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Room

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)
"Everything was great there- especially for the price! Good lovation1 with everything we needed close by. I’ll be back again!"
United States
Pamela
The price is ￥11,398
￥12,537 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed

2. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,060 reviews)
"Hidden gem, way better than other similarly priced hotels."
United States
Brendan
The price is ￥11,078
￥12,186 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Exterior

3. 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, (1,003 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 ￥18,250
￥20,075 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
Room

4. Motel 6 Escondido, CA

Motel 6 Escondido, CA
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.8 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice, safe and affordable"
United States
Antonio
The price is ￥13,066
￥14,397 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Motel 6 Escondido, CA
Room

5. Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (442 reviews)
"Will be staying here again!"
United States
Angelica
The price is ￥13,625
￥14,987 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Escondido Lodge
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

6. Vista Inn Motel

Vista Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Vista
6.0 out of 10, (679 reviews)
"One of the worst places I’ve ever stayed at"
United States
Julio
The price is ￥12,647
￥13,912 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Vista Inn Motel
Exterior

7. Hacienda Motel

Hacienda Motel
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.8 out of 10, (161 reviews)
"Goid price for time of year"
United States
Brent
The price is ￥11,206
￥15,496 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Hacienda Motel
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8. Franciscan Inn

Franciscan Inn
2.0 star property
Vista
6.6 out of 10, (656 reviews)
"Property is close to everything"
United States
sophoeun
The price is ￥13,448
￥14,793 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Franciscan Inn
Beach/ocean view

9. Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (639 reviews)
"A well appointed and clean motel with great access to the beach."
United States
melissa
The price is ￥26,142
￥28,756 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Moonlight Beach Motel
Lobby

10. 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, (1,309 reviews)
"Nice place"
United States
Helli
The price is ￥16,577
￥18,316 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

11. Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel
2.5 star property
Carlsbad Village
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Staff is wonderful, easy parking and perfect location"
United States
Joyce
The price is ￥8,887
￥11,955 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Scandia Motel
Exterior

12. Fallbrook Country Inn

Fallbrook Country Inn
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.6 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
"The room was very clean, the furniture and bedspreads need to be updated. The air conditioning worked great for the time that we were there."
United States
SYLVIA
The price is ￥9,958
￥11,155 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Fallbrook Country Inn
Exterior

13. Ramona Valley Inn

Ramona Valley Inn
2.0 star property
Ramona
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Really calmly hotel"
United States
William
The price is ￥10,236
￥11,573 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Ramona Valley Inn
Room

14. Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
2.0 star property
Lake
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,609 reviews)
"Perfect location"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is ￥11,185
￥12,606 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
Room, 1 King Bed

15. 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 ￥62,325
￥68,558 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Escondido Inn
Pool

16. 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 ￥8,845
￥9,953 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
2.0 star property
Townsite
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (866 reviews)
The price is ￥15,369
￥17,291 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
Outdoor pool

18. Rancho California Inn

Rancho California Inn
2.0 star property
Old Town Temecula
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great clean stay."
United States
Branden
The price is ￥10,693
￥11,976 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Rancho California Inn
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, (1,002 reviews)
"Perfect stay!"
United States
Darlene
The price is ￥14,152
￥15,878 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
Room

20. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
2.0 star property
City Center
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,900 reviews)
"Descent place, descent guests and nice family owned operated."
United States
David
The price is ￥10,406
￥11,654 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
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Top San Marcos Hotel Reviews

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

10/10 Excellent
"The room is spacious and clean."
Abdullah 2-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

Find out more about San Marcos

San Marcos Motels information

Number of reviews
11,723
Accommodation
35 Motels
Lowest Price
￥9,953
Highest Price
￥68,558

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 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. Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town: Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 24.6 mi (39.5 km) from the heart of San Marcos. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland: 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. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach: 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from the heart of San Marcos. Enjoy access to the parking, and freebies including breakfast and WiFi.
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: Birch Aquarium, The Wave Waterpark, and Boomers Vista.
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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