With a stay at Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA, you'll be centrally located in San Marcos, within a 15-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and Flower Fields of Carlsbad. .This hotel is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from San Diego Zoo Safari Park and 16 mi (25.7 km) from Carlsbad State Beach.
What's nearby
California State University San Marcos - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Palomar College - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 24 min drive - 26.0 km
LEGOLAND® California - 24 min drive - 18.2 km
San Diego Zoo - 45 min drive - 61.8 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
Starbucks - 2 min drive
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 7 min walk
About this property
Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA
Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA offers 69 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 69 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 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 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
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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Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 562 out of 1006 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1006 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1006 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1006 reviews
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Amy
12 Feb 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was superb. Breakfast and lobby area was awesome. Only downfall…room was dated and not the most clean.
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.
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.
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