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

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

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

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

P8,955

P9,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

2. Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

0.7 km from California State University San Marcos

Pedro

P8,011

P8,812 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sign for Ramada.

3. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

1.6 km from California State University San Marcos

P4,731

P5,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

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

4. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

5.9 km from California State University San Marcos

Shannon J

P9,006

P9,924 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

5. West Inn & Suites

16 km from California State University San Marcos

Juan

P6,755

P8,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A beach with palm trees, a lifeguard tower, and a sandy walkway.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, an air conditioning unit, and a window with a view.

A kitchen with a door leading outside, a clock on the wall, and a framed picture of a delivery truck.

6. Moonlight Beach Motel

15.6 km from California State University San Marcos

Scott

P9,668

P10,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

A patio with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

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

7. Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

15.7 km from California State University San Marcos

Lilit

P68,736

P79,435 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

6.1 km from California State University San Marcos

Lynn

P8,950

P9,863 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, a sofa, and a dining area with checkered chairs.

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.

9. Twelve Senses Retreat

15 km from California State University San Marcos

Jacklyn

P22,333

P24,691 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

10. Leucadia Beach Inn

15.1 km from California State University San Marcos

Ava

P5,727

P6,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A reception desk with a computer, a clock, and a sign indicating check-out time.

A gym with cardio machines, a weight machine, and a TV on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

11. Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

5.6 km from California State University San Marcos

Warren

P8,415

P9,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

12. Motel Mediteran Escondido

9.2 km from California State University San Marcos

Bob

P4,316

P4,747 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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.

A pool area with a view of a mountain and a town in the background.

13. Lakehouse Resort

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

Blanca

P7,261

P9,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

An outdoor patio area with wicker chairs, a round table, and a wooden fence.

A backyard with a wooden fence, a brick wall, and a small wooden deck.

A living room with a staircase, a flat-screen TV, a bookshelf, and a yellow cabinet.

A modern room with a mounted TV, wooden flooring, a checkered rug, and a wooden door.

14. The Green Room Hotel

19.1 km from California State University San Marcos

Kathleen

P9,895

P11,132 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A bar area with green upholstered bar stools, a marble countertop, and a fireplace.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and palm trees.

15. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

13.1 km from California State University San Marcos

Robert

P21,334

P26,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

15.7 km from California State University San Marcos

Sylwia A

P9,186

P10,104 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A spacious conference room with a large table, multiple chairs, and a sofa. There are ceiling lights, a television, and a kitchen area visible.

A sandy beach with footprints and seagulls.

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

17. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

9.3 km from California State University San Marcos

Lizette

P8,449

P9,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire pit, and tables with candles.

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

18. Courtyard San Diego Oceanside

16.2 km from California State University San Marcos

Mauricio

P9,382

P10,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lighting, and a wall calendar.

A wooden wall with planters labeled "SUCCULENT LIBRARY" containing various succulents.

A hallway with a circular window featuring a statue, surrounded by labeled columns and a wooden wall.

A corridor with wooden walls, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

19. Inn at Moonlight Beach

15.3 km from California State University San Marcos

Cesar

P20,554

P24,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A water park with multiple slides and a pool.

A spacious room with a modern chandelier, a large arched window, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel with a central fountain, palm trees, and a well-lit courtyard.

A spacious balcony with a view of a cityscape at sunset, furnished with wicker chairs and a table.

20. Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

12.2 km from California State University San Marcos

Neal

P22,467

P30,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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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 1,000 reviews	View
Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos	7.6 Good 1,022 reviews	View
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad	9.6 Exceptional 2,181 reviews	View
West Inn & Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,062 reviews	View

Top California State University San Marcos Hotel Reviews

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Bring a blow dryer bring your own shampoo and conditioner, and body wash"

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect for our weekend trip. Loved how there was food places within walking distance. The pool was small but perfect for us since noone else was using it. Thank you. Breakfast was really good as well."

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

8/10 Good

"All the chairs in the lobby and the room are not clean and stained"

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"This property is exceptional they even keep notes from previous bookings so they could remember you when you visit again. It was my kids birthday and they even gave him a toy and asked him about his plans for his birthday celebration my kid turned 6 and he's already asking when we will be staying there again. Breakfast is great and the staff is great. Will be booking this place from now on."

Motel 6 Escondido, CA

8/10 Good

"Water pressure in shower was weak and the ice machine was not working again!"

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 check out 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. Check out 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. Check out 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. Check out 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 place 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 traveler 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 should I expect to find close to California State University San Marcos?

Expedia has 204 hotels and other accommodations 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! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer 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. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

5. West Inn & Suites

6. Moonlight Beach Motel

7. Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

9. Twelve Senses Retreat

10. Leucadia Beach Inn

11. Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

12. Motel Mediteran Escondido

13. Lakehouse Resort

14. The Green Room Hotel

15. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

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

17. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

18. Courtyard San Diego Oceanside

19. Inn at Moonlight Beach

20. Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

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Top California State University San Marcos Hotel Reviews

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

Motel 6 Escondido, CA

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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