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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! (1,659 reviews)
"The hotel was busy when we arrived, no towels at the pool and in general the amenities seem old and over used. The cleaning staff were very nice and helpful"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Lakehouse Resort
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"The room Was clean, the staff was accommodating- parking was easy- everything was just fine."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
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! (1,906 reviews)
"Great time, excellent suites and great amenities. Perfect for time with family and kids."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 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! (2,673 reviews)
"Great service and calm area."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 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! (4,707 reviews)
"Well kept up"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Pala Casino Spa And Resort
Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

3.5 out of 5
7830 Fay Ave La Jolla CA
  • 48 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Stay at this hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,815 reviews)
"Newly renovated"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Inn By The Sea La Jolla
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)
"We love this resort for the last 15 years. Everything is so beautiful there and the spa is a once in a lifetime experience. On our last stay we were disappointed to always be redirected to different departments for help. We eventually insisted that staff pick up their phones and request help instead ..."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

2 out of 5
3708 Plaza Dr Oceanside CA
  • 10 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Stay at this motel in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (1,410 reviews)
"Everything good"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
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! (2,419 reviews)
"Be prepared to pay at least $40 a night for parking. That is the main downside of staying here."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
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! (1,941 reviews)
"Happy hours drinks Included hot breakfast Large room"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
Rancho Bernardo Inn

Rancho Bernardo Inn

4 out of 5
17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr San Diego CA
  • 17 min drive from California State University San Marcos
Book a stay at this luxury resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"WiFi didn’t work. Phones didn’t work. Unless I was missing something, nothing wasn’t going well as aspected."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026

Rancho Bernardo Inn
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! (1,465 reviews)
"It’s an older hotel but well maintained and the staff made our stay pretty easy. Check-in was smooth, so was the check-out. We didn’t use housekeeping during our stay other than just restocking the toiletries, because we prefer privacy. Parking was easy. Location was great, quiet at nights, we were ..."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Pleasant Inn
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