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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! (1,017 reviews)
"great room"

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham 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! (1,116 reviews)
"Everything was very good."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Lakehouse Resort
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! (540 reviews)
"Everything was great, the lady in the front was very nice easy check in, room was very nice clean and comforrable"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,269 reviews)
"Great staff and friendly. Nice fitness center and open snack market amenities."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 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! (3,547 reviews)
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Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Pala Casino Spa And 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! (1,924 reviews)
"Nice place , close to La Jolla Cove"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
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
Stay at this 4-star golf resort in La Jolla. Enjoy room service, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,014 reviews)
"The ocean view is really good enough. And golf club is cool."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
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! (1,571 reviews)
"Great customer service, clean rooms, and good breakfast! Great location also!"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,326 reviews)
"The room was absolutely beautiful! Great beds with perfect linens. The pools were amazing! Thank you!"

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
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! (1,007 reviews)
"4 elevators"

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Hyatt Regency 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! (1,908 reviews)
"Great folks, always clean. coffee is good, very very good customer service"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

California Suites Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Sorrento Valley

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Sorrento Valley

3 out of 5
9650 Scranton Rd, San Diego, CA
  • 39 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 a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
San Diego on a dime.
"Nice hotel, nice pool, nice bar, nice service, yummy food."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Sorrento Valley
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