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Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

2.5 star property

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Meeting facility
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually furnished, free cribs/infant beds
Pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $150
$136 nightly
$150 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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123 E Carmel St, San Marcos, CA, 92078
  • Place, California State University San Marcos
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Palomar College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo Safari Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, individually furnished, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, free cribs/infant beds

One king bed non smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, free cribs/infant beds

One king bed non smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, free cribs/infant beds

One king study sofabed non smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, free cribs/infant beds

Two queen beds non smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San Marcos

With a stay at Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA, you'll be centrally located in San Marcos, within a 15-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and Flower Fields of Carlsbad. .This hotel is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from San Diego Zoo Safari Park and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from SoCal Sports Complex.

What's nearby

  • California State University San Marcos - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Palomar College - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 24 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • LEGOLAND® California - 24 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Mission Bay - 43 min drive - 39.8 miles

Getting around

  • Oceanside Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CSUSM Kellogg Library - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA offers 69 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 69 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2001
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Rooftop garden
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 555 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1005 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff at the front desk were so happy and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly staff, clean hotel, diverse breakfast buffet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Safe location; easy to check in; friendly staff; good breakfast; comfortable rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice staff, easy check in, great breakfast, a perfect place to stay if no frills are required. Bed was extremely comfortable and made up for some of the run down furnishings which is understandable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed and pillows
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was superb. Breakfast and lobby area was awesome. Only downfall…room was dated and not the most clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room & courteous staff. Pet friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALEX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and pleasant. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
nice hotel a little older nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marlin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good. Old furniture but most importantly CLEAN.. 5 Stars to house keeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were clean. Staff was courteous. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

DAMIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was quiet, even though it was very close to the freeway. The staff was friendly. A breakfast buffet was decent in the dining area was clean. There was plenty of parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel and room was fine, staff was courteous. Can use an upgrade on the coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

APRILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable beds. Good breakfast. Convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay! A+++
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice front desk and consideration of room location fit convenience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly staff, yummy free breakfast

Best hotel counter staff and housekeeping..very friendly and helpful! Excellent free breakfast too :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Standard, hotel. Not too big and with free parking
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for CSUSM parents, its walkable to campus. Breakfast was good and fresh, staff kept it clean and refreshed it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Abigail

Everything was perfec
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025