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8 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
3.5 star property
Lawrence Welk Resort Village
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,962 reviews)
"Loved our stay"
United States
Monique
The price is £217
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Beach nearby

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Inn By The Sea La Jolla
3.5 star property
Village of La Jolla
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,823 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Craig
The price is £190
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Inn By The Sea La Jolla
Pines Corner Penthouse Suite (Recently Renovated) | View from room

La Jolla Cove Suites

La Jolla Cove Suites
3.0 star property
Village of La Jolla
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,197 reviews)
"Great experience"
United States
Igor
The price is £233
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
La Jolla Cove Suites
Reception

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
3.0 star property
Rancho Peñasquitos
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,380 reviews)
"Close to the freeway and Starbucks. Breakfast was pretty good."
United States
Grace
The price is £104
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
Outdoor spa tub

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
3.0 star property
Downtown Encinitas
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,608 reviews)
"Clean room and breakfast included."
United States
Karla
The price is £142
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
Lobby

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
3.0 star property
Sorrento Valley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,564 reviews)
"Breakfast choices were outstanding"
United States
Michael
The price is £138
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
Lobby

Embassy Suites by Hilton Temecula Valley Wine Country

Embassy Suites by Hilton Temecula Valley Wine Country
3.5 star property
Margarita Village
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,348 reviews)
"Clean room, excellent breakfast, friendly service"
United States
Adrian
The price is £86
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Embassy Suites by Hilton Temecula Valley Wine Country
Free daily buffet breakfast

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
3.0 star property
Carmel Mountain Ranch
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,016 reviews)
"Everyone was very friendly. The breakfast was good. The room was clean and the hotel location was convenient."
United States
Debbie
The price is £119
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
Property amenity

Signature Temecula

Signature Temecula
3.0 star property
Temecula
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,877 reviews)
"Good place to stay."
United States
Shawna
The price is £72
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Signature Temecula
Terrace/patio

Home2 Suites by Hilton Temecula

Home2 Suites by Hilton Temecula
3.0 star property
Temecula
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,033 reviews)
"Great location, great breakfast, plenty of parking, and very clean rooms."
United States
Carlos
The price is £90
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Home2 Suites by Hilton Temecula
Exterior

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott
3.0 star property
City Center
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,968 reviews)
"We enjoyed our family stay for 1 night."
United States
YADIRA
The price is £149
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott
Lobby

Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad
3.0 star property
Vista
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,113 reviews)
"Amazing stay!"
United States
Rafael
The price is £119
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad
Lobby lounge

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central
3.0 star property
Kearny Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,014 reviews)
"Great hotel and I will stay there again. Good breakfast and very clean and safe."
United States
Natalie
The price is £128
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central
Outdoor spa tub

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
3.0 star property
South Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,703 reviews)
"Great hotel when visiting Legoland!"
United States
Aimee
The price is £129
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
Outdoor pool, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool loungers

Harrah's Resort Southern California Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Harrah's Resort Southern California Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
3.5 star property
Funner
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,105 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly, bed comfortable, pool area fantastic, food very good. Highly recommend this place for a great getaway."
United States
Wayne
The price is £131
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Harrah's Resort Southern California Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Exterior

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa
3.0 star property
Sorrento Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,011 reviews)
"Location, location"
United States
Jose
The price is £126
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa
Exterior

SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway

SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway
3.0 star property
Miramar Ranch North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,241 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful, the property was clean and the rooms were very nice."
United States
Kenneth
The price is £136
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway
Lobby

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar
3.0 star property
Carmel Valley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice hotel, convenient location, reasonably priced."
United States
Irina
The price is £148
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar
Terrace/patio

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
3.5 star property
Vista
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,138 reviews)
"very clean, friendly staff"
United States
Beibei
The price is £125
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
Property grounds

La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel
3.0 star property
La Jolla Shores
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,359 reviews)
"Love the beach access and the food in the Shores Restaurant was delicious!"
United States
Naomi
The price is £328
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
La Jolla Shores Hotel
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Pala Casino Spa And Resort

Pala Casino Spa And Resort

11154 Highway 76 Valley Center CA
The price is £131 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
£131
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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Learn more about San Marcos

Nestled between rolling hills and blooming flower fields, this college town offers hiking trails and craft breweries within minutes of each other. Visit Double Peak Park for panoramic views, then explore the bustling farmers market where local vendors sell everything from fresh produce to handmade jewellery.

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A modern urban area with a central roundabout, surrounded by multi-story buildings, green spaces, and a hilly landscape in the background.

Top San Marcos Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

8/10 Good
"We liked the area. We love your restaurant staff very attentive and helpful We didn’t like theatre we needed to ask to have the room cleaned every day."
Michael 5-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

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What are the best 3-star hotels in San Marcos?
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos, around 3 mi west of downtown San Marcos, is an Expedia customer favourite. A swimming pool and a terrace are among its many conveniences. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad is another 3-star hotel that rates highly with travellers. It comes with a firepit and a swimming pool, and is approximately 6 mi west of the centre.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in San Marcos?
The most obvious difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in San Marcos will be the quality of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are generally more budget-friendly and provide the amenities and services required to be comfortable, such as breakfast, WiFi and a gym. You can look forward to a bit more at a 4-star hotel — think upscale interiors, premium bathroom products and extra touches like day spas.