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Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

2.5 star property
Golf hotel near California State University San Marcos

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Terrace/patio
Sports facility
Lobby
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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227 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA, 92069
  • Place, California State University San Marcos
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Palomar College
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Lucky Strike San Marcos
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(66 reviews)
  • 284 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(59 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

San Marcos

In regional park.You'll find California State University San Marcos and Palomar College within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Twin Oaks Golf Club and Double Peak Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • California State University San Marcos - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Palomar College - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lucky Strike San Marcos - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Hollandia Dog Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 19 min drive - 13.4 miles

Getting around

  • Oceanside Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Umami Japanese - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

Golf hotel near California State University San Marcos
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1088 square feet (101 square meters) and includes conference space. Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos. Self parking is free.

This San Marcos hotel is smoke free.

  • 85 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1088 sq ft of conference space
  • 101 sq m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Convenience store
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos offers 85 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This San Marcos hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests will receive key retrieval information
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Fairfield Inn San Diego North/San Marcos Hotel
Fairfield Inn Diego North/San Hotel
Fairfield Inn San Diego North/San Marcos
Fairfield Inn Diego North/San
Fairfield Inn Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
Fairfield Inn Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos San Marcos

Frequently asked questions

How close is Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos to the airport?

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos is 6.8 mi (17-min drive) away from the Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos.

How close is Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos to the beach?

This hotel is 15.5 mi (22-min drive) from Oceanside Beach and 15.9 mi (23-min drive) from Carlsbad State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos offer free breakfast?

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos offers free continental breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Valley View Casino (27-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos have a pool?

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos features an outdoor pool.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos to downtown San Marcos?

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos is 0.2 mi away from San Marcos.

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 760 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CAROL, irvine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself waa excellent the being near everything was nice. The only hiccup was the nearby apartments it was a little busy at times
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucianna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean hotel-good breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Meh

First room had ants, second room ants. Front desk didn't seem to care!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

jennifer

Traveled with family

It was ok!

Someone left our window open, so it was difficult to get our room to comfortable temp. We had ants in our bathroom ( everywhere) Front desk was not helpful in resolution... Robot was so cool. ( Would bring you things from the front desk.) Breakfast was great, many choices for everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xing

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Stacey

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Anta we had to move rooms three times.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aileen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at Fairfield San Marcos

Friendly staff. Clean room. Very nice complimentary breakfast. Convenient location to major roads & highways.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

dennis

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very satisfied with our stay. Though short, everything was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and inviting. The room was spacious and the mattress was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CINDY

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Benjamin

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fairfield inn San Marco's Date of Stay: 9/6/2025 We only stayed one night at the Fairfield Inn in San Marcos, CA, and unfortunately, it wasn’t the most pleasant experience despite the excellent customer service. We checked in around 9 PM and were greeted warmly by the front desk staff, which was a great start. However, when we walked into our room, we were hit with a strong, unpleasant odor. Since we were tired, we left our luggage in the room, opened the window, and headed out to dinner hoping the smell would clear out by the time we returned. We got back around 10:45 PM, and the odor was still just as strong. I tried spraying some air freshener to mask it, but that actually triggered the fire alarm. To their credit, the hotel staff called immediately to check in and make sure everything was okay. I explained what happened, and the front desk staff offered to send the night attendant to help us look at a different room. The night crew attendant came up quickly and was very nice. He showed us another room on a different floor but sadly, it had the exact same odor. At that point, we just stuck with the original room and made it through the night. We checked out the next morning. While the staff was kind and responsive, the overall condition of the rooms was disappointing. The persistent odor throughout both rooms suggests this hotel is overdue for upgrades, adding some air vents, especially replacing the old carpet and refreshing the interiors to improve.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jefferson

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bugs

Had 3 spiders in my room along with a dirt shower curtain location was nice near restaurants and 10 mins away from out destination but I won’t be stay here again lobby very nice and clean so was the work out room however my room was not so clean and found 3 different spiders also the ac unit made a continuous loud nose every time it kicked on
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tawab

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
no
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soraya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay; shops nearby
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

MARIA

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025