Best Budget Inn

2.5 star property
Motel near San Marcos River in San Marcos

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Lobby
Basic Single Room | Television
Basic Single Room | 1 bedroom
Front of property
Basic Double Room | Television

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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903 N. I-Hwy. 35 (Rte. 12), San Marcos, TX, 78666
  • Rio Vista Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • San Marcos River
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Texas State University
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Marcos

Rio Vista stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Rio Vista motel, you'll find Ramon Lucio Park and Ramon Lucio Memorial Park. San Marcos Discovery Center and Rio Vista Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Rio Vista Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • San Marcos River - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Texas State University - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bobcat Stadium - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 3 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fuego Tortilla Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hopdoddy Burger Bar - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Best Budget Inn

Motel near San Marcos River in San Marcos
Best Budget Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Smoking in designated areas
Best Budget Inn offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per accommodation, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 accommodation, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Best Budget Inn San Marcos
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Budget Inn to the airport?

Best Budget Inn is 33.9 mi (36-min drive) away from the Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Best Budget Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Budget Inn.

Does Best Budget Inn offer free breakfast?

Best Budget Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Best Budget Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Best Budget Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Best Budget Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Best Budget Inn have a pool?

Best Budget Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does Best Budget Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Best Budget Inn to downtown San Marcos?

Best Budget Inn is 0.9 mi away from San Marcos.

Best Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Richard, San Marcos

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thy said thy had WiFi there was no in the room I was in not sure why but thy didn’t help I needed WiFi for writing and posting things online. That was only reason to get a room with WiFi. All and all was bad
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Mikel

Business traveler
Pretty quiet, for the money was good for rest. Something's could have been updated, but overall it met my need.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A/C was barely blowing made it miserably hot. Shower curtains were held up by what looked like wire hangers. TV didn't even work. Only had two bath towels a day. No hand towels nor wash rags. All in all a terrible experience
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020