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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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Experience the hotel's modern architectural design with a striking entrance canopy and a mix of window styles.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a sleek, modern design with a light-colored wood finish and a wall-mounted display with a subtle pattern.
Welcome to our reception area, where friendly staff are available to assist you.
Relax in a shaded patio with a comfortable seating area, dining table, and barbecue grill, offering a scenic view of the surrounding area.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lounge chairs and a covered seating area with city views.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
227 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA, 92069
  • California State University San Marcos
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Twin Oaks Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Palomar College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

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

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

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

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

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

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

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

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

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

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

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

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

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
  • Twin Oaks Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Palomar College - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Palomar Medical Center - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Lake San Marcos Executive Course - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Umami Japanese - ‬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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

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 12.7 mi (19-min drive) from Moonlight State Beach and 15.5 mi (22-min drive) from Oceanside 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. 769 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

ALDO, oceanside

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres, Lancaster

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facility, staff and amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

thomas

Business traveler
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Keys did not work

Key cards did not work, all guest had to be walked to rooms with hotel staff and let in on the first day and last day the keys did not work, and had to be reset.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Han Kyu

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

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

Over nightnatay

Great service and location. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Maira

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Too loud

It was very loud because they were renovating. Wish they had that on the website as a disclaimer I wouldn’t make reservations. Couldn’t sleep in kids couldn’t nap. Windows were closed completely with tape and plastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Painting outside buulding with workers assembling scaffolding right outside the window also noisy neighbors.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle, Ladson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, nice area. I did find a broken acrylic finger nail in the bathroom, but other than that it was a good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Location! Safe area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lubna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for being in San Marcos , CA. Close to the 78. It’s new , clean and offers a decent breakfast. A lot of parking !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Febia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Febia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich

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

8/10 Good

Lorena

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine, just didn’t like the first floor
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Art

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jasmine

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaden

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025