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

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a well-lit facade.

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

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

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

1.3 km from California State University San Marcos

Fessehai

￥21,315

￥23,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 hotel entrance with a glass door, potted plants, and a red carpet leading inside.

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

2. Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

0.7 km from California State University San Marcos

Pedro

￥18,780

￥20,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 living room with a dark grey sofa, a patterned armchair, and a wooden coffee table. A framed picture hangs on the wall.

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

3. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

1.6 km from California State University San Marcos

Kweku

￥11,317

￥12,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Springhill Suites by Marriott" and a parking area with cars.

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

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

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

6.1 km from California State University San Marcos

Elizabeth

￥22,746

￥25,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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.

5. Motel Mediteran Escondido

9.2 km from California State University San Marcos

Brendan

￥10,586

￥11,645 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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.

6. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

5.9 km from California State University San Marcos

Jana

￥22,603

￥24,908 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large TV screen.

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

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

7. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

3.3 km from California State University San Marcos

jason

￥19,885

￥21,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, palm trees, and a pool area.

A buffet with labeled food stations including omelets and cheese.

A reception desk with a modern design, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a blue carpet leading to a glass door entrance.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites sign with a clear view of the building in the background.

8. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG

5.6 km from California State University San Marcos

Lisa Ann

￥18,915

￥20,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a kitchen area.

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

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

3.7 km from California State University San Marcos

Alice

￥18,453

￥20,322 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a Best Western sign.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a central kitchen area, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A modern office space with two desks, chairs, a computer, a printer, and a decorative wall.

10. Best Western Escondido Hotel

5.6 km from California State University San Marcos

Joshua

￥22,747

￥25,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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.

A Hyatt Place hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a brick facade.

11. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

8.1 km from California State University San Marcos

Christopher

￥17,485

￥19,267 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

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

12. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

10.7 km from California State University San Marcos

Christine

￥19,421

￥21,984 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

A pool area with a view of a mountain and a town in the background.

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.

13. Lakehouse Resort

Lake San Marcos, 4.6 km from California State University San Marcos

Guibin

￥19,288

￥26,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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

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

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

14. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

12.2 km from California State University San Marcos

Ruth

￥24,634

￥27,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

An outdoor patio with seating, umbrellas, and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a large sofa, multiple chairs, and a coffee table.

A hotel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and a red curb.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

15. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

13.9 km from California State University San Marcos

ana

￥23,374

￥26,634 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by chairs, under a pergola.

A hotel reception area with a Pepsi refrigerator, a large mosaic wall, and a wooden floor.

A modern hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large screen TV.

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

12.2 km from California State University San Marcos

Phuong

￥20,843

￥23,593 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a TV.

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

17. Escondido Lodge

9.4 km from California State University San Marcos

Angelica

￥12,874

￥14,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Marriott Residence Inn.

A spacious lobby with a dining area, seating arrangements, and a large window providing natural light.

A poolside area with stone fire pit seating and lounge chairs.

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

11.7 km from California State University San Marcos

Trevor

￥28,152

￥31,584 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a covered patio area with outdoor furniture.

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

A hotel with a red facade, multiple balconies, and a parking lot with palm trees.

19. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North

16.9 km from California State University San Marcos

Carla

￥14,304

￥16,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a large rug.

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

20. West Inn & Suites

16 km from California State University San Marcos

William

￥20,547

￥26,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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Compare popular hotels close to California State University San Marcos

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos	7.6 Good 1,012 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View
Motel Mediteran Escondido	9.0 Wonderful 1,064 reviews	View

Top California State University San Marcos Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn Escondido San Diego North County

8/10 Good

"I highly recommend this hotel, Let me just say this is on my check list of a Great Hotel and ammenadies."

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast was nice. There weee plenty of options. Staff very helpful."

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

8/10 Good

"1 day stay and it was great. Appreciated that the pool was heated for my kids to swim at night. Breakfast was also good. Property was very clean and the staff was nice"

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

8/10 Good

"It met my needs. Close to the freeway and a complimentary breakfast"

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very good 👍"

Private Pool, Hot Tub & Valley Views Near Wineries | The Ranch by AvantStay

10/10 Excellent

"Great property for our party of 18. Kid friendly and the pool was exceptional."

Luxury Estate - Sleep 24 - Infinity Pool & Hot Tub

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent backyard space! Family friendly. So much for the kids to do!"

Casa Tranquila - Lovely 5-bedroom house, Mountain views in charming Escondido

10/10 Excellent

"Location was perfect. Close to anything and everything we needed."

Two Estates w/ Pools, Hot Tubs, Game Rooms, Views & Tennis Court Near Wineries

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful area and house. The house was a little older than I thought but still great to stay in. Plenty of rooms and space. Did not get to try the pool but the basketball/tennis court was great to have. The small towns nearby were great and had everything we needed in terms of eating and supplies. Best part was communication with staff. Leading up to stay there was plentiful communication and the concierge service was a great tool to have with set up and getting extra air mattresses for our stay.Check in was great as well; Kim was there and walked us through everything. Response time was excellent. There was an issue with water pressure that happened late in the evening but her response was quick and someone was there to check it out early in the morning which we appreciated.Was one of the better trip experiences because of the staff and quick communication between all involved. Lessened the stress of preparation and allowed me to focus on planning the trip without worrying about last minute surprises at the property. "

Other attractions near California State University San Marcos

Double Peak Park

8.4/10 (48 reviews)

After visiting Double Peak Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Marcos. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its lively breweries.

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Lucky Strike San Marcos

You can take time to visit Lucky Strike San Marcos during your travels to San Marcos. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

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Regal Edwards San Marcos

You can take time to visit Regal Edwards San Marcos during your travels to San Marcos. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Stone Brewing

8.8/10 (127 reviews)

You can take time to visit Stone Brewing during your travels to Escondido. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Twin Oaks Golf Club

8.4/10 (60 reviews)

Play a round of golf in San Marcos at Twin Oaks Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.

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The Links at Lakehouse

8.6/10 (78 reviews)

Play a round of golf in Lake San Marcos at The Links at Lakehouse, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively breweries.

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The Executive Course at Lakehouse

8.4/10 (43 reviews)

Play a round of golf at The Executive Course at Lakehouse and enjoy other activities in San Marcos such as surfing. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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Play by Play Sports Facility

After visiting Play by Play Sports Facility, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Escondido. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around California State University San Marcos?

California State University San Marcos is located in a family-friendly area of San Marcos known for its lively breweries and array of dining options. You'll find 206 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near California State University San Marcos?

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from California State University San Marcos. Another good choice is Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos, located just 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to California State University San Marcos?

Expedia has 206 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from California State University San Marcos.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near California State University San Marcos, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near California State University San Marcos.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near California State University San Marcos?

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What can I see and do near California State University San Marcos?

You can check out the local talent at California Center For The Arts, Patio Playhouse, and Ritz Theater. Spend some time wandering around Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, Montiel Dog Park, and San Elijo Hills Dog Park. Create some family memories at Center for the Performing Arts Escondido and California Fruit Wine.

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Our top choices for California State University San Marcos hotels

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

2. Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

3. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

5. Motel Mediteran Escondido

6. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

7. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

8. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG

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

10. Best Western Escondido Hotel

11. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

12. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

13. Lakehouse Resort

14. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

15. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

17. Escondido Lodge

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

19. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North

20. West Inn & Suites

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Top California State University San Marcos Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn Escondido San Diego North County

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG

Private Pool, Hot Tub & Valley Views Near Wineries | The Ranch by AvantStay

Luxury Estate - Sleep 24 - Infinity Pool & Hot Tub

Casa Tranquila - Lovely 5-bedroom house, Mountain views in charming Escondido

Two Estates w/ Pools, Hot Tubs, Game Rooms, Views & Tennis Court Near Wineries

Other attractions near California State University San Marcos

Double Peak Park

Lucky Strike San Marcos

Regal Edwards San Marcos

Stone Brewing

Twin Oaks Golf Club

The Links at Lakehouse

The Executive Course at Lakehouse

Play by Play Sports Facility

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