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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! (1,595 reviews)
"Exceptional service. Noteworthy, remarkable"

Reviewed on May 31, 2026

Lakehouse Resort
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! (1,850 reviews)
"My family and I love coming here at this Welk , it’s very close to home plus live the location . This Weekend was a nice for my husband and I with no grandkids, we both enjoyed coming just to getaway and enjoy a nice quiet weekend We had a wonderful dinner meal and drinks and the bar enjoyed talking ..."

Reviewed on May 31, 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! (2,593 reviews)
"Great place. Is usually the most affordable decent place in San Diego, south of North county San Diego & outside of El Cajon. The pond with trees, flowers & spa/pool area are definitely above decent. Very clean rooms and friendly front desk & housekeeping staff"

Reviewed on Jun 1, 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! (4,676 reviews)
"Nice stay. Wish there was a better filter system for the casino smoke. Staff was great."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 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! (1,008 reviews)
"Nice views and great to watch sunset"

Reviewed on May 31, 2026

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
Signature Temecula

Signature Temecula

3 out of 5
28980 Old Town Front St. Temecula CA
  • 59 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Temecula. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,831 reviews)
"I thought the breakfast being over at 9 o’clock was too early."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Signature Temecula
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)
"Great place."

Reviewed on May 25, 2026

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
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 ...
7/10 Good! (1,155 reviews)
"i need a bigger room so I got the terrace ocean view with two bedroom 2 bathrooms. i already knew that the room was outdated which was completely fine. I was definitely mislead because no where in the pictures did it say my room was 2 levels otherwise i would have never booked it with 2 kids under ..."

Reviewed on May 31, 2026

La Jolla Cove Suites
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! (2,405 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Jun 1, 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! (1,420 reviews)
"The room was very clean and staff was friendly. There was a very strong smell of cleaning solution in the room. This could be a problem for anyone with respiratory sensitivities. Parking was very tight."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Pleasant Inn
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! (1,912 reviews)
"The furniture in the room was worn down the $46 for parking after you already paid for room is crazy … guest should get free parking with room key in my opinion … also while using the pool there where no towels available for guests for a good while overall it was ok the service in the front desk ..."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
LEGOLAND California Hotel

LEGOLAND California Hotel

2 out of 5
Legoland Drive Carlsbad CA
  • 4 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Flower ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (330 reviews)
"The rooms were so fun. There were little surprises all over them. I would stay here again."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

LEGOLAND California Hotel
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