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Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Aquarena Springs Museum in San Marcos

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Exterior
Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lobby lounge
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
600 Wonder World Dr, San Marcos, TX, 78666
  • Rio Vista Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Texas State University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sofa Bed, Full Kitchen

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Sofa bed, Full Kitchen

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Sofa bed, Full Kitchen

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sofa Bed, Mobile Access Tub, Full Kitchen

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sofa Bed, Mobile Access Tub, Full Kitchen

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite (Subject to Availability)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible, Full Kitchen

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Marcos

In San Marcos .A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Aquarena Springs Museum and 3 miles (5 km) of Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park. John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park and San Marcos River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Aquarena Springs Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rio Vista Park - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Texas State University - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 6 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 6 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pluckers Wing Bar - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

Hotel near Aquarena Springs Museum in San Marcos
Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available.

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 850 square feet (79 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 1 building
  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 850 sq ft of conference space
  • 79 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2012
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Game room or arcade
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This San Marcos hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Weight limit: 60 lbs per pet
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 14 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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, Union Pay, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. 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

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in January.
  • Up to 3 children 14 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

Candlewood San Marcos
Candlewood Suites Hotel San Marcos
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San Marcos Candlewood Suites
San Marcos Suites
Suites San Marcos
Candlewood Suites San Marcos Hotel
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Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 379 out of 845 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 845 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 845 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 845 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 845 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Obviously going through remodel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasantly surprised

The room was clean and comfortable. Chris the desk clerk was very friendly. Only thing missing is complimentary continental breakfast. Unlimited coffee fresh ground coffee beans
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

moses

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Brittany

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The Washer /Dryer Ma chines did not work, The Elevator quit working for the fourth floor, since I am semi disabled this did not go well for check out this morning, Its very difficult for me to do stairs to bring my luggage down, and when I looked on the web site it showed a breakfast but this one did not have a breakfast . other than that it was a quite stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nickolas

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

8/10 Good

Clarita

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was quiet,room had lots of appliances like microwave/silverware/toast/coffee maker ECT ect,staff were nice,the parking is kinda small,were doing renovations,and the elevator seem to take forever most of the time,other then that,the hotel was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasey

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

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Needs updating
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old and dirty.

Our room had a very old and torn chair in it. The bed was small and uncomfortable. The bathroom floor tiles were loose and coming up. The floors were dirty and stained. Nothing much good here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lenin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In 2 day we don’t have internet service and the staff was bad bad bad
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jay

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

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio, Mission

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Victor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didnt take my shower last night bcos the hot water wasnt running
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

jay k

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The elevator was not working on the second floor. We had to call the front desk when wanting to go down. Had a short wait on someone sending it up.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024