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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! (1,639 reviews)
"For the price of the room, they could do a lot better. Sofa was dirty, ripped curtains in the living room and floors were pretty dirty. The shower in the master room was draining very slow too. There was an on site restaurant which was nice. There were also lake rentals that weee very convenient. ..."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

Lakehouse Resort
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

2 out of 5
517 W San Marcos Blvd San Marcos CA
  • 12 min walk from California State University San Marcos
Book a 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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Some lights did not work right tv was complicated to use"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
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! (1,891 reviews)
"Family oriented."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 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! (2,656 reviews)
"This hotel was a complete disaster. The property was run-down, the room was unclean, and the staff showed little concern when issues were reported. What should have been a relaxing stay turned into a frustrating experience. I would never return and strongly advise others to look elsewhere."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 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! (4,684 reviews)
"Everything u need is inside the room."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Pala Casino Spa And Resort
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

4 out of 5
10950 North Torrey Pines Road La Jolla CA
  • 38 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Book a stay at this golf resort in La Jolla. Enjoy room service, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Good highly recommend"

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Not sure how to describe my disappointment with this property. Some faults were on me and some on the property. Very expensive and many added charges. I suppose it is normal for a “resort” in CA but the room was musty and had a few dead bugs and thus my disappointment. Also no elevators and we were ..."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

3.5 out of 5
7830 Fay Ave La Jolla CA
  • 48 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Stay at this hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,818 reviews)
"Under construction"

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

Inn By The Sea La Jolla
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! (1,937 reviews)
"For the price ($500+ one night and $350+ the second night), I expected more recently remodeled bathrooms and more comfortable beds. Check-in was easy. Located across the road from UTC mall, so there were lots of places to eat within a couple of blocks. We had rooms with Murphy beds. My 10-year-old ..."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
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! (2,422 reviews)
"Only stay one night. Small room but Comfortable bed, and small balcony . Keurig coffee maker, small fridge but no microwave . Also parking is $42.00"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
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! (1,450 reviews)
"Its a decent place, especially as we only stayed one night. I'm hesitant to even leave the review because I don't know if it was just our room or if they're all the same, but our issue was how hard the beds were and the pillows were horrible. They're short and thick so we both woke up with headaches ..."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

Pleasant Inn
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

3 out of 5
5975 Lusk Blvd San Diego CA
  • 39 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,546 reviews)
"We had a great stay at the country inn & suites. Staff were helpful, rooms were clean. The breakfast buffet was great. Hotel is getting little dated (floors/carpet) but I would still stay there again."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
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