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Our top choices for San Marcos motels

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, (1,006 reviews)
"Kind, helpful front desk staff. A comfortable bed. It's pretty nice for an older hotel and a convenient location"
United States
Kimberly
The price is AU$115
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Terrace/patio

Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town

Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town
2.0 star property
Old Town Temecula
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,887 reviews)
"Great location friendly staff"
United States
colleen
The price is AU$70
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town
Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed

Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Dina
The price is AU$107
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Exterior

Ramona Valley Inn

Ramona Valley Inn
2.0 star property
Ramona
7.2 out of 10, Good, (960 reviews)
"Good rooms and staff"
United States
Koa
The price is AU$99
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Ramona Valley Inn
Beach/ocean view

Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (516 reviews)
"Wonderful place and the best staff! "
United States
Raquel
The price is AU$194
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Moonlight Beach Motel
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (272 reviews)
"The room was ultra clean and staff was courteous. We only stayed for one night. "
United States
David
The price is AU$110
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Escondido Lodge
Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel
2.5 star property
Carlsbad Village
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay at"
United States
Dave
The price is AU$101
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Scandia Motel
Outdoor pool

Rancho California Inn

Rancho California Inn
2.0 star property
Old Town Temecula
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Room was clean and comfortable. "
United States
Timothy
The price is AU$101
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Rancho California Inn
Boating

Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside

Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside
2.0 star property
Camp Pendleton South
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel was close to our relative with easy access."
United States
Lynne
The price is AU$126
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside
Exterior

Fallbrook Country Inn

Fallbrook Country Inn
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.4 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"Always love this place. Staff members are exceptionally friendly, rooms spacious and the hot tub is always working "
United States
Kimberly
The price is AU$96
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
Fallbrook Country Inn
Exterior

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, (1,001 reviews)
"The front staff was fantastic and friendly. The rooms were clean and the staff were all very considerate."
United States
Angela
The price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
Exterior

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
2.0 star property
South Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,850 reviews)
"Great room and comfortable thank you!"
United States
Yen
The price is AU$96
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown

Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.8 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly staff, great stay. Clean, affordable (amazing weekend prices) and super comfortable beds. Probably the most comfortable I can remember at any budget friendly place I’ve stayed at"
United States
Kimberly
The price is AU$89
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Vista Inn Motel

Vista Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Vista
6.0 out of 10, (509 reviews)
"Todo excelente "
Mexico
Erika
The price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Vista Inn Motel
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
2.0 star property
Townsite
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (714 reviews)
"I really like super 8 clean room very nice staff good customer service quite close to beach nice overall 😊"
United States
Genevive
The price is AU$145
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
Exterior

Hacienda Motel

Hacienda Motel
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.6 out of 10, (141 reviews)
"Felt safe and secure during my week stay."
United States
Cameron
The price is AU$124
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Hacienda Motel
Lobby

Franciscan Inn

Franciscan Inn
2.0 star property
Vista
6.4 out of 10, (555 reviews)
"Staff will resolve any issues you may have. Good place for the money! Close to food and stores. And great staff!"
United States
norman
The price is AU$111
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Franciscan Inn
Room, 1 King Bed

Escondido Inn

Escondido Inn
2.5 star property
Central Escondido
7.8 out of 10, Good, (174 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Brian
The price is AU$187
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Escondido Inn
Exterior

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
2.5 star property
Olde Carlsbad
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Rooms were clean, spacious ,easy access to highway … very good staff .. "
United States
Suresh
The price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Days Inn by Wyndham 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)
"spotless, super fast check in, quiet and relaxed.. great stay this time."
United States
Mark
The price is AU$102
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
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Top San Marcos Hotel Reviews

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Very peaceful environment and extremely friendly and helpful staff members"
Ryan 1-night trip
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Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

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San Marcos Motels information

Number of reviews
18,265
Accommodation
35 Motels
Lowest Price
AU$70
Highest Price
AU$194

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to San Marcos?
By saving on your room price, you can experience more of the activities in San Marcos. Not-to-be-missed sights include LEGOLAND® California and San Diego Zoo Safari Park in the area.
What is a motel?
When you stay at a motel, you'll often find an outdoor pool and free parking. With a stay at a motel, you'll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the car park. Motels in the US boomed at the end of the 1940s with the appeal of road trip holidays, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in San Marcos?
Here are some of our customers' favourite motels in the larger area. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos: Stay within a 20-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Enjoy access to the business centre, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi and self-parking. Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as climate control. Central San Marcos is 24.6 mi (39.5 km) away. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East: Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Located 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from the heart of San Marcos. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach: Central San Marcos is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) away. Free WiFi, free parking and a snack bar/deli are available during your stay. Motel 6 Oceanside, CA: 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from the heart of San Marcos. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.
What things can I to do in San Marcos?
In this relaxing area, enjoy its scenic lakeside and top-notch restaurants while you're sightseeing. People visiting San Marcos like its shops and breweries. Must-see places in and around San Marcos include LEGOLAND® California and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. 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: GIA Museum, Birch Aquarium and The Wave Waterpark.
What's the weather like in San Marcos?
Weather can make or break a road trip, 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 temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 13°C. Average annual precipitation for San Marcos is 350 mm.
What are my options for getting around San Marcos while 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) away from the heart of the city. You can also search 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 explore more sights.