Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

City-center San Marcos hotel with bar/lounge

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December 2025

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Located in the city center, Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and dry cleaning services. Stay active at the gym or unwind by the swimming pool; connect to WiFi and grab a coffee from the lobby. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Electric vehicle charging point
Connecting rooms available
Gym

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Fitness center
Bar/lounge
Business center
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Front-desk safe
Water dispenser
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Meeting room
Free newspapers in the lobby

For families (6)

Children stay free
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Premium TV channels
Daily housekeeping

$118 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 14 - Dec 15

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Dec 8 - Dec 9

Tomorrow

Dec 9 - Dec 10

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 12 of 12 rooms

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Hydromassage showerhead

Private bathroom

Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Bathrobes

Hydromassage showerhead

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Hydromassage showerhead

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

One king bed non smoking

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Hydromassage showerhead

Private bathroom

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

One king study sofabed non smoking

Excellent

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Sofa bed - double

Hydromassage showerhead

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Two queen beds non smoking

Excellent

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Hydromassage showerhead

Private bathroom

Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds

King Room-Non-Smoking

Sleeps 3

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Pool
Free breakfast
Free parking
Free WiFi

$144 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 15 - Dec 16

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About the neighborhood

123 E Carmel St, San Marcos, CA, 92078

What's nearby

California State University San Marcos - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Palomar College - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
Lucky Strike San Marcos - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
Hollandia Dog Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 18 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 20 min drive
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 31 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 38 min drive
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 39 min drive
Murrieta, CA (RBK-French Valley) - 40 min drive
Oceanside Transit Center - 18 min drive
Carlsbad Village Station - 21 min drive
Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

‪CSUSM Kellogg Library - ‬15 min walk
‪Umami Japanese - ‬7 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬8 min walk
‪Albertacos - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

When you stay at Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California. You can visit the fitness center for a workout or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 69 rooms
- Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Contactless check-in available
- Express check-in/out available
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Contactless 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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21
- Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21

Children

- Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
- Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Water dispenser

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)

Working away

Business center
Meeting room

Services

24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage

Facilities

Built in 2001
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop garden
Fitness center
Vegetarian dining options
Double-glazed windows
No plastic coffee stirrers
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 42
Wheelchair-accessible parking
2 on-site accessible parking spaces
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Closed captioned TV
Phone accessibility kit
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

32-inch LCD TV
Premium cable channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes

Sleep well

Alarm clock
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

Individually furnished

Freshen up

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Free newspapers
Free WiFi and wired internet
Free local calls

Food and drink

Refrigerator

More

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Energy-saving switches
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

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).

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.

What's the area around Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA like?

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA is in the heart of San Marcos, a short 7-minute walk from California State University San Marcos.

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Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

Breakfast was plentiful, good, and offered a variety of hot and cold options. (36 reviews)
Parking was free and easy, with a convenient location. (3 reviews)

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Popular mentions

Service staff

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Breakfast

Location

Bed

Bathroom

Parking

Shower

Toilet

Air conditioning

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 4, 2025

nice hotel a little older nice staff

Cathy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 22, 2025

Great stay

Amy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nov 18, 2025

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!

Kristin, 17-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 26, 2025

Friendly staff, yummy free breakfast

Best hotel counter staff and housekeeping..very friendly and helpful! Excellent free breakfast too :)

Vanessa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 8, 2025

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++++

Lisel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 15, 2025

Overall excellent

Stayed there for my kids soccer games and overall it was a great experience… I will stay there again.

Maria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 15, 2025

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.

elise, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 20, 2025

Great one night stay. Awesome free breakfast. Very close to food, movies, and bowling.

carlos, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 5, 2025

Nice hotel. Clean room, great amenities, friendly hotel clerks, nice breakfast, very enjoyable stay

Lori, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 22, 2025

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.

Serena, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 29, 2025

Quiet. Walkable to CSU San Marcos.

Heidi, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 11, 2025

Breakfast was good Staff was great Cleanliness was wonderful

Mady, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 26, 2025

Staff was amazing and kind.

Dawn, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

May 18, 2025

Comfortable, clean; staff friendly and welcoming

Anne, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

May 18, 2025

Good location for CSUSM

Margaret, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 18, 2025

It was great for familys

julie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 29, 2024

Great employees great atmosphere will stay again.

Sean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 18, 2025

Are stay was great! The hot breakfast options and coffee great! This hotel very clean and comfortable :) Would highly recomend. Would definitely stay again.

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 17, 2025

My stay was wonderful. Thank You.

Kimberly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 28, 2025

Liked location. Wish the pool was heated.

Leeann, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 14, 2025

I like this hotel, have stayed there three times. It's quiet, well located for my needs, clean and comfortable. On more than one occasion I've had to

Tom, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 9, 2023

Very nice stay.

Maureen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 8, 2025

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.

Edward, 1-night trip