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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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Enjoy a convenient breakfast spread with a variety of options, including cereal, fresh fruit, and hot coffee.
Guests can enjoy a stay in this classic motel with a central courtyard and pool area.
Guests can relax on the leather sofa in the lobby, surrounded by a framed painting and a potted plant.
Relax in our inviting lobby with a seating area, dining space, and kitchenette.
Two single beds with white linens and throw pillows, a nightstand and desk with a chair, and a large mirror adorn this stylish room.

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
1601 I-H 35 North, San Marcos, TX, 78666
  • Texas State University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Bobcat Stadium
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Rio Vista Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • 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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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. Meadows Center for Water and the Environment and San Marcos City Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Texas State University - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bobcat Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • San Marcos City Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Rio Vista Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 8 min drive - 7.0 miles

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
  • ‪Loli’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, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area 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
  • 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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (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 to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal 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.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop 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 at the property

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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos to the airport?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos is 31.8 mi (33-min drive) away from the Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos.

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos offer free breakfast?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos offers free on-the-go breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos?

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

Is there free parking at Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos have a pool?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos to downtown San Marcos?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos is 1.9 mi away from San Marcos.

Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 198 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 192 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 286 out of 1004 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gregory

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

8/10 Good

Lucian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Had to ask for washcloths and toilet paper everyday. No room service during the 5 day sray.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Khadine

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Breakfast is kept out 24/7. The cereal and serving equipment look like they used them for a dog, then put them out for food. The room was dusty everywhere and had a lot of bugs in it to the point that my toddler picked one up and handed it to me. Nothing was clean, and no housekeeping came during my stay. I guess if you want cheap, you get cheap and dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

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

10/10 Excellent

venkat

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

8/10 Good

Isabel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time we’ve been at this hotel everything was good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brenda

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible! Nothing like the listing. The sofa was all stained. There was electrical tape holding down the flooring. The towels were stained. The bed sheets had cigarette burns. Rooms were not sound proof at all! We unfortunately were kept up all night with all their noise coming from the unit next to us. You can also hear every footstep coming from the unit above us. I WOULD NOT recommend this motel to anyone with a family. This place was a dump!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Corey

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff wouldn’t do anything about occupants partying at 1am. 4 doors down from the office and the front desk
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Candelario

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

2/10 Terrible

Cindy

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Art

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeramy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The beds where not comfortable and rooms not clean.and staff was not friendly and the free breakfast was a joke
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

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

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

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

HoJo San Marcus Texas two thumbs up!

I got to the location about 9 hours after my intended arrival, in the MIDDLE of the night, and the clerk was so kind! He even offered to help me carry my bag up the stairs since I had an upstairs room! The bed was amazingly comfy, and the shower was awesome. Even being THAT close to a major highway, the room was quiet, with the door shut, I couldn’t even hear the traffic!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient and affordable. The room’s flooring was buckling but the room was clean. And the staff was so friendly and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Be careful of pictures,

The pictures online didn’t look like the real place. It look very unkept and dirty the outside. It had a lot of trash and old mattresses and broken furniture outside under the stairwell. Didn’t feel too safe. Table broken n the room and very very cold, Had to turn the heater up to 90 and took most of the night to warm it up,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose Roberto

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

2/10 Terrible

James, Buda

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Locked in the bathroom...

This was literally the worst experience ive ever had. Please do not stay here. I got locked in the bathroom for several hours (didnt bring my phone in the bathroom) and had to literally break my way out of there using the bar off the towel rack. Then after i checked out early (obviously) they wouldnt refund the stay, just for the days i didnt stay. I literally could've still been in there rotting for days. Now the refund isnt even posting. (could be the bank, but still). They couldve cared less about what happened to me. That was a traumatizing experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sal

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lou Ann

You get what you pay for

Not a fancy place but a bed to sleep in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025