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

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
2.0 star property
San Marcos
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,019 reviews)
"Staff was extremely friendly and the room was clean. Breakfast was served every morning from 6a-10a."
United States
Lark
The price is ￥15,186
￥16,705 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Vista Inn Motel

Vista Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Vista
6.0 out of 10, (633 reviews)
"Great bed comfortable Great night sleep Nice employees Very helpful anything you need Rooms huge Bathroom huge"
United States
Janine
The price is ￥20,929
￥23,022 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Vista Inn Motel
Exterior

Ramona Valley Inn

Ramona Valley Inn
2.0 star property
Ramona
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean and friendly staff 😊"
United States
Patrick
The price is ￥11,721
￥13,185 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Ramona Valley Inn
Terrace/patio

Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town

Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town
2.0 star property
Old Town Temecula
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (2,179 reviews)
"Great location and value for money"
Canada
Alice
The price is ￥9,246
￥10,379 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Franciscan Inn

Franciscan Inn
2.0 star property
Vista
6.6 out of 10, (631 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Tom
The price is ￥11,681
￥12,849 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Franciscan Inn
Exterior

Fallbrook Country Inn

Fallbrook Country Inn
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.4 out of 10, (1,007 reviews)
"Cute place"
United States
Victoria
The price is ￥9,944
￥11,146 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Fallbrook Country Inn
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (386 reviews)
"Great place for a short stay. Clean and safe!"
United States
David
The price is ￥13,141
￥14,455 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Escondido Lodge
Outdoor pool

Rancho California Inn

Rancho California Inn
2.0 star property
Old Town Temecula
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,010 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Cinthya
The price is ￥10,471
￥11,727 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Rancho California Inn
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers

Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown

Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.8 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice location, friendly staff."
Canada
Shane
The price is ￥8,964
￥10,087 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
Exterior

Hacienda Motel

Hacienda Motel
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.6 out of 10, (153 reviews)
"Staff was nice. If you have to stay there it’s a bed but bring own sheets not the best or cleanest."
United States
Jason
The price is ￥12,168
￥16,686 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Hacienda Motel
Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,039 reviews)
"Great price, clean rooms, sparkling pool and nice outdoor seating area. Would definitely stay again."
United States
Deborah
The price is ￥14,135
￥15,548 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel
2.5 star property
Carlsbad Village
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"My favorite place to stay in all Carlsbad"
United States
Alfred
The price is ￥12,849
￥14,797 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Scandia Motel
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
2.0 star property
Townsite
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (822 reviews)
"Superb."
United States
John Paul
The price is ￥15,624
￥17,577 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
2.0 star property
Lake
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,467 reviews)
"Great place to stay & location!"
United States
Brent
The price is ￥14,253
￥16,059 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
Lobby

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, (1,248 reviews)
"Excelent hotel"
United States
Faustino
The price is ￥20,296
￥22,426 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Exterior

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, (1,000 reviews)
"The staff and room was great, would stay here again."
United States
Irene
The price is ￥19,835
￥21,819 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
Beach/ocean view

Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (616 reviews)
"Comfy beds, fantastic location, good parking"
United States
Jayme
The price is ￥51,725
￥56,897 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 18 - Jul 19
Moonlight Beach Motel
Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Escondido Inn

Escondido Inn
2.5 star property
Central Escondido
7.8 out of 10, Good, (174 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Brian
The price is ￥66,975
￥73,672 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Escondido Inn
Exterior

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
2.0 star property
South Beach
6.8 out of 10, (2,084 reviews)
"Place was clean, nice area"
United States
FELIX
The price is ￥14,438
￥16,171 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, WiFi (free)

Motel 6 Escondido, CA

Motel 6 Escondido, CA
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.8 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean remodeled rooms with air conditioning important this time of year in Escondido. Friendly staff that is informative. Ample parking with lots of parking lot lights for safety."
United States
Brent
The price is ￥15,310
￥16,865 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Motel 6 Escondido, CA
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Top San Marcos Hotel Reviews

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

8/10 Good
"Would have given 5 stars except for the food. Everything about our stay was spectacular. The room, the amenities, the pools. It really is kid paradise and so beautiful. We had the perfect vacation. But we were definitely underwhelmed with the food and drinks. We had dinner with cocktails and brunch at the Vue, lunch and cocktails at the pool (the worst turkey club wrap we’ve ever had, which how bad can you mess that up), and dinner at Bar Traza. We did not have one meal that was great. Nothing bad, all just mediocre. Which was disappointing considering the price. The summer promotion of Kids eating free for breakfast and lunch and half off dinner helped make up for it. But still wish the food had been better. Would still come back for the pools but probably wouldnt eat at the resort for dinners"
Christina 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

Find out more about San Marcos

San Marcos Motels information

Number of reviews
21,199
Accommodation
34 Motels
Lowest Price
￥10,087
Highest Price
￥56,897

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to San Marcos?
When you save on your room price, you can enjoy more of what San Marcos has to offer. In the larger area, favorite places to visit include LEGOLAND® California, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and Del Mar Beach.
What is a motel?
At most motels, you'll often find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. When you stay at a motel, you'll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s when cars became more popular along with road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in San Marcos?
Here are some of Expedia customers' favorite motels to book in the larger area. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos: Stay within a 20-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Enjoy access to the business center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Motel 6 Oceanside, CA: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like climate control. Central San Marcos is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) away. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach: Enjoy access to the parking, and freebies including breakfast and WiFi. Located 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from the heart of San Marcos. Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town: Central San Marcos is 24.6 mi (39.5 km) away. Free WiFi, free parking, and a snack bar/deli are available during your stay. Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside: 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from the heart of San Marcos. Enjoy access to the 4 beach bars, and freebies including WiFi and parking.
What things can I to do in San Marcos?
In this relaxing area, enjoy its scenic lakeside and top-notch restaurants while you're sightseeing. People visiting San Marcos like its shops and breweries. Favorite places in and around San Marcos include LEGOLAND® California, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and Del Mar Beach. Enjoy nature with a stop at Montiel Dog Park and San Elijo Hills Dog Park. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Birch Aquarium, SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium, and Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens.
What's the weather like in San Marcos?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in 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 San Marcos is 14 inches.
What are my options for getting around San Marcos when staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about local transportation options in San Marcos to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar), which is located 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from the city center. Otherwise, look for flights into San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is 23 mi (37 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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