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Featured 3 Star San Marcos Hotels

Hilton Garden Inn Temecula, CA
3 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 1 hour drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $109 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$109
per night
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Temecula. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Popular attractions Pechanga Resort & Casino and Temecula ...
Hilton Garden Inn Temecula, CA
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
3 out of 5
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  • 4 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $125 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$125
per night
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy a children's pool, a fitness center, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
3.5 out of 5
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  • 13 min walk from California State University San Marcos
The price is $139 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$139
per night
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Vista. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central
3 out of 5
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  • 51 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $170 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$170
per night
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central
The Welk by Vacation Club Rentals
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundable
  • 14 min walk from California State University San Marcos
The price is $164 per night from Apr 25 to Apr 26
$164
per night
Apr 25 - Apr 26
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Escondido. Enjoy free parking, 8 outdoor pools, and a golf course. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
The Welk by Vacation Club Rentals
West Inn & Suites
3.5 out of 5
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  • 4 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $149 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$149
per night
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
West Inn & Suites
Signature Temecula
3 out of 5
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  • 59 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $90 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$90
per night
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Temecula. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Signature Temecula
Inn By The Sea La Jolla
3.5 out of 5
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  • 47 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $219 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$219
per night
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Inn By The Sea La Jolla
Embassy Suites by Hilton Temecula Valley Wine Country
3.5 out of 5
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  • 1 hour drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $105 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$105
per night
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Temecula. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Embassy Suites by Hilton Temecula Valley Wine Country
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
3.5 out of 5
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  • 43 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $178 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$178
per night
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 restaurants, and WiFi. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
Sheraton La Jolla Hotel
3.5 out of 5
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  • 43 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $169 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$169
per night
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Sheraton La Jolla Hotel
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad
3 out of 5
  • 26 min walk from California State University San Marcos
The price is $162 per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
$162
per night
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad
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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.

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