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An outdoor patio with a grill, dining area, and seating.

A gym with treadmills and elliptical machines, large windows, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a pool, and a covered seating area.

A modern hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, a reception desk, and a blue seating area.

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

1.3 km from California State University San Marcos

Paula

₹13,780

₹15,185 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on a brick wall, and framed pictures.

A swimming pool area with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a covered patio.

A stone-built outdoor seating area with a fire feature, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

A lobby with a green sofa, two round tables, and striped chairs.

2. Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

0.7 km from California State University San Marcos

Pedro

₹11,555

₹12,710 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a sunset view, and a wooden floor.

A dining area with round tables and chairs, a kitchen area with cabinets, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a counter, framed artwork, and a potted orchid.

A living room with a dark grey sofa, a patterned armchair, and a wooden coffee table. A framed picture hangs on the wall.

3. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

1.6 km from California State University San Marcos

Malak

₹7,165

₹7,881 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk, a chair, a TV, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

A hotel with a large entrance, a covered patio area, and a tower-like structure.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a large rug.

4. West Inn & Suites

16 km from California State University San Marcos

Juan

₹10,834

₹14,316 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and tables, surrounded by a stone wall and string lights.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a large window with a view of a landscape.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

5. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

5.9 km from California State University San Marcos

Shannon J

₹13,674

₹15,069 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting of a coastal scene, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A building with a covered patio, palm trees, and a fountain.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with balconies and a fence.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in TV, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

6. Motel Mediteran Escondido

9.2 km from California State University San Marcos

Bob

₹6,556

₹7,212 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A buffet setup with coffee dispensers, coffee mugs, and food containers.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A reception area with a counter, blue sofas, a round table, and a wall-mounted mirror.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a bathroom with a large mirror and red-tiled sink.

7. Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

5.6 km from California State University San Marcos

David

₹12,956

₹14,252 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

An outdoor seating area with chairs and a fire feature, overlooking a body of water and a distant mountain range.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A spacious living area with a wooden table, a sofa, and a chair, overlooking a scenic view of a body of water and hills.

A wedding aisle with white chairs and floral decorations leading to a decorated arch.

8. Lakehouse Resort

Lake San Marcos, 4.6 km from California State University San Marcos

Nicole

₹8,786

₹12,631 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a fire feature, and a view of parked cars and palm trees.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a wall with a hexagonal pattern, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Springhill Suites by Marriott" and a parking area with cars.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

6.1 km from California State University San Marcos

Lynn

₹12,914

₹14,230 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a decorative shelf.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, grey upholstered chairs, wooden side tables, and a patterned carpet.

10. Courtyard San Diego Oceanside

16.2 km from California State University San Marcos

James

₹14,445

₹16,313 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

Two wicker lounge chairs with striped cushions, a blue umbrella, and a small table with a decorative fountain between them.

A building with a hanging flower basket, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A dining area with a table set for two, a television mounted on the wall, and a painting above the table.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a white headboard, green and white floral bedding, and a bedside table with a lamp.

11. Leucadia Beach Inn

15.1 km from California State University San Marcos

margaret

₹8,008

₹8,809 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and safety signs.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a small table.

A hotel room with a wooden shelf unit, a door, and a wall with a circular pattern. There are two refrigerators with various food items and beverages.

12. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

10.7 km from California State University San Marcos

Jamie

₹11,836

₹13,398 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, a fire feature, and a building with large windows in the background.

A sandy beach with footprints and seagulls.

A Holiday Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a flagpole.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large potted plant.

13. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

9.3 km from California State University San Marcos

Suhita

₹12,519

₹14,046 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by chairs, under a pergola.

A hotel reception area with a Pepsi refrigerator, a large mosaic wall, and a wooden floor.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large screen TV.

A modern hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

12.2 km from California State University San Marcos

Andrew

₹12,628

₹14,269 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern lobby with leather seating, a fireplace, and a large plant.

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area, and a large plant.

A modern Hyatt Place hotel with a glass entrance and palm trees in the foreground.

15. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

8.1 km from California State University San Marcos

Jonathan

₹10,593

₹11,673 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool with a clear blue edge, a metal ladder, and a stone wall in the background.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, and a breakfast bar.

A reception desk with a wooden panel design and a digital kiosk, located in a modern hotel lobby with a large window and a welcome sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with blinds.

16. Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

15.7 km from California State University San Marcos

Sylwia A

₹14,924

₹16,417 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern resort with a swimming pool, a covered outdoor area, and a sunset view.

A bar area with leather seating, a bar counter, and a large window overlooking a view.

A spacious dining area with a long table set for multiple guests, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

A gated entrance with a stone sign, a white car parked inside, and a well-maintained garden with red flowers.

17. Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

15.7 km from California State University San Marcos

Lilit

₹105,832

₹122,306 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a hanging light fixture.

A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

An outdoor kitchen area with a grill, dining table, chairs, and an umbrella.

A poolside area with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a view of a swimming pool.

18. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Oceanside

16.7 km from California State University San Marcos

KARINA

₹16,660

₹18,785 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A brick pathway leading to a building with a covered entrance, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A restaurant with a long wooden table, green upholstered seating, and a patterned ceiling.

A spacious living room with a herringbone wood floor, wooden ceiling beams, and a large painting on the wall.

19. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

13.1 km from California State University San Marcos

William

₹32,848

₹40,750 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hammock in a room with wooden flooring and a dark wall.

A woman sitting in a teal hanging chair on a wooden deck with a view of trees and a building in the background.

A modern two-story building with a wooden facade, a garage, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

20. Twelve Senses Retreat

15 km from California State University San Marcos

Jacklyn

₹34,364

₹37,993 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to California State University San Marcos

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos	7.6 Good 1,008 reviews	View
West Inn & Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,071 reviews	View
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad	9.6 Exceptional 2,176 reviews	View

Top California State University San Marcos Hotel Reviews

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay as usual! This place never disappoints."

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"The Residence Inn by Marriott is a very clean and well maintained hotel, with a great parking area, convenient to main roads and Interstate 78 near shops, restaurants, fast food, and convenience stores. The Junior Suite where we stayed was large enough and had a nice kitchen with all the appliances plus pots, china, utensils, coffee maker, etc. The front desk attendants, manager and service workers offered a great level of customer service. The breakfast is excellent and offer a good variety of pastries, waffles, cereals, yogurts, juices, coffee, etc. The swimming pool is clean and very nice. We had a great time and will stay at this hotel again and again. We recommend this hotel."

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"👍"

Lakehouse Resort

8/10 Good

"Beautiful location, nice exterior, excellent staff, only thing I would change is the rooms .. bathrooms are small, shower is slow and toilet is also small.. But overall is was great"

Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

10/10 Excellent

"Great!"

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"No pool Saturday due to needing cleaning. Stay was based on pool use with kids."

Quality Inn Escondido San Diego North County

8/10 Good

"Room cleanliness was questionable, overall the ac was working on the day summer day to keep us cool . Breakfast was fine but didn’t have much options . Only pancakes and cereals ."

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Escondido Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Very pleasant experience ."

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel very calm place nice and quiet"

Other attractions near California State University San Marcos

Double Peak Park

8.4/10 (48 reviews)

After visiting Double Peak Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Marcos. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its lively breweries.

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Regal Edwards San Marcos

You can take time to visit Regal Edwards San Marcos during your travels to San Marcos. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

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Stone Brewing

8.8/10 (127 reviews)

You can take time to visit Stone Brewing during your travels to Escondido. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Twin Oaks Golf Club

8.4/10 (60 reviews)

Play a round of golf in San Marcos at Twin Oaks Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.

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The Links at Lakehouse

8.6/10 (78 reviews)

Play a round of golf in Lake San Marcos at The Links at Lakehouse, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively breweries.

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The Executive Course at Lakehouse

8.4/10 (43 reviews)

Play a round of golf at The Executive Course at Lakehouse and enjoy other activities in San Marcos such as surfing. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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Play by Play Sports Facility

After visiting Play by Play Sports Facility, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Escondido. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Play by Play

After visiting Play by Play, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Escondido. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around California State University San Marcos?

California State University San Marcos is located in a family-friendly area of San Marcos known for its lively breweries and array of dining options. You'll find 204 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near California State University San Marcos?

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from California State University San Marcos. Another good choice is Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos, located just 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

How many hotels are there close to California State University San Marcos?

Expedia has 204 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from California State University San Marcos.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near California State University San Marcos, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near California State University San Marcos.

What can I see and do near California State University San Marcos?

You can check out the local talent at California Center For The Arts, Patio Playhouse and Ritz Theater. Spend some time wandering around Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, Montiel Dog Park and San Elijo Hills Dog Park. Create some family memories at Center for the Performing Arts Escondido and California Fruit Wine.

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Our top choices for California State University San Marcos hotels

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

2. Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

3. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

4. West Inn & Suites

5. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

6. Motel Mediteran Escondido

7. Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

8. Lakehouse Resort

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

10. Courtyard San Diego Oceanside

11. Leucadia Beach Inn

12. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

13. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

15. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

16. Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

17. Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

18. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Oceanside

19. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

20. Twelve Senses Retreat

Compare popular hotels close to California State University San Marcos

Top California State University San Marcos Hotel Reviews

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

Lakehouse Resort

Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Quality Inn Escondido San Diego North County

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Escondido Downtown

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos

Other attractions near California State University San Marcos

Double Peak Park

Regal Edwards San Marcos

Stone Brewing

Twin Oaks Golf Club

The Links at Lakehouse

The Executive Course at Lakehouse

Play by Play Sports Facility

Play by Play

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