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Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos
2.5 out of 5
1480 GRAND AVE, San Marcos, CA
  • 21 min walk from California State University San Marcos
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Marcos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (527 reviews)
"I stayed here for two nights. The pros: - The room was clean. - The staff were friendly. - Melanie was able to accommodate me with an early check in. (1:30pm) - Location was great as it was close to where I needed to be and also not too far from San Diego. The cons: - no hair dryer in the room. I ..."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos
Lakehouse Resort
Lakehouse Resort
4 out of 5
1025 La Bonita Drive, San Marcos, CA
  • 12 min walk from California State University San Marcos
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,117 reviews)
Great resort - Limited dining on premises
"Great resort that has been updated. Seems like a place that would offer happy hour in the lobby. The breakfast choices at the coffee shop were not good. Mostly heat and serve from Costco. The restaurant is not on the grounds. It was a nice 10 -15 min walk. It looks great but was closed because of ..."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Lakehouse 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
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,869 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
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
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,203 reviews)
"Good stay"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
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 4-star hotel in Pala. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a casino, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,483 reviews)
"Checking in was quick, I felt safe within the casino and enjoyed the music."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Pala Casino Spa And Resort
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,882 reviews)
"Liked the room and the pool. My only complaint is I booked a room with a stove, and no pots or pans or utensils were available!"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

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
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,547 reviews)
"I love staying here. Very pet friendly!"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
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 eco-certified hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Service was great"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Hyatt Regency La Jolla
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,344 reviews)
"Very nice and loved the view of the beach. We also thought all you employees were very nice especially Dave at the Restaurant and Bar. I wish the jacuzzi was a little bigger as 4 people filled it up and most of the time it was kids. Would like to come back again and wish you had a loyalty ..."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

La Jolla Shores Hotel
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,285 reviews)
"Great, lots of activities for the kids and perfectly stocked room for families"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
3 out of 5
85 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA
  • 14 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Encinitas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (990 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
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
Stay at this 3-star 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! (1,216 reviews)
Neat and attractive place to stay
"This is a quiet and neat place to stay. Breakfast is perfect! Even when you just entry the building, the defuser scent is already attractive. Staffs are nice. Fertility is clean too. I’ll come back for sure"

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

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