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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, (1,004 reviews)
"The staff was friendly but if you pay for a budget hotel, do not expect anything more than sub par. Very outdated but you can survive if you’re there just overnight. "
United States
Sofia
The price is P4,796
P5,276 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Exterior

Ramona Valley Inn

Ramona Valley Inn
2.0 star property
Ramona
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, clean rooms and very nice pool area. We would stay there again."
United States
Rusty
The price is P4,890
P5,477 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Ramona Valley Inn
Terrace/patio

Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town

Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town
2.0 star property
Old Town Temecula
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (2,004 reviews)
"CONVINIENT TO THE OLD TOWN RESTAURANTS AND SHOPS"
United States
ermelinda
The price is P3,633
P4,078 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Vista Inn Motel

Vista Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Vista
6.0 out of 10, (540 reviews)
"Good room, good service, everything clean and tidy, the bathroom very clean and excellent hot water"
United States
Hector
The price is P4,481
P4,929 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Vista Inn Motel
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, (1,005 reviews)
"Stayed here for two nights. Good stay. Would book again. "
United States
Neverly Ann
The price is P5,087
P5,595 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Beach/ocean view

Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (555 reviews)
"Front desk was very helpful."
United States
Ana
The price is P11,391
P12,530 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Moonlight Beach Motel
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (308 reviews)
"Friendly helpful staff, clean large rooms, and very close to lots of shopping, parks and coffee shop. Recommend the second floor if you want a quieter experience. "
United States
Jennifer
The price is P4,660
P5,126 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Escondido Lodge
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Rancho California Inn

Rancho California Inn
2.0 star property
Old Town Temecula
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"It's in a perfect place to walk to the old town"
United States
Abraham
The price is P4,545
P5,090 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Rancho California Inn
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel
2.5 star property
Carlsbad Village
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Easy to reach the beach 🏖️. "
United States
Khudhur
The price is P4,496
P5,187 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Scandia Motel
Exterior

Fallbrook Country Inn

Fallbrook Country Inn
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.4 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"Great staff! "
United States
Amy
The price is P3,194
P3,601 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Fallbrook Country Inn
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers

Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown

Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.8 out of 10, (1,004 reviews)
"Spacious, clean rooms and property. Very reasonably priced and great staff. Will be staying here again! "
United States
Elliott
The price is P3,270
P3,683 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
Exterior

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
2.5 star property
Olde Carlsbad
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great room we always try and stay there."
United States
Franzia
The price is P5,611
P6,295 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
2.0 star property
Lake
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,153 reviews)
"for the price the room was very clean, bed were firm in a good way. ideally could use a few more pillows and blankets but for what we needed it was great "
United States
brad
The price is P4,372
P4,927 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 15 - Apr 16
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
Exterior

Hacienda Motel

Hacienda Motel
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.8 out of 10, (146 reviews)
"Yes"
United States
Terry
The price is P3,936
P5,495 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Hacienda Motel
Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Franciscan Inn

Franciscan Inn
2.0 star property
Vista
6.6 out of 10, (571 reviews)
"The AC worked but auto didn’t work."
United States
Tamara
The price is P4,178
P4,596 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Franciscan Inn
1 bedroom, bed sheets

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
2.0 star property
Townsite
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (764 reviews)
"Great stay "
United States
David
The price is P6,159
P6,928 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
Free buffet breakfast

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
2.5 star property
Escondido
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean hotel room, good breakfast, staff were friendly"
United States
Sergio
The price is P6,964
P7,660 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
2.0 star property
Downtown Encinitas
6.8 out of 10, (1,160 reviews)
"Room was clean and new staff was always nice and help full"
United States
BETHANN
The price is P5,723
P6,323 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
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, (1,752 reviews)
"Clean, good price, near tourist areas"
United States
Albert
The price is P4,057
P4,544 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Motel 6 Escondido, CA

Motel 6 Escondido, CA
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.8 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
"Good Motel"
United States
PAUL
The price is P4,915
P5,416 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Motel 6 Escondido, CA
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Top San Marcos Hotel Reviews

Signature Temecula

Signature Temecula

4/10 Poor
"Breakfast nothing to brag about , "
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San Marcos Motels information

Number of reviews
16,851
Accommodation
33 Motels
Lowest Price
P3,601
Highest Price
P7,660

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to San Marcos?
When you save on your room price, you can enjoy more of what San Marcos has to offer. In the area, favorite places to visit include LEGOLAND® California.
What is a motel?
At most motels, you'll often find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. When you stay at a motel, you'll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s when cars became more popular along with road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in San Marcos?
Here are some of Expedia customers' favorite motels to book in the larger area. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos: Stay within a 20-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and Flower Fields of Carlsbad. Enjoy access to the business center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Motel 6 Oceanside, CA: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like climate control. Central San Marcos is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) away. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach: Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from the heart of San Marcos. Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town: Central San Marcos is 24.6 mi (39.5 km) away. Free WiFi, free parking, and a snack bar/deli are available during your stay. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East: 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from the heart of San Marcos. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking.
What things can I to do in San Marcos?
In this family-friendly area, enjoy its scenic lakeside and top-notch restaurants while you're sightseeing. People visiting San Marcos like its shops and breweries. Enjoy nature with a stop at Montiel Dog Park and San Elijo Hills Dog Park. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: LEGOLAND® California, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and Birch Aquarium. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Twin Oaks Golf Club, Lake San Marcos Executive Course, and Lucky Strike San Marcos.
What's the weather like in San Marcos?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in San Marcos to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 55°F. Average annual precipitation for San Marcos is 14 inches.
What are my options for getting around San Marcos when staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about local transportation options in San Marcos to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar), which is located 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from the city center. Otherwise, look for flights into San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is 23 mi (37 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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