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Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

2.5 star property

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A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on a brick wall, and framed pictures.
A stone-built outdoor seating area with a fire feature, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.
A swimming pool area with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a covered patio.
A lobby with a green sofa, two round tables, and striped chairs.
A hotel entrance with a glass door, potted plants, and a red carpet leading inside.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$185
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept

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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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a television, and an air conditioning unit.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a chair.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a television, and an air conditioning unit.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, and a chair.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a television, an air conditioning unit, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for One king bed non smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a lamp.

One king bed non smoking

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a lamp, and a chair.

One king study sofabed non smoking

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a chair.

Two queen beds non smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(62 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

San Marcos

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA places you in the heart of San Marcos, within a 10-minute walk of California State University San Marcos and 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Palomar College. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a business centre. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this San Marcos hotel include LEGOLAND® California and San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

What's nearby

  • California State University San Marcos - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Palomar College - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Twin Oaks Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 24 min drive - 26.0 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 24 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA also features a fitness centre, coffee/tea in 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)
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA offers 69 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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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 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift (107 centimetre 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 lift

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
  • 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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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 cots (infant beds)!

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) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Children aged 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

What is the cancellation policy at Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA?

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 6 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA on 6 Sept 2026 start from AU$185, 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 Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA?

Yep, Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA?

The closest beach to Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA is Moonlight State Beach (15.9 km).

Is Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA is a hit with families.

Does Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental breakfast is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA?

No, Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 552 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean, comfortable bed, felt safe and breakfast was fresh
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ildefonso V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good and variety, rooms everything was nice and clean parking lot was accessible
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast . Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

leonel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
BREAKFAST GOOD AND PARKING GOOD
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Camil

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

10/10 Excellent

Andy

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

6/10 Okay

Axel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

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

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 review

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, main floor hallway near the ice machine and elevator had an awful smell, the staff was very kind, we did not check out the gym this time. Breakfast was pretty decent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

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

10/10 Excellent

ALEX

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

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

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 review

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 review

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