Hotels and Motels in or near Lake San Marcos, CA
Lakehouse Hotel & Resort Lake San Marcos 1025 La Bonita Drive, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
From $159
Check In 16 00 Check Out 11 00
Rated Very High
Upscale, smoke-free, full-service, lakeside resort
Located downtown on Lake San Marcos
7 buildings - 2 floors, 142 rooms and suites - no elevator
2 heated outdoor swimming pools - exercise room
Restaurant - lounge - room service
Golf course
Free WiFi Pet friendly hotel
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- allows dogs only, 2 dogs per room - $75 per stay fee for one night - $150 per stay fee for 2 or more nights. - Mar 2023
Note: This hotel charges a resort fee of $40 per night - includes parking.
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"Nice resort. The dog-friendly outdoor patio at the restaurant was pleasant. No complaints.2017-09-30 "
"Beautiful hotel with clean rooms and great service. This was a wonderful find; I'll be back.2016-03-06 "
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Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos - CA 78, Exit 11 1245 Los Vallecitos Blvd, CA 78, Exit 11, San Marcos, CA 92069
1.7 miles 1.7 miles from Lake San Marcos
From $101
Check In 1600 Check Out 1200
Rated Very High
Upscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
Near Palomar College
15 miles from Camp Pendleton
4 floors, 112 suites
Heated outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking Pet friendly hotel
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- $100 per stay pet fee. - Apr 2016
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Hyatt Place Hotel Vista 2645 South Melrose Drive, Vista, CA 92081
2.3 miles 2.3 miles from Lake San Marcos
From $152
Check In 15 00 Check Out 12 00
Rated Average
Upscale, smoke-free hotel 2 miles from Carlsbad Airport Also 7 miles east of Legoland 4 floors, 150 rooms Free shuttle to Carlsbad Airport Free shuttle to other attractions within 5-mile radius Heated outdoor swimming pool - 24-hour exercise room 24-hour self-serve restaurant - lounge Free hot breakfast buffet Free WiFi Free parking Park and fly not allowed Pet friendly hotel
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- allows dogs only up to 50 pounds, 2 dogs per room - $75 per stay pet fee. - Jul 2016
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"Located in a safe and pleasant area. The hotel was only luxurious on the outside and in the lobby. The rest of the place was dated.2021-06-17 "
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Vista 2201 South Melrose Drive, Vista, CA 92081
2.4 miles 2.4 miles from Lake San Marcos
From $159
Check In 1600 Check Out 1200
Rated Very High
Midscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
8.5 miles from Carlsbad
3 floors, 94 studio to 2-bedroom suites - elevator
Outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking - truck parking Pet friendly hotel
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- allows up to 2 pets per room - $100 per stay pet fee. - May 2016
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: Based on 191 reviews Read Recent Reviews
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"This hotel is a good place to stay and worth the price. The room was clean and in good condition, and the staff was pleasant and helpful. Parking was tight.2020-02-17 "
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Marcos 227 West San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
2.6 miles 2.6 miles from Lake San Marcos
From $101
Check In 1500 Check Out 1200
Rated Very High
Upper-midscale, smoke-free, downtown hotel
Near California State University San Marcos
4 floors; 85 rooms, 31 suites
Outdoor swimming pool open all year
24-hour exercise room
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking Not pet friendly
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: Based on 99 reviews Read Recent Reviews
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"Nice place to stay. The room was clean, and the hotel staff was friendly.2022-02-28 "
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Hampton Inn San Marcos - CA 78, Exit 13 123 Carmel Street, CA 78, Exit 13, San Marcos, CA 92078
2.7 miles 2.7 miles from Lake San Marcos
From $110
Check In 15 00 Check Out 11 00
Rated High
Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel near downtown
Also near California State University San Marcos
3 floors, 69 rooms - elevator
Heated outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking - truck parking Pet friendly hotel
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- $50 per stay pet fee if staying 1 to 4 nights - $75 per stay pet fee if staying 5 nights or more. - Sep 2022
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: Based on 568 reviews Read Recent Reviews
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"No complaints. I highly recommend this hotel.2022-10-09 "
"We had a pleasant stay, but our hotel room was too close to the noisy elevator.2021-06-28 "
"The hotel was comfortable.2016-08-30 "
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La Quinta Inn Vista - CA 78, Exit 9 630 Sycamore Avenue, CA 78, Exit 9, Vista, CA 92083
2.8 miles 2.8 miles from Lake San Marcos
From $72
Check In 15 00 Check Out 11 00
Rated Average
Midscale, smoke-free, highway hotel
4 miles from Moonlight Amphitheatre
Outdoor swimming pool
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking Pet friendly hotel
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- $20 per night pet fee - $40 maximum per stay pet fee. - Feb 2019
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: Based on 417 reviews Read Recent Reviews
Holiday Inn Carlsbad 2725 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009
2.9 miles 2.9 miles from Lake San Marcos
From $107
Check In 15 00 Check Out 11 00
Rated High
Upper-midscale, smoke-free, full-service hotel
Near Carlsbad Airport and Carlsbad Premium Outlet Mall
3 miles east of Legoland
3 floors; 133 rooms, 1 suite - elevator
Heated outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
Restaurant - lounge - room service
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking Not pet friendly
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: Based on 228 reviews Read Recent Reviews
Staybridge Suites Carlsbad 2735 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009
3.2 miles 3.2 miles from Lake San Marcos
From $130
Check In 16 00 Check Out 11 00
Rated Very High
Upscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
Near Carlsbad Airport
3 miles east of Legoland
3 floors, 109 suites - elevator
Heated outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Room service
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking Pet friendly hotel
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- allows up to 2 pets per room - $150 per stay pet fee. - Oct 2018
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Hampton Inn North Carlsbad 2229 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA 92011
3.8 miles 3.8 miles from Lake San Marcos
From $106
Check In 16 00 Check Out 12 00
Rated Very High
Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel
Across the street from Carlsbad Airport
3 floors, 94 rooms - elevator
No shuttle to Carlsbad Airport
Heated outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking
Park and fly not allowed Not pet friendly
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: Based on 858 reviews Read Recent Reviews
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"Close to the beach and LEGOLAND. Excellent rates. Clean room and friendly employees. The kids loved the heated pool although it was outside. Breakfast was awesome.2016-01-31 "
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Homewood Suites by Hilton North Carlsbad 2223 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009
3.8 miles 3.8 miles from Lake San Marcos
From $124
Check In 16 00 Check Out 12 00
Rated Very High
Upscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay, airport hotel
Across the street from Carlsbad Airport
3 floors, 145 suites - elevator
Free shuttle to Carlsbad Airport
Free shuttle to other attractions within 5-mile radius
Heated outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free park and fly up to 7 nights only Pet friendly hotel
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- allows up to 2 pets per room - $75 per stay pet fee. - Jan 2016
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"The hotel staff was friendly, but the dog-walking area was too far away.2019-02-26 "
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La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad 2100 Costa del Mar Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009
4.2 miles 4.2 miles from Lake San Marcos
From $210
Check In 1600 Check Out 1100
Rated High
Luxury, smoke-free, full-service, Aviara, golf hotel
Near Batiquitos Lagoon
An Omni Resort
Chopra Center for Well Being
3 floors, 650 rooms - elevator
6 outdoor swimming pools - exercise room
2 restaurants - lounge - 24-hour room service
Full-service spa
Parking costs $18 per night Not pet friendly
Note: This hotel charges a resort fee of $28 per night - includes WiFi.
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: Based on 3725 reviews Read Recent Reviews
Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Carlsbad 5835 Owens Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008
4.4 miles 4.4 miles from Lake San Marcos
From $109
Check In 1600 Check Out 1200
Rated High
Upscale, smoke-free hotel Less than a mile from Carlsbad Airport 3 floors, 145 rooms and suites - elevator Free shuttle to Carlsbad Airport Free shuttle to other attractions within 2-mile radius Heated outdoor swimming pool - exercise room Restaurant - lounge Restaurant open for breakfast and dinner only Free WiFi Free parking Park and fly not allowed Not pet friendly
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: Based on 419 reviews Read Recent Reviews
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"The hotel was satisfactory, but the renovation work was inconvenient. Don't hesitate to stay here, though.2022-10-11 "
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Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad 2000 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008
4.6 miles 4.6 miles from Lake San Marcos
From $169
Check In 1600 Check Out 1200
Rated Very High
Upscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
About 1 mile from Carlsbad Airport
3 floors, 121 suites - elevator
No shuttle to Carlsbad Airport
Heated outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free park and fly up to 7 nights only Pet friendly hotel
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- allows pets up to 65 pounds - $100 per stay pet fee. - Sep 2016
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad 1901 Wright Place, Carlsbad, CA 92008
4.6 miles 4.6 miles from Lake San Marcos
From $151
Check In 16 00 Check Out 11 00
Rated Very High
Upper-midscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel 3.5 miles from Legoland main entrance 2 miles from Carlsbad Premium Outlets 3 floors, 142 studio and 1-bedroom suites - elevator Outdoor swimming pool open all year - exercise room Kitchen in every suite Free continental breakfast Free WiFi Free parking Pet friendly hotel
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- allows pets up to 25 pounds in 1st floor suites only, 2 pets per suite - $75 per stay pet fee. - Aug 2020
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Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara Carlsbad 7210 Blue Heron Place, Carlsbad, CA 92011
4.7 miles 4.7 miles from Lake San Marcos
From $325
Check In 16 00 Check Out 10 00
Rated Very High
Luxury, smoke-free condos near Batiquitos Lagoon
Short drive to the beach
2 miles from Carlsbad Airport
27 buildings - 2 and 3 floors, 200 studio and 1-bedroom condos
No shuttle to Carlsbad Airport
Free shuttle to attractions within 2-mile radius
2 outdoor swimming pools - exercise room
Restaurant - poolside bar - room service
Restaurant open for lunch only
Internet access costs $15 per night
Free parking
Park and fly not allowed Pet friendly hotel
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- allows pets up to 50 pounds, 1 pet per room - no pet fee. - Sep 2015
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad 1929 Palomar Oaks Way, Carlsbad, CA 92011
4.7 miles 4.7 miles from Lake San Marcos
From $130
Check In 1500 Check Out 1200
Rated Very High
Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel near Carlsbad Airport 3 floors; 67 rooms, 33 suites - elevator Outdoor swimming pool - exercise room Free continental breakfast Free WiFi Free parking Not pet friendly
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: Based on 354 reviews Read Recent Reviews
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"Great location. I'd stayed at this hotel many times. The rooms are nice, and the employees are pleasant and courteous. You won't be disappointed.2021-05-17 "
"I had an excellent hotel stay.2017-07-08 "
"Nice, newer hotel. No grab bars in the shower, though, and the towel rack was inconveniently located. The shower water leaked on the floor. Ample breakfast room. Good place to stay overall.2016-12-29 "
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Park Hyatt Aviara Resort Carlsbad 7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92009
4.8 miles 4.8 miles from Lake San Marcos
From $479
Check In 16 00 Check Out 12 00
Rated Very High
Luxury, smoke-free, full-service, Aviara resort
2 miles from Carlsbad Airport
No shuttle to Carlsbad Airport
2 heated outdoor swimming pools - exercise room
6 restaurants - 3 lounges - 24-hour room service
Full-service spa
Free WiFi
Valet parking only - $35 per night
Park and fly not allowed Pet friendly hotel
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- allows pets up to 50 pounds, 2 pets per room - $150 per stay pet fee. - Aug 2016
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Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa 5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
6 miles 6 miles from Lake San Marcos
From $197
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Rated High
Upscale, smoke-free, full-service hotel near Legoland
Also near Carlsbad Premium Outlets
203 rooms, 28 suites
Free shuttle to local attractions
4 outdoor swimming pools - 24-hour exercise room
3 restaurant - room service
Ocean Pearl full-service spa
Free WiFi
Parking costs $18 per night Pet friendly hotel
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- allows pets up to 80 pounds, 1 pet per room - $40 per night pet fee. - May 2018
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: Based on 156 reviews Read Recent Reviews
Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa 5420 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
6 miles 6 miles from Lake San Marcos
From $178
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Rated High
Upscale, smoke-free, full-service hotel
Next to Legoland California
Also next to Crossings Golf Course
3 miles from Carlsbad Airport
3 floors, 250 rooms and suites - elevator
Free shuttle to Carlsbad Airport
Free shuttle to other attractions within 5-mile radius
24-hour heated outdoor swimming pool - 24-hour exercise room
Restaurant - lounge - room service
Full-service spa
Parking costs $12 per night
Park and fly not allowed Pet friendly hotel
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- allows dogs up to 65 pounds, 1 dog per room - $35 per night pet fee. - Jun 2015
Note: This hotel charges a resort fee of $14 per night - includes WiFi.
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