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Our top choices for Lake San Marcos 3-star hotels

A water slide with large rocks, a pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, and mountains in the background.
A garden with vibrant flowers, a stone structure, and a mountainous backdrop.
Two wooden Adirondack chairs facing a body of water with a grassy area and trees in the background.
A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a mountainous backdrop.

1. Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Lawrence Welk Resort Village
United States
JAMES
Rp2.549.756
Rp3.433.529 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
A corridor with hexagonal tiles leading to a beach view.
A beach with palm trees, a playground, and a pier in the background.
A bar with three colorful cocktails on a mat, bottles and glasses in the background, and a view of the sea through arched windows.
A stone-paved pathway leading to a covered entrance with a view of the sea.

2. La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel
La Jolla Shores
United States
Jennifer
Rp3.728.417
Rp5.313.014 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
La Jolla Shores Hotel
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building.
A restaurant with a bar area, multiple seating options including round tables and booths, and a visible menu board.
A hotel lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

3. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
Sorrento Valley
United States
Peter
Rp2.711.009
Rp3.116.169 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
A hotel lobby with a large seating area, a kitchen counter with coffee machines, and a stone fireplace.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a television mounted on the wall.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.
A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and landscaped gardens.

4. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
Carmel Mountain Ranch
United States
Chad
Rp1.570.479
Rp1.789.462 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
A hotel reception area with a cityscape mural, a 'No Smoking' sign, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.
An outdoor balcony with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of trees and buildings.
A modern kitchen area with a coffee station, fruit bowl, and a refrigerator with a glass door displaying food items.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking lot.

5. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
Rancho Peñasquitos
United States
Ravi
Rp1.817.436
Rp2.089.051 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, string lights, and a pool area.
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and a landscaped driveway.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a sofa.
A rooftop pool area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

6. Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego

Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego
Carmel Mountain Ranch
United States
Andrew
Rp2.102.524
Rp2.395.720 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego
A pool area with a LEGO play structure, lounge chairs, and a hotel sign.
A hotel room with a bed featuring a striped bedspread with a skull and crossbones design, a wooden headboard, and a red wall with a pirate-themed decoration.
A play area with a pirate-themed backdrop, including a ship's wheel and a skull flag.
A restaurant interior with multiple tables, chairs, and a prominent red sign for a recipe book.

7. LEGOLAND California Hotel

LEGOLAND California Hotel
Carlsbad Ranch
United States
Aelishia N
Rp3.928.842
Rp5.330.851 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
LEGOLAND California Hotel
A hotel entrance with a stone facade, a covered patio area, and a large glass door.
A spacious living area with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.
A kitchen counter with two stainless steel food warmers, a sign for 'CRACKED' with a magnifying glass, and a 'Today's Menu' board.
A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance area with seating, and a parking lot.

8. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa
Sorrento Valley
United States
Loan
Rp1.892.272
Rp2.175.043 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa
A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, multiple seating areas, and hanging pendant lights.
A hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, stone pillars, and large windows overlooking greenery.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large flat-screen TV, and two potted plants.

9. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar
Carmel Valley
United States
ROOSEVELT
Rp2.635.282
Rp3.029.125 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar
A spacious hotel kitchen with marble countertops, wooden cabinets, and a central island.
A swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees, with a multi-story building in the background.
A hotel with a beige facade, "Homewood Suites" signage, and a covered entrance area with seating.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a sofa, a television, and a balcony with a view.

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar
Carmel Valley
United States
Robert
Rp2.711.009
Rp3.116.169 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar
A pool area with a view of palm trees and a sunset.
A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a waffle maker, and a fruit display.
A hotel with a prominent sign, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and free weights.

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
South Beach
United States
Christine
Rp1.865.901
Rp2.093.448 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and tables, surrounded by a stone wall and string lights.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a large window with a view of a landscape.

12. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
Vista
United States
Shannon J
Rp2.597.864
Rp2.862.716 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
A modern lobby with leather seating, a fireplace, and a large plant.
A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.
A Hyatt Place hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a brick facade.
A modern Hyatt Place hotel with a glass entrance and palm trees in the foreground.

13. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad
Vista
United States
Brenda
Rp2.102.524
Rp2.316.876 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad
A Courtyard Marriott outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and stone accents.
A modern lounge area with blue sofas, glass coffee tables, and a pool view.
A modern hotel lobby with a mix of seating options, including sofas and tables, and a Starbucks coffee station.
A modern hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

14. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
Rancho Bernardo
United States
Isabel
Rp2.549.756
Rp2.905.319 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
A heated outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with multiple balconies.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a dresser.
A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a comfortable sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and artwork on the walls.
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area.

15. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
Downtown Encinitas
United States
Corrine
Rp2.175.400
Rp2.664.504 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
A large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge areas, with a central fountain and multiple levels of terraces.
A bar with multiple TVs, a variety of liquor bottles, and several bar stools.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, surrounded by a landscaped area with palm trees and a view of the mountains.
A modern café with a central seating area, a wooden reception desk, and a neon sign.

16. Harrah's Resort Southern California Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Harrah's Resort Southern California Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Funner
United States
Erin
Rp2.112.618
Rp2.334.443 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Harrah's Resort Southern California Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a large bathtub, and a wall-mounted sink.
A golf course with a clubhouse, palm trees, and a mountain in the background.
An aerial view of a golf course with multiple holes, surrounded by residential areas and a highway.

17. Pala Mesa Golf Resort

Pala Mesa Golf Resort
Fallbrook
United States
Carlos Alberto
Rp1.487.903
Rp1.818.613 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Pala Mesa Golf Resort
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.
A swimming pool with a blue border, a Hyland Inn sign, and palm trees in the background.
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator.
A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a towel rack, and a soap dispenser.

18. Hyland Inn Near Legoland

Hyland Inn Near Legoland
Olde Carlsbad
United States
David
Rp1.269.532
Rp1.521.657 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hyland Inn Near Legoland
A resort pool area with a small waterfall, surrounded by palm trees and lush greenery.
A spacious indoor area with large windows, a staircase, and seating arrangements.
A lush garden with palm trees, a pathway, and outdoor seating.
A serene garden with a pond, palm trees, and a building in the background.

19. Sheraton La Jolla Hotel

Sheraton La Jolla Hotel
La Jolla Village
United States
Jadyn Brooks
Rp3.545.782
Rp4.075.700 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Sheraton La Jolla Hotel
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a blue umbrella, and a view of the ocean.
A coastal road with palm trees and a beach in the background.
A spacious interior with a high ceiling, a skylight, and a modern open-plan layout with seating areas and a dining space.
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean.

20. Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel
North Beach
United States
Cameron
Rp3.180.513
Rp3.562.175 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel
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Pala Casino Spa And Resort

Pala Casino Spa And Resort

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Rp2.245.068
Rp2.780.855 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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Pala Casino Spa And Resort
San Diego Marriott La Jolla

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

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Rp3.463.463
Rp3.983.233 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
San Diego Marriott La Jolla
Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort

1025 La Bonita Drive San Marcos CA
Rp2.068.670
Rp2.816.669 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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Top Lake San Marcos Hotel Reviews

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

10/10 Excellent
"it was very convenient to my need for this stay"
Micha 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

8/10 Good
"Overall is a nice and clean place to stay in a good area. The automatic curtains was broken so through out our stay, the curtains were drawn which was a negative mark. Another negative mark is the hotel charged $15 per day self parking. This was not mentioned on the website."
Suzy 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar
La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent, we’ll be back!"
Mark 6-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
La Jolla Shores Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Lake San Marcos?
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad, around 3 kilometres northwest of downtown Lake San Marcos, is a guest favourite. A firepit and an electric car charging station are among its handy amenities. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos is another 3-star hotel recommended by travellers. It offers a firepit and a terrace, and is about 5 kilometres northeast of the city centre.
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