Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

2.5 star property

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Restaurant
Reception
Exterior
Exterior
Pool

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • 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
(61 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 center, 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 center, a meeting room, and dry cleaning are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
Our customers tell us 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 lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a business center
  • Onsite 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 center and a meeting room. Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA also features a fitness center, coffee/tea in a 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 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
  • Built in 2001
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • 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 used
  • 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: 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 cribs (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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 554 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1005 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

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

8/10 Good

Samantha

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Axel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camil

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

10/10 Excellent

Andy

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, main floor hallway near the ice machine and elevator had an awful smell, the staff was very kind, we did not check out the gym this time. Breakfast was pretty decent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
nice hotel a little older nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ALEX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and pleasant. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were clean. Staff was courteous. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marlin

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

DAMIAN

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay! A+++
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice front desk and consideration of room location fit convenience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

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

Friendly staff, yummy free breakfast

Best hotel counter staff and housekeeping..very friendly and helpful! Excellent free breakfast too :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Water the plants get rid of the weeds by the swimming pool
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026