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Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

2.5 star property
Travelers can dive into the outdoor pool or play a round at the adjacent golf course, creating their own perfect balance of relaxation and activity

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Just steps from California State University San Marcos, Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos offers convenient to-go breakfast options. Guests enjoy the adjacent golf course, relaxing spa tub, onsite convenience store, free WiFi, and genuinely helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(66 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(59 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in San Marcos, Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos is in a rural area and next to a golf course. San Diego Zoo Safari Park is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Twin Oaks Golf Club and Escondido Country Club are worth checking out. California State University San Marcos and Palomar College are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our San Marcos travel guide
Map
227 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA, 92069

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
    19 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • California State University San Marcos
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Palomar College
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lucky Strike San Marcos
    3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Hollandia Dog Park
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Oceanside Transit Center
    18 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • In-N-Out Burger
    16 min walk
  • McDonald's
    10 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    17 min walk
  • Umami Japanese
    16 min walk
  • Starbucks
    12 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

Hotel near California State University San Marcos
Located close to Palomar College and Twin Oaks Golf Club, Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos provides free continental breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and a grocery/convenience store. Tee up with amenities like golf caddies at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and express check-in
  • A 24-hour front desk, free newspapers, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 85 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix and premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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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 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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 crib
  • 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
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to 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

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

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

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos located?

Situated in San Marcos, this golf hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from California State University San Marcos and within 3 mi (5 km) of Palomar College and Twin Oaks Golf Club. Escondido Country Club and Lake San Marcos Executive Course are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 762 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The staff was nice. The breakfast was good.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

CLAUDIA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy Check in. Very Clean and breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth A

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful front desk staff. Room was very clean and comfortable. Loved the hot tub, too bad the pool was not heated. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet, nice variety.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Walter

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

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Clean site inside and out, parking wasa
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy staying here, the friendliness of the staff is phenomenal. They get to know you and greet everyone weather checking in, leaving for the day, or returning from a day out. When in San Marcos in try to cone here, I say try because I have found them to be fully booked and that is a good thing! Keep up the excellence! Rich
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean and well appointed. Noise from traffic band train were disturbing at times during the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aileen

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

Great stay at Fairfield San Marcos

Friendly staff. Clean room. Very nice complimentary breakfast. Convenient location to major roads & highways.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and inviting. The room was spacious and the mattress was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff asked if we wanted the room cleaned every other day and we agreed. We had to remind them to clean on the third day and they did not clean on the fifth day. Breakfast menu was okay but not great. Heat and AC was either too hot or too cold - we couldn’t get it adjusted. Fitness room was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facility, staff and amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff and excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice accommodations and area and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice, clean and quiet. I had a good stay here with no complaints. The room I got was very clean and well maintained. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Raphael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility is new and clean with great support staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

jennifer

It was ok!

Someone left our window open, so it was difficult to get our room to comfortable temp. We had ants in our bathroom ( everywhere) Front desk was not helpful in resolution... Robot was so cool. ( Would bring you things from the front desk.) Breakfast was great, many choices for everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this property, the staff super friendly with people.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Location! Safe area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience and location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is amazing and the staff was very friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franklin

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

Best Location

Our stay was so comfortable. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, nice area. I did find a broken acrylic finger nail in the bathroom, but other than that it was a good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025