Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

2.5 star property
Spa hotel near San Marcos Premium Outlets

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Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, featuring a modern entrance with a covered walkway and stone pillars.
Relax by the pool, surrounded by comfortable lounge chairs and a seating area with tables.
Relax in this stylish room with a comfortable bed, flat-screen TV, and convenient desk area featuring a microwave and coffee maker.
Relax in our welcoming lobby with comfortable seating, artwork, and natural light.
Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a reception desk, comfortable seating area, and dining space.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
900 Barnes Drive, San Marcos, TX, 78666
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Rio Vista Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Texas State University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Marcos

In San Marcos .You'll find San Marcos Premium Outlets and Aquarena Springs Museum within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Seton Heart Institute - WellMed San Marcos and Purgatory Creek Natural Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Aquarena Springs Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Rio Vista Park - 4 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Texas State University - 6 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 11 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 46 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 by IHG

Spa hotel near San Marcos Premium Outlets
Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG 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. 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 by IHG. Self parking is free.

This San Marcos hotel is smoke free.

  • 88 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 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 by IHG 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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • 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 to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • 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 with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 at the property

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
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, 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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG is 37.4 mi (46-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 Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG?

As of Jul 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG on Aug 10, 2025 start from $104.0, 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 Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG have a spa?

Yes, this hotel has a spa.

How close is Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG to downtown San Marcos?

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG is 3.4 mi away from San Marcos.

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 607 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1006 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Excellent!

I just wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the wonderful experience I had during my stay at your hotel. From the moment I arrived, I was warmly welcomed, and every detail of my visit exceeded expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lavonne, Lott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it and will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Adjacent to shopping area with a Target (far end but walkable)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian Dean

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHAN

Keep up the great work!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Traveled with family
Very clean & convenient to target and a few other stores!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, clean and quiet. Will recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were very unsatisfied with our stay. We got a room that had broken shades could not open to let sunlight in. The day of check out we went downstairs to get luggage cart at 10:00 am check out is at 11:00. Once we got back to our room an employee was walking out our door saying he was checking batteries. Our son was in the room so we dont know the employees intentions he did not change out any batteries. I approached front desk and ask to speak to a manager. No manager on weekends. I asked for name and phone number of manager I called Monday morning but she was in a meeting I left a message and never heard back. Seems like a perfect time to take someone belongings when you go downstairs to get a luggage cart. One would only arrive home to think they left it behind.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA

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

10/10 Excellent

Rano

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

6/10 Okay

Gorman

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica, Katy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

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

10/10 Excellent

LaTosha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

10/10 Excellent

Ana, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The entire place was spotless, and the cleanliness really stood out. The front desk staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, both at check-in and check-out, making the whole experience even better. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service

Poor Experience

I booked my room the afternon before my trip. Unfortunately I had an emergency and had to cancel my entire trip. When I reached out that same evening and explained the situation, I was told that there was nothing they could do because it was policy to cancel by a certain time. I replied back asking for an exception to the rule due the the circumstance. This reply was ignored and I was charged for the room. Heartless people and poor Customer Service all around.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keaire

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marleen

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

Family trip

Great location and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

JOSE DANIEL, Saltillo

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