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An outdoor patio area with seating, umbrellas, and potted plants.
A reception area with a teal wall, a 'Signature' sign, and a counter with a computer.
A hotel with a parking lot, multiple floors, and a red-tiled roof.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a desk, and a window with curtains.

1. Signature Temecula

Signature Temecula
Temecula
United States
Charlene
₩91,747
₩102,757 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Signature Temecula
A water slide with large rocks, a pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, and mountains in the background.
A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a mountainous backdrop.
A dining area with a view of a golf course and pond.
Two wooden Adirondack chairs facing a body of water with a grassy area and trees in the background.

2. Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Lawrence Welk Resort Village
United States
Desirae
₩183,517
₩249,360 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
A corridor with hexagonal tiles leading to a beach view.
A bar with three colorful cocktails on a mat, bottles and glasses in the background, and a view of the sea through arched windows.
A stone-paved pathway leading to a covered entrance with a view of the sea.
A spacious lobby with a large marble coffee table, comfortable seating, and a view of the pool area.

3. La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel
La Jolla Shores
United States
Alejandro
₩290,120
₩418,367 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
La Jolla Shores Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a red chair, and a view of the city.
A bar area with a sign reading 'Fireside Bar & Grill,' equipped with a computer and bar stools.
A hotel room with a desk, office chair, and a sofa with a throw pillow.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, a projector screen, and large windows with a view of outdoor umbrellas.

4. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
Sorrento Valley
United States
SAAD
₩203,653
₩234,089 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
A hotel lobby with a large seating area, a kitchen counter with coffee machines, and a stone fireplace.
A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a dishwasher. There is a small dining area with a table and chairs.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a television mounted on the wall.

5. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
Carmel Mountain Ranch
United States
Chad
₩128,496
₩146,415 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
A balcony with a view of the ocean, wicker chairs, a round table, and a bottle of champagne.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round white table, wicker chairs, a macrame wall hanging, and a large window with skylights.
A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window offering a view of the sea.
A beach with waves, a sunset, and a row of houses along the shore.

6. La Jolla Cove Suites

La Jolla Cove Suites
Village of La Jolla
United States
Bryan
₩266,629
₩306,476 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
La Jolla Cove Suites
A coastal cliff with a beach and ocean.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a multi-story building with balconies.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large mirror.
A wicker table with a bottle of wine, a glass, and a potted plant.

7. Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Inn By The Sea La Jolla
Village of La Jolla
United States
Sean
₩264,488
₩304,017 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Inn By The Sea La Jolla
A hotel reception area with a cityscape mural, a 'No Smoking' sign, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.
An outdoor balcony with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of trees and buildings.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking lot.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a wall-mounted painting of a sunset, and a bedside table with a phone.

8. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
Rancho Peñasquitos
United States
Carolina
₩112,635
₩129,468 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, string lights, and a pool area.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a sofa.
A rooftop pool area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and a landscaped driveway.

9. Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego

Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego
Carmel Mountain Ranch
United States
Andrew
₩157,943
₩179,968 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego
A pool area with a LEGO play structure, lounge chairs, and a hotel sign.
A restaurant interior with multiple tables, chairs, and a prominent red sign for a recipe book.
A hotel room with a bed featuring a striped bedspread with a skull and crossbones design, a wooden headboard, and a red wall with a pirate-themed decoration.
A play area with a pirate-themed backdrop, including a ship's wheel and a skull flag.

10. LEGOLAND California Hotel

LEGOLAND California Hotel
Carlsbad Ranch
United States
Laurieanne
₩272,599
₩374,945 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
LEGOLAND California Hotel
A hotel entrance with a stone facade, a covered patio area, and a large glass door.
A spacious living area with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.
A kitchen counter with two stainless steel food warmers, a sign for 'CRACKED' with a magnifying glass, and a 'Today's Menu' board.
A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance area with seating, and a parking lot.

11. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa
Sorrento Valley
United States
Loan
₩142,149
₩163,391 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa
A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, multiple seating areas, and hanging pendant lights.
A spacious lobby with a central round table, multiple seating areas, and a reception desk.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, stone pillars, and large windows overlooking greenery.
A hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

12. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar
Carmel Valley
United States
Randall
₩192,142
₩220,858 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar
A spacious hotel kitchen with marble countertops, wooden cabinets, and a central island.
A hotel with a beige facade, "Homewood Suites" signage, and a covered entrance area with seating.
A swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees, with a multi-story building in the background.
A hotel pantry with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and toiletries.

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar
Carmel Valley
United States
Robert
₩192,276
₩221,012 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar
A pool area with a view of palm trees and a sunset.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a patterned carpet.
A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a waffle maker, and a fruit display.
A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and free weights.

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
South Beach
United States
Christine
₩137,812
₩154,618 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and tables, surrounded by a stone wall and string lights.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a large window with a view of a landscape.

15. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
Vista
United States
Shannon J
₩190,493
₩209,918 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
A modern lobby with leather seating, a fireplace, and a large plant.
A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.
A modern Hyatt Place hotel with a glass entrance and palm trees in the foreground.
A Hyatt Place hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a brick facade.

16. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad
Vista
United States
Jonathan
₩147,235
₩162,246 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad
A Courtyard Marriott outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and stone accents.
A modern hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.
A modern hotel lobby with a mix of seating options, including sofas and tables, and a Starbucks coffee station.
A modern lounge area with blue sofas, glass coffee tables, and a pool view.

17. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
Rancho Bernardo
United States
Isabel
₩191,539
₩218,249 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
A heated outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with multiple balconies.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a dresser.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking lot, and palm trees.
A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a comfortable sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and artwork on the walls.

18. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
Downtown Encinitas
United States
Antonio
₩177,150
₩215,298 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
A large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge areas, with a central fountain and multiple levels of terraces.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, surrounded by a landscaped area with palm trees and a view of the mountains.
A modern café with a central seating area, a wooden reception desk, and a neon sign.
A bar with multiple TVs, a variety of liquor bottles, and several bar stools.

19. Harrah's Resort Southern California Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Harrah's Resort Southern California Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Funner
United States
Erin
₩142,318
₩157,261 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Harrah's Resort Southern California Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.
An aerial view of a golf course with multiple holes, surrounded by residential areas and a highway.
A golf course with a clubhouse, palm trees, and a mountain in the background.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a large bathtub, and a wall-mounted sink.

20. Pala Mesa Golf Resort

Pala Mesa Golf Resort
Fallbrook
United States
Allana
₩139,539
₩166,603 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Pala Mesa Golf Resort
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₩185,932 total
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Nestled between rolling hills and blooming flower fields, this college town offers hiking trails and craft breweries within minutes of each other. Visit Double Peak Park for panoramic views, then explore the bustling farmers market where local vendors sell everything from fresh produce to handmade jewelry.

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LEGOLAND California Hotel

LEGOLAND California Hotel

8/10 Good
"The Legoland Hotel combines some great features with a few odd peculiarities. The rooms are fabulously decorated and have lots of features that will appeal to children - bunkbeds, televisions, lego, and a rewarding puzzle. We had a knights and dragons room in the Castle Hotel, which was spacious and fun. It had a mini-fridge, which is good, but I think we would also have benefited from having a microwave. The room is pretty pricey for what you get, and parking at $40 a night is also pretty steep. But the benefit is that you are minutes from the front gate of Legoland and can enter the park early. The hotel has a good sized pool, which we did not use since we went to the water park in Legoland. It also has a couple of play structures which are good for a few minutes' play. Each day there are lego movies outside, which was a nice touch. The downsides: the check-in process is pretty impersonal and I found it a little difficult to find staff members to help with questions. Breakfast was included in our room rate but getting into breakfast at the restaurant was challenging: we needed to be ready to wait for around half an hour before sitting to breakfast. Since breakfast is a buffet I think it could be far better organized. It was a significant problem for us since we wanted to take advantage of the early entry to Legoland."
Paul 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
LEGOLAND California Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay, with very friendly and helpful staff"
Antoinette 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
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What are the best 3-star hotels in San Marcos?
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos, around 5 kilometers west of downtown San Marcos, is an Expedia customer favorite. A swimming pool and a terrace are among its many conveniences. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad is another 3-star hotel that rates highly with travelers. It comes with a firepit and a swimming pool, and is approximately 10 kilometers west of the center.
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