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San Diego Marriott La Jolla
4 out of 5
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  • 43 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $162 per night from Jan 10 to Jan 11
$162
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2025
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
San Diego Marriott La Jolla
Pala Casino Spa And Resort
4 out of 5
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  • 39 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $119 per night from Dec 22 to Dec 23
$119
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Pala. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Pala Casino Spa And Resort
The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt
4 out of 5
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  • 12 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $311 per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
$311
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2025
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt
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Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
4 out of 5
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  • 38 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $183 per night from Dec 25 to Dec 26
$183
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy room service, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt
4.5 out of 5
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  • 13 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $325 per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
$325
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2025
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
4 out of 5
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  • 33 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $114 per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
$114
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2025
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Hyatt Regency La Jolla
4 out of 5
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  • 43 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $187 per night from Jan 10 to Jan 11
$187
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2025
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
Hyatt Regency La Jolla
Lakehouse Resort
4 out of 5
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  • 12 min walk from California State University San Marcos
The price is $199 per night from Dec 31 to Jan 1
$199
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2025
Stay at this 4-star golf resort in San Marcos. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Lakehouse Resort
Hilton Garden Inn Temecula, CA
4 out of 5
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  • 1 hour drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $115 per night from Dec 22 to Dec 23
$115
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Temecula. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
Hilton Garden Inn Temecula, CA
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
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  • 41 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $373 per night from Dec 19 to Dec 20
$373
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach
4 out of 5
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  • 12 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $157 per night from Dec 22 to Dec 23
$157
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
4 out of 5
  • 7 min drive from California State University San Marcos
The price is $221 per night from Jan 7 to Jan 8
$221
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2025
Stay at this 4-star beach condo in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
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4-star hotels in San Marcos

When you want to live it up, but not bust your bank account, then there’s nothing better than a 4-star hotel in San Marcos for your next trip. You’ll get all the amenities you can think of (and then some) at a rate within your means.

No fault in our stars

So what’s with the star rating anyway? Good question. The star rating has little to do with the price, and more to do with the amenities. 4-Star hotels in San Marcos as well as everywhere else, usually have all those thoughtful touches that make you go “Ooh,” “Ahh,” and ”YES!” Think amenities like luxury bedding, high-end electronics, concierge service, and restaurants that make eating in a gourmet experience.

Stars that shine

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