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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
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,011 reviews)
"Kind, helpful front desk staff. A comfortable bed. It's pretty nice for an older hotel and a convenient location"
United States
Kimberly
The price is ￥11,742
￥12,916 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Exterior

Ramona Valley Inn

Ramona Valley Inn
2.0 star property
Ramona
7.2 out of 10, Good, (987 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, clean rooms and very nice pool area. We would stay there again."
United States
Rusty
The price is ￥12,293
￥13,781 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Ramona Valley Inn
Beach/ocean view

Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (538 reviews)
"The staff was great friendly and informative and the room was clean great view and comfy I'm enjoying my stay"
United States
John
The price is ￥18,922
￥20,814 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 3 - Mar 4
Moonlight Beach Motel
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, (1,068 reviews)
"Clean, helpful staff!"
United States
Roy
The price is ￥10,242
￥11,545 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (290 reviews)
"It was an amazing stay"
United States
Della
The price is ￥9,998
￥10,998 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Escondido Lodge
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, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Dina
The price is ￥9,460
￥10,406 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Vista Inn Motel

Vista Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Vista
6.0 out of 10, (517 reviews)
"Todo excelente "
Mexico
Erika
The price is ￥10,758
￥12,614 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Vista Inn Motel
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Rancho California Inn

Rancho California Inn
2.0 star property
Old Town Temecula
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,006 reviews)
"Room was clean and comfortable. "
United States
Timothy
The price is ￥10,532
￥11,796 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Rancho California Inn
Exterior

Fallbrook Country Inn

Fallbrook Country Inn
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.4 out of 10, (1,004 reviews)
"Always love this place. Staff members are exceptionally friendly, rooms spacious and the hot tub is always working "
United States
Kimberly
The price is ￥9,071
￥10,186 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Fallbrook Country 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Spacious, clean rooms and property. Very reasonably priced and great staff. Will be staying here again! "
United States
Elliott
The price is ￥8,419
￥9,482 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel
2.5 star property
Carlsbad Village
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay at"
United States
Dave
The price is ￥12,348
￥14,219 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 28 - Mar 1
Scandia Motel
Exterior

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
2.5 star property
Olde Carlsbad
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,011 reviews)
"Rooms were clean, spacious ,easy access to highway … very good staff .. "
United States
Suresh
The price is ￥12,457
￥13,975 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
Lobby

Franciscan Inn

Franciscan Inn
2.0 star property
Vista
6.6 out of 10, (561 reviews)
"Staff will resolve any issues you may have. Good place for the money! Close to food and stores. And great staff!"
United States
norman
The price is ￥10,758
￥11,834 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Franciscan Inn
Exterior

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
2.0 star property
South Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,912 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff!!!"
United States
Roy
The price is ￥8,307
￥9,305 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Exterior

Hacienda Motel

Hacienda Motel
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.6 out of 10, (143 reviews)
"Felt safe and secure during my week stay."
United States
Cameron
The price is ￥9,666
￥13,582 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Hacienda 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 ￥16,149
￥17,764 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Escondido Inn
Free buffet breakfast

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly and professional staff, clean room, great breakfast. Traffic going to In and Out Burger was our only issue."
United States
Theresa
The price is ￥16,738
￥18,412 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
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, (733 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable. "
United States
Alanna
The price is ￥12,987
￥14,611 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (1 King Bed) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
2.0 star property
Downtown Encinitas
6.8 out of 10, (1,147 reviews)
"Everything was up to standards even with all the remodeling going on, they were willing to accommodate despite having a shortage of rooms."
United States
Remy
The price is ￥11,125
￥12,292 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Terrace/patio

Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town

Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town
2.0 star property
Old Town Temecula
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,986 reviews)
"Great location friendly staff"
United States
colleen
The price is ￥8,624
￥9,681 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town
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Top San Marcos Hotel Reviews

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

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Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

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San Marcos Motels information

Number of reviews
17,947
Accommodation
35 Motels
Lowest Price
￥9,305
Highest Price
￥20,814

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. Not-to-be-missed sights include LEGOLAND® California and San Diego Zoo Safari Park in the area.
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 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like climate control. Central San Marcos is 24.6 mi (39.5 km) away. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach: Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from the heart of San Marcos. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East: Central San Marcos is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) away. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a microwave. Motel 6 Oceanside, CA: 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from the heart of San Marcos. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, 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. Must-see places in and around San Marcos include LEGOLAND® California and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. 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: GIA Museum, Birch Aquarium, and The Wave Waterpark.
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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