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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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,326 reviews)
Super friendly staff, Rooms are great. Love the amenities, free bucket of balls for the driving range, free hour of kayaking, complementary drink. Awesome restaurants on the property.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

Lakehouse Resort
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,980 reviews)
accomidating

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt

The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt

4 out of 5
101 Mission Ave Oceanside CA
  • 12 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (710 reviews)
Everything was good Walking distance to the beach

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,236 reviews)
Room was great and perfectly clean every single day. I would definitely book at this hotel again next month for my next upcoming business meeting.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,281 reviews)
Everything ok

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

California Suites Hotel
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! (1,843 reviews)
It was clean but fur in need of repair

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,576 reviews)
Sad to only stay one day. This is a lovely property and I hope to come back when I can stay longer.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt

MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt

4.5 out of 5
201 N Myers St Oceanside CA
  • 13 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (671 reviews)
Location

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt
Pala Casino Spa And Resort

Pala Casino Spa And Resort

4 out of 5
11154 Highway 76 Pala CA
  • 39 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Stay at this hotel in Pala. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a casino, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,327 reviews)
Overall great services, great time.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Pala Casino Spa And Resort
Hyatt Regency La Jolla

Hyatt Regency La Jolla

4 out of 5
3777 La Jolla Village Drive 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 WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
The room was clean and we got a free upgrade to a larger room. The only downside is it's a pain to walk anywhere, though it is close enough to the Nobel and UTC Blue Line stops and the rapid loop buses.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Hyatt Regency La Jolla
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
9700 N Torrey Pines Road La Jolla CA
  • 41 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Book a stay at this spa hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (323 reviews)
Very peaceful environment and extremely friendly and helpful staff members

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
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! (1,103 reviews)
I think you just need a little bit more variety for your breakfast different type of proteins, everything else was good and the lady who serve it was wonderful

Reviewed on Jan 23, 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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