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

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

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

1.3 km from California State University San Marcos

Paula

￥22,909

￥25,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 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.

2. Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

0.7 km from California State University San Marcos

Pedro

￥18,915

￥20,806 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 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.

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

3. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

1.6 km from California State University San Marcos

Pamela

￥12,038

￥13,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

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

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

4. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

5.9 km from California State University San Marcos

Jesse

￥22,044

￥24,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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.

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

5. Lakehouse Resort

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

Tracy

￥19,227

￥26,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern facade, a parking lot, and a clear blue sky.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a no diving sign.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a sofa, and a patterned wall.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and a painting on the wall.

6. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

10.7 km from California State University San Marcos

Christine

￥19,560

￥22,142 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 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.

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

6.1 km from California State University San Marcos

Elizabeth

￥22,909

￥25,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

A motel with a swimming pool, multiple parking spaces, and a fenced construction area.

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

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

8. Motel Mediteran Escondido

9.2 km from California State University San Marcos

Brendan

￥11,129

￥12,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

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

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

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

9. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

3.3 km from California State University San Marcos

jason

￥21,468

￥23,657 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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.

10. West Inn & Suites

16 km from California State University San Marcos

Anthony

￥20,695

￥26,812 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a window with curtains, and artwork on the wall.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott with a parking lot and palm trees.

An electric vehicle charging station on a sidewalk with a building and greenery in the background.

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a large mirror.

11. TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Vista

7.9 km from California State University San Marcos

Santosh

￥20,993

￥23,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees in the background.

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

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and sink.

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

5.6 km from California State University San Marcos

Lisa Ann

￥19,051

￥20,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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

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

13. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

8.1 km from California State University San Marcos

Brenda

￥18,891

￥20,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a large screen displaying content.

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

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

12.2 km from California State University San Marcos

Phuong

￥21,695

￥24,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A swimming pool with a clear blue edge, a metal ladder, and a stone wall in the background.

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

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, and a breakfast bar.

A modern lounge area with patterned sofas, round tables, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

15. Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

15.7 km from California State University San Marcos

April

￥20,873

￥22,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

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

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

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

16. Best Western Escondido Hotel

5.6 km from California State University San Marcos

Giuseppe

￥22,910

￥25,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a table, surrounded by buildings and greenery.

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

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

17. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

9.3 km from California State University San Marcos

Lizette

￥21,468

￥24,087 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by yellow chairs and palm trees, with a building in the background.

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

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

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

12.2 km from California State University San Marcos

cynthia

￥24,679

￥27,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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 poolside area with stone fire pit seating and lounge chairs.

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows providing natural light.

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

11.7 km from California State University San Marcos

Catherine

￥28,354

￥31,812 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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

3.7 km from California State University San Marcos

Eliseo

￥16,712

￥18,407 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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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 1,001 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos	7.6 Good 1,005 reviews	View
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad	9.6 Exceptional 2,158 reviews	View
Lakehouse Resort	9.2 Wonderful 1,825 reviews	View

Top California State University San Marcos Hotel Reviews

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were so friendly and helpful! Loved sitting outside at the fire pit! Perfect place to stay dropping our daughter off to college!"

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was fine, good location. Breakfast was nice."

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

8/10 Good

"This is for the breakfast review. They never disappoint with their options. They even have an omelet menu that you can take advantage of and they will cook it for you when you order. It's a great area and that's why people choose to stay here."

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice experience and would definitely stay here again…only problem was the jacuzzi was not working and the was a big reason I booked this Hotel, but everything else was very good."

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

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great time at this hotel! The staff was very helpful and the location was great, plenty of food and shopping nearby! We enjoyed the pool our entire stay!!"

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Vista

10/10 Excellent

"Good for the price. No free breakfast :("

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."

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 208 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 208 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. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

5. Lakehouse Resort

6. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

8. Motel Mediteran Escondido

9. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

10. West Inn & Suites

11. TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Vista

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

13. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

15. Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

16. Best Western Escondido Hotel

17. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

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

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Top California State University San Marcos Hotel Reviews

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

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

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Vista

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

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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