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Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Outdoor pool
Reception
Terrace/patio

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

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227 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA, 92069
  • California State University San Marcos
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Twin Oaks Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Palomar College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(55 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(64 reviews)
  • 284 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, Multiple Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

San Marcos hotel close to California State University San Marcos
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a snack bar/deli. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a hot tub, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center. Housekeeping is available on request.
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos offers 85 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This San Marcos hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to an outdoor pool, Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos provides a hot tub and a fitness center. The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This hotel offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 1088 square feet (101 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,088 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a regional park
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests will receive key retrieval information

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Fairfield Inn San Diego North/San Marcos Hotel
Fairfield Inn Diego North/San Hotel
Fairfield Inn San Diego North/San Marcos
Fairfield Inn Diego North/San
Fairfield Inn Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
Fairfield Inn Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos San Marcos

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 770 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1003 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Alfredo

Sirens all night long
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres, Lancaster

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facility, staff and amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

thomas

Business traveler
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Keys did not work

Key cards did not work, all guest had to be walked to rooms with hotel staff and let in on the first day and last day the keys did not work, and had to be reset.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Han Kyu

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Over nightnatay

Great service and location. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Maira

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Too loud

It was very loud because they were renovating. Wish they had that on the website as a disclaimer I wouldn’t make reservations. Couldn’t sleep in kids couldn’t nap. Windows were closed completely with tape and plastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Painting outside buulding with workers assembling scaffolding right outside the window also noisy neighbors.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle, Ladson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, nice area. I did find a broken acrylic finger nail in the bathroom, but other than that it was a good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Location! Safe area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lubna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for being in San Marcos , CA. Close to the 78. It’s new , clean and offers a decent breakfast. A lot of parking !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Febia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Febia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lorena

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine, just didn’t like the first floor
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Art

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025