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Best Western San Marcos

2.5 star property
Hotel near San Marcos River in San Marcos

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Exterior
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Reception
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.0 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Marcos

Rio Vista stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Rio Vista hotel, you'll find San Marcos River and Texas State University. Ramon Lucio Park and Ramon Lucio Memorial Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Rio Vista Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Texas State University - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • San Marcos River - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bobcat Stadium - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 6 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fuego Tortilla Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hopdoddy Burger Bar - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Best Western San Marcos

Hotel near San Marcos River in San Marcos
Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. You'll find a business center on site. Free breakfast is available daily. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western San Marcos. Free self parking is available.

This San Marcos hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • No smoking on site
Best Western San Marcos offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant 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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • 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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western San Marcos to the airport?

Best Western San Marcos is 33.8 mi (36-min drive) away from the Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western San Marcos?

As of Sep 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western San Marcos on Sep 15, 2025 start from $93.6, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Best Western San Marcos have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western San Marcos.

Does Best Western San Marcos offer free breakfast?

Best Western San Marcos offers free on-the-go breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Best Western San Marcos?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Best Western San Marcos?

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

Is there free parking at Best Western San Marcos?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Western San Marcos have a pool?

Best Western San Marcos features an outdoor pool.

Does Best Western San Marcos have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western San Marcos to downtown San Marcos?

Best Western San Marcos is 1 mi away from San Marcos.

Best Western San Marcos Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 309 out of 841 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 841 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 841 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 841 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 841 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s not bad for the price really I like the breakfast option they had it was clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was clean and well-maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Aimee

Business traveler
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs Cleaned

Check in was fine. The bathroom had hair in the shower and behind the toilet hadn’t been cleaned. There was something spilled all over the wall in the room. I got home and had 4-5 bed bug bites on me. I prayed that I didn’t bring home any critters.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Arely

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The tub was not as clean as it should have been had a lot of residue. My son’s room was just the same regarding the tub. However room was in great condition.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good for quick overnight stay

Nothing fancy, but was great for an overnight stay. Was attending a graduation and it was a close to the campus and very convenient. The morning and evening front desk staff were very nice and friendly. The beds were firm and comfortable. The only thing that made it a less pleasant experience was the train in the distance that came through several times during the night. The interstate traffic noise did not bother us at all. Decent breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Quick stay to visit family

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosidelia

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
We love staying at this hotel every time we are at San Marcos,for its cleanliness,spacious rooms,amazing breakfast,good personnel’s and vicinity to rio vista river.💞😀💕
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sue Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice employee
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia, Houston

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Misty

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It wasn't terrible, very outdated, no stairs, bed as hard as a rock and the room has a musty old smell. I went an bought lysol and clorox wipes and gave the room a good wipe down.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yevgeniya

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Senortraveler

The desk clerk was cheerful and very helpful. The bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, Kabwe

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice. Clean. Good condition. Friendly, professional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to the highway
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025