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Featured San Marcos Beach Hotels

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
2 out of 5
517 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA
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Stay at this business-friendly motel in San Marcos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Lakehouse Resort
Lakehouse Resort
4 out of 5
1025 La Bonita Drive, San Marcos, CA
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Stay at this 4-star golf resort in San Marcos. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Lakehouse Resort
Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA
Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA
2.5 out of 5
123 E Carmel St, San Marcos, CA
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Stay at this hotel in San Marcos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos
3 out of 5
1245 Los Vallecitos Blvd, San Marcos, CA
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Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Marcos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels with Pools in San Marcos

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA
Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA
2.5 out of 5
123 E Carmel St, San Marcos, CA
Stay at this hotel in San Marcos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location. Friendly and competent staff"

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2024

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA
Lakehouse Resort
Lakehouse Resort
4 out of 5
1025 La Bonita Drive, San Marcos, CA
Stay at this 4-star golf resort in San Marcos. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
One of the best hotel stays
"The property was awesome with lots to do and see. The staff was five star for sure and the special touches they put into the stay was amazing. You have to stay here to know what I’m talking about. The only thing I wasn’t happy with was the memory foam mattress and feather pillows. I like my bed and ..."

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024

Lakehouse Resort
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
2.5 out of 5
227 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA
Stay at this golf hotel in San Marcos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and pleasant. Very easy parking and freeway accessible. I will stay here again."

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels with Hot Tubs in San Marcos

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA
Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA
2.5 out of 5
123 E Carmel St, San Marcos, CA
Stay at this hotel in San Marcos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location. Friendly and competent staff"

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2024

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA
Lakehouse Resort
Lakehouse Resort
4 out of 5
1025 La Bonita Drive, San Marcos, CA
Stay at this 4-star golf resort in San Marcos. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
One of the best hotel stays
"The property was awesome with lots to do and see. The staff was five star for sure and the special touches they put into the stay was amazing. You have to stay here to know what I’m talking about. The only thing I wasn’t happy with was the memory foam mattress and feather pillows. I like my bed and ..."

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024

Lakehouse Resort
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
2.5 out of 5
227 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA
Stay at this golf hotel in San Marcos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and pleasant. Very easy parking and freeway accessible. I will stay here again."

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Beach Hotels San Marcos

Toes in the sand, drink in hand, skin getting tanned—beach life is the sweet life. At the shore, the pace slows, moods elevate, and beachfront hotels line the horizon. Whether you’re a jump-straight-in-the-water person or like to remain on dry land, you’re living your best life at the beach. Better yet, get cozy at beach hotels San Marcos after the day’s surf-and-sand activities for some post-sunset chilling.

Vacation + beach = perfection

The best things come to those who beach. Find watersports like surfing, snorkeling, waterskiing, paddle boarding, kayaking—options are aplenty for enjoying the waves. Feel like taking it easy? Nothing’s better than napping under an umbrella and taking in the sounds of the surf. Bring a kite, enjoy a round of spike ball, or get competitive over a volleyball match. It’s easy to check all the boxes on beach days. The best beach hotels in San Marcos can point you toward delicious food and other activities in the area. And they likely have enough on-site amenities that you’ll never have to venture far from shore.

She saves (sand) dollars by the seashore

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  • Hotwire Hot Rates: With a Hotwire Hot Rate, you’ll think you found the mecca of cheap beach hotels. In reality, you’re seeing some of the best discounts on premium hotels, because mystery deals really pay off. You may even end up in the best luxury beach hotel at an incredible price.

  • Price: If the beach is enough to make you swoon, look for the lowest price on hotels, with ours starting at $82. If you’ve set your sights a little higher, up those price points for a swankier stay.

  • Amenities: You came for the beach, but extra perks don’t hurt. Get straight to the waves and grab a free breakfast. Relax even more at a full-service spa. When it comes to a tailor-made getaway, finding the right amenities ups the experience to the power of perfect.

Subtract stress, add a sprinkle of sun and sand, and enjoy the sum total of your days at the beach. When you book with Hotwire, your vacation satisfaction can reach 100 percent.