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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
$157 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$169 total
Apr 21 - Apr 22
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! (1,713 reviews)
We had to wait in an hour and a hald line to check in and get a key...there was no online check in (also, there were many elderly waiting in the line and not offered chairs or assistance). Many of the staff areas were understaffed...with many staff working at least 3 jobs (for instance, at the food ...

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026

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La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel

3 out of 5
8110 Camino Del Oro La Jolla CA
$379 nightly
The price is $436 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$436 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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! (1,372 reviews)
Do not stay here. The property is under construction. It is so bad at 3.30/4pm when the workers were finishing they were brushing dust off the roof into the common areas. You can’t enter the hotel as it’s all closed down the main entrance lobby with construction cones and workers. There was concrete ...

Reviewed on Apr 7, 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! (1,802 reviews)
Overall, a nice place to stay at reasonable price. Room was clean and bed was comfortable. They had microwave oven, Keurig machine, and refrigerator in the room. Didn't try the breakfast, but it looked very basic.

Reviewed on Apr 7, 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 12 to Apr 13
$123 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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! (1,607 reviews)
It was really an okay hotel, nothing fancy. But great value for the price. We booked a suite with 1 king bed and a bunk bed. It had 2 rooms and 2 bathrooms. Very impressed with the space. Room was facing the highway, so was really noisy. But we were tired from the long day at the Legoland park, so ...

Reviewed on Apr 6, 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 12 to Apr 13
$140 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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! (815 reviews)
Very beautiful.

Reviewed on Apr 6, 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 Apr 26 to Apr 27
$155 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
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! (2,079 reviews)
The staff is friendly and very helpful. We even left our kindle in the safe of the room and contacted them and got it back.

Reviewed on Apr 6, 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
$219 nightly
The price is $252 total per night from Apr 30 to May 1
$252 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! (1,138 reviews)
The room I was in was next to the stairs where the guests were leaving from a wedding, and it kept me awake till 11:45 pm (although they said that the wedding would be over by 10 pm). Nothing was done to compensate for the sleepless night.

Reviewed on Apr 7, 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
$160 nightly
The price is $180 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$180 total
Apr 12 - Apr 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,869 reviews)
I knew the hotel was close to the highway but wasn’t prepared for how loud the road noise was even in the room with the doors closed. We were told no other rooms were available, (and discovered our room phone was non-functional when trying to call the office). We also had loud neighbors with poor ...

Reviewed on Apr 7, 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
$118 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$134 total
May 3 - May 4
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 ...
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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
$158 nightly
The price is $173 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$173 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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! (1,470 reviews)
A bit run down.

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026

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3 Star Hotels San Marcos

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