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An outdoor patio with a grill, dining area, and seating.

A gym with treadmills and elliptical machines, large windows, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

A modern hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, a reception desk, and a blue seating area.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a pool, and a covered seating area.

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

1.9 km from Palomar College

Paula

S$201

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern hotel exterior with a stone facade, large windows, and a reception area.

A modern hotel room with a pool table, a sofa, a small round table, and a television.

An outdoor patio with a stone barbecue, a fire pit, and seating.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a stone accent wall, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

2. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

0.8 km from Palomar College

Lekeshia

S$189

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on a brick wall, and framed pictures.

A stone-built outdoor seating area with a fire feature, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, potted plants, and a red carpet leading inside.

A lobby with a green sofa, two round tables, and striped chairs.

3. Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

2.4 km from Palomar College

Pedro

S$180

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall mural.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a kitchen area.

A modern dining area with a long table and bar stools, a vending machine, and a water dispenser.

4. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos

1.3 km from Palomar College

Eliseo

S$144

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a sunset view, and a wooden floor.

A reception area with a counter, framed artwork, and a potted orchid.

A dining area with round tables and chairs, a kitchen area with cabinets, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a dark grey sofa, a patterned armchair, and a wooden coffee table. A framed picture hangs on the wall.

5. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

1.5 km from Palomar College

S$106

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hammock in a room with wooden flooring and a dark wall.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, a sofa, and a dining area with checkered chairs.

A modern two-story building with a wooden facade, a garage, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

6. Twelve Senses Retreat

15.1 km from Palomar College

Jacklyn

S$504

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern resort with a swimming pool, a covered outdoor area, and a sunset view.

A patio with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A bar area with leather seating, a bar counter, and a large window overlooking a view.

A spacious dining area with a long table set for multiple guests, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

7. Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

17.6 km from Palomar College

Lilit

S$1,622

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and tables, surrounded by a stone wall and string lights.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a large window with a view of a landscape.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

8. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

4.2 km from Palomar College

Shannon J

S$203

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a fire feature, and a view of parked cars and palm trees.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Springhill Suites by Marriott" and a parking area with cars.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a large window providing a view.

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

9 km from Palomar College

Lynn

S$201

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A beach with palm trees, a lifeguard tower, and a sandy walkway.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a view of the beach and ocean through a large window.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, an air conditioning unit, and a window with a view.

10. Moonlight Beach Motel

15.3 km from Palomar College

Scott

S$200

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wicker chairs, a round table, and a wooden fence.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A living room with a staircase, a flat-screen TV, a bookshelf, and a yellow cabinet.

A modern room with a mounted TV, wooden flooring, a checkered rug, and a wooden door.

11. The Green Room Hotel

16.5 km from Palomar College

Kathleen

S$232

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lighting, and a wall calendar.

A modern living room with a wooden floor, a black leather sofa, a white table with chairs, and a wicker side table.

A corridor with wooden walls, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A hallway with a circular window featuring a statue, surrounded by labeled columns and a wooden wall.

12. Inn at Moonlight Beach

15.1 km from Palomar College

Cesar

S$473

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting of a coastal scene, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A motel with a swimming pool, multiple parking spaces, and a fenced construction area.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in TV, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with balconies and a fence.

13. Motel Mediteran Escondido

12.2 km from Palomar College

Bob

S$87

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A brick pathway leading to a building with a covered entrance, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

A restaurant with a long wooden table, green upholstered seating, and a patterned ceiling.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A spacious living room with a herringbone wood floor, wooden ceiling beams, and a large painting on the wall.

14. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

14.7 km from Palomar College

Robert

S$541

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

Two wicker lounge chairs with striped cushions, a blue umbrella, and a small table with a decorative fountain between them.

A building with a hanging flower basket, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a white headboard, green and white floral bedding, and a bedside table with a lamp.

15. Leucadia Beach Inn

14.3 km from Palomar College

Ava

S$129

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An outdoor seating area with chairs and a fire feature, overlooking a body of water and a distant mountain range.

A wedding aisle with white chairs and floral decorations leading to a decorated arch.

A pool area with a view of a mountain and a town in the background.

A spacious living area with a wooden table, a sofa, and a chair, overlooking a scenic view of a body of water and hills.

16. Lakehouse Resort

Lake San Marcos, 3.7 km from Palomar College

Blanca

S$191

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk, a chair, a TV, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

A spacious living area with a sofa, dining tables, and a fireplace.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a large rug.

17. West Inn & Suites

13.9 km from Palomar College

Juan

S$197

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean, featuring a sofa with cushions and a table with an umbrella.

A balcony with a sofa, a pool, and a view of the ocean.

A seaside property with a balcony overlooking the ocean, featuring outdoor seating and a bicycle.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the ocean.

18. Beach Terrace

16 km from Palomar College

ALI

S$397

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A buffet setup with coffee dispensers, coffee mugs, and food containers.

A gym with cardio machines, a weight machine, and a TV on the wall.

A lobby with blue sofas, two armchairs, a coffee table, a chandelier, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

A reception desk with a computer, a clock, and a sign indicating check-out time.

19. Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

8.5 km from Palomar College

Warren

S$189

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A water park with multiple slides and a pool.

A modern lounge area with a wooden ceiling, a large seating area with sofas and chairs, a large planter with a tree, and a wall-mounted plant.

A spacious room with a modern chandelier, a large arched window, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel with a central fountain, palm trees, and a well-lit courtyard.

20. Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

10.9 km from Palomar College

Neal

S$621

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Palomar College

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos	8.4 Very good 989 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos	7.6 Good 1,022 reviews	View

Top Palomar College Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent place! Highly recommend this place"

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Bring a blow dryer bring your own shampoo and conditioner, and body wash"

Franciscan Inn

8/10 Good

"It was just as described, ok for the price, they are remodeling and bringing the area up to date"

TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Vista

10/10 Excellent

"The first thing I noticed was how friendly and helpful front desk was during our late check in and the same with checkout. Room was big with kitchenette to make meals in your room. Breakfast selection is good (nothing fancy) with hot and cold items and fresh fruit. It was just a relaxing way to start the day before we checked out. Convenient location (have a Starbucks and sushi place - (idk if its good tho) just steps away)."

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was very comfortable & we loved the views. The staff were all happy & helpful. The breakfast with made to order omelets & large selection of fresh fruits, cereals, waffles & more was excellent. We will definitely return. Thank you!"

Staybridge Suites Carlsbad by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay! The hotel was clean, the accommodations were comfortable, and it was perfect for our family. It shares a courtyard with the Holiday Inn, where the kids had plenty to do: Connect Four, darts, miniature golf, and even a basketball they could check out. The pool was clean and inviting, and the bar and restaurant were open in the evenings from 5 to 10 p.m. We’d definitely stay here again and highly recommend it!"

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect for our weekend trip. Loved how there was food places within walking distance. The pool was small but perfect for us since noone else was using it. Thank you. Breakfast was really good as well."

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

8/10 Good

"All the chairs in the lobby and the room are not clean and stained"

Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean."

Other attractions near Palomar College

Double Peak Park

8.4/10 (48 reviews)

After visiting Double Peak Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Marcos. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its lively breweries.

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Regal Edwards San Marcos

You can take time to visit Regal Edwards San Marcos during your travels to San Marcos. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

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Twin Oaks Golf Club

8.4/10 (60 reviews)

Play a round of golf in San Marcos at Twin Oaks Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.

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The Links at Lakehouse

8.6/10 (78 reviews)

Play a round of golf in Lake San Marcos at The Links at Lakehouse, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively breweries.

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California Fruit Wine

7.4/10 (21 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to California Fruit Wine during your trip to Vista. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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The Executive Course at Lakehouse

8.4/10 (43 reviews)

Play a round of golf at The Executive Course at Lakehouse and enjoy other activities in San Marcos such as surfing. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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Craftsmanship Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Craftsmanship Museum during your trip to Carlsbad. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park

8.0/10 (96 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Carlsbad with a trip to Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Palomar College?

Palomar College is located in a family-friendly area of San Marcos known for its lively breweries and surfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 8 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Palomar College?

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and in-room kitchens. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Palomar College. Other good choices within a short distance include Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos and Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Palomar College?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Palomar College.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Palomar College, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Palomar College.

What can I see and do near Palomar College?

You can check out the local talent at Moonlight Ampitheatre, Broadway Theatre and Avo Playhouse. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, Alta Vista Gardens or San Elijo Hills Dog Park. Explore nature at Montiel Dog Park and Carlsbad Skatepark.

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Our top choices for Palomar College hotels

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

2. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

3. Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

4. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos

5. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

6. Twelve Senses Retreat

7. Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

8. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

10. Moonlight Beach Motel

11. The Green Room Hotel

12. Inn at Moonlight Beach

13. Motel Mediteran Escondido

14. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

15. Leucadia Beach Inn

16. Lakehouse Resort

17. West Inn & Suites

18. Beach Terrace

19. Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

20. Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

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Top Palomar College Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos

Franciscan Inn

TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Vista

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Staybridge Suites Carlsbad by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG

Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

Other attractions near Palomar College

Double Peak Park

Regal Edwards San Marcos

Twin Oaks Golf Club

The Links at Lakehouse

California Fruit Wine

The Executive Course at Lakehouse

Craftsmanship Museum

Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park

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