2.5 Star Hotel

Hampton Inn San Marcos

123 E. Carmel Street, San Marcos, CA, United States View Map

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Hampton Inn San Marcos

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Comfortable Accommodations Hampton Inn San Marcos in San Marcos offers comfortable rooms with free WiFi, a fitness room, elevator, and a 24-hour front desk. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, shower, and TV. Delicious Breakfast Guests enjoy a continental, American, or buffet breakfast each morning. The breakfast options are highly appreciated by visitors. Convenient Location Located 14 minutes from California State University San Marcos and 0.6 mi from Aquajet Art, the hotel is also near attractions such as San Diego Zoo Safari Park (12 mi) and Legoland California (9.9 mi). McClellan-Palomar Airport is 8.1 mi away. Exceptional Service Guests appreciate the friendly staff and excellent service support, ensuring a pleasant stay.

318 Reviews

8.0Very Good
Cleanliness
8.1
Staff
8.8
Location
8.3

What Guests Say

  • “Their breakfast is one of the best.”
  • “Easy access from freeway.”
  • “Rooms with fridge and microwave are really nice. Lovely place to stay.”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Fitness Center
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Free Breakfast
  • Pets Allowed
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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1 King Mobility Access With Tub Nonsmoking1/4

1 King Mobility Access With Tub Nonsmoking

323 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
1 King Bed Nonsmoking1/4

1 King Bed Nonsmoking

323 sqft • 1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
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2 QUEENS MOBILITY/HEARING ACCESS TUB NOSMOK

270 sqft • 2 Queen

  • Accessible room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
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1 KING MOBILITY/HEARING ACC RI SHOWER NOSMOK

270 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baby Cot
Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking1/4

Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking

334 sqft • 2 Queen

  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Flat-screen TV
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King Room with King Bed - Non-Smoking

334 sqft • 1 King

  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Flat-screen TV

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    What Guests Loved

    8
    Very Good

    Based on 318 reviews

    Location

    8.3

    Cleanliness

    8.1

    Staff

    8.8

    Overall Quality

    7.6

    Pros +

    • It’s convenient to where we have to go. It’s clean, safe and the breakfast is great!
    • The location is perfect because my son attends CSUSM
    • clean and staff were most helpful and courteous

    Cons -

    • The shower needs to be replaced, not just chaulked cracks, the carpet needs more than just a vacuum. Carpet cleaning s necessary.
    • the bathroom door opening, very difficult/awkward in the floor plan. Ended up propping door open with waste basket; then closet was blocked!
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    Business Traveler (21)Solo Traveler (29)Traveling as Couple (66)Family with Young Children (84)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (2)Group Traveler (15)Total (154)
    9VinaPosted on: 8-28-2026

    It’s convenient to where we have to go. It’s clean, safe and the breakfast is great!

    9VinaPosted on: 8-24-2025

    The location is perfect because my son attends CSUSM

    The shower needs to be replaced, not just chaulked cracks, the carpet needs more than just a vacuum. Carpet cleaning s necessary.

    9NancyPosted on: 10-24-2024

    clean and staff were most helpful and courteous

    the bathroom door opening, very difficult/awkward in the floor plan. Ended up propping door open with waste basket; then closet was blocked!

    10JonathanPosted on: 9-10-2024

    The staff was extremely friendly, breakfast was awesome. It was quiet in my room and nice and clean

    8Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 2-20-2024

    Location and the staff¿ friendliness and helpfulness. Hotel is a little dated, needs a good cleaning. Lamp bulb needed replacement and hair dryer in bathroom not working. Would have appreciated disposable cups in bathroom.

    See above

    10AkinolaPosted on: 11-29-2023

    Quick access to the freeway. Neat and tidy room. The breakfast was great as well.

    10AkinolaPosted on: 8-3-2023

    The staff were incredibly helpful and pleasant.The hotel was super clean and access to the freeway was just one minute. The breakfast was delicious as well. I am looking forward to lodging there, again.

    Absolutely nothing.

    10BridgetPosted on: 5-11-2023

    10 minutes to Green Gables wedding venue. Staff was outstanding, helped us check in early to one of our two rooms to get ready for the wedding. Breakfast was awesome.

    3Sandy APosted on: 5-8-2023

    Location

    There was a dog barking since 3 am in the morning. There was no one at front desk to let them know. At time of checking out the line was too long to let them know.

    8ShawnPosted on: 4-9-2023

    Decent pool area, everything was clean, breakfast was standard.

    6RitchiePosted on: 11-29-2022

    It was a satisfactory stay. The price was the best part of the deal.

    Major complaint was the heater/air conditioning unit. It was loud and the fan blew either hot air or cool air while I was working at the table. Hotels should have central air and heating. Noise very disturbing at night while trying to sleep.

    10LeonPosted on: 10-14-2022

    Great staff. Good food. Quiet.

    No not really.

    1RodneyPosted on: 6-23-2022

    The Room was clean but the Stuff was not very friendly I compare the Southern end of the Country to the Western part your stuff sucks at the Western Part of the Country, I ask the Gentlemen for a snack he stated loudly it was for Diamond members only.

    First of all I am a diamond member my room was booked through a 3rd party. I am a Hilton Honors Time share owner... He was very rude. I always stay at the Hampton Inns all of the Country. Not Satisfied with this stay.. Staff very unfriendly..

    4Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 2-2-2022

    The location was the best for driving around the San Diego county.

    The room size was fine but the bathroom was awkward. It had no vanity but a tiny little shelf to hold toiletries and the shower was awkward as well. The coffee maker and phone were broken the whole stay as no one fixed either while we stayed.

    7Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 1-3-2022

    Convenient location. Free parking, Wi-fi and breakfast.

    I would have liked to have an AC outlet on the bedside tables for charging cell phones or plugging in my laptop.

    6KellyPosted on: 1-2-2022

    Noisily kid up stairs running down the halls Tv/cable stations sucked! Dance as last stay

    10KellyPosted on: 4-16-2021

    the staff was great. Room a little old. No option for television program. Pay per view., premium channels.

    television options.

    1EddiePosted on: 11-9-2020

    There was nothing my wife and I liked about this hotel

    This hotel was very loud for most all of the night. This hotel does not enforce quiet hours. There were people comming and going throughout the night. I had to get up at 1:30 AM to complain with the front desk.

    4Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 1-31-2020

    Friendly staff

    The room was loud, uncomfortable, and in need of upgrades.

    8Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 1-24-2020

    Location and Continental Breakfast that included healthy options, fruit juices, oatmeal, and fresh fruit.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Swimming Pool
    • Outdoor pool

    Fitness & Spa

    • Fitness Center

    Food & Drinks

    • Free Breakfast

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • Pets Allowed
    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
    • Microwave

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are allowed on request. Please contact the hotel directly for additional details. Additional charges may apply.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Location

    Hampton Inn San Marcos

    123 E. Carmel Street, San Marcos, CA

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