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Our top choices for San Marcos motels

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a sunset view, and a wooden floor.

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, (1,006 reviews)
"Great location clean rooms bathroom needs some upgrades"
United States
Malak
The price is CA $106
CA $117 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

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, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean facility and helpful staff"
United States
SCOTT
The price is CA $180
CA $198 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting of a coastal scene, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

3. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,081 reviews)
"Wonderful staff and great location"
United States
Bob
The price is CA $84
CA $93 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Motel Mediteran Escondido
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a mirror.

4. Motel 6 Escondido, CA

Motel 6 Escondido, CA
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.8 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"Motel 6 Escondido is the cheapest hotel in the area for a reason."
United States
Deborah
The price is CA $115
CA $127 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Motel 6 Escondido, CA
A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a TV, a desk, and a mirror.

5. Franciscan Inn

Franciscan Inn
2.0 star property
Vista
6.6 out of 10, (672 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Anna
The price is CA $113
CA $124 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Franciscan Inn
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small desk, and two wall-mounted paintings.

6. Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (469 reviews)
"Excellent service"
United States
Raul
The price is CA $110
CA $121 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Escondido Lodge
Lobby

7. 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, (1,369 reviews)
"The night staff person was very helpful and understanding. We really enjoyed our stay here."
United States
Joyce
The price is CA $140
CA $155 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
A motel with a two-story structure, multiple balconies, and a covered parking area.

8. Hacienda Motel

Hacienda Motel
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.8 out of 10, (163 reviews)
"Friendly, Helpful Staff! Good Labor Day Weekend Value!"
United States
MICHAEL
The price is CA $114
CA $155 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Hacienda Motel
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

9. 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 CA $157
CA $173 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Escondido Inn
A beach with palm trees, a lifeguard tower, and a sandy walkway.

10. Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (656 reviews)
"Nice motel, walking distance from the beach and restaurants. Family room was well equipped and clean, sand toys and boards were a nice bonus."
United States
Viachaslau
The price is CA $294
CA $323 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Moonlight Beach Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

11. Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel
2.5 star property
Carlsbad Village
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,009 reviews)
"Location and good for an overnight stay."
United States
Jorge
The price is CA $92
CA $121 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Scandia Motel
A row of single-story houses with outdoor seating areas, surrounded by palm trees and well-maintained lawns.

12. Fallbrook Country Inn

Fallbrook Country Inn
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.4 out of 10, (1,003 reviews)
"I’ve stayed here a few times and it’s exactly what I’ve needed while I visit my dad. The jacuzzi is relaxing at night and the pool is refreshing in the morning."
United States
Sandrella
The price is CA $85
CA $95 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Fallbrook Country Inn
A modern bathroom with a large central sink, a mirror above it, and a herringbone-patterned wall.

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
2.0 star property
Townsite
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (887 reviews)
"The room was clean and staff was helpful. Breakfast was more like coffee, apples, banana."
United States
Carmen
The price is CA $121
CA $136 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

14. Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
2.0 star property
Lake
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,709 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 CA $88
CA $100 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

15. Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown

Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.8 out of 10, (1,007 reviews)
"They have clean rooms and tidy furniture, but the paint is old and in need of renovation; the staff are friendly and nice."
Canada
Marcelo
The price is CA $83
CA $94 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
A building with a porch, wooden beams, and hanging flower baskets.

16. Ramona Valley Inn

Ramona Valley Inn
2.0 star property
Ramona
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,009 reviews)
"Newly renovated, clean rooms. Friendly staff, very nice place for the price"
United States
Rhiannon
The price is CA $86
CA $93 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Ramona Valley Inn
A multi-level outdoor patio with a dining area, potted plants, and a large umbrella.

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
2.5 star property
Olde Carlsbad
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean room , easy parking, I will stay there again."
United States
Jim
The price is CA $126
CA $141 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
A pool area with a metal ladder, red and green umbrellas, and outdoor furniture.

18. Rancho California Inn

Rancho California Inn
2.0 star property
Old Town Temecula
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"This property was very convenient to old town Temecula."
United States
Beth
The price is CA $85
CA $96 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Rancho California Inn
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

19. Vista Inn Motel

Vista Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Vista
6.2 out of 10, (697 reviews)
"Must of the amenities work for a quiet stay personal was so helpful and there is restaurants close by and parks is close to the freeway"
United States
Luis
Vista Inn Motel
An aerial view of a hotel with multiple buildings, parking lots, and a surrounding urban area.

20. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
2.0 star property
South Beach
6.8 out of 10, (2,120 reviews)
"Easy parking Clean"
United States
Roberto
The price is CA $89
CA $102 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
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Top San Marcos Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

10/10 Excellent
"Staff very helpful and friendly"
Mac 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

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San Marcos Motels information

Number of reviews
13,038
Accommodation
35 Motels
Lowest Price
CA $93
Highest Price
CA $323

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 the in-room microwave, and freebies including breakfast 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 Oceanside, CA: Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and 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 like 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 parking, 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, Boomers Vista, and SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium.
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.

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