Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

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Days Inn
6.8 (470 reviews)
517 West San Marcos Boulevard , San Marcos , US
+1 512-353-5050

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location
Several mentions of clean rooms
Comfortable beds
Some attentive/friendly staff and management
Privacy in rooms
Cons:
Undisclosed $100 refundable deposit at check-in
Very limited breakfast; juice/coffee machines often broken
TV channels/wifi issues
Noisy or poorly regulated air conditioning
Mildew smell in some rooms; reports of dirty exterior
Security concerns (truck break-in, nonworking camera)
Rude or unresponsive staff and slow problem resolution
Key card and plumbing problems (no running water)

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Mixed: many reviewers praised clean rooms, but others reported mildew smells in some rooms and a generally dirty exterior in places.
Service
7.2
Mixed service: some staff were attentive and management was praised by a few, but there are numerous reports of rudeness, unresponsiveness (emails not answered), improper key access, and slow/problematic issue handling.
Location
8.8
Generally positive: several reviewers noted the hotel was conveniently located and close to work/family sites.
Room Quality
6.5
Mixed room quality: comfortable beds and privacy reported, but rooms were often small, had noisy/poorly regulated AC, occasional mildew smell, TV and plumbing issues (no running water) were mentioned.
Amenities
6.9
Below expectations in places: limited breakfast offerings, broken juice/coffee machines, intermittent wifi/TV issues and a reported nonworking security camera.
Value for Money
6.6
Perceived as uneven value: the undisclosed $100 refundable deposit and limited/poor amenities caused many guests to feel the stay was not worth the cost, though some felt the property matched its price point.
Food and Beverage
4.6
Negative: multiple reviewers called the breakfast poor or extremely limited (waffles/bread only), with juice and coffee machines often out of service.
Overall Experience
6.8
Mixed overall: convenient location and occasional friendly staff, but frequent issues with amenities, unexpected deposit policies, inconsistent cleanliness and service lowered overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:09

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just off Freeway 78, Days Inn San Marcos offers easy access to San Diego's top attractions, making it the perfect base for your stay.

Near Major Attractions
Explore popular sites like Lego Land, the San Diego Zoo, and more, all just a short drive away from the hotel.

Comforts of Home
Enjoy the convenience of in-room refrigerators and microwaves, a complimentary continental breakfast, and free high-speed internet access during your stay at Days Inn San Marcos.

Book your stay now at Days Inn San Marcos for a memorable and comfortable experience!

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SAN

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 470 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 7.2
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 6.9
Value for Money: 6.6
Food and Beverage: 4.6
Overall Experience: 6.8
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Midori • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Hard to turn into but once you find it your fine

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • family_with_children • gb
3
Bring Cash!
Pros:

The bed was very comfortable and TV channels worked well.

Cons:

Days Inn requests a $100 refundable deposit when you gi to check in. This was sonethong that was not stated and therefore did not have cash. I am still waiting for my $100 deposit to be refunded to my bank card. I stayed 1 night so definitely not worth the stay. I have emailed the propety via Booking.com but my emails have not been answered.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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CARMEN • family_with_children • pr
6
Pros:

The room was very clean, the bed was confortable.

Cons:

The wifi didn't connect.
In the breakfast room, the juice machine was out of service, so the only option was coffe or chocolate.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Crystal • couple • us
1
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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William • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

I enjoyed my stay

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Groover • couple • us
8
was fine but need repairs on coffee and juice machines
Pros:

breakfast was okay, but juice and coffee machines need fixing

Cons:

juice and coffee machines need work

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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sara • couple • us
1
Cons:

Why does it not say when you do your reservation that it is a $100 deposit plus the rent for the room not everyone have the money for a deposit

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Veronica • couple • us
3
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Lakely • solo_traveller • us
6
Pros:

The management team

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • us
4
Cons:

For the name Wyndam to be on this place is misleading because you think its going to be nice. This place is almost a dump. Needs refreshing badly.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Eileen • solo_traveller • us
5
Just ok place to stay. Nothing notable except location.
Pros:

Location was good. Breakfast marginal. Not many choices. Air conditioner very noisy and hard to regulate. Toilet small and low. Room was small but ok.

Cons:

See above

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Weller • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

Cleanliness, attentive staff, convenient location.

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Neil • solo_traveller • us
4
Pros:

How close it was to the site that I worked.

Cons:

The TV channels and what they had for breakfast.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Mariel • solo_traveller • us
10
I loved my stay and I’ll definitely come back
Pros:

I like that the room was clean, comfortable, and private

Cons:

I didn’t not like that the “included breakfast” were only waffles and bread

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Annette • solo_traveller • us
3
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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gonzalez • family_with_children • mx
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Tomas • family_with_children • us
7
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Ndu Amobi • family_with_children • gb
10
Excellent!
Pros:

Location, Cleanliness, peacefulness and secured

Cons:

Limited breakfast options

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Peoples • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

Just over all not a good stay this time

Cons:

No good

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee