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Name: Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Price range: $147 total
Rating: 7.6

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Top San Marcos 3 Star hotels

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

7830 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$150 nightly

$173 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor pool, self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. A business center, express check-out, and dry ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,673 reviews)

Great Hotel

Absolutely my favorite place to stay when I head to La Jolla. Right in the center of downtown La Jolla. Walking distance to everything. Very nice staff. Coffee in the lobby. Safe.

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

La Jolla Shores Hotel

8110 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla, CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$309 nightly

$355 total

Nov 23 - Nov 24

Total with taxes and fees

2 outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,380 reviews)

Enjoyed everything, except: - dated hotel, stained and broken parts of the room in bathroom areas, wifi constantly kicks you off the network and makes you rejoin every minute (resort fee provides broken wifi????), and you are not able to park in their garage after check out, meaning you have to park ...

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

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

5975 Lusk Blvd, San Diego, CA

Fully refundable

$127 nightly

$146 total

Nov 23 - Nov 24

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a restaurant. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,349 reviews)

It’s was very nice stay at this hotel, good breakfast and staff very polite it.

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

8860 Lawrence Welk Dr, Escondido, CA

Fully refundable

$147 nightly

$162 total

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

This smoke-free hotel features a golf course, free water park access, and a full-service spa. There's fun for all ages with a children's club and a children's ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,498 reviews)

Enjoyed our time. Best pla

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

2100 Radiance Way, Vista, CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$118 nightly

$130 total

Nov 16 - Nov 17

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features an outdoor pool and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the hot tub ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,873 reviews)

Very friendly staff, got a few extra pillows for my husband as we checked in. Comfortable beds and love the black out curtains

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

11855 Avenue Of Industry, San Diego, CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$104 nightly

$119 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour gym. Guests will appreciate free perks like buffet breakfast and WiFi in public areas. Self parking, a 24-hour ...

8/10 Very Good! (1,015 reviews)

Ease at accessing property

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

La Jolla Cove Suites

1155 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$158 nightly

$181 total

Nov 10 - Nov 11

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. WiFi in public areas is free. Self parking, a library, and luggage storage are also offered.

7/10 Good! (1,054 reviews)

Next to the ocean and @L Jolla villiage. Every night walked to a different restaurant.

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

Signature Temecula

28980 Old Town Front St., Temecula, CA

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$79 nightly

$88 total

Nov 17 - Nov 18

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features an outdoor pool and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the hot tub ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,591 reviews)

The hotel was very clean and the location was very easy to go to and from places we wanted to venture to.

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Temecula Valley Wine Country

29345 Rancho California Road, Temecula, CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$95 nightly

$107 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a restaurant. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public ...

7.8/10 Good! (1,033 reviews)

I would stay here again

Room was clean and up to standards

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$131 nightly

$147 total

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a restaurant. Business travelers can take advantage of the 24-hour business center. There's a bar/lounge ...

7.6/10 Good! (1,692 reviews)

Nothing like the pictures, no shutter to legoland, no breakfast .

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

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3 Star Hotels San Marcos

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