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Our top choices for San Marcos motels

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

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, (1,014 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 HK$627
HK$690 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Exterior

2. 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 was very very friendly, helped me many times, thank you"
United States
Daniel
The price is HK$933
HK$1,027 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

3. Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
2.0 star property
Lake
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,535 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
karimi
The price is HK$689
HK$776 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

4. Vista Inn Motel

Vista Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Vista
6.0 out of 10, (656 reviews)
"Location, location, location. Well maintained property"
United States
Lita
The price is HK$620
HK$681 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Vista Inn Motel
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

5. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,049 reviews)
"Clean and quiet, this is easily the best room value in San Diego County."
United States
David
The price is HK$659
HK$725 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

6. Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (413 reviews)
"Staff is great - rooms very clean"
United States
Nancy
The price is HK$635
HK$699 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Escondido Lodge
Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

7. Franciscan Inn

Franciscan Inn
2.0 star property
Vista
6.6 out of 10, (642 reviews)
"Property is close to everything"
United States
sophoeun
The price is HK$659
HK$725 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Franciscan Inn
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

8. 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 HK$3,133
HK$3,446 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Escondido Inn
Exterior

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
2.5 star property
Olde Carlsbad
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean room and the staff was very attentive."
United States
MOISES A
The price is HK$700
HK$785 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
Exterior

10. Hacienda Motel

Hacienda Motel
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.6 out of 10, (154 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 HK$698
HK$939 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Hacienda Motel
Beach/ocean view

11. Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (631 reviews)
"A well appointed and clean motel with great access to the beach."
United States
melissa
The price is HK$2,322
HK$2,554 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Moonlight Beach Motel
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

12. Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel
2.5 star property
Carlsbad Village
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,008 reviews)
"Always a pleasurable stay"
United States
Joyce
The price is HK$543
HK$628 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Scandia Motel
Pillow-top beds, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

13. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North
2.0 star property
Olde Carlsbad
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"I would stay again."
United States
steven
The price is HK$706
HK$790 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North
Exterior

14. Ramona Valley Inn

Ramona Valley Inn
2.0 star property
Ramona
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Really calmly hotel"
United States
William
The price is HK$633
HK$709 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Ramona Valley Inn
1 bedroom, bed sheets

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, (852 reviews)
"The manager was so nice and helpful the room was nice"
United States
Emma
The price is HK$755
HK$850 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

16. Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown

Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.8 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly and polite staff"
United States
Carlos
The price is HK$467
HK$524 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
Exterior

17. 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 HK$444
HK$499 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Fallbrook Country Inn
Outdoor pool

18. Rancho California Inn

Rancho California Inn
2.0 star property
Old Town Temecula
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Clean room and comfortable."
United States
Irene
The price is HK$589
HK$659 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Rancho California Inn
Lobby

19. 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, (1,271 reviews)
"Nice shower great water pressure"
United States
Anna
The price is HK$853
HK$942 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

20. Motel 6 Escondido, CA

Motel 6 Escondido, CA
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.8 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice, safe and affordable"
United States
Antonio
The price is HK$627
HK$691 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Motel 6 Escondido, CA
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Top San Marcos Hotel Reviews

Pala Casino Spa And Resort

Pala Casino Spa And Resort

8/10 Good
"We went for a girls weekend with hopes of cocktails by the pool, but the sun was unrelenting, and the staff was really unwilling to help us find solutions to more shade. We weren’t allowed to move the umbrellas or the chairs and there certainly wasn’t enough umbrellas/shade"
Shauna 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Pala Casino Spa And Resort

Find out more about San Marcos

San Marcos Motels information

Number of reviews
11,825
Accommodation
35 Motels
Lowest Price
HK$499
Highest Price
HK$3,446

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to San Marcos?
By saving on your room price, you can experience more of the activities in San Marcos. Not-to-be-missed sights include LEGOLAND® California and San Diego Zoo Safari Park in the area.
What is a motel?
When you stay at a motel, you'll often find an outdoor pool and free parking. With a stay at a motel, you'll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the car park. Motels in the US boomed at the end of the 1940s with the appeal of road trip holidays, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in San Marcos?
Here are some of our customers' favourite motels in the larger area. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos: Stay within a quick 3-minute drive of California State University San Marcos. Enjoy access to the business centre, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi and self-parking. Motel 6 Oceanside, CA: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as climate control. Central San Marcos is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) away. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach: Enjoy access to the self-parking (surcharge), and freebies including breakfast and WiFi. Located 9.8 mi (15.8 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 such as a microwave. Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town: 24.6 mi (39.5 km) from the heart of San Marcos. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and self-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: 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 road trip, 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 temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 13°C. Average annual precipitation for San Marcos is 350 mm.
What are my options for getting around San Marcos while 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) away from the heart of the city. You can also search 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 explore more sights.

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