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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, (1,002 reviews)
"They have a great variety of amenities that are great for the weather. Also, the staff was super nice and accommodating to help during your stay."
United States
Kweku
The price is AED 273
AED 301 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

2. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,057 reviews)
"Clean and quiet, this is easily the best room value in San Diego County."
United States
David
The price is AED 276
AED 303 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Exterior

3. 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 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 AED 437
AED 481 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sep - 16 Sep
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, WiFi (free)

4. Motel 6 Escondido, CA

Motel 6 Escondido, CA
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.8 out of 10, (1,007 reviews)
"Nice, safe and affordable"
United States
Antonio
The price is AED 301
AED 332 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep
Motel 6 Escondido, CA
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

5. Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
7.8 out of 10, Good, (423 reviews)
"Staff is great - rooms very clean"
United States
Nancy
The price is AED 298
AED 327 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Escondido Lodge
Exterior

6. Vista Inn Motel

Vista Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Vista
6.0 out of 10, (665 reviews)
"Location, location, location. Well maintained property"
United States
Lita
The price is AED 290
AED 319 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Vista Inn Motel
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

7. Franciscan Inn

Franciscan Inn
2.0 star property
Vista
6.6 out of 10, (649 reviews)
"Property is close to everything"
United States
sophoeun
The price is AED 309
AED 339 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Franciscan Inn
Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

8. 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 1,423
AED 1,566 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sep - 15 Sep
Escondido Inn
Exterior

9. Hacienda Motel

Hacienda Motel
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.8 out of 10, (159 reviews)
"Great staff! Separate air conditioniners in each room with digital thermostats with two different fan speeds."
United States
Brent
The price is AED 257
AED 356 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sep - 16 Sep
Hacienda Motel
Exterior

10. 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 AED 325
AED 364 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sep - 15 Sep
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

11. Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel
2.5 star property
Carlsbad Village
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
"Always a pleasurable stay"
United States
Joyce
The price is AED 215
AED 250 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Scandia Motel
Exterior

12. Fallbrook Country Inn

Fallbrook Country Inn
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.6 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
"Great family vibe property. Large rooms and clean with air conditioning and ceiling fan. Ample free parking. Close to downtown Fallbrook, stores and shopping. We really enjoyed our stay here."
United States
Jessica
The price is AED 239
AED 267 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Fallbrook Country Inn
Exterior

13. Ramona Valley Inn

Ramona Valley Inn
2.0 star property
Ramona
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
"Our stay at Ramona Valley Inn was wonderful. The property was well maintained and quaint. The room was updated and comfortable. The pool area was very nice and relaxing. The atmosphere of the town was quiet and welcoming. We will stay here again!"
United States
Shiloh
The price is AED 235
AED 266 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Ramona Valley Inn
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

14. Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
2.0 star property
Lake
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,569 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
karimi
The price is AED 274
AED 309 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
Beach/ocean view

15. Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (634 reviews)
"A well appointed and clean motel with great access to the beach."
United States
melissa
The price is AED 958
AED 1,054 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Moonlight Beach Motel
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers

16. Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown

Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.8 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly and polite staff"
United States
Carlos
The price is AED 203
AED 228 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sep - 7 Sep
Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

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, (860 reviews)
"Easy to access from the highway."
United States
Mary
The price is AED 350
AED 394 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sep - 15 Sep
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, (1,002 reviews)
"Great clean stay."
United States
Branden
The price is AED 259
AED 290 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Rancho California Inn
Lobby

19. 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, (1,280 reviews)
"Nice shower great water pressure"
United States
Anna
The price is AED 360
AED 398 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
WiFi (free), bed sheets

20. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
2.0 star property
City Center
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,927 reviews)
"We stayed there for a trip to legoland, location is very close,5 minute walk"
United States
Javier
The price is AED 253
AED 284 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
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Top San Marcos Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

10/10 Excellent
"I enjoyed my time and I really liked the hotel my only complaint is the parking. Why was there a charge when I have to go park over at the structure across the street."
Fabiola 2-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

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 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. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach: Enjoy access to the parking, and freebies including breakfast and WiFi. Located 9.8 mi (15.8 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 like a microwave. Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town: 24.6 mi (39.5 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: Birch Aquarium, SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium, and GIA Museum.
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.