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Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

2.0 star property
Motel near Texas State University in San Marcos

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Lobby
Seasonal outdoor pool
Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1601 I-H 35 North, San Marcos, TX, 78666
  • Texas State University
    10 min walk
  • Bobcat Stadium
    20 min walk
  • Aquarena Center
    3 min drive
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    33 min drive

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Exterior

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The price is CA $78
per night
CA $90 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

San Marcos

In San Marcos .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Texas State University and 2 miles (3 km) of Bobcat Stadium with a stay here. Aquarena Center and San Marcos City Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Texas State University - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bobcat Stadium - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Strahan Coliseum - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Rio Vista Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 9 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 8 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lolita's Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

Motel near Texas State University in San Marcos
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Marcos motel.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Concierge
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This San Marcos motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Seasonal 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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 17 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 17 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
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, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham).

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 1036 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 1036 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 218 out of 1036 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 212 out of 1036 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 296 out of 1036 reviews" "

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

HORACIO, SAN ANTONIO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very limited breakfast ... quite disappointing compared to others we have visited in the same area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet room my my rest indeed 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jillian

Disliked: Staff & service
Terrible experience
Address is incorrect, could not find hotel. Tried to call hotel and could not get anybody to answer. Ended up staying at a different hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Afton

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisha, Texas City

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean , staff was friendly, beds were comfortable, water pressure was good, room had plenty of space. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michele

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Martha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The crontol remotes is not working, and they charge for a one more night.. and now a need call bank to cancel the transaction.. is no fear 😡😡
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shante

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Rosa

Disliked: Staff & service
Convenient. Nothing out of the ordinary.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Shawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stay in San Marcos.
I booked online. I didn’t realize that it was an outside entry motel and not an inside entry hotel. I prefer the inside entry. The coffee and breakfast was very disappointing. I would choose another place to stay unless you like the above information.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Donald

ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maria

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

6/10 Okay

German

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very dirty unsafe place the tv did not work the shower also was not working properly also it was a strong smell of mold.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice cleanliness, good we had a little issue with plumbing in our room. They did not hesitate to move us with no problems. Great experience, wonderful location not too far from a lot of family activities and restaurants. I would definitely stay again reasonable priced.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Selena

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
well…
My daughter and I were very disappointed. The floors needed cleaned, the air was off so it was hot in the room, (it did cool off nicely by the next day) the sheets and bedding was stained, the decorative pillows were dirty with different types of stains, the wash clothes were stained up - I did ask for different bedding and towels and felt like at least they came from a “clean closet” in the office. We had to change everything though/ maybe that’s normal though. The woman at the desk was less than friendly but the man was pleasant. The breakfast really was nonexistent and the office/space it is held in feels dingy and dirty. The outside space was pretty gross and it is very loud inside the room from outside noise. The pool looked nice but we didn’t spend any time there in order to swim because the hotel was so uncomfortable. I know this is silly but we were on the second floor with no elevator. Ice machine was working but missing a piece so it was loud and the ice came out crazy. I guess you get what you pay for but the pictures on the listing 100% don’t match the hotel in real life. Sadly. I did add one pic of the worst bed, we ended up sleeping in the other bed together as it was the least dirty/stained. I’m sad to leave a negative review but I should have read more before I stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Selena

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
well…
My daughter and I were very disappointed. The floors needed cleaned, the air was off so it was hot in the room, (it did cool off nicely by the next day) the sheets and bedding was stained, the decorative pillows were dirty with different types of stains, the wash clothes were stained up - I did ask for different bedding and towels and felt like at least they came from a “clean closet” in the office. We had to change everything though/ maybe that’s normal though. The woman at the desk was less than friendly but the man was pleasant. The breakfast really was nonexistent and the office/space it is held in feels dingy and dirty. The outside space was pretty gross and it is very loud inside the room from outside noise. The pool looked nice but we didn’t spend any time there in order to swim because the hotel was so uncomfortable. I know this is silly but we were on the second floor with no elevator. Ice machine was working but missing a piece so it was loud and the ice came out crazy. I guess you get what you pay for but the pictures on the listing 100% don’t match the hotel in real life. Sadly. I did add one pic of the worst bed, we ended up sleeping in the other bed together as it was the least dirty/stained. I’m sad to leave a negative review but I should have read more before I stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRIANNE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and easy check in. Large room. Comfortable bed. Great for a place to sleep for the night. Reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for that area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Alfonso

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

alain

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024