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Our top choices for Lake San Marcos motels

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

1. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
2.0 star property
San Marcos
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,017 reviews)
"The room was clean and the location was close to where we needed to go."
United States
R
The price is ￥11,750
￥12,925 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

2. Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
2.0 star property
Lake
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,616 reviews)
"Great place to stay close to everything rooms are clean and beds are comfortable staff is very friendly and helpful"
United States
Jim
The price is ￥10,968
￥12,362 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

3. Vista Inn Motel

Vista Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Vista
6.0 out of 10, (681 reviews)
"One of the worst places I’ve ever stayed at"
United States
Julio
The price is ￥11,251
￥12,376 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Vista Inn Motel
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
2.5 star property
Escondido
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room, comfortable beds, excellent breakfast that included hot breakfast options, free parking, clean pool and fridge and microwave in room. Conveniently located within walking distance to restaurants and grocery stores. Friendly and helpful staff! Great stay!!"
United States
Lisa Ann
The price is ￥17,970
￥19,767 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

5. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,066 reviews)
"Easy check in and parking which is good ."
United States
Zenia
The price is ￥10,782
￥11,860 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

6. Franciscan Inn

Franciscan Inn
2.0 star property
Vista
6.6 out of 10, (659 reviews)
"Super affordable, comfortable and the staff was super polite and helpful"
United States
Emma
The price is ￥13,126
￥14,439 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Franciscan Inn
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

7. Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (448 reviews)
"Will be staying here again!"
United States
Angelica
The price is ￥10,021
￥11,023 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Escondido Lodge
Beach/ocean view

8. Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (640 reviews)
"A well appointed and clean motel with great access to the beach."
United States
melissa
The price is ￥23,444
￥25,788 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Moonlight Beach Motel
Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

9. Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel
2.5 star property
Carlsbad Village
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Location and good for an overnight stay."
United States
Jorge
The price is ￥8,674
￥11,669 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Scandia Motel
Exterior

10. Hacienda Motel

Hacienda Motel
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.8 out of 10, (162 reviews)
"Friendly, Helpful Staff! Good Labor Day Weekend Value!"
United States
MICHAEL
The price is ￥12,501
￥17,017 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Hacienda Motel
Lobby

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
2.0 star property
Downtown Encinitas
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,325 reviews)
"Nice place"
United States
Helli
The price is ￥16,032
￥17,714 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
WiFi (free), bed sheets

12. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
2.0 star property
City Center
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,925 reviews)
"Highly recommended! We enjoyed our stay here."
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥10,157
￥11,376 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
Exterior

13. Fallbrook Country Inn

Fallbrook Country Inn
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.6 out of 10, (1,006 reviews)
"Comfy Room. Staff was very friendly. I would stay again."
United States
Nanci
The price is ￥8,457
￥9,524 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Fallbrook Country Inn
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers

14. Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown

Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.8 out of 10, (1,003 reviews)
"Friendly and polite staff"
United States
Carlos
The price is ￥8,633
￥9,715 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
2.0 star property
Townsite
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (871 reviews)
"The room was great, the staff was great, the area was nice. Clean space, well renovated with comfy beds and a very nice and clean shower. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to come back sometime!"
United States
Sarah
The price is ￥15,470
￥17,404 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

16. Escondido Inn

Escondido Inn
2.5 star property
Central Escondido
7.8 out of 10, Good, (175 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Brian
The price is ￥59,306
￥65,237 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Escondido Inn
Pillowtop beds, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

17. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North
2.0 star property
Olde Carlsbad
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great and clean facilities"
United States
Amber Joy
The price is ￥11,813
￥13,231 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North
Exterior

18. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
2.5 star property
Olde Carlsbad
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Perfect stay!"
United States
Darlene
The price is ￥13,813
￥15,498 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
Exterior

19. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
2.0 star property
South Beach
6.8 out of 10, (2,104 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable."
United States
Benjamin
The price is ￥10,491
￥12,102 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, WiFi (free)

20. Motel 6 Escondido, CA

Motel 6 Escondido, CA
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.8 out of 10, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice, safe and affordable"
United States
Antonio
The price is ￥13,126
￥14,462 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Motel 6 Escondido, CA
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Top Lake San Marcos Hotel Reviews

Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel was fabulous ideal setting The cafe was great for breakfast lunch and evening food great price too Would definitely stay again"
Simon 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

Find out more about Lake San Marcos

Lake San Marcos Motels information

Number of reviews
7,495
Accommodation
30 Motels
Lowest Price
￥9,524
Highest Price
￥65,237

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Lake San Marcos?
When you save on your room price, you can enjoy more of what Lake San Marcos has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include LEGOLAND® California and San Diego Zoo Safari Park in the area.
What's it like to stay in a motel?
Motel properties often offer free parking, and many have outdoor pools. Often one or two stories tall, motels usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. Beginning in the early 1950s, customized neon signs often lit up the roadside motels, and examples today can still be seen along historic U.S. Route 66.
What are the best motels in Lake San Marcos?
These are some of our customers' favorite motels to book in the larger area. Motel 6 Oceanside, CA is located 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from the heart of Lake San Marcos. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland: Free WiFi, free parking, and a snack bar/deli are available during your stay. Central Lake San Marcos is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) away. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach: Enjoy access to the parking, and freebies including breakfast and WiFi. Located 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from the heart of Lake San Marcos. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos: Central Lake San Marcos is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away. A business center along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach: 6.2 mi (10 km) from the heart of Lake San Marcos. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking.
What can I do in Lake San Marcos?
In this romantic area, enjoy its scenic lakeside and top-notch restaurants while you're sightseeing. People visiting Lake San Marcos like its shops and breweries. Must-see places in and around Lake San Marcos include LEGOLAND® California and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, Flower Fields of Carlsbad, and South Carlsbad State Beach. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: The Wave Waterpark, Boomers Vista, and SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium.
What's the seasonal weather like in Lake San Marcos?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Lake San Marcos to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 55°F. Average annual precipitation for Lake San Marcos is 14 inches.
What are my options for getting around Lake San Marcos when staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about getting around Lake San Marcos to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar), which is located 3.9 mi (6.3 km) away from the heart of the city. Otherwise, you can search for flights to San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is 22.1 mi (35.6 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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