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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego North/San Marcos, hotel in San Marcos

Located in San Marcos, 12 miles from San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego North/San Marcos provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor...

Very clean and comfortable.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
292 reviews
Price from$143per night
Hampton Inn San Marcos, hotel in San Marcos

Located just off Route 78 in San Marcos, California, this hotel offers convenient amenities and services just minutes from attractions, recreational activities and theater performances.

Cozy quiet place and good location. Front desk staff were very helpful though out the day and availability of hot breakfast
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
204 reviews
Price from$153.75per night
Residence Inn San Diego North/San Marcos, hotel in San Marcos

The San Marcos Residence Inn features an outdoor swimming pool and a patio with fire pit and grill. The Pacific Ocean waterfront is just 13 miles from the hotel.

Location
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
122 reviews
Price from$135.15per night
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos, hotel in San Marcos

Located in San Marcos, 12 miles from San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

It was on the newer side. Our room had a very good sized fridge. Loved having the option to ask for utensil for the kitchenette.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
78 reviews
Price from$156.39per night
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos, hotel in San Marcos

Conveniently located off Freeway 78, and a short drive from many of San Diego's major attractions, this San Marcos hotel provides guests with a variety of thoughtful amenities and comfortable...

6.6
Scored 6.6
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
356 reviews
Price from$85.85per night
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad, hotel in San Marcos

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad offers accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a shared lounge.

It was such a amazing Hotel I will definitely book at one of there locations again.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
666 reviews
Price from$159per night
Motel 6-Escondido, CA, hotel in San Marcos

Offering an outdoor pool and terrace, this Escondido hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with cable TV. Legoland and Harrahs Ricon Casino are both within 20 minutes’ drive away.

Room was updated and very clean
5.9
Scored 5.9
Above average
Rated okay
696 reviews
Price from$81.99per night
TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad / Vista, hotel in San Marcos

This Vista hotel is within a 20-minute drive of Carlsbad and 7 miles from Legoland. The hotel offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and provides full kitchens in every suite.

Having a kitchen was nice
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
110 reviews
Price from$139.92per night
Hyatt Place San Diego-Vista/Carlsbad, hotel in San Marcos

Located 13 minutes' drive to Legoland Resort and Carlsbad Beach, Hyatt Place San Diego features a year-round outdoor pool and sun terrace. Free private parking is available on site.

The property was nice and clean, the best part was the breakfast area. It was nice and organized. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
489 reviews
Price from$122.32per night
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown, hotel in San Marcos

Located in Escondido, 7.4 miles from San Diego Zoo Safari Park, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown has accommodations with free bikes, private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a...

Nice clean hotel, complimentary breakfast was nice, microwave and frig in the room was nice and plenty of shopping nearby. Close to the safari park that our event was at.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
284 reviews
Price from$170.10per night
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What Guests Said About San Marcos:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    San Marcos is a beautiful city and less hectic than San...

    San Marcos is a beautiful city and less hectic than San Diego. I got to enjoy the Amalfi Restaurant, which I highly recommended. It is on Lake San Marcos by the Marina, it felt like stepping into the Italian Riviera for the evening. I attended a conference at The Movement church and that facility was beautiful.
    Celia
    United States of America
  • 10
    Scored 10

    The area and people were great!

    The area and people were great! Loved San Marcos, Carlsbad, San Diego, and Malibu! Drivers are very considerate and cautious drivers. No litter a very clean area. I was in CA for work therefore only had a day and half to tour the area but hubby did while I was at work and said the same thing. We are both truly in love with area and would love to come back and stay for a week or more just to visit.
    Wendy
  • 10
    Scored 10

    We enjoyed all of San Marcos eateries.

    We enjoyed all of San Marcos eateries. Restaurant Row was amazing. The Micro Brewers were fun Especially Wild Barrel Brewing Company! In-And-Out Burgers are awesome! Great Breakfast's at Broken Yoke.
    Michael
    United States of America
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Very friendly staff, especially Ken in the mornings made the...

    Very friendly staff, especially Ken in the mornings made the extra effort to make sure the breakfast was a good experience. We did not have a negative thing to say. Great location, near restaurant row and right off the freeway.
    Anne
    United States of America

Explore guest reviews of hotels in San Marcos

  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 318 reviews
    I've been going here since the "Quail Inn Days;' what a world of difference in a great modern way! Hands down, the 'Staff' were the best part of our stay making it unique and special!! 👏 Also, we loved that you can get a free bucket of balls for the driving range, plus free bike rides, paddle boats, and use of the tennis courts; this is great for outdoor type people. Smore packages were a nice touch as well! =)
    Austin
    United States of America
  • From $166.02 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 204 reviews
    Loved the amenities within the room (fridge, microwave, comfy office chair, full length mirror, etc.) and their breakfast offered multiple options (turkey sausages, breakfast potatoes, cereal, hot fresh waffles, muffins, etc.). Also loved that there was plenty of parking, even on the weekend with the hotel being at capacity.
    Ah’Myi
    United States of America
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 318 reviews
    Was here for my wedding night. Very beautiful hotel in an amazing spot. Staff was awesome and welcoming. Room was in great condition. No complaints and would stay here again
    Brett
    United States of America
  • From $102.85 per night
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 356 reviews
    The lady Sulma at the front desk was the most friendly and helpful to help me find stores in the area ..always asked how my day was..thats the way a front desk should be.
    RICHARD
    United States of America
  • From $166.02 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 204 reviews
    Nice beautiful Hotel that was right off the freeway. There is a convenient store/gas station walking distance. Great for a clean nice stay.
    Annmarie
    United States of America
  • From $141.14 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 78 reviews
    I like that the Hotel was very clean. The front desk agents were nice. The rooms were a nice size and it was pet friendly. Love that.
    Tonya
    United States of America
  • From $186.40 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 122 reviews
    Very clean hotel. The staff was helpful and friendly. The furniture was very nice and comfortable. Continental breakfast was great!
    McCormick
    United States of America
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 318 reviews
    Very handy and comfortable for a quick stay after a wedding. Bonus that we were able to recharge our rental car at the hotel.
    Kathleen
    United States of America
  • From $207.18 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 292 reviews
    clean, spacious, well run professional hotel but nothing special. Breakfast was much nicer than it looked at first glance.
    Steffen
    Germany
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review
    Quiet and beautiful location. Lovely home with all the best amenities! Well stocked kitchen. Attentive host.
    Heidi
    United States of America
  • From $102.85 per night
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 356 reviews
    The location of the hotel for the events we were attending is the only main reason we stayed here.
    Peter
    United States of America
  • From $207.18 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 292 reviews
    Breakfast was poor. They have bags to go. Other hotels have real breakfast. Very disappointed.
    J
    Juan
    United States of America
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 318 reviews
    everything. location is perfect. places to eat very close to hotel. parking easy.
    A
    Anonymous
    United States of America
  • From $141.14 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 78 reviews
    Very clean hotel, recommended highly
    Chris
    United States of America

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