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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! (1,373 reviews)
This place is so perfect for what I was looking for I almost don’t want to share so it stays a secret. It was the perfect retreat for what I needed. I was there for wellness treatments in the area. And my room was a perfect retreat on a quaint and quiet lake with ducks , swans and an array of singing ...

Reviewed on Mar 6, 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! (2,133 reviews)
Booked and paid for a 2 queen room, didn't have available.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
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! (1,638 reviews)
Resort offers so many amenities and lovely areas to relax and play. Loved the pickleball, pools and patio vistas. We are not members so were given a very old room in an old building. The room served our purposes but did not entice us to buy a time share. Had we been gjven a newer room- this may have ...

Reviewed on Mar 6, 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! (2,369 reviews)
Loved everything about this hotel -- but they need to repave the parking area. Potholes, etc.

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

California Suites Hotel
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! (2,275 reviews)
Clean rooms, most friendly and attentive staff, had a great breakfast in the lobby. Great location also! Would stay here again

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

3.5 out of 5
720 Camino Del Mar Del Mar CA
  • 30 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Stay at this hotel in Del Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
We could see the ocean a bit

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar
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! (1,874 reviews)
Breakfast is the best thing goi

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
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! (4,475 reviews)
Very nice

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

Pala Casino Spa And Resort
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! (725 reviews)
Spectacular hotel in a very underrated beach town.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt
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! (1,201 reviews)
For the price point and what we needed- this was ab

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,119 reviews)
Both times I’ve came here has been beyond perfect. The staff. The room, the hotel overall. .

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

La Jolla Cove Suites
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! (1,371 reviews)
Ocean view, excellent location, close to cafes, friendly staff

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

La Jolla Shores Hotel
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