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

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.

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

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

1.3 km from California State University San Marcos

Paula

￥22,636

￥24,944 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

2. Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

0.7 km from California State University San Marcos

Pedro

￥18,698

￥20,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

Malak

￥11,769

￥12,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

4. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

5.9 km from California State University San Marcos

Shannon J

￥22,462

￥24,752 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a decorative shelf.

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire pit, and tables with candles.

5. Courtyard San Diego Oceanside

16.2 km from California State University San Marcos

James

￥23,727

￥26,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a bathroom with a large mirror and red-tiled sink.

A reception area with a counter, blue sofas, a round table, and a wall-mounted mirror.

6. Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

5.6 km from California State University San Marcos

David

￥21,282

￥23,410 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

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

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

6.1 km from California State University San Marcos

Lynn

￥21,212

￥23,374 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

8. Motel Mediteran Escondido

9.2 km from California State University San Marcos

Bob

￥10,633

￥11,696 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 hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a lake and mountains.

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

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

9. Lakehouse Resort

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

Nicole

￥14,432

￥20,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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.

10. West Inn & Suites

16 km from California State University San Marcos

Juan

￥18,032

￥23,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 hotel room with a wooden shelf unit, a door, and a wall with a circular pattern. There are two refrigerators with various food items and beverages.

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

11. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

10.7 km from California State University San Marcos

Jamie

￥19,326

￥21,877 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

12. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

8.1 km from California State University San Marcos

Jonathan

￥17,400

￥19,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel reception area with a cityscape mural, a 'No Smoking' sign, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

An outdoor balcony with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of trees and buildings.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wall-mounted painting of a sunset, and a bedside table with a phone.

A modern kitchen area with a coffee station, fruit bowl, and a refrigerator with a glass door displaying food items.

13. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

20.6 km from California State University San Marcos

Carolina

￥13,311

￥15,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

12.2 km from California State University San Marcos

Andrew

￥20,034

￥22,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, modern lighting fixtures, and comfortable seating areas.

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

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

15. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

13.9 km from California State University San Marcos

Miguel

￥23,284

￥26,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

12.2 km from California State University San Marcos

Mauro

￥21,921

￥24,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a hanging light fixture.

A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a white countertop, and a herringbone-patterned backsplash.

An outdoor kitchen area with a grill, dining table, chairs, and an umbrella.

17. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Oceanside

16.7 km from California State University San Marcos

KARINA

￥28,789

￥32,458 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A Courtyard Marriott outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and stone accents.

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

A modern hotel lobby with a mix of seating options, including sofas and tables, and a Starbucks coffee station.

A modern lounge area with blue sofas, glass coffee tables, and a pool view.

18. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

14.6 km from California State University San Marcos

Isabel

￥22,636

￥25,793 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A sandy beach with footprints and seagulls.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large potted plant.

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

19. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

9.3 km from California State University San Marcos

Suhita

￥20,563

￥23,070 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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.

20. Leucadia Beach Inn

15.1 km from California State University San Marcos

margaret

￥13,154

￥14,469 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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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 1,000 reviews	View
Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos	7.6 Good 1,008 reviews	View
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad	9.6 Exceptional 2,179 reviews	View
Courtyard San Diego Oceanside	9.0 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View

Top California State University San Marcos Hotel Reviews

Lakehouse Resort

8/10 Good

"Parking was great. The staff at was accommodating. There was a leak in the room above us. They fixed it and knocked off the resort fee."

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"好喜歡！連續兩年入住"

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

8/10 Good

"Clean facility and helpful staff"

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"The Residence Inn by Marriott is a very clean and well maintained hotel, with a great parking area, convenient to main roads and Interstate 78 near shops, restaurants, fast food, and convenience stores. The Junior Suite where we stayed was large enough and had a nice kitchen with all the appliances plus pots, china, utensils, coffee maker, etc. The front desk attendants, manager and service workers offered a great level of customer service. The breakfast is excellent and offer a good variety of pastries, waffles, cereals, yogurts, juices, coffee, etc. The swimming pool is clean and very nice. We had a great time and will stay at this hotel again and again. We recommend this hotel."

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"👍"

Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

10/10 Excellent

"Great!"

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"No pool Saturday due to needing cleaning. Stay was based on pool use with kids."

Stationary RV in No. San Diego County Working garden.mini farm vibe WiFi, view

10/10 Excellent

"This was a great stay! The RV was very comfortable and clean, with everything labeled so it would be easy to find. That was especially kind of the hosts. The location is beautiful and peaceful, I would definitely recommend it to a friend and would stay again!"

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel very calm place nice and quiet"

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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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 relaxing 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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Play by Play

After visiting Play by Play, 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 204 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 204 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. Courtyard San Diego Oceanside

6. Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

8. Motel Mediteran Escondido

9. Lakehouse Resort

10. West Inn & Suites

11. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

12. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

13. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

15. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

17. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Oceanside

18. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

19. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

20. Leucadia Beach Inn

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Top California State University San Marcos Hotel Reviews

Lakehouse Resort

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

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

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Stationary RV in No. San Diego County Working garden.mini farm vibe WiFi, view

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos

Other attractions near California State University San Marcos

Double Peak Park

Regal Edwards San Marcos

Stone Brewing

Twin Oaks Golf Club

The Links at Lakehouse

The Executive Course at Lakehouse

Play by Play Sports Facility

Play by Play

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