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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! (1,686 reviews)
The room was a little crusty and rickety, the pool was nice but small & the staff was mostly kind.

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
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
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,246 reviews)
Great place to stay for a short trip , I liked that it was in a convenient area .

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Hilton San Diego/Del Mar

Hilton San Diego/Del Mar

4 out of 5
15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd Del Mar CA
  • 26 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Book a stay at this business-friendly resort in Del Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
Loved our stay ! Very kid friendly - we were there for a Jiu jitsu tournament. Loved the outdoor setup - views of the pool and lots of sitting areas.

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Hilton San Diego/Del Mar
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,377 reviews)
The pool is getting renovated and there’s a resort fee. Other than that, everyone’s been so helpful and settling us in.

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026

La Jolla Shores 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 an outdoor pool, a casino, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,551 reviews)
Clean spacious room!

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

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
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! (2,315 reviews)
Great Hotel and location, the Parking a bit expensive, 42 Per Night

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

2.5 out of 5
751 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
  • 5 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,244 reviews)
The hotel cleaning staff stole an iPad we left.

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
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! (1,895 reviews)
Check in process was slow and such a hassle

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
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! (1,785 reviews)
Breakfast nothing to brag about ,

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Signature Temecula
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
Book a stay at this 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! (1,609 reviews)
Nasty and dirty hair on beds

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt

The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt

4 out of 5
101 Mission Ave Oceanside CA
  • 12 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (749 reviews)
Beautiful place to stay! Loved being near the beach, and walkable to many great restaurants. We weren’t impressed with the Piper Restaurant, but the Shore Room was very nice with excellent drinks. This resort is very family friendly, who co is great for families, but there were many screaming and ...

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026

The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt
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 business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
Everything was great! The only problem I had was that the bathroom door would not stay closed. It was slide open. I had to use a towel to keep it closed.

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

Hyatt Regency La Jolla
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