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Lake San Marcos Resort

3.0 of 5
1025 La Bonita Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078 (Formerly Quail's Inn Hotel)
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San Diego, California
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30 reviews 30 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Has changed ownership so maybe OK, or you can bribe desk for a good room as apparently there may be some. But for me, 2 week stay was 13 days too long. So-called resort with boat rentals, etc. --which were not available. Felt like battling Room Service for toiletries, etc. Very thin walls and floors. Like a motel in the... More

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San Francisco
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8 reviews 8 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2013

We stayed at this hotel before it remodeled and still loved it. The location is perfect for parents taking their kids to legoland. We had to drive approx 10 mins max to get there which was great. Before we left we were told that the rooms will be remodeled so now I'm really looking forward to going back. I recommend... More

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Spearfish, South Dakota
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2012

Over the years, I've stayed here several times. The resort is smack in the middle of a retirement community, so it's very quiet. It has an excellent location just off Rancho Santa Fe Road and Palomar Airport Road; both North County San Diego coastal and inland are just minutes away. This property was originally built 40 or more years ago,... More

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Arizona
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2012

Older hotel that showed its age. (paint peeling, wood cracking, popcorn ceilings). Room was situated right on the Lake. Things in the room were very clean. Microwave and mini fridge did the trick when we need them.A/C didn't blow hard at all. Had to get a fan at the store so we would have air movement. The place was recently... More

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Sammamish, Washington
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7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2012

Spent 5 nites recently and it was very disappointing. Old, musty, iron and NO board, coffee pot and NO coffee, terrible pillows, but the worst part was that each morning at 7 am they started hammering, drilling, POWER SAWS and THROWING SHEET OF PLY WOOD form the 2nd floor. Was not informed of the reconstruction when I made our reservation.

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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2012

The rooms are in DESPERATE need of updating. They had a musty smell and some of the cabinets on the bathroom doors were chipping. We had a King Lake View room and it was a beautiful view. In fact, one of the homeowners across the lake took my husband and his buddy on a ride around the lake, very friendly... More

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T23Manager, Manager at Lake San Marcos Resort, responded to this review
4 September 2012

The rumors are true.... Lake San Marcos Hotel is under new management and will close November 1 for an amazing renovation. We will reopen in Spring 2013. Please come back and see us then, we are looking forward to great improvements! More

San Diego, California
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26 reviews 26 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2012

We booked a room there for the second time when we went to visit family. The first time our Lake view room was so old and outdated it was depression. This time we asked to be put in a room that had be update at least in the last decade! The room was nice...not great but ok. However the pillows... More

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southern california
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2012

We very much enjoyed our anniversary stay at the resort. We chose a room overlooking the lake which was BEAUTIFUL. We sat on the balcony and enjoyed coffee, and later champagne, while watching the birds and the beautiful reflections. Pay the extra $$ and stay in building "4" or "5". There are other pool an lake-view rooms, but the pool... More

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Ocean Shores, Washington
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2012

We are finishing up our four day stay here. We didn't expect a luxury hotel and we didn't get one, but we got a huge, very clean room with a nice patio and view of the pool and lake, all for a very reasonable price. The staff are wonderful and very accommodating. This was like an oasis to us after... More

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T23Manager, Manager at Lake San Marcos Resort, responded to this review
17 July 2012

Thank you for your kind review. Our goal is to deliver exceptional service with an excellent value. I'm so happy to hear you were pleased! We are in the process of making a lot of updates and improvements. We will finish a complete renovation early next spring but are making positive changes daily. We hope you will come visit us... More

Phoenix, Arizona
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2012 via mobile

Spacious rooms, good service at reception and room maintenance. Lakefront location a big plus. Good value for families visiting Legoland and other kid oriented locations. Only negative is that the property is in need of a interior and exterior makeover.

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Address: 1025 La Bonita Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078 (Formerly Quail's Inn Hotel)
Region: United States > California > San Marcos
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Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #3 of 4 hotels in San Marcos
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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