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Compare 31 Motels in San Marcos with updated reviews, rates, and availability.

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
Exterior

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East

2.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1457)
"Am reviewing to get Expedia to stop nagging me for a review. I brought my dog to this Motel 6 as it is pet friendly and I am trying to train him that it's okay to leave home for adventures as my former dogs were not all that adventurous. (He was a trooper and did great!) It's a Motel 6, people! It's no more or less than that. The room was fine, other than I hoped for a small coffee pot as most places I've stayed had one in the room, but that was easily remedied by a trip to a store to...
The price is SAR 225
SAR 252 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 January 2025
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Exterior

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

2.0 star property
6.4 out of 10, (1078)
"Staff is very Nice."
The price is SAR 268
SAR 296 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 January 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Front of property

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

2.0 star property
6.8 out of 10, (1572)
"Good location "
The price is SAR 237
SAR 265 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 January 2025
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town
Exterior

Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1387)
"Liked that it has all you need. "
The price is SAR 207
SAR 232 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Exterior

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

2.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1008)
"Inside the room is good but so rounding not so sure if it’s safe or not. We just stopped by for one night, nothing heard anything so quiet outside …."
The price is SAR 298
SAR 327 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
Exterior

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

2.0 star property
6.4 out of 10, (1000)
"Good"
The price is SAR 281
SAR 317 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 January 2025
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
Carlsbad Village Inn
Exterior

Carlsbad Village Inn

2.5 star property
6.6 out of 10, (1184)
"The room was great for a couple nights of sleep. Some of the guest were questionable and made me a little uncomfortable - not a family stay option at all. "
The price is SAR 263
SAR 295 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Carlsbad Village Inn
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
Exterior

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (408)
"Very comfortable. "
The price is SAR 353
SAR 397 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Exterior

Motel Mediteran Escondido

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"Always enjoy staying here. So convenient to everything and the staff is so helpful. Very comfortable rooms and recently renovated rooms. Great price too!"
The price is SAR 270
SAR 297 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Scandia Motel
Front of property

Scandia Motel

2.5 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"Check in was interesting but loved the whole motel. The operators are super nice and very helpful. I have already booked 2 more stays there. The location is amazing! "
The price is SAR 223
SAR 259 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Scandia Motel
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
Exterior

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1004)
"The plug in the tub was broken"
The price is SAR 307
SAR 344 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 January 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
Motel 6 Escondido, CA
Exterior

Motel 6 Escondido, CA

2.0 star property
6.8 out of 10, (1001)
"Muy bien"
The price is SAR 308
SAR 339 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Motel 6 Escondido, CA
Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside
Exterior

Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
"Everything was good. I did need maintenance to fix the heater that was leaking water and they fixed it immediately. Edith was very friendly and helpful. Great room for the price."
The price is SAR 300
SAR 338 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 January 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido, an IHG Hotel
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido, an IHG Hotel

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Nice stay"
The price is SAR 417
SAR 459 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 January 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido, an IHG Hotel
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North
Exterior

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
"Nice place to stay !"
The price is SAR 319
SAR 358 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North
Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
Exterior

Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown

2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (1003)
"Cool little spot"
The price is SAR 220
SAR 256 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
Ramona Valley Inn
Front of property

Ramona Valley Inn

2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (758)
"It was small but cute and clean. there was a restaurant across the street easy access and gas station and local coffee shops. "
The price is SAR 246
SAR 278 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 January 2025
Ramona Valley Inn
Moonlight Beach Motel
View from property

Moonlight Beach Motel

2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (385)
"Only thing to note was the train noise at night. Other than that, I loved my stay!"
The price is SAR 451
SAR 496 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 January 2025
Moonlight Beach Motel
Franciscan Inn
Room

Franciscan Inn

2.0 star property
6.4 out of 10, (454)
"N/A"
The price is SAR 259
SAR 285 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 January 2025
Franciscan Inn
Rancho California Inn
Exterior

Rancho California Inn

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Good location to wineries. Clean room. Bed was comfortable. Outdated interior. "
The price is SAR 282
SAR 316 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 January 2025
Rancho California Inn
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Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Property grounds

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1277)
"It was a very pleasant stay. Lots of different view points, the ocean is very close and the hotel provides great beach chairs and towels. Friendly and professional staff and the rooms were clean and set up very nice. We will be back! "
The price is SAR 637
SAR 839 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 January 2025
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Carlsbad Seapointe Resort
Outdoor pool

Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (621)
"We love coming here. We always get a room with a kitchen and it’s fully stocked with good quality kitchen wares. The beach is a like 5-10 minute walk and you can borrow beach chairs, towels, wagon, and sand toys. There’s plenty to keep us busy with the beach, pool, mini golf, gym, and arcade. There is construction going on around the property and we could hear the noise from it during the day but it wasn’t bad and it didn’t start too early. Parking is a breeze. And the price is great. I’m hoping...
The price is SAR 795
SAR 1,003 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 January 2025
Carlsbad Seapointe Resort
The Marbella
Sundeck

The Marbella

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (75)
"Such a cute little place! Location was fantastic! Zero complaints! "
The Marbella
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to San Marcos?
When you save on your room price, you can enjoy more of what San Marcos has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include LEGOLAND® California and San Diego Zoo Safari Park in the area.
What is a motel?
At most motels, you’ll often find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. When you stay at a motel, you’ll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s when cars became more popular along with road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in San Marcos?
Here are some of Expedia customers’ favorite motels to book in the larger area. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos: Stay within a 20-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Enjoy access to the business center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach: Free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Central San Marcos is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) away. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East: Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from the heart of San Marcos. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach: Central San Marcos is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) away. Free WiFi, free parking, and a snack bar/deli are available during your stay. Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town: 24.6 mi (39.5 km) from the heart of San Marcos. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking.
What things can I to do in San Marcos?
In this relaxing area, enjoy its scenic lakeside and top-notch restaurants while you’re sightseeing. People visiting San Marcos like its shops and breweries. Must-see places in and around San Marcos include LEGOLAND® California and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Double Peak Park, Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, and Flower Fields of Carlsbad. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium, Birch Aquarium, and The Wave Waterpark.
What's the weather like in San Marcos?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in San Marcos to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 55°F. Average annual precipitation for San Marcos is 14 inches.
What are my options for getting around San Marcos when staying in a motel?
We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in San Marcos to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar), which is located 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from the city center. Otherwise, look for flights into San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is 23 mi (37 km) away. If you’d like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.