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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
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! (1,096 reviews)
"Beautiful place, great staff, great restaurant"

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2025

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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Needs update on faucets and AC units, but good overall"

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
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! (501 reviews)
"I really liked how clean it was"

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2025

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos
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! (1,832 reviews)
"So clean and such a nice place"

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
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! (3,379 reviews)
"Loved the adults only pool and really enjoyed our stay overall!"

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025

Pala Casino Spa And 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
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! (1,118 reviews)
"Sam the front desk manager was very helpful and took care of everything we asked"

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - 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
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! (1,516 reviews)
"As always it was outstanding in always"

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
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 3.5-star hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,569 reviews)
"The hotel is clean, and the rooms are a good size. The staff were very polite and helpful throughout my stay. The only downsides for me personally were the absence of a safe in the room and the lack of a kettle. However, complimentary tea and coffee were available 24 hours a day on the ground floor ..."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2025

Inn By The Sea 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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,862 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025

California Suites 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,331 reviews)
"Our favorite hotel! Beautiful property and right on the beach! Walking distance to m"

Reviewed on Jun 6, 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! (1,254 reviews)
"The place was amazing. We stayed at the room with the Jetcuzzi . Comfortable corner suit . There was a full kitchen with all appliances. There was also a washer and dryer that I made sure to use. Definitely recommend your next stay here and we will definitely be back"

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
3 out of 5
760 Macadamia Dr, Carlsbad, CA
  • 5 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,468 reviews)
"second time booking & i love staying here! the breakfast is great too! I would love to see the rooms get a refurbishment to get it looking nice again but overall comfy beds and nice rooms. would recommend bringing your own pillows though"

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
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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