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Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

Property class: 2.5
Hotel perfectly located for exploring San Marcos

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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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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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

King Room with Bath Tub - Disability Access

  • Sleeps 3

King Study With Sofabed-Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

2 Queen Beds Room, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 5

2 Queens Mobility/Hearing Access Tub Nosmok

  • Sleeps 5

Mobility Hearing Access King Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 3

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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

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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

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

Two queen beds non smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

About the area

San Marcos

City center stay.Stay at this San Marcos hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of California State University San Marcos and 2 miles (3 km) of Palomar College. Also, Twin Oaks Golf Club is within 3 miles (5 km) and St. Mark Golf Club is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • California State University San Marcos - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Palomar College - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 24 min drive - 26.0 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 24 min drive - 18.2 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 45 min drive - 61.8 km

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
  • ‪Umami Japanese - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

Hotel perfectly located for exploring San Marcos
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA also features a fitness center, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Marcos hotel.

  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2001
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA to the airport?

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA is 8.3 mi (20-min drive) away from the Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA?

As of Apr 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA on May 19, 2026 start from CA $189, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA.

How close is Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA to the beach?

This hotel is 16 mi (22-min drive) from Carlsbad State Beach and 12.6 mi (19-min drive) from Grandview Surf Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA offer free breakfast?

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA have a pool?

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA does not have a pool.

Does Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA to downtown San Marcos?

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA is 0.5 mi away from San Marcos.

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 558 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Bret, Atwater

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Empty bottle of body soap and water dispenser in the gym. Shower curtain rod was almost falling off we couldn’t keep the shower water splashing out of the bathtub.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

DAMIAN, oxnard

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

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

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Samantha

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

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was responsive and courteous, towels nice and plentiful. Only problem with room was shower curtain rod installed improperly and would not stay closed. Slipped open from both ends while showering
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ahmed

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

10/10 Excellent

ALEX

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

10/10 Excellent

Dhruv

Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Most staff were helpful and courteous. One front desk associate did not smile and barely spoke. The exercise room had missing weights and a non-working Peloton. The room had peeling-off wallpaper, missing bathroom tiles and an apparently leaking sink drainpipe, and food crumbs on the desk and floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast waffles were yummy and fun! Clean room and privacy. No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Abigail

Everything was perfec
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lotolua

Terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, comfortable, clean, laid out well. Wish more hotel, Inns and the like would install walk in showers tubs are a pain.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was kept very clean, very nice staff, great continental breakfast and coffee! Only suggestion is to update, looks a little outdated! Overall my stay was a 4.8. I'll stay again, and highly recommend to friends and family that visit nearby!
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

elise

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room could use some freshening up. The floor in the bathroom and the wallpaper and paint. The beds are comfy. The staff was very accommodating when I requested to relocate to the top floor due to early morning pounding on the ceiling. The pool area is small but nicely tucked behind so it isn't visible from the street and breakfast was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kalani

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025