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Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

2.5 star property
Hotel in San Marcos with free breakfast and a fitness center

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

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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One king bed non smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
(48 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

One king study sofabed non smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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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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
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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 Moonlight State Beach 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.
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123 E Carmel St, San Marcos, CA, 92078

What's nearby

  • California State University San Marcos - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Palomar College - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Twin Oaks Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Stone Brewing - 6 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • LEGOLAND® California - 15 min drive - 10.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪CSUSM Kellogg Library - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪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
  • A banquet hall, coffee/tea in the lobby, 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

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

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)

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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 is parking at Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA?

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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