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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! (1,541 reviews)
We had a great stay! Love this property right on the lake. Our room (2 bedroom cottage) was wonderful. One of the hot tubs wasn’t very hot, and the coffee shop ran out of breakfast food pretty early, but otherwise we had a great time.

Reviewed on May 11, 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! (1,821 reviews)
Room was full of ants

Reviewed on May 12, 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! (2,541 reviews)
They have people living there on a month to month basis, this creates less than comfortable situations when the people next door to your room are getting into domestic violence situations at 3am and you got work at 5am! They should’ve offered me a discount but they didn’t! They didn’t seem surprised ...

Reviewed on May 10, 2026

California Suites Hotel
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 a casino, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,683 reviews)
The room was large. The bed was absolutely horrible. Did not use tub because it would not hold water. The room had water damage.. pala café was great! Most restaurants were closed during weekdays. Hectors pizza was another favorite! Over all it was okay. Definitely not worth the money. But a nice ...

Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Pala Casino Spa And Resort
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! (2,397 reviews)
All good 😊

Reviewed on May 11, 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! (1,830 reviews)
Would have liked a little better breakfast but that was really my only complaint

Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Signature Temecula
Pleasant Inn

Pleasant Inn

2.5 out of 5
5550 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
  • 49 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,395 reviews)
Huge dead cockroach was on the floor when we first came in.

Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Pleasant Inn
LEGOLAND California Hotel

LEGOLAND California Hotel

2 out of 5
Legoland Drive Carlsbad CA
  • 4 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Flower ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (285 reviews)
We love Legoland so much we always hate to leave! This hotel is awesome definitely recommend!!

Reviewed on May 10, 2026

LEGOLAND California Hotel
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)
Wonderful hotel with the perfect location! Close to restaurants/shops and coffee shops. Be sure to walk down the beach to Caroline’s Beach Cafe. Delicious food and beautiful view. Hotel staff were so nice and did a wonderful job of cleaning our room daily. Due to current renovations, we were upgraded ...

Reviewed on May 11, 2026

La Jolla Shores 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! (2,399 reviews)
Sheets had some stains on then

Reviewed on May 11, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

4 out of 5
2100 Costa Del Mar Road Carlsbad CA
  • 7 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Book a stay at this spa resort in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, 8 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,019 reviews)
I love this resort, this has been the best stay for my Mother’s Day. The staff were impeccable. ❤️

Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
La Jolla Cove Suites

La Jolla Cove Suites

3 out of 5
1155 Coast Blvd La Jolla CA
  • 47 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Book a stay at this beach hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7/10 Good! (1,150 reviews)
Wasn't told from Expedia that hotel was going to be under construction and parking lot was closed. Parking had to be done through valet which I didn't mind but not being to access my vehicle right away was definitely not fun. Overall staff was understanding of the situation but the construction needs ...

Reviewed on May 8, 2026

La Jolla Cove Suites
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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