What's it like in Santa Fe Hills?

You'll be sure to have fun visiting San Marcos's Santa Fe Hills neighborhood.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Santa Fe Hills, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Santa Fe Hills.

What can I see and do in this San Marcos neighborhood?

Twin Oaks Golf Club, Lucky Strike San Marcos, and Regal Edwards San Marcos are just a few of the places to visit in and around Santa Fe Hills. While you're out sightseeing in San Marcos, be sure to visit other sights like California Fruit Wine or The Links at Lakehouse.

10 Best Hotels in Santa Fe Hills, San Marcos for 2026

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Our top choices for Santa Fe Hills hotels

An outdoor patio with a sofa set, a table, and chairs. There is a fire pit and string lights.

1. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

5 km from Santa Fe Hills

Heather

CA $222 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern lobby with leather seating, a fireplace, and a large plant.

2. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

6.4 km from Santa Fe Hills

Krista

CA $171 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A modern hotel exterior with a stone facade, large windows, and a reception area.

3. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

2.1 km from Santa Fe Hills

Lekeshia

CA $207 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

An outdoor patio with a grill, dining area, and seating.

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

3 km from Santa Fe Hills

Laura

CA $234 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 2 - Dec 3

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, sofas, and a modern fireplace.

5. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

7.9 km from Santa Fe Hills

Jane

CA $210 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall mural.

6. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos

2.4 km from Santa Fe Hills

chris

CA $183 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on a brick wall, and framed pictures.

7. Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

3.6 km from Santa Fe Hills

Pedro

CA $220 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a window with curtains, and artwork on the wall.

8. TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Vista

5.8 km from Santa Fe Hills

Allan

CA $195 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a parking lot.

9. Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

9.3 km from Santa Fe Hills

Monica

CA $189 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

An outdoor seating area with chairs and a fire feature, overlooking a body of water and a distant mountain range.

10. Lakehouse Resort

Lake San Marcos, 4.9 km from Santa Fe Hills

Rowena

CA $198 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A hotel entrance with a covered patio, large windows, and potted plants.

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

9.2 km from Santa Fe Hills

Jared

CA $200 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a fire feature, and a view of parked cars and palm trees.

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

9.7 km from Santa Fe Hills

Ian

CA $207 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance area and multiple balconies.

13. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

10.2 km from Santa Fe Hills

Rolando

CA $200 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a Best Western sign.

14. Best Western Escondido Hotel

7.7 km from Santa Fe Hills

Kelly

CA $220 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 2 - Dec 3

A stone fireplace with a metal fireguard, two potted plants, and a ceiling fan.

15. Quality Inn Escondido San Diego North County

9.4 km from Santa Fe Hills

Sandip

CA $146 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, black pillars, and a wooden bench.

16. Staybridge Suites Carlsbad by IHG

7.9 km from Santa Fe Hills

Vitaliy

CA $246 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and safety signs.

17. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

9.4 km from Santa Fe Hills

Heather

CA $191 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by chairs, under a pergola.

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

11.1 km from Santa Fe Hills

Andrew

CA $208 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

9.9 km from Santa Fe Hills

Robert

CA $278 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor patio area with turquoise chairs, a fire pit, and palm trees.

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

10.9 km from Santa Fe Hills

Jennelyne

CA $225 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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Compare popular hotels in Santa Fe Hills

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad	3.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 2,182 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Lakehouse Resort	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,942 reviews	View
Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,201 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

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A residential area with houses, a marina, and a river.

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