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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, (1,004 reviews)
"Kind, helpful front desk staff. A comfortable bed. It's pretty nice for an older hotel and a convenient location"
United States
Kimberly
$71 nightly
The price is $78
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Total with taxes and fees
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, (1,881 reviews)
"Great location friendly staff"
United States
colleen
$42 nightly
The price is $48
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town
Exterior

Ramona Valley Inn

Ramona Valley Inn
2.0 star property
Ramona
7.2 out of 10, Good, (960 reviews)
"I only stayed 1 night and it was perfect."
United States
Thomas
$63 nightly
The price is $68
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Ramona Valley Inn
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, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Dina
$69 nightly
The price is $76
Feb 10 - Feb 11
Total with taxes and fees
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Beach/ocean view

Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (515 reviews)
"Wonderful place and the best staff! "
United States
Raquel
$125 nightly
The price is $138
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Total with taxes and fees
Moonlight Beach Motel
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, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay at"
United States
Dave
$57 nightly
The price is $63
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Total with taxes and fees
Scandia Motel
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (271 reviews)
"The room was ultra clean and staff was courteous. We only stayed for one night. "
United States
David
$71 nightly
The price is $78
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Escondido Lodge
Exterior

Fallbrook Country Inn

Fallbrook Country Inn
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.4 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"Always love this place. Staff members are exceptionally friendly, rooms spacious and the hot tub is always working "
United States
Kimberly
$61 nightly
The price is $66
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Total with taxes and fees
Fallbrook Country 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel was close to our relative with easy access."
United States
Lynne
$82 nightly
The price is $93
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside
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
$64 nightly
The price is $72
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Rancho California Inn
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, (1,000 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
$52 nightly
The price is $56
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Total with taxes and fees
Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
Exterior

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
2.0 star property
South Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,847 reviews)
"Great room and comfortable thank you!"
United States
Yen
$55 nightly
The price is $62
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
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
$69 nightly
The price is $75
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Total with taxes and fees
Vista Inn Motel
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, (1,000 reviews)
"The front staff was fantastic and friendly. The rooms were clean and the staff were all very considerate."
United States
Angela
$111 nightly
The price is $122
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
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, (713 reviews)
"I really like super 8 clean room very nice staff good customer service quite close to beach nice overall 😊"
United States
Genevive
$88 nightly
The price is $99
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
Exterior

Hacienda Motel

Hacienda Motel
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.6 out of 10, (140 reviews)
"Felt safe and secure during my week stay."
United States
Cameron
$79 nightly
The price is $87
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Total with taxes and fees
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
$69 nightly
The price is $76
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Total with taxes and fees
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
$136 nightly
The price is $150
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Total with taxes and fees
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, (1,002 reviews)
"Rooms were clean, spacious ,easy access to highway … very good staff .. "
United States
Suresh
$80 nightly
The price is $90
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
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, (1,708 reviews)
"Room good, staff friendly and helpful"
United States
Pamela A.
$57 nightly
The price is $64
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
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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
"accomidating"
Elijah 2-night trip
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DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

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San Marcos Motels information

Number of reviews
18,264
Accommodation
35 Motels
Lowest Price
$48
Highest Price
$150

Frequently asked questions

What are the best San Marcos motels, based on reviews?
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos is a solid choice for travelers seeking a comfortable and budget-friendly stay, boasting an excellent 7.4 rating. Guests consistently rave about the inviting rooms, plush beds, and the excellent value for money, making it superb for those who appreciate quality without breaking the bank. The addition of air conditioning and a complimentary breakfast helps ensure a smooth start to your day, while the pool area offers a refreshing escape after a day of exploring.
What is the nightly rate for a motel in San Marcos?
You can find a great deal from $48 on San Marcos motels with Expedia. Typically, prices are higher during popular times – like weekends and holidays – while staying midweek is often cheaper. To find the best nightly rates on San Marcos motels, try to be flexible with travel dates, and sort search results by price from low to high.
Is it better to stay in a San Marcos motel or hotel?
Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You'll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word "motel" was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

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