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

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
2.0 star property
San Marcos
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,012 reviews)
"I liked the tiny room with the decent nightly rate."
United States
Jennifer
The price is ₩141,370
₩155,507 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
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Ramona Valley Inn

Ramona Valley Inn
2.0 star property
Ramona
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean and friendly staff 😊"
United States
Patrick
The price is ₩111,980
₩125,962 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Ramona Valley Inn
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Vista Inn Motel

Vista Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Vista
6.0 out of 10, (623 reviews)
"Great bed comfortable Great night sleep Nice employees Very helpful anything you need Rooms huge Bathroom huge"
United States
Janine
The price is ₩199,786
₩219,765 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Vista Inn Motel
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
2.0 star property
Lake
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,420 reviews)
"Great place to stay & location!"
United States
Brent
The price is ₩120,686
₩136,005 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
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Fallbrook Country Inn

Fallbrook Country Inn
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.4 out of 10, (1,007 reviews)
"Great stay as always"
United States
Kimberly
The price is ₩108,303
₩120,832 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Fallbrook Country Inn
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (368 reviews)
"It was a great place to stay! It was quiet and clean, and we used the pool multiple times. We stayed 6 nights and have no complaints!"
United States
Dana Phillip
The price is ₩125,447
₩137,992 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Escondido Lodge
Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,033 reviews)
"Large room, clean and convenient!"
United States
Ruchi
The price is ₩153,324
₩168,657 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Outdoor pool

Rancho California Inn

Rancho California Inn
2.0 star property
Old Town Temecula
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Cinthya
The price is ₩116,232
₩130,171 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Rancho California Inn
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Franciscan Inn

Franciscan Inn
2.0 star property
Vista
6.6 out of 10, (622 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Tom
The price is ₩111,509
₩122,660 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Franciscan Inn
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (1 King Bed) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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, (1,229 reviews)
"Excelent hotel"
United States
Faustino
The price is ₩216,048
₩238,722 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel
2.5 star property
Carlsbad Village
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"A great no frills, clean and well kept motel in walking distance to the beach."
United States
Cory
The price is ₩122,769
₩141,377 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Scandia Motel
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers

Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown

Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.8 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice location, friendly staff."
Canada
Shane
The price is ₩97,570
₩109,248 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
Beach/ocean view

Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (608 reviews)
"Nice location and staff. Room was spacious and clean"
United States
Theodore
The price is ₩458,579
₩504,436 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Moonlight Beach Motel
Terrace/patio

Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town

Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town
2.0 star property
Old Town Temecula
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (2,155 reviews)
"Great lighting at night; very friendly staff."
United States
Darlene
The price is ₩95,704
₩107,423 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town
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Hacienda Motel

Hacienda Motel
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.6 out of 10, (152 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 ₩113,057
₩155,539 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Hacienda Motel
Exterior

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
2.5 star property
Olde Carlsbad
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,005 reviews)
"The hotel was very, very clean and the staff was excellent very polite very helpful and very courteous. I will stay there again."
United States
CARMEN
The price is ₩216,085
₩242,436 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
2.0 star property
Townsite
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (809 reviews)
"Clena room, comfortable bed and always very nice staff."
United States
Kimberly
The price is ₩177,178
₩199,325 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
Exterior

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)
"The staff and room was great, would stay here again."
United States
Irene
The price is ₩230,761
₩253,837 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
2.0 star property
City Center
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,874 reviews)
"Rooms were clean, perfect distance from legoland made our family trip super easy with the beach and restaurants close by"
United States
Liliana
The price is ₩120,784
₩135,278 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
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Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
2.0 star property
South Beach
6.8 out of 10, (2,057 reviews)
"OK to stay y"
United States
luke
The price is ₩153,445
₩171,859 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
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Top San Marcos Hotel Reviews

California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel

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"Todo estuvo excelente, limpio, personal muy amable"
Araceli 2-night trip
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California Suites Hotel

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San Marcos Motels information

Number of reviews
20,979
Accommodation
35 Motels
Lowest Price
₩107,423
Highest Price
₩504,436

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. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach: Enjoy access to the parking, and freebies including breakfast and WiFi. Located 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from the heart of San Marcos. Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town: Central San Marcos is 24.6 mi (39.5 km) away. Free WiFi, free parking, and a snack bar/deli are available during your stay. Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside: 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from the heart of San Marcos. Enjoy access to the 4 beach bars, and freebies including WiFi and 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, The Wave Waterpark, and SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium.
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.