Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

123 East Carmel St., San Marcos, CA 92078 United States (USA) near junction 32 on I-15 (~3.4mi)
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2.5 Star property
33.135710 -117.163150
+1-800-219-2797
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Very good
4.0/5

Based on 382 guest reviews

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  • Outdoor pool at hotel
  • Comp. Breakfast
  • Fitness + Health Center
  • 69 rooms in hotel
  • 3 floors in property
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM
  • Group booking rating of 8.8/10

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Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

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Local attractions

CSUSM, Palomar College, Old California Restaurant Row, Legoland, San Diego Zoo's Safari Park, Carlsbad Beaches, Oceanside Pier, Stone Brewery.

Verified reviews of Hampton Inn San Marcos Ca

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Excellent"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Clean, quiet and comfortable!
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
05-Jun-2026 Verified review, stayed from Mon Jun 01 to Sat Jun 06 2026 at a $182.99 average nightly rate.
"Hotel review"
Overall score4.0/ 5
The experience was good, breakfast was good, plenty of choices. The rooms were clean and well stocked. The place was not new, but it was in good shape.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
25-May-2026 Verified review, stayed from Fri May 22 to Mon May 25 2026 at a $206.99 average nightly rate.
"Excellent!"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Clean and comfortable. Great beds.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
08-Jul-2025 Verified review, stayed from Wed May 28 to Sat May 31 2025 at a $169.62 average nightly rate.
"Great Stay! "
Overall score5.0/ 5
Bright, clean room, with friendly staff and fantastic food!
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
09-Apr-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sat Apr 05 to Sun Apr 06 2025 at a $174.99 average nightly rate.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 382 guest reviews

Property description

Relax at the Hampton Inn San Marcos hotel, which is conveniently situated in the cultural hub of the city just off State Route 78. Stay near vibrant activities such as a production at the California Center for the Arts or fine ale tasting at Stone Brewing Co. Let the attentive, multilingual staff at our hotel in San Marcos, CA, assist you in finding things to do, including practicing your swing at one of 22 lush golf courses. San Diego attractions are only a 35-minute drive away. Consider hiking, biking, swimming and surfing recreation opportunities. Admire the animals at San Diego Safari Park near our San Marcos hotel. Enjoy a comfortable, modern guest room with free high-speed internet access at our hotel in San Marcos. Start your day with Hampton's free hot breakfast, served daily or take breakfast to go with a Hampton On the Run® Breakfast Bag, available Monday-Friday. The business center offers express mail and meeting rooms to corporate guests. Enjoy an invigorating workout in the fitness room, plunge into the pool or unwind in the relaxing whirlpool.

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Year of last renovation: 2013
Floors: 3
Rooms: 69
Corridors: All rooms have interior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 69
Rooms with disabled access:
Suites: 0
Room windows: Windows do open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 1 View spaces
Meeting space: 912 sq. feet
Dist. to food/bars: 0.5 Miles
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 3.0 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: 0.5 Miles
Pool Info:
8 AM - 9 PM. Outdoor pool.
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
24 Hours for Individual Reservations.
Nightly parking: $0
Total taxes: 10.00%
Total misc. fees: £0.00 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Occupancy Tax: 10.00%
Banquet Urn of Coffee: 30.00 Per Item

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bus parking
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Spa
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • Voicemail

Airport & shuttle information

San Diego International. 36 Miles. No shuttles. One-way cab fare is approximately $80 flat fare.

Is there an airport shuttle? Sorry but no airport shuttle is available.

Breakfast information

Free. Hot breakfast with 2-3 items, waffle machines, continental items.

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry but pets are not allowed.

About Hampton Inn

  • All US locations offer coffee & tea in the lobby at no cost
  • Free Hot Breakfast serving fresh-baked waffles and oatmeal with toppings
  • Offer 'On the Run' breakfast bags during the week if you're in a hurry
  • Free daily newspaper on weekdays

The Hampton Inn highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Meeting rooms and event rooms at Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA.

Feel free to use the Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in San Marcos event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sq ft)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
Meeting Room 38 x 24 x 10 912 --/-- -- 30 -- 30 -- --/-- 55 -- --
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Meeting Room

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
912 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
38 x 24 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
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    FAQs about Hampton Inn San Marcos Ca

    What time is check in?

    Check in time is 3:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

    What time is check out?

    Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

    How many rooms does Hampton Inn San Marcos Ca have?

    There are 69 rooms in the property.

    Is there any meeting space at Hampton Inn San Marcos Ca?

    Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.

    What kind of breakfast is at Hampton Inn San Marcos Ca?

    Free. Hot breakfast with 2-3 items, waffle machines, continental items.

    Can I get a AAA rate at Hampton Inn San Marcos Ca?

    Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

    Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Hampton Inn San Marcos Ca?

    Yes, they have stay dates that support Senior hotel discounts. Example room type: Senior Savings 2 Queen Beds - HDTV, Free WiFi, Hot Breakfast Included

    Is there a gym at Hampton Inn San Marcos Ca?

    Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

    Is there a pool at Hampton Inn San Marcos Ca?

    Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. 8 AM - 9 PM. Outdoor pool..

    Testimonials:

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    "Bob responded very promptly and the booking process went very well. They answered all our questions and offered the rooms we needed at the price they quoted. It was a very efficient way of finding a hotel for our group. You have been excellent to deal with. I have already referred your company to another teacher in our school. Thank you for being so helpful and following up on everything!!" G.W. - Cleveland, OH

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