dining area with a long table and bar stools, a vending machine, and a water dispenser.

Private kitchen

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos

San Marcos

$116

per night

$128 total

includes taxes & fees

An outdoor patio with a grill, dining area, and seating.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a pool, and a covered seating area.

A gym with treadmills and elliptical machines, large windows, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

A modern hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, a reception desk, and a blue seating area.

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

San Marcos

$179

per night

$197 total

includes taxes & fees

A modern hotel exterior with a stone facade, large windows, and a reception area.

An outdoor patio with a stone barbecue, a fire pit, and seating.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a stone accent wall, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a pool table, a sofa, a small round table, and a television.

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

San Marcos

$159

per night

$175 total

includes taxes & fees

An outdoor seating area with chairs and a fire feature, overlooking a body of water and a distant mountain range.

A wedding aisle with white chairs and floral decorations leading to a decorated arch.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A spacious living area with a wooden table, a sofa, and a chair, overlooking a scenic view of a body of water and hills.

Lakehouse Resort

Lake San Marcos

$139

per night

$183 total

includes taxes & fees

A nighttime view from a balcony overlooking a cityscape with illuminated buildings and palm trees.

A garden with a stone fountain, a small pond, and a view of a distant town.

A wine cellar with wooden barrels, a wine rack, and a rustic interior design.

A hot tub area with a pool, surrounded by palm trees and a hilly landscape.

Sunshine Mountain Bed and Breakfast

San Marcos

$175

per night

$230 total

includes taxes & fees

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a sunset view, and a wooden floor.

A dining area with round tables and chairs, a kitchen area with cabinets, and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sign for Ramada.

A reception area with a counter, framed artwork, and a potted orchid.

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

San Marcos

$114

per night

$251 total

includes taxes & fees

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall mural.

A multi-story hotel with a sign for 'extended STAY AMERICA premier suites'.

A modern dining area with a long table and bar stools, a vending machine, and a water dispenser.

Private kitchen

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos

San Marcos

$154

per night

$339 total

includes taxes & fees

An outdoor patio with a grill, dining area, and seating.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a pool, and a covered seating area.

A gym with treadmills and elliptical machines, large windows, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

A modern hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, a reception desk, and a blue seating area.

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

San Marcos

$287

per night

$633 total

includes taxes & fees

An outdoor seating area with chairs and a fire feature, overlooking a body of water and a distant mountain range.

A wedding aisle with white chairs and floral decorations leading to a decorated arch.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A spacious living area with a wooden table, a sofa, and a chair, overlooking a scenic view of a body of water and hills.

Lakehouse Resort

Lake San Marcos

$289

per night

$690 total

includes taxes & fees

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on a brick wall, and framed pictures.

A lobby with a green sofa, two round tables, and striped chairs.

A stone-built outdoor seating area with a fire feature, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

A swimming pool area with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a covered patio.

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

San Marcos

$292

per night

$643 total

includes taxes & fees

A modern hotel exterior with a stone facade, large windows, and a reception area.

An outdoor patio with a stone barbecue, a fire pit, and seating.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a stone accent wall, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a pool table, a sofa, a small round table, and a television.

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

San Marcos

$301

per night

$662 total

includes taxes & fees

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A modern hotel exterior with a stone facade, large windows, and a reception area.

An outdoor patio with a stone barbecue, a fire pit, and seating.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a stone accent wall, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a pool table, a sofa, a small round table, and a television.

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

San Marcos

$134

$148 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on a brick wall, and framed pictures.

A lobby with a green sofa, two round tables, and striped chairs.

A stone-built outdoor seating area with a fire feature, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

A swimming pool area with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a covered patio.

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

San Marcos

$137

$151 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a sunset view, and a wooden floor.

A dining area with round tables and chairs, a kitchen area with cabinets, and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sign for Ramada.

A reception area with a counter, framed artwork, and a potted orchid.

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

San Marcos

$76

$83 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

An outdoor seating area with chairs and a fire feature, overlooking a body of water and a distant mountain range.

A wedding aisle with white chairs and floral decorations leading to a decorated arch.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A spacious living area with a wooden table, a sofa, and a chair, overlooking a scenic view of a body of water and hills.

Lakehouse Resort

Lake San Marcos

$125

$168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall mural.

A multi-story hotel with a sign for 'extended STAY AMERICA premier suites'.

A modern dining area with a long table and bar stools, a vending machine, and a water dispenser.

Private kitchen

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos

San Marcos

$110

$121 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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An outdoor patio with a grill, dining area, and seating.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a pool, and a covered seating area.

A gym with treadmills and elliptical machines, large windows, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

A modern hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, a reception desk, and a blue seating area.

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

San Marcos

$143

$158 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern hotel exterior with a stone facade, large windows, and a reception area.

An outdoor patio with a stone barbecue, a fire pit, and seating.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a stone accent wall, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a pool table, a sofa, a small round table, and a television.

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

San Marcos

$134

$148 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

An outdoor seating area with chairs and a fire feature, overlooking a body of water and a distant mountain range.

A wedding aisle with white chairs and floral decorations leading to a decorated arch.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A spacious living area with a wooden table, a sofa, and a chair, overlooking a scenic view of a body of water and hills.

Lakehouse Resort

Lake San Marcos

$125

$168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a sunset view, and a wooden floor.

A dining area with round tables and chairs, a kitchen area with cabinets, and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sign for Ramada.

A reception area with a counter, framed artwork, and a potted orchid.

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

San Marcos

$76

$83 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A nighttime view from a balcony overlooking a cityscape with illuminated buildings and palm trees.

A garden with a stone fountain, a small pond, and a view of a distant town.

A wine cellar with wooden barrels, a wine rack, and a rustic interior design.

A hot tub area with a pool, surrounded by palm trees and a hilly landscape.

Sunshine Mountain Bed and Breakfast

San Marcos

$175

$230 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Top neighborhoods in San Marcos

A residential area with houses, a marina, and a river.

Lake San Marcos map

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.

San Elijo Hills

Santa Fe Hills

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 Executive Course at Lakehouse, and The Oaks Course 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 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.

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.

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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An aerial view of a city with a river, boats, and residential areas.

Check out reviews of San Marcos hotels guests love

An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and tables, surrounded by a stone wall and string lights.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

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

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Vista

10/10 Exceptional

United States

ADAM

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and safety signs.

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a central table, and large windows with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a small table.

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Aviara

10/10 Exceptional

United States

Diana

A buffet setup with coffee dispensers, coffee mugs, and food containers.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A reception desk with a computer, a clock, and a sign indicating check-out time.

A lobby with blue sofas, two armchairs, a coffee table, a chandelier, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

Escondido

10/10 Exceptional

United States

Irene

A modern hotel exterior with a stone facade, large windows, and a reception area.

An outdoor patio with a stone barbecue, a fire pit, and seating.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a stone accent wall, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a pool table, a sofa, a small round table, and a television.

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

San Marcos

10/10 Exceptional

United States

Eric

An outdoor seating area with chairs and a fire feature, overlooking a body of water and a distant mountain range.

A wedding aisle with white chairs and floral decorations leading to a decorated arch.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A spacious living area with a wooden table, a sofa, and a chair, overlooking a scenic view of a body of water and hills.

Lakehouse Resort

Lake San Marcos

10/10 Exceptional

United States

Juan

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall mural.

A multi-story hotel with a sign for 'extended STAY AMERICA premier suites'.

A modern dining area with a long table and bar stools, a vending machine, and a water dispenser.

Private kitchen

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos

San Marcos

10/10 Exceptional

United States

Kathy

Two wicker lounge chairs with striped cushions, a blue umbrella, and a small table with a decorative fountain between them.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a white headboard, green and white floral bedding, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A dining area with a table set for two, a television mounted on the wall, and a painting above the table.

A building with a hanging flower basket, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia

10/10 Exceptional

United States

Pamela

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting of a coastal scene, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A building with a covered patio, palm trees, and a fountain.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in TV, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with balconies and a fence.

Motel Mediteran Escondido

Kit Carson

10/10 Exceptional

United States

Porfirio

A modern lobby with leather seating, a fireplace, and a large plant.

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area, and a large plant.

A modern Hyatt Place hotel with a glass entrance and palm trees in the foreground.

Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

Vista

10/10 Exceptional

United States

Andres

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a blue umbrella, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean.

A spacious interior with a high ceiling, a skylight, and a modern open-plan layout with seating areas and a dining space.

A living room with a fireplace, seating area, and a view of the kitchen.

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

North Beach

10/10 Exceptional

United States

Jazmin

A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, chair, and a kitchenette area with a microwave and sink.

A reception desk with a dark wood finish, a potted plant to the right, and a framed picture above the door.

A covered corridor with a beige door, windows, and a tiled floor.

A parking lot with a building featuring a red-tiled roof and multiple balconies, surrounded by palm trees.

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North Near Legoland

Olde Carlsbad

10/10 Exceptional

United States

john

A two-story building with a brown tiled roof, a stone chimney, and a flag.

A spacious living area with a kitchen counter, a sofa, and a coffee table.

Exterior

Lobby

Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

Del Mar

10/10 Exceptional

United States

Thomas A

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, and a window with a view of a parking lot and buildings.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and chairs. There is a window with a view of the outside.

A modern hotel lobby with a large window, a reception desk, a sofa, and a small table.

A hotel with a swimming pool, solar panels, and a parking lot.

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Downtown Encinitas

10/10 Exceptional

United States

Lynette

A hotel courtyard with a covered walkway, palm trees, and well-lit building facades.

A lobby with a modern ceiling design, glass doors leading to a seating area with cushioned chairs, and a brick floor.

A hotel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and a well-lit entrance.

A spacious lobby with marble flooring, a reception desk, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

Grand Pacific Palisades

Carlsbad Ranch

10/10 Exceptional

Anniversary trip! Every year we look forward on what city we are going to visit for our golf anniversary trip. This year we decided on Carlsbad CA, at the hotel we were grated by (Manny) at the front desk, very friendly, accommodating and with such great service 100% thumbs up. Hotel property is a little under construction though once inside the rooms is all a wash. Our room was roomy, clean, great views and with all amenities needed when you’re away from home. Great underground parking, great...

United States

MARVIN

A resort pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a long reception desk, comfortable seating areas, and a view of the outdoors.

A restaurant with high wooden ceilings, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

South Beach

10/10 Exceptional

United States

Michael

A modern dining area with high tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard featuring a hot tub and a swimming pool.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside tables, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

South Beach

10/10 Exceptional

United States

Susan lee Brent

A multi-level outdoor patio with a dining area, potted plants, and a large umbrella.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a building with balconies in the background.

A hotel room with a dining area, a fireplace, and a television on the wall.

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Olde Carlsbad

10/10 Exceptional

United States

Carla

A stone fireplace with a metal fireguard, two potted plants, and a ceiling fan.

A reception area with a stone wall, a flower vase, and a sign about the lowest price guarantee.

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

A two-story building with a curved facade, a central entrance labeled "Lobby," and a staircase leading to the upper level.

Quality Inn Escondido San Diego North County

Central Escondido

10/10 Exceptional

United States

Ale

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