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Our top choices for Lake San Marcos motels

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a sunset view, and a wooden floor.

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, (1,000 reviews)
"The room was clean and the location was close to where we needed to go."
United States
R
The price is ￥11,909
￥13,100 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

2. Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
2.0 star property
Lake
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,684 reviews)
"Clean nice staff"
United States
alfredo
The price is ￥10,412
￥11,737 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

3. Vista Inn Motel

Vista Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Vista
6.2 out of 10, (690 reviews)
"Must of the amenities work for a quiet stay personal was so helpful and there is restaurants close by and parks is close to the freeway"
United States
Luis
The price is ￥11,442
￥12,587 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Vista Inn Motel
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting of a coastal scene, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

4. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,072 reviews)
"Wonderful staff and great location"
United States
Bob
The price is ￥11,331
￥12,464 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Motel Mediteran Escondido
A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a TV, a desk, and a mirror.

5. Franciscan Inn

Franciscan Inn
2.0 star property
Vista
6.6 out of 10, (665 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Anna
The price is ￥10,863
￥11,949 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Franciscan Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

6. 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)
"Staff is great. Location and room were very good as usual. Only area of improvement is the breakfast dining area which they say is scheduled for refurbishment (and hopefully new furniture) but I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again"
United States
Patrick
The price is ￥18,577
￥20,435 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small desk, and two wall-mounted paintings.

7. Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (466 reviews)
"Will be staying here again!"
United States
Angelica
The price is ￥9,776
￥10,754 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Escondido Lodge
A beach with palm trees, a lifeguard tower, and a sandy walkway.

8. Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (646 reviews)
"Nice older place that’s well taken care of. Great location"
United States
Scott
The price is ￥24,334
￥26,767 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Moonlight Beach Motel
A motel with a two-story structure, multiple balconies, and a covered parking area.

9. 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 ￥12,590
￥17,138 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Hacienda Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

10. Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel
2.5 star property
Carlsbad Village
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Location and good for an overnight stay."
United States
Jorge
The price is ￥9,115
￥12,176 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Scandia 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, (1,345 reviews)
"Nice place"
United States
Helli
The price is ￥14,027
￥15,499 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
An aerial view of a hotel with multiple buildings, parking lots, and a surrounding urban area.

12. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
2.0 star property
South Beach
6.8 out of 10, (2,111 reviews)
"Safe,quiet and uneventful!!!"
United States
Roy
The price is ￥11,207
￥12,927 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
A row of single-story houses with outdoor seating areas, surrounded by palm trees and well-maintained lawns.

13. Fallbrook Country Inn

Fallbrook Country Inn
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.4 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"I’ve stayed here a few times and it’s exactly what I’ve needed while I visit my dad. The jacuzzi is relaxing at night and the pool is refreshing in the morning."
United States
Sandrella
The price is ￥9,039
￥10,156 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Fallbrook Country Inn
A motel with a clear sign indicating a 7ft clearance.

14. Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown

Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.8 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"They have clean rooms and tidy furniture, but the paint is old and in need of renovation; the staff are friendly and nice."
Canada
Marcelo
The price is ￥9,206
￥10,336 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
A modern bathroom with a large central sink, a mirror above it, and a herringbone-patterned wall.

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, (883 reviews)
"say it again by yourself very clean and hospitable staff"
United States
Alan
The price is ￥13,177
￥14,824 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

16. Escondido Inn

Escondido Inn
2.5 star property
Central Escondido
7.8 out of 10, Good, (176 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Brian
The price is ￥17,375
￥19,113 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Escondido Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

17. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
2.0 star property
City Center
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,934 reviews)
"Clean and quiet place"
United States
Roberto
The price is ￥10,229
￥11,456 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
A multi-level outdoor patio with a dining area, potted plants, and a large umbrella.

18. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
2.5 star property
Olde Carlsbad
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Location was fantastic and room was always super clean."
United States
James
The price is ￥13,912
￥15,607 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, chair, and a kitchenette area with a microwave and sink.

19. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North Near Legoland

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North Near Legoland
2.0 star property
Olde Carlsbad
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great and clean facilities"
United States
Amber Joy
The price is ￥13,454
￥15,068 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North Near Legoland
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a mirror.

20. Motel 6 Escondido, CA

Motel 6 Escondido, CA
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.8 out of 10, (1,006 reviews)
"Motel 6 Escondido is the cheapest hotel in the area for a reason."
United States
Deborah
The price is ￥13,219
￥14,565 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Motel 6 Escondido, CA
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Top Lake San Marcos Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

8/10 Good
"I would definitely send this hotel again. They would cook you a hot breakfast that’s included meaning omelette, pancakes French toast. Help Work in there didn’t really go their way. They were just doing their job The lobby needs to get two new sofas other than that the place was ideal"
Stacey 5-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

Find out more about Lake San Marcos

Lake San Marcos Motels information

Number of reviews
9,166
Accommodation
30 Motels
Lowest Price
￥10,156
Highest Price
￥26,767

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 San Marcos: Enjoy the in-room microwave, and freebies including breakfast and parking. Located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from the heart of Lake San Marcos. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach: Central Lake San Marcos is 7.2 mi (11.5 km) away. Free breakfast and free WiFi are available during your stay, along with room amenities like climate control. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad: 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from the heart of Lake San Marcos. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking.
What can I do in Lake San Marcos?
In this family-friendly 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: Boomers Vista, SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium, and GIA Museum.
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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