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Our top choices for San Marcos 3-star hotels

An outdoor patio area with seating, umbrellas, and potted plants.
A reception area with a teal wall, a 'Signature' sign, and a counter with a computer.
A hotel with a parking lot, multiple floors, and a red-tiled roof.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a desk, and a window with curtains.

1. Signature Temecula

Signature Temecula
Temecula
United States
Charlene
Rp1.221.317
Rp1.367.875 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Signature Temecula
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.
A dining area with a view of a golf course and pond.
A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a mountainous backdrop.

2. 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 bar with three colorful cocktails on a mat, bottles and glasses in the background, and a view of the sea through arched windows.
A beach with palm trees, a playground, and a pier in the background.
A stone-paved pathway leading to a covered entrance with a view of the sea.

3. 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.

4. 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 multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and landscaped gardens.
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.

5. 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 balcony with a view of the ocean, wicker chairs, a round table, and a bottle of champagne.
A beach with waves, a sunset, and a row of houses along the shore.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round white table, wicker chairs, a macrame wall hanging, and a large window with skylights.
A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window offering a view of the sea.

6. La Jolla Cove Suites

La Jolla Cove Suites
Village of La Jolla
United States
Bryan
Rp3.549.346
Rp4.079.787 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
La Jolla Cove Suites
A coastal cliff with a beach and ocean.
A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a coastal area with buildings and a clear sky.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a multi-story building with balconies.
A wicker table with a bottle of wine, a glass, and a potted plant.

7. Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Inn By The Sea La Jolla
Village of La Jolla
United States
Dallin
Rp3.297.042
Rp3.789.785 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Inn By The Sea La Jolla
A hotel reception area with a cityscape mural, a 'No Smoking' sign, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking lot.
An outdoor balcony with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of trees and buildings.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a wall-mounted painting of a sunset, and a bedside table with a phone.

8. 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
25 Oct - 26 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 rooftop pool area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a sofa.
A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a patterned carpet, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

9. 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
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego
A pool area with a LEGO play structure, lounge chairs, and a hotel sign.
A restaurant interior with multiple tables, chairs, and a prominent red sign for a recipe book.
A play area with a pirate-themed backdrop, including a ship's wheel and a skull flag.
A wooden cabin interior with a bed, a window with a view, and a monkey decoration.

10. 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 modern reception area with a counter, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with a bird painting.
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.

11. 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 spacious lobby with a central round table, multiple seating areas, and a reception desk.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, stone pillars, and large windows overlooking greenery.
A hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

12. 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 hotel pantry with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and toiletries.
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.

13. 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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a patterned carpet.
A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and free weights.
A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a waffle maker, and a fruit display.

14. 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 spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

15. 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 Hyatt Place hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a brick facade.
A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.
A modern Hyatt Place hotel with a glass entrance and palm trees in the foreground.

16. 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.

17. 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
18 Oct - 19 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 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 room with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a dresser.
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area.

18. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
Downtown Encinitas
United States
Corrine
Rp2.183.458
Rp2.674.373 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.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a fire feature, and palm trees.
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.

19. 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 hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of trees.
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.

20. 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
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"Excellent, we’ll be back!"
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What are the best 3-star hotels in San Marcos?
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos, around 5 kilometres west of downtown San Marcos, is an Expedia customer favourite. A swimming pool and a terrace are among its many conveniences. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad is another 3-star hotel that rates highly with travellers. It comes with a firepit and a swimming pool, and is approximately 10 kilometres west of the centre.
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