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Featured 3 Star San Marcos Hotels

Inn By The Sea La Jolla
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 48 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $176 per night from May 27 to May 28
$176
per night
May 27 - May 28
Stay at this hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Inn By The Sea La Jolla
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
3.5 out of 5
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  • 43 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $181 per night from May 27 to May 28
$181
per night
May 27 - May 28
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 restaurants, and a free beach shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
La Jolla Cove Suites
3 out of 5
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  • 47 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $104 per night from May 27 to May 28
$104
per night
May 27 - May 28
Book a stay at this beach hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
La Jolla Cove Suites
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Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundable
  • 17 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $182 per night from May 14 to May 15
$182
per night
May 14 - May 15
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Escondido. Enjoy free parking, 8 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the family amenities ...
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Signature Temecula
3 out of 5
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  • 59 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $85 per night from May 13 to May 14
$85
per night
May 13 - May 14
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Temecula. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Signature Temecula
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
3 out of 5
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  • 14 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $135 per night from May 13 to May 14
$135
per night
May 13 - May 14
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Encinitas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
Pala Mesa Golf Resort
3.5 out of 5
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  • 38 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $99 per night from May 13 to May 14
$99
per night
May 13 - May 14
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Fallbrook. Enjoy free parking, a golf course, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Pala Mesa Golf Resort
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
3 out of 5
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  • 4 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $127 per night from May 13 to May 14
$127
per night
May 13 - May 14
Stay at this hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy a fitness center, a 24-hour front desk, and a 24-hour business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
3.5 out of 5
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  • 13 min walk from California State University San Marcos
The price is $139 per night from May 30 to May 31
$139
per night
May 30 - May 31
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Vista. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
3 out of 5
Fully refundable
  • 39 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $152 per night from May 19 to May 20
$152
per night
May 19 - May 20
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
West Inn & Suites
3.5 out of 5
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  • 4 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $139 per night from May 13 to May 14
$139
per night
May 13 - May 14
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
West Inn & Suites
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central
3 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 51 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $138 per night from May 19 to May 20
$138
per night
May 19 - May 20
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central
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3-Star Hotels in San Marcos

If Goldilocks was searching for the perfect place to stay, she’d choose a 3-star hotel. These hotels are not too fancy, not too basic, but just right. They’re the ideal middle ground for suiting your travel needs when you don’t want too much—or too little.

The Just Right Hotel

Put Goldilock’s “just right” theory to use on your next trip and stay at one of the 3-star hotels in San Marcos. These hotels may not roll out the red carpet upon your arrival, but you can expect more luxuries than a simple bed and bathroom. So what are 3-star hotels like in San Marcos?

First off, you’ll find spacious rooms with convenient amenities, like Wi-Fi access and business areas. The best 3-star hotels even feature swimming pools and fitness centers, so you can burn off some energy before exploring the city. What’s more, many 3-star hotels are located near expressways and top attractions to keep you near the center of all the action.

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