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3-Star Hotels in San Marcos
If Goldilocks was searching for the perfect place to stay, she’d choose a 3-star hotel. These hotels are not too fancy, not too basic, but just right. They’re the ideal middle ground for suiting your travel needs when you don’t want too much—or too little.
The Just Right Hotel
Put Goldilock’s “just right” theory to use on your next trip and stay at one of the 3-star hotels in San Marcos. These hotels may not roll out the red carpet upon your arrival, but you can expect more luxuries than a simple bed and bathroom. So what are 3-star hotels like in San Marcos?
First off, you’ll find spacious rooms with convenient amenities, like Wi-Fi access and business areas. The best 3-star hotels even feature swimming pools and fitness centers, so you can burn off some energy before exploring the city. What’s more, many 3-star hotels are located near expressways and top attractions to keep you near the center of all the action.
Just Right Prices
The hotel amenities at a 3-star hotel near San Marcos aren’t the only things you’ll find just right. You can score ridiculously good deals on 3-star hotels, where you’ll get way more bang for your buck. Filter hotels by:
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Amenities: Looking for more than basic but less than luxury? Choose hotels with the amenities that match your preferences.
When you know what you want, it’s OK to be a little picky. Skip the luxury pads and ignore the motels—a 3-star hotel has your name on it. Save even more on your 3-star accommodation with our Hotwire Hot Rates.
Popular San Marcos Hotels
- Lakehouse Hotel and Resort
- DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
- Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
- The Welk by Vacation Club Rentals
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
- Hyatt Regency La Jolla
- La Jolla Shores Hotel
- Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
- Signature Temecula
- San Diego Marriott Del Mar
- Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Inn By The Sea La Jolla
Top Attractions in San Marcos
- Hotels near California State University San Marcos (0.96 mi)
- Hotels near Twin Oaks Golf Club (1.63 mi)
- Hotels near Palomar College (1.2 mi)
- Hotels near St. Mark Golf Club (2.72 mi)
- Hotels near Lake San Marcos Executive Course (3.48 mi)
- Hotels near Double Peak Park (2.49 mi)
- Hotels near LEGOLAND® California (8.66 mi)
- Hotels near San Diego Zoo Safari Park (10.27 mi)
- Hotels near Pechanga Resort & Casino (21.9 mi)
- Hotels near La Jolla Cove (21.19 mi)
- Hotels near Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base (21.22 mi)
- Hotels near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (19.19 mi)
- Hotels near Torrey Pines Golf Course (17.15 mi)
- Hotels near Flower Fields of Carlsbad (9.26 mi)
- Hotels near University of California (18.77 mi)
- Hotels near Del Mar Beach (13.64 mi)
- Hotels near Oceanside Pier (13.28 mi)
- Hotels near Carlsbad Premium Outlets (9.22 mi)
- Hotels near Moonlight State Beach (10.21 mi)
- Hotels near Harrah's Resort Southern California (14.83 mi)
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