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Our top choices for Lake San Marcos motels

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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, (1,002 reviews)
"They have a great variety of amenities that are great for the weather. Also, the staff was super nice and accommodating to help during your stay."
United States
Kweku
The price is ￥12,873
￥14,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

2. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,058 reviews)
"Clean and quiet, this is easily the best room value in San Diego County."
United States
David
The price is ￥10,965
￥12,062 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

3. Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
2.0 star property
Lake
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,574 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
karimi
The price is ￥11,900
￥13,412 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
Exterior

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, (1,005 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 ￥18,959
￥20,855 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

5. Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
7.8 out of 10, Good, (425 reviews)
"Staff is great - rooms very clean"
United States
Nancy
The price is ￥12,905
￥14,195 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Escondido Lodge
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, (652 reviews)
"Property is close to everything"
United States
sophoeun
The price is ￥13,383
￥14,721 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Franciscan Inn
Exterior

7. Vista Inn Motel

Vista Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Vista
6.0 out of 10, (667 reviews)
"Location, location, location. Well maintained property"
United States
Lita
The price is ￥12,586
￥13,845 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Vista Inn Motel
Exterior

8. Hacienda Motel

Hacienda Motel
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.8 out of 10, (159 reviews)
"Goid price for time of year"
United States
Brent
The price is ￥11,152
￥15,422 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Hacienda Motel
Beach/ocean view

9. Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (635 reviews)
"A well appointed and clean motel with great access to the beach."
United States
melissa
The price is ￥39,605
￥43,565 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Moonlight Beach Motel
Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

10. Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel
2.5 star property
Carlsbad Village
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,009 reviews)
"Always a pleasurable stay"
United States
Joyce
The price is ￥9,142
￥10,637 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
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, (1,287 reviews)
"Nice shower great water pressure"
United States
Anna
The price is ￥14,912
￥16,477 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Exterior

12. Fallbrook Country Inn

Fallbrook Country Inn
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.6 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"Great family vibe property. Large rooms and clean with air conditioning and ceiling fan. Ample free parking. Close to downtown Fallbrook, stores and shopping. We really enjoyed our stay here."
United States
Jessica
The price is ￥10,480
￥11,717 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Fallbrook Country Inn
WiFi (free), bed sheets

13. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
2.0 star property
City Center
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,930 reviews)
"We stayed there for a trip to legoland, location is very close,5 minute walk"
United States
Javier
The price is ￥10,486
￥11,745 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

14. 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 ￥17,407
￥19,148 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Escondido Inn
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers

15. Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown

Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.8 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly and polite staff"
United States
Carlos
The price is ￥8,802
￥9,904 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
2.0 star property
Townsite
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (862 reviews)
"Amazing service,quick and fast and affordable for a trip to the beach and near by restaurant all walking distance."
United States
Damaris
The price is ￥15,199
￥17,099 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
Exterior

17. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
2.0 star property
South Beach
6.8 out of 10, (2,098 reviews)
"I loved everything the staff is wonderful they are so friendly and helpful and efficient ,the rooms were clean and the property is well maintained"
United States
Denise
The price is ￥10,609
￥11,882 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, WiFi (free)

18. Motel 6 Escondido, CA

Motel 6 Escondido, CA
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.8 out of 10, (1,008 reviews)
"Nice, safe and affordable"
United States
Antonio
The price is ￥13,059
￥14,389 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Motel 6 Escondido, CA
Exterior

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
2.5 star property
Olde Carlsbad
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Perfect stay!"
United States
Darlene
The price is ￥14,084
￥15,801 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
Pillowtop beds, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

20. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North
2.0 star property
Olde Carlsbad
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"I would stay again."
United States
steven
The price is ￥14,337
￥16,057 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North
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Find out more about Lake San Marcos

Lake San Marcos Motels information

Number of reviews
8,459
Accommodation
30 Motels
Lowest Price
￥9,904
Highest Price
￥43,565

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. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach: Free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Central Lake San Marcos is 7.2 mi (11.5 km) away. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland: Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 6.4 mi (10.3 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, 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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