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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, (1,007 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 AED 244
AED 268 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
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, (1,898 reviews)
"Great location friendly staff"
United States
colleen
The price is AED 187
AED 210 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town
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, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Dina
The price is AED 255
AED 281 total
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, (961 reviews)
"Good rooms and staff"
United States
Koa
The price is AED 220
AED 249 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 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, (518 reviews)
"Wonderful place and the best staff! "
United States
Raquel
The price is AED 437
AED 481 total
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
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (273 reviews)
"The room was ultra clean and staff was courteous. We only stayed for one night. "
United States
David
The price is AED 248
AED 273 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Escondido Lodge
Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 AED 200
AED 233 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 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 AED 229
AED 256 total
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, (1,003 reviews)
"Hotel was close to our relative with easy access."
United States
Lynne
The price is AED 281
AED 316 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 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 AED 215
AED 241 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 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, (1,002 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 AED 408
AED 448 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 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, (1,855 reviews)
"Great room and comfortable thank you!"
United States
Yen
The price is AED 176
AED 197 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
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, (1,002 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 AED 198
AED 223 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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 AED 235
AED 277 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Vista Inn Motel
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | 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, (715 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 AED 324
AED 364 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 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 AED 220
AED 311 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 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 AED 253
AED 279 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Franciscan Inn
Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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 AED 446
AED 491 total
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, (1,005 reviews)
"Rooms were clean, spacious ,easy access to highway … very good staff .. "
United States
Suresh
The price is AED 293
AED 329 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 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, (1,714 reviews)
"spotless, super fast check in, quiet and relaxed.. great stay this time."
United States
Mark
The price is AED 229
AED 257 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
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Top San Marcos Hotel Reviews

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

10/10 Excellent
"Clean rooms, friendly service, and the breakfast area was really nice :) We especially enjoyed the hot tub and pool temps, even during Cali Winter time—thank you! "
Lindsey 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

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. Not-to-be-missed sights include LEGOLAND® California and San Diego Zoo Safari Park in the area.
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 San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Enjoy access to the business center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like 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 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 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 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.