Hotels in San Marcos

Free cancellation options if plans change

Earn rewards on every night you stay

Save more with Member Prices

Check prices for these dates

Tonight
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Tomorrow
Jan 16 - Jan 17
This weekend
Jan 16 - Jan 18
Next weekend
Jan 23 - Jan 25

Where to stay in San Marcos?

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
2.0 star property
San Marcos
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,008 reviews)
The price is CNY485
CNY534 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Terrace/patio
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
2.5 star property
San Marcos
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
The price is CNY934
CNY1,030 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
Terrace/patio
Lakehouse Resort
Lakehouse Resort
4.0 star property
San Marcos
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,320 reviews)
Lakehouse Resort
Restaurant
Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA
Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA
2.5 star property
San Marcos
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
The price is CNY767
CNY843 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 30 - Jan 31
Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA
Lobby
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos
2.5 star property
San Marcos
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (753 reviews)
The price is CNY722
CNY795 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos
View from property
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos
3.0 star property
San Marcos
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
The price is CNY921
CNY1,015 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos
Terrace/patio
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
3.5 star property
Vista
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,966 reviews)
The price is CNY900
CNY991 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
Exterior
Best Western Escondido Hotel
Best Western Escondido Hotel
2.5 star property
North Broadway
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
The price is CNY872
CNY960 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Best Western Escondido Hotel
Property amenity
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown
3.0 star property
Central Escondido
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
The price is CNY1,061
CNY1,169 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown
Property amenity
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG
3.0 star property
Bressi Ranch
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,028 reviews)
The price is CNY704
CNY790 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG
Lobby
Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad
Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad
3.0 star property
Vista
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
The price is CNY704
CNY776 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Hot Tub | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Comfort Inn Escondido San Diego North County
Comfort Inn Escondido San Diego North County
3.5 star property
Escondido
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
The price is CNY951
CNY1,046 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18
Comfort Inn Escondido San Diego North County
Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
The price is CNY516
CNY568 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Motel Mediteran Escondido
8 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, 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
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,575 reviews)
The price is CNY957
CNY1,299 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Reception
Staybridge Suites Carlsbad by IHG
Staybridge Suites Carlsbad by IHG
3.0 star property
Bressi Ranch
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,016 reviews)
The price is CNY997
CNY1,119 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Staybridge Suites Carlsbad by IHG
Sports facility
Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County
Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County
2.5 star property
Aviara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
The price is CNY738
CNY834 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County
Exterior
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad
3.0 star property
City Center
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
The price is CNY732
CNY827 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad
Property amenity
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad
2.5 star property
City Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
The price is CNY765
CNY865 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad
Terrace/patio
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad
3.0 star property
City Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
The price is CNY953
CNY1,068 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
2.0 star property
City Center
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,712 reviews)
The price is CNY439
CNY492 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
View all properties

Check out pet-friendly hotels in San Marcos

Terrace/patio
Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort
4.0 star property
San Marcos
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1320)
Lakehouse Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
View all properties

When is the best time to visit San Marcos?

Our prices for hotels in San Marcos are cheapest in October
Price trends for hotels in San Marcos
Pricing is based on two traveler single night rates
View properties in January
Currently viewing crowd sizes and weather for January.
Typical weather for San Marcos
January
High 18°C / low 8°C. Sunny most days.
View properties in January
18°
weather_sun
January, no crowd data, average high temperature 18 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 8 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
8°
18°
weather_sun
February, no crowd data, average high temperature 18 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 8 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
8°
19°
weather_sun
March, no crowd data, average high temperature 19 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 10 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
10°
21°
weather_sun
April, no crowd data, average high temperature 21 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 11 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
11°
22°
weather_sun
May, no crowd data, average high temperature 22 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 13 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
13°
25°
weather_sun
June, no crowd data, average high temperature 25 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 15 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
15°
27°
weather_sun
July, no crowd data, average high temperature 27 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 18 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
18°
28°
weather_sun
August, no crowd data, average high temperature 28 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 19 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
19°
28°
weather_sun
September, no crowd data, average high temperature 28 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 19 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
19°
25°
weather_sun
October, no crowd data, average high temperature 25 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 15 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
15°
22°
weather_sun
November, no crowd data, average high temperature 22 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 11 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
11°
18°
weather_sun
December, no crowd data, average high temperature 18 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 9 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
9°
Monthly weather averages (˚C)

Top landmarks in San Marcos

Double Peak Park

4.5/5 (23 reviews)
Double Peak Park is worth a visit, located 2.5 mi (4 km) from central San Marcos. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.
See properties

Twin Oaks Golf Club

3.9/5 (20 reviews)
You might want to play some rounds at Twin Oaks Golf Club, located 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from central San Marcos. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches. If Twin Oaks Golf Club doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Escondido Country Club, and Lake San Marcos Executive Course are also nearby.
See properties

Learn more about San Marcos

Between golf courses and craft breweries, San Marcos offers a perfect blend of recreation and relaxation. Twin Oaks Golf Club and Lake San Marcos Executive Course welcome players of all skill levels under reliably blue skies. The impressive California State University campus adds youthful energy to this North County gem. After a round of golf, sample local IPAs at the city's surprisingly numerous craft breweries where bartenders discuss hop varieties with evangelical fervor. For outdoor enthusiasts, Montiel and San Elijo Hills dog parks provide scenic spots to stretch legs – canine or otherwise. Lucky Strike and Regal Edwards deliver entertainment options when the rare rainy day appears, though locals insist such weather is merely a rumor.

See all hotels in San Marcos
California State San Marcos, California, USA. This is a 4 image aerial panoramic.

Check out reviews of San Marcos hotels guests love

Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town

Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town

10/10 Excellent
"Location and dog friendly"
soo jung 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town

Frequently asked questions

How much does a hotel room cost in San Marcos?
You can find top hotels in San Marcos from CNY492 with options to suit your budget and needs. If you're after an affordable hotel in San Marcos that meets all of your requirements, set your filters and then sort the results by "Price: low to high".
How can I find deals and earn rewards at San Marcos hotels?
Discover great deals on San Marcos hotel stays with Hotels.com. It's also a good idea to look at hotel prices mid-week or during the low season as you're likely to find off-peak deals. And make sure to check out our last-minute deals on San Marcos hotels.
Can I book San Marcos hotels with free cancellation?
To book a refundable San Marcos hotel on Hotels.com, just filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property". The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel. Some hotels do require cancelling more than 24 hours before check-in, so double-check your booking beforehand.
What are some top pet-friendly hotels in San Marcos?
Our travelers' top pet-friendly hotels in San Marcos include:You can check "Pet friendly" on the Hotels.com "Amenities" filter in your search to find even more pet-friendly hotels in San Marcos.
What are some of the best hotels in San Marcos for couples?
Stay at a top-rated San Marcos romantic hotel and make the most of your couple's vacation. Our travelers love Lakehouse Resort, a resort with an al fresco restaurant and 2 outdoor pools. Another romantic hotel with top reviews is Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos. This hotel offers an outdoor pool for a perfect stay. Discover more hotels in San Marcos on Hotels.com for couples by using the "Traveler experience" filter in your search and selecting "Adults only" or "Romantic".
What are some of the best kid-friendly hotels in San Marcos?
One of the best San Marcos hotels for kids is Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos is a kid-friendly hotel with a guest score of 8.6 out of 10 offering family-friendly amenities like an outdoor pool and a free on-the-go breakfast, plus free cribs in guestrooms. Discover more kid-friendly hotels in San Marcos by using the Hotels.com "Family friendly" filter in your search.
What are the top San Marcos hotels with a pool?
For some added luxury, discover the best San Marcos hotels with a pool. Lakehouse Resort is a great resort with 2 outdoor pools and a guest rating of 9.2 out of 10. Plus, you can make the most of its 2 hot tubs and restaurant. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos is a popular hotel that features an outdoor pool along with a free on-the-go breakfast and a 24-hour gym. You can select "Pool" in the "Amenities" filter of your search on Hotels.com to find even more places to stay in San Marcos with a pool.
What are some of the best San Marcos hotels with free parking?
If you're arriving by car, choosing a great San Marcos hotel with free parking is a plus. Our travelers' favorites include:
What are some popular hotels in central San Marcos?
If you're looking for hotels in central San Marcos, check out Lakehouse Resort and Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG. Travelers love Lakehouse Resort for its location, as well as the 2 outdoor pools, 2 hot tubs and restaurant this resort offers. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG is another popular central hotel with an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a restaurant. Rancho Bernardo and Lawrence Welk Resort Village are some of the most central neighborhoods for your San Marcos vacation.
Can I book a refundable accommodation in San Marcos?
If you need the flexibility to change your travel plans to San Marcos, most properties offer refundable* bookable rates. You can see these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.
Where can I stay in San Marcos if I want a vacation home instead of a hotel?
If you want a good alternative to a hotel, review our selection of 36 vacation homes. You can also consider one of the 5 cottages for your trip.
What will the weather in San Marcos be like during my visit?
August and September are typically the warmest months in San Marcos when the average temp is 71°F. February and January are the coldest months when the average temperature is 55°F. December and February are the months with the most rain.

Keep exploring