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Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

Property class: 3

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A pool area with lounge chairs, a pool, and a covered seating area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$239
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

Explore the area

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227 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA, 92069
  • Place, California State University San Marcos
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Palomar College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lucky Strike San Marcos
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Mobility Accessible with Bathtub)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Mobility Accessible with Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible (Mobility Accessible with Bathtub)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible (Mobility Accessible with Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a coffee maker.

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a coffee maker.

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a coffee maker.

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Room

Studio, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Room

Studio, Multiple Beds, Hearing Accessible (Mobility Accessible with Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the area

San Marcos

At Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos you'll be within a 30-minute stroll of California State University San Marcos and Palomar College. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the gym and Hot tub. 1088 square feet (101 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. .With a stay at this 3-property class San Marcos hotel, you'll be 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Twin Oaks Golf Club and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Double Peak Park.

What's nearby

  • California State University San Marcos - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Palomar College - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Lucky Strike San Marcos - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Twin Oaks Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 24 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

  • Oceanside Transit Center - 19 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness centre. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1088 square feet (101 square metres) and includes conference space. Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos. Self parking is free.

This 3-star San Marcos hotel is smoke free.

  • 85 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 1088 sq ft of conference space
  • 101 sq. m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Corner/local shop
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos offers 85 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This San Marcos hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,088 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a regional park
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests will receive key retrieval information
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Fairfield Inn San Diego North/San Marcos Hotel
Fairfield Inn Diego North/San Hotel
Fairfield Inn San Diego North/San Marcos
Fairfield Inn Diego North/San
Fairfield Inn Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
Fairfield Inn Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos San Marcos

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos?

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos?

As of 21 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos on 1 Nov 2026 start from AU$239, including 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.

Is parking available at Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos?

Yep, Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos?

The closest beach to Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos is Moonlight State Beach (16.1 km).

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos have a pool?

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos has an outdoor pool.

Is Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a corner/local shop and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos is a hit with families.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos serve breakfast?

You bet, travelers speak well of the free continental brekkie here! Offered on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos?

No, Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos?

There is a golf course next to Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos.

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 765 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great front desk customer service. Overall great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was delicious and ample parking
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice breakfast, great parking and excellent room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Plenty parking and well litup very clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

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The accommodations were suffice but check in was long and the management was not terribly helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and the staff was friendly. Located close to the University.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast each morning was such a nice touch and absolutely delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Very clean room, friendly staff, nice breakfast. Overall an excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was perfect Room was clean and spacious Breakfast was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have recently switched to your property when visiting our grandchildren…what a great difference it made!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, easy parking, nice breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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Hotel is nice. Very close to the university. The room was clean. The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, decent breakfast and close to everything within 45 min DT San Diego and other places.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and spacious room, fast check in and check out,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean hotel, centrally located and the staff were all very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean hotel, friendly staff and warming stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great and rooms very clean. Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the gym and the breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was great the room was clean the breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, the staff, the gym all made our stay tremendous. Ps breakfast was incredible
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean hotel-good breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was friendly & a nice hotel if you are just needing a place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and spacious. Friendly staff and good breakfast choices.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026