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Signature Temecula
Signature Temecula
3 out of 5
28980 Old Town Front St., Temecula, CA, 92590
  • 59 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $90 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$90
per night
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Temecula. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,035 reviews)
"Very clean and updated and comfortable."

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2023

Signature Temecula
Lakehouse Hotel and Resort
Lakehouse Hotel and Resort
4 out of 5
1025 La Bonita Drive, San Marcos, CA, 92078
  • 11 min walk from California State University San Marcos
The price is $209 per night from Mar 28 to Mar 29
$209
per night
Mar 28 - Mar 29
Stay at this 4-star golf resort in San Marcos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
New furniture and a makeover needed
"We really enjoyed the patio and the restaurant. But the one bedroom cottage we were in had numerous issues. I had to call to get the Keurig and patio umbrella changed. There were severely ill-fitted covers on the bar stools that were ripped. The couch cushions were so distorted and there was a burn ..."

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2023

Lakehouse Hotel 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, 92130
  • 32 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $115 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$115
per night
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a free area shuttle, and a children's pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,585 reviews)
"Awesome place."

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2023

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
3 out of 5
850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA, 92011
  • 4 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $125 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$125
per night
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy a children's pool, a fitness center, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,078 reviews)
Great location!
"Location was perfect for our trip, close to every place we wanted to go to. Bedrooms were nice and clean. Bathrooms need to be updated. Next time we will ask for a room away from the freeway."

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2023

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
The Welk by Vacation Club Rentals
The Welk by Vacation Club Rentals
3.5 out of 5
8860 Lawrence Welk Dr, Escondido, CA, 92026
  • 14 min walk from California State University San Marcos
The price is $164 per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$164
per night
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Escondido. Enjoy free parking, 8 outdoor pools, and a golf course. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Feels like we were home and friendly staff and we had a great time. Only thing I didnt like about was the furniture was too old and bad condition. Couch had a rolled away bed and it wasnt put it properly? It was very uncomfortable."

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2023

The Welk by Vacation Club Rentals
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
2.5 out of 5
760 Macadamia Dr, Carlsbad, CA, 92009
  • 5 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $109 per night from Apr 18 to Apr 19
$109
per night
Apr 18 - Apr 19
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,126 reviews)
"Good value for money!"

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2023

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
Hyatt Regency La Jolla
Hyatt Regency La Jolla
4 out of 5
3777 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA, 92122
  • 43 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $179 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$179
per night
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,601 reviews)
La Jolla
"Everything was perfect. Clean, convenient location, lots of amenities on site, friendly staff."

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2023

Hyatt Regency La Jolla
La Jolla Shores Hotel
La Jolla Shores Hotel
3 out of 5
8110 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla, CA, 92037
  • 46 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $271 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$271
per night
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"I loved the restaurant on site but was disappointed to find out that the pool was out of service. This was something the website did not tell me and I was incredibly disappointed to find out."

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2023

La Jolla Shores Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
3.5 out of 5
4550 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA, 92122
  • 43 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $178 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$178
per night
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 restaurants, and WiFi. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,148 reviews)
Nice stay but very thin walls
"Overall we enjoyed our stay, however the walls are very thin and we could hear everything. We even smelled the food from the restaurant in our room. The free breakfast and the happy hour were nice. We also enjoyed the firepit area. Nice location near the mall and restaurants."

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2023

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
San Diego Marriott Del Mar
San Diego Marriott Del Mar
4 out of 5
11966 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA, 92130
  • 32 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $144 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$144
per night
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,062 reviews)
"Good and friendly staff. Parking structure close to building and not super packed. Clean rooms"

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2023

San Diego Marriott Del Mar
Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
7955 La Jolla Shores Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92037
  • 46 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $220 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
$220
per night
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy internet, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful property, on-site dining, and views. Very kind staff."

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2023

Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection by Hilton
Inn By The Sea La Jolla
Inn By The Sea La Jolla
3.5 out of 5
7830 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037
  • 47 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $229 per night from Mar 28 to Mar 29
$229
per night
Mar 28 - Mar 29
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,370 reviews)
Nice rooms, Great Location
"I stay here frequently, and the rooms have always been well-appointed and in good condition. The location is walkable to anything in the Village of La Jolla. Nice pool. No breakfast on site, but they offer breakfast catering/delivery by a local restaurant."

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2023

Inn By The Sea La Jolla
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