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Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

2.5 star property
Travelers can fuel up with breakfast, keep their fitness routine going at the gym, or relax by the pool - with fast WiFi to stay connected

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Hampton Inn San Marcos is centrally located, offering continental breakfast and dry cleaning. Guests can work out at the gym or swim in the pool. The lobby provides coffee for a quick pick-me-up, and WiFi keeps everyone connected. Visitors appreciate the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AED 419
AED 461 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr

Room options

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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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
  • 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
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Located in San Marcos, Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Flower Fields of Carlsbad and Carlsbad State Beach, while LEGOLAND® California and San Diego Zoo Safari Park are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Frontwave Arena or San Diego Polo Fields. Visit our San Marcos travel guide
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123 E Carmel St, San Marcos, CA, 92078

What's nearby

  • Travel in the back of a covered, open-air safari truck. Get an up-close view of Asian and African birds and mammals. Fantastic experience and opportunity for photographs.
    San Diego Zoo Safari Park
    23 min drive - 23.0 km
  • California State University San Marcos
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hollandia Dog Park
    3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Lucky Strike San Marcos
    4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Palomar College
    4 min drive - 3.0 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
  • Umami Japanese
    7 min walk
  • Starbucks
    2 min drive

About this property

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

Hotel in the city center
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar at Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA. In addition to a gym and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and express check-in
  • An elevator, a banquet hall, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 69 individually furnished rooms include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and refrigerators

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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 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)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA pet-friendly?

Yes, Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 9 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA on 5 April 2026 start from AED 419, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA located?

Located in the heart of San Marcos, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from California State University San Marcos and within 3 mi (5 km) of Palomar College and Twin Oaks Golf Club. Double Peak Park is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

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Reviews

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 559 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Kenneth

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

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Clean room, great amenities, friendly hotel clerks, nice breakfast, very enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcoming and positive staff, cleanliness is present, maid staff readily available, helpful and friendly fly, accept dogs at reasonable fee, breakfast in the AM, nice gym, lots of parking and doggie walk areas, close to CSUSM and everything San Marcos and North County. A++++
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

elise

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

Mady

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good Staff was great Cleanliness was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Amenities
Comfortable, clean; staff friendly and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great employees great atmosphere will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Serena

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

Nice place for a short stay

The curtains in the dining room were splattered with food. As someone who doesn't eat dairy it was frustrating not to have non dairy options for coffee and cereal. The service was fantastic, check in and out was a breeze and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Are stay was great! The hot breakfast options and coffee great! This hotel very clean and comfortable :) Would highly recomend. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deneb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable stay, easy access to everything that I needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. Pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best nights sleep I have ever had in a hotel. Great bed, quiet, great pillows. Clean, friendly staff, breakfast buffet, it was all a very good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so much nicer than The Vista Inn. As always, Hampton was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leeann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked location. Wish the pool was heated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025