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Top San Marcos 3 Star hotels

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

3.5 out of 5
8860 Lawrence Welk Dr Escondido CA
Fully refundable
$170 nightly
The price is $184 total per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$184 total
Apr 28 - Apr 29
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,761 reviews)
Bummed that they closed to slide for being unclean

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026

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La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel

3 out of 5
8110 Camino Del Oro La Jolla CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$313 nightly
The price is $360 total per night from May 14 to May 15
$360 total
May 14 - May 15
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,370 reviews)
The hotel was under construction - very loud and the pool and hot tub were closed.

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026

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Signature Temecula

Signature Temecula

3 out of 5
28980 Old Town Front St. Temecula CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$78 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$87 total
May 3 - May 4
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,817 reviews)
Had to take a cold shower. Not fun. Around 10:30 am. Otherwise clean, quiet. A/C wasn’t great but worked. I’m ready to pay 50%+ more to get better.

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

3 out of 5
760 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$110 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
$123 total
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,608 reviews)
Clean room,and also quiet despite being next to the freeway. The restroom/shower could use an upgrade. The ironing board could also be replaced. It was a bit rusty and hard to fold back up. Breakfast was good. What I liked about the location was it was near shopping and food and also minutes away ...

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

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Pala Mesa Golf Resort

Pala Mesa Golf Resort

3.5 out of 5
2001 Old Highway 395 Fallbrook CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$130 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$140 total
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Total with taxes and fees
A golf course and a restaurant are featured at this smoke-free hotel. A bar/lounge, a 24-hour front desk, and a snack bar/deli are also provided.
9/10 Wonderful! (832 reviews)
Amazing value. Impeccable rooms, views, and cleanliness. Would absolutely return.

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

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Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

3.5 out of 5
2100 Radiance Way Vista CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$141 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$155 total
May 17 - May 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,083 reviews)
Staff was helpful and friendly. The breakfast was alright. The omelet station was good, but other food was basic. And not the best coffee.the room appeared to be clean at first but then, we did start finding clumps of hair through the room and in the bathroom. Air conditioning worked. Fine, but when ...

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

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La Jolla Cove Suites

La Jolla Cove Suites

3 out of 5
1155 Coast Blvd La Jolla CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$169 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from Apr 30 to May 1
$194 total
Apr 30 - May 1
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. WiFi in public areas is free. Valet parking, a library, and luggage storage are also offered.
7.2/10 Good! (1,149 reviews)
Bit of a mixed bag. Our room was fine; big and clean, but the main building of the Cove has been absolutely gutted out with construction, which starts at 8a

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026

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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

3 out of 5
850 Palomar Airport Road Carlsbad CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$150 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$168 total
Apr 27 - Apr 28
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,886 reviews)
Rooms were not labeled, had to ask when they finically came they just labeled with blue tape , mini fridge inside room did not work no hand soap for restroom was available either and room door did not complete close from bottom so the draft was incredibly loud

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026

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Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

3.5 out of 5
720 Camino Del Mar Del Mar CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$144 nightly
The price is $163 total per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$163 total
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a restaurant. Enjoy the gym and perks like free WiFi. Self parking, a business center, and a coffee shop ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,032 reviews)
Everywhere was clean and tidy: the room, lobby, pool area, cafe. The staff was gracious and authentic. I felt so welcome and will definitely return.

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

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The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3 out of 5
85 Encinitas Boulevard Encinitas CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$164 nightly
The price is $180 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$180 total
May 17 - May 18
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Guests will appreciate ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,500 reviews)
We had a feeling something wasn’t right from the moment we checked in. The front desk employee quietly mumbled “ocean view” and seemed noticeably nervous while giving us directions to our room. Once we got there, it became clear why, our so-called ocean view was extremely limited and mostly overlooked ...

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026

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3 Star Hotels San Marcos

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When it comes to options, you’ll have them. The San Marcos 3 star hotels give you plenty of choices as far as access to the best areas, and many also offer a breakfast buffet, as well as plenty of other amenities like high-speed Wi-Fi and an on-site pool or spa.

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