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Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort

4 out of 5
1025 La Bonita Drive San Marcos CA
  • 12 min walk from California State University San Marcos
Book a stay at this 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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,459 reviews)
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Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026

Lakehouse Resort
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

3.5 out of 5
8860 Lawrence Welk Dr Escondido CA
  • 17 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Escondido. Enjoy free parking, 8 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,756 reviews)
Staff at lobby do not answer fast and keep transferirg calls until someone can answers your questions. Room clean but found spiderweb at windows and some trash under beds.

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel

2 out of 5
5415 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
  • 50 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,456 reviews)
Staff were very friendly and helpful! The grounds were pleasant looking. The pool was enjoyable with lounge chairs and tables.

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

California Suites Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

4 out of 5
11915 El Camino Real San Diego CA
  • 33 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,306 reviews)
All went well. Everyone was super nice. Bartenders were professional. Room was clean and in good condition as expected. The only disappointment was the fact that the cafe was not open for lunch on our departure.

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Pala Casino Spa And Resort

Pala Casino Spa And Resort

4 out of 5
11154 Highway 76 Valley Center CA
  • 39 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Stay at this hotel in Valley Center. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a casino, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,587 reviews)
Safe, clean, everything was good

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

Pala Casino Spa And Resort
La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel

3 out of 5
8110 Camino Del Oro La Jolla CA
  • 46 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Book a stay at this beach hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,374 reviews)
Did not tell us the pool was unavailable before our visit

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

La Jolla Shores Hotel
Hilton San Diego/Del Mar

Hilton San Diego/Del Mar

4 out of 5
15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd Del Mar CA
  • 26 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Book a stay at this business-friendly resort in Del Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
The room was clean and the bed was super comfortable! Staff was friendly and the breakfast was delicious.

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

Hilton San Diego/Del Mar
San Diego Marriott La Jolla

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

4 out of 5
4240 La Jolla Village Dr La Jolla CA
  • 43 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,357 reviews)
Happy with our stay! Would come back.

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
Signature Temecula

Signature Temecula

3 out of 5
28980 Old Town Front St. Temecula CA
  • 59 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Temecula. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,805 reviews)
breakfast was good. The staff was very helpful and polite. The room was a good size, bed was very comfortable. The Hotel location was close to everything. We didn't get to the hot tub because of weather. We liked our stay there very much. We will be coming back.

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026

Signature Temecula
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

4 out of 5
4550 La Jolla Village Dr San Diego CA
  • 43 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 restaurants, and a free beach shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,921 reviews)
Check in was insanity. Only 2 front desk people at 4pm check in time caused a line out the door. At one point an additional staff member came in and then left. Furthermore, there's not enough parking space with the restaurant and the renatl car place all in the same area so blocking off 2 entire ...

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

3 out of 5
760 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
  • 5 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,613 reviews)
Clean floor, hair in bathroom, the shower looked like it was falling apart. The beds were comfy and the pillows were comfy too. It was a one night stay so I can’t complain too much.

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

2.5 out of 5
751 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
  • 5 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,261 reviews)
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Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
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.

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