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18 Sept - 20 Sept
In two weeks
25 Sept - 27 Sept
In one month
9 Oct - 11 Oct
In two months
6 Nov - 8 Nov

Our top choices for San Marcos motels

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

1. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
2.0 star property
San Marcos
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"The room was clean and the location was close to where we needed to go."
United States
R
The price is AU$115
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

2. 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room, comfortable beds, excellent breakfast that included hot breakfast options, free parking, clean pool and fridge and microwave in room. Conveniently located within walking distance to restaurants and grocery stores. Friendly and helpful staff! Great stay!!"
United States
Lisa Ann
The price is AU$187
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed

3. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,063 reviews)
"Easy check in and parking which is good ."
United States
Zenia
The price is AU$110
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

4. Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (452 reviews)
"Will be staying here again!"
United States
Angelica
The price is AU$98
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Escondido Lodge
Exterior

5. Hacienda Motel

Hacienda Motel
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.8 out of 10, (162 reviews)
"Friendly, Helpful Staff! Good Labor Day Weekend Value!"
United States
MICHAEL
The price is AU$143
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Hacienda Motel
Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

6. Motel 6 Escondido, CA

Motel 6 Escondido, CA
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.8 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice, safe and affordable"
United States
Antonio
The price is AU$129
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Motel 6 Escondido, CA
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7. Vista Inn Motel

Vista Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Vista
6.0 out of 10, (682 reviews)
"One of the worst places I’ve ever stayed at"
United States
Julio
The price is AU$110
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Vista Inn Motel
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8. Franciscan Inn

Franciscan Inn
2.0 star property
Vista
6.6 out of 10, (663 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Anna
The price is AU$109
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Franciscan Inn
Beach/ocean view

9. Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (642 reviews)
"A well appointed and clean motel with great access to the beach."
United States
melissa
The price is AU$216
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Moonlight Beach Motel
Lobby

10. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
2.0 star property
Downtown Encinitas
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,332 reviews)
"Nice place"
United States
Helli
The price is AU$158
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

11. Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel
2.5 star property
Carlsbad Village
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"The Scandia hotel in Carlsbad is a great location, close to shopping beach and restaurants"
United States
Rob
The price is AU$100
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Scandia Motel
Exterior

12. Ramona Valley Inn

Ramona Valley Inn
2.0 star property
Ramona
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"We came in late and left really early, so we didn't use the amenities, but the hotel property was quiet and we slept well."
United States
Shoshana
The price is AU$95
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Ramona Valley Inn
Exterior

13. Fallbrook Country Inn

Fallbrook Country Inn
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.4 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
"Comfy Room. Staff was very friendly. I would stay again."
United States
Nanci
The price is AU$92
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Fallbrook Country Inn
Room, 1 King Bed

14. Escondido Inn

Escondido Inn
2.5 star property
Central Escondido
7.8 out of 10, Good, (176 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Brian
The price is AU$594
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Escondido Inn
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

15. Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown

Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.8 out of 10, (1,003 reviews)
"Friendly and polite staff"
United States
Carlos
The price is AU$87
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

16. Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
2.0 star property
Lake
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,629 reviews)
"Great place to stay close to everything rooms are clean and beds are comfortable staff is very friendly and helpful"
United States
Jim
The price is AU$103
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
2.0 star property
Townsite
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (875 reviews)
"The room was great, the staff was great, the area was nice. Clean space, well renovated with comfy beds and a very nice and clean shower. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to come back sometime!"
United States
Sarah
The price is AU$146
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
Outdoor pool

18. Rancho California Inn

Rancho California Inn
2.0 star property
Old Town Temecula
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great clean stay."
United States
Branden
The price is AU$107
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Rancho California Inn
Exterior

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
2.5 star property
Olde Carlsbad
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Perfect stay!"
United States
Darlene
The price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
Free WiFi, bed sheets

20. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
2.0 star property
City Center
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,914 reviews)
"Highly recommended! We enjoyed our stay here."
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is AU$102
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
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San Marcos Motels information

Number of reviews
8,223
Accommodation
35 Motels
Lowest Price
AU$87
Highest Price
AU$594

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 Oceanside, CA: Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Located 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from the heart of San Marcos. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland: Central San Marcos is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) away. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a microwave. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach: 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from the heart of San Marcos. Enjoy access to the self-parking (surcharge), and freebies including breakfast and WiFi.
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: Birch Aquarium, The Wave Waterpark and Boomers Vista.
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.