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Our top choices for San Marcos motels

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
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,015 reviews)
"Kind, helpful front desk staff. A comfortable bed. It's pretty nice for an older hotel and a convenient location"
United States
Kimberly
The price is ₩110,248
₩121,273 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Exterior

Ramona Valley Inn

Ramona Valley Inn
2.0 star property
Ramona
7.2 out of 10, Good, (995 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, clean rooms and very nice pool area. We would stay there again."
United States
Rusty
The price is ₩118,385
₩132,606 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 13 - Mar 14
Ramona Valley Inn
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, (1,104 reviews)
"Clean, helpful staff!"
United States
Roy
The price is ₩105,836
₩119,280 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
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, (526 reviews)
"The front desk staff is very nice"
United States
Charee
The price is ₩101,159
₩118,605 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Vista Inn Motel
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, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Dina
The price is ₩123,150
₩135,465 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Beach/ocean view

Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (543 reviews)
"The staff was great friendly and informative and the room was clean great view and comfy I'm enjoying my stay"
United States
John
The price is ₩275,768
₩303,345 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Moonlight Beach Motel
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, (293 reviews)
"It was an amazing stay"
United States
Della
The price is ₩94,011
₩103,412 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Escondido Lodge
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Rancho California Inn

Rancho California Inn
2.0 star property
Old Town Temecula
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Room was clean and comfortable. "
United States
Timothy
The price is ₩110,029
₩123,233 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Rancho California Inn
Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel
2.5 star property
Carlsbad Village
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay at"
United States
Dave
The price is ₩94,342
₩109,328 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Scandia Motel
Exterior

Fallbrook Country Inn

Fallbrook Country Inn
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.4 out of 10, (1,005 reviews)
"Always love this place. Staff members are exceptionally friendly, rooms spacious and the hot tub is always working "
United States
Kimberly
The price is ₩77,648
₩87,549 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Fallbrook Country Inn
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, (1,000 reviews)
"Spacious, clean rooms and property. Very reasonably priced and great staff. Will be staying here again! "
United States
Elliott
The price is ₩79,168
₩89,166 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
Exterior

Hacienda Motel

Hacienda Motel
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.8 out of 10, (145 reviews)
"Felt safe and secure during my week stay."
United States
Cameron
The price is ₩89,430
₩125,950 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Hacienda Motel
Terrace/patio

Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town

Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town
2.0 star property
Old Town Temecula
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,993 reviews)
"Great location friendly staff"
United States
colleen
The price is ₩76,587
₩85,999 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town
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
6.8 out of 10, (1,151 reviews)
"Everything was up to standards even with all the remodeling going on, they were willing to accommodate despite having a shortage of rooms."
United States
Remy
The price is ₩118,751
₩131,213 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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 ₩163,276
₩179,608 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Escondido Inn
Free buffet breakfast

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly and professional staff, clean room, great breakfast. Traffic going to In and Out Burger was our only issue."
United States
Theresa
The price is ₩162,734
₩179,007 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
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, (743 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable. "
United States
Alanna
The price is ₩131,946
₩148,439 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
Lobby

Franciscan Inn

Franciscan Inn
2.0 star property
Vista
6.6 out of 10, (563 reviews)
"Staff will resolve any issues you may have. Good place for the money! Close to food and stores. And great staff!"
United States
norman
The price is ₩98,227
₩108,050 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Franciscan Inn
Exterior

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
2.0 star property
South Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,934 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff!!!"
United States
Roy
The price is ₩92,641
₩103,754 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
2.0 star property
City Center
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,748 reviews)
"spotless, super fast check in, quiet and relaxed.. great stay this time."
United States
Mark
The price is ₩94,312
₩105,630 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
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Top San Marcos Hotel Reviews

Hilton San Diego/Del Mar

Hilton San Diego/Del Mar

10/10 Excellent
"My stay was really comfortable, the check-in process was really easy. The service there was great and the hotel was maintained and clean. Its a close driving distance to One Paseo and a lot of restaurants and the beach. They're also kid-friendly and the restaurant had good food. Thank you!"
Anne Marie Francesca 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Hilton San Diego/Del Mar

Find out more about San Marcos

San Marcos Motels information

Number of reviews
15,692
Accommodation
35 Motels
Lowest Price
₩87,549
Highest Price
₩179,608

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 Carlsbad, CA Beach: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like climate control. Central San Marcos is 9.1 mi (14.6 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 - East: 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. Motel 6 Oceanside, CA: 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from the heart of San Marcos. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking.
What things can I to do in San Marcos?
In this family-friendly 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.