Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South, an IHG Hotel

2.5 star property
Spa hotel near San Marcos Premium Outlets

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Property entrance
Exterior
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Outdoor pool, free cabanas, sun loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
900 Barnes Drive, San Marcos, TX, 78666
  • Aquarena Springs Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Accessible Tub)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Accessible Tub)

  • 31.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

  • 31.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing)

  • 31.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Accessible Tub)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Accessible Tub)

  • 31.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hear)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Tub)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Marcos

In San Marcos .You'll find San Marcos Premium Outlets and Aquarena Springs Museum within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Also, Seton Heart Institute - WellMed San Marcos is within 2 miles (3 km) and Wonder World is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Aquarena Springs Museum - 4 min drive
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 4 min drive
  • Rio Vista Park - 5 min drive
  • Texas State University - 7 min drive
  • Bobcat Stadium - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 10 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South, an IHG Hotel

Spa hotel near San Marcos Premium Outlets
Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South, an IHG Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 753 square feet (70 square meters) and includes conference space. A children's pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South, an IHG Hotel. Self parking is free.

This San Marcos hotel is smoke free.

  • 88 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 753 sq ft of conference space
  • 70 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South, an IHG Hotel offers 88 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Marcos hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Fan
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free rollaway beds
  • Heating
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: 3 percent

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express San Marcos South Hotel
Holiday Inn Express San Marcos South
Inn Express San Marcos
Holiday Inn Express Suites San Marcos South

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 603 out of 996 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 996 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 996 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 996 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 996 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genesis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was Awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

catherine

Travelled with family, Business traveller
The water wasn’t hot for the shower
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Almost new hotel. Clean, well-maintained and friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Katie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The surrounding property of the hotel was clean. Aside from some non-working light fixtures and I noticed some hornets nests and infestation of crickets I believe it was decent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Katie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I did not like that the safety entrance to the pool was not working. So anyone could have walked in had they tried to open the gate. I did not like that the pool was not being cleaned form all the debris that was falling in. Including all the crickets. I noticed not all of the lights surrounding the pool were working, this made it difficult to navigate the outside and again, unsafe. For my bathroom, I noticed some substances on the walls, including hair. The bath tub had red marks probably from the prior guest and it looked unsanitary. Aside, from this I enjoyed the Dove products and the organization of the towels and closet. The main room, was for the most part clean. I found no big issues with it aside from stains on the bed that appeared unsanitary. I enjoyed the tv channel list and WiFi password instructions. I was staying for a total of 3 nights and a day. The staff was knowledgeable and very friendly. The continental breakfast was very nice, had plenty of variety and was clean and organized. The lobby always looked fresh.i I hadn’t noticed the printer and computers that were available, however that was a nice touch. I rate my overall stay a 3 out of 5. I would still give holiday Inn express another chance to fix these concerns of mine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Close to 35
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Country Comfort
There was one thing that kept me awake the first night, train's horn every hour all night long, I asked to be moved to a room on the other side of the hotel, They did at no extra charge for my second night, Very comfortable and quite as my country home, Thank you,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marci

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here several times as our daughter attends Texas State University. This is our go to hotel for the area. The hotel is quiet and clean and the staff is always friendly and personable! On our last visit there were no bath towels, however, this was easily resolved by a visit to the front desk. Will definitely continue to stay here when visiting our daughter.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Manuel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

ANDREA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gumecindo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

carla, luanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every thing fine
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Spent over $200 on a room and the pull out sofa of the couch was broken. The door to the room squeaked so loud. Just the quality did not equal the price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to the outlet stores and the glass bottom boat ride. Free breakfast was very enjoyable and well made and everything in the dining area and the front desk was clean and orderly. The check in was fast and front desk clerk was kind and was able to switch our room from the second floor to the fourth floor. We were looking forward to using the swimming pool and Jacuzzi but they were not clean and the jacuzzi was not in operation. Our room was clean and everything looked new inside.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024