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Pala Casino Spa And Resort

Pala Casino Spa And Resort

Pala Casino Spa And Resort
4.0 star property
Pala
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (4204)
"The staff were friendly and the place was very clean. "
United States
Yvette
Pala Casino Spa And Resort
Terrace/patio
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
4.0 star property
University City
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1781)
"Good hot food!!"
United States
Cris
The price is ￥24,805
￥28,512 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
Courtyard
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
4.0 star property
Carmel Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1888)
"Excellent location"
United States
Paolo
The price is ￥15,650
￥17,831 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Estate Pool View King | Room amenity
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
4.0 star property
La Jolla Farms
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (306)
"Great hotel!! Clean and beautiful surroundings. "
United States
TATIANA
The price is ￥38,797
￥53,370 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Hyatt Regency La Jolla

Hyatt Regency La Jolla

Hyatt Regency La Jolla
4.0 star property
University City
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Check in was great, employees were so nice"
United States
Noel
The price is ￥23,699
￥32,998 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Hyatt Regency La Jolla
Outdoor pool
San Diego Marriott La Jolla

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
4.0 star property
University City
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2180)
"We had a great stay! Everything was clean and the staff was phenomenal!! "
United States
Mattie
The price is ￥24,147
￥27,786 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026
San Diego Marriott La Jolla
Outdoor pool
La Valencia Hotel

La Valencia Hotel

La Valencia Hotel
4.0 star property
Village of La Jolla
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Hotel is super cool, friendly staff, Whaling Bar is excellent."
United Kingdom
Nick
La Valencia Hotel
Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), sun loungers
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
4.0 star property
Torrey Pines
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"Great room amazing view "
United States
Christine A
The price is ￥22,312
￥31,935 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
Exterior
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
4.0 star property
La Costa
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1004)
"Nice resort"
United States
Pooja
The price is ￥37,271
￥50,126 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
View from room
The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt

The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt

The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt
4.0 star property
Townsite
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (696)
"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had an excellent stay at the Seabird Hotel in Oceanside! The location is perfect, the Christmas decor throughout the hotel was absolutely beautiful, and everything was spotless. The staff was friendly and welcoming, making the entire experience even better. We will definitely stay here again!"
United States
Maureen
The price is ￥37,706
￥51,976 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt
Exterior
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
4.0 star property
Carlsbad Village
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1593)
"Loved the Inn, location and quality food in Mexican restaurant in premises!"
United States
Anna
The price is ￥21,093
￥28,859 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2026
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Terrace/patio
Hilton Garden Inn Temecula, CA

Hilton Garden Inn Temecula, CA

Hilton Garden Inn Temecula, CA
4.0 star property
Uptown Temecula
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1576)
"Pet friendly with Friendly staff and a great location. "
United States
Christina
The price is ￥12,963
￥14,543 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Hilton Garden Inn Temecula, CA
Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
4.5 star property
South Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Every thing was excellent. The room, staff, and the food!"
United States
Jeanine
The price is ￥21,604
￥30,503 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
Meeting facility
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
4.0 star property
South Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1007)
"Loved our stay here! The food poolside was so good & awesome Sunset views! "
United States
Tarah
The price is ￥20,287
￥22,916 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
Terrace/patio
Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort
4.0 star property
San Marcos
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1306)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Nicola
Lakehouse Resort
Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt

MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt

MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt
4.5 star property
Townsite
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (652)
"Amazing staff and they really make you feel like they truly care about your experience. The location is incredible with so much to walk to and experience. The hotel itself is gorgeous and the rooms are very clean. "
United States
Julie
The price is ￥36,927
￥51,098 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views
Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
La Jolla Shores
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (469)
"Loved the decor, the staff, size of rooms and the Sea and Sky restaurant is ourstanding."
United States
Becky
The price is ￥23,936
￥32,786 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection by Hilton
View from room
Hilton San Diego/Del Mar

Hilton San Diego/Del Mar

Hilton San Diego/Del Mar
4.0 star property
Del Mar Heights
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
"It was ok. Nothing to write home about. Good hotel, good rooms. AC was noisy."
United States
Ronald
The price is ￥18,011
￥20,488 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Hilton San Diego/Del Mar
Lobby
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach
4.0 star property
Townsite
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Great place "
United States
Muntasser
The price is ￥20,879
￥23,530 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Grande Colonial Hotel

Grande Colonial Hotel

Grande Colonial Hotel
4.0 star property
Village of La Jolla
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1005)
"Great location,excellent restaurant downstairs. Nice rooms. Excellent architecture."
United States
daniel
The price is ￥32,977
￥45,793 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Grande Colonial Hotel
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Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort

2100 N Coast Highway 101 Encinitas CA
The price is ￥66,687 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
￥66,687
￥84,073 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (227 reviews)
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Nestled between rolling hills and blooming flower fields, this college town offers hiking trails and craft breweries within minutes of each other. Visit Double Peak Park for panoramic views, then explore the bustling farmers market where local vendors sell everything from fresh produce to handmade jewelry.

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Hyatt Regency La Jolla

Hyatt Regency La Jolla

10/10 Excellent
"Check in was great, employees were so nice"
Noel 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hyatt Regency La Jolla

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 4-star hotels in San Marcos?
Relax in 4-star hotel comfort at Lakehouse Resort. Ranked highly by many Expedia guests, it features a pillowtop mattress and golf lessons with a pro. Also take a look at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad. Premium bedding and a Champagne service make this getaway another traveler favorite in San Marcos.
How much does it cost to stay in a 4-star hotel in San Marcos?
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What's the difference between 5-star and 4-star hotels in San Marcos?
Treat yourself to refined living during your San Marcos getaway by staying at a 4-star hotel. As well as featuring upmarket surroundings, these retreats are typically packed with amenities such as large beds, complimentary bathrobes and plenty more. A 5-star hotel will go above and beyond to make your stay an even more indulgent and special one. Concierge assistance, luxurious spas and world-class dining are only the start of the first-rate conveniences and services you'll likely have access to.

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