Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

2.5 star property

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Restaurant
Pool
Exterior
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

One king bed non smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

One king bed non smoking

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

One king study sofabed non smoking

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

Two queen beds non smoking

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

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About this property

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

Along with a fitness centre, this hotel has a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business centre, a meeting room and dry cleaning are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from California State University San Marcos. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • 14 minutes by car from LEGOLAND® California and 13 minutes from Flower Fields of Carlsbad
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
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.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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
  • 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 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
  • 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 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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

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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Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 554 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

John, Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Mellanie

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Camil

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

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioner in 216 makes noises all night long, we didn't get a room clean on the 2nd day. All in all it was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Veronica

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Marlin, Compton

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

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Khamphao

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

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

2/10 Terrible

Bret, Atwater

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Empty bottle of body soap and water dispenser in the gym. Shower curtain rod was almost falling off we couldn’t keep the shower water splashing out of the bathtub.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

DAMIAN, oxnard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was quiet, even though it was very close to the freeway. The staff was friendly. A breakfast buffet was decent in the dining area was clean. There was plenty of parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

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

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel and room was fine, staff was courteous. Can use an upgrade on the coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Safe location; easy to check in; friendly staff; good breakfast; comfortable rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Travelled with family
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

Nick

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

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