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Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Texas State University

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool
Lobby
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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2131 N Highway 35, San Marcos, TX, 78666
  • Place, Blanco Shoals Natural Area
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Texas State University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, San Marcos Premium Outlets
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 324 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (1 King Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 841 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (with bathtub)

  • 324 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (hearing accessible)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 324 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (with bathtub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 324 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Non Smoking (1 King Bed w/ roll in shower)

  • 841 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (hearing accessible) | Living area | 43-inch LCD TV with premium channels, TV

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (hearing accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 324 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (with bathtub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (mobility/hearing acc w/ rollin shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (hearing accessible)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 324 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium King Room-Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

Premium Room With 1 King Bed And Bathtub-Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Premium Guest Room With 1 King Bed And In-Room Drinks-Snacks

  • Sleeps 2

King Room-Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

King Room With Mobility Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Room with Two Queen Beds-Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

Room With 2 Queen Beds, Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Roll In Shower

  • Sleeps 4

Guest Room With 2 Queen Beds And Bathtub-Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds Room

  • Sleeps 4

One-Bedroom King Suite With Roll-in Shower-Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

One-Bedroom King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Premium Room With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

San Marcos

In San Marcos .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Blanco Shoals Natural Area and 2 miles (3 km) of Texas State University with a stay here. Bobcat Stadium and San Marcos River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Blanco Shoals Natural Area - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Texas State University - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Strahan Coliseum - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 6 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • University of Texas at Austin - 28 min drive - 33.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 5 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪First Watch - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

3-star hotel near Texas State University
Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos also features a terrace, a picnic area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 3-star San Marcos hotel is smoke free.

  • 107 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2017
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos offers 107 accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with hydromassage showerheads.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 12.00 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hilton Garden San Marcos
Hilton San Marcos San Marcos
Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos San Marcos
Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos Hotel San Marcos

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos to the airport?

Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos is 32.6 mi (35-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 Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos?

As of Dec 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos on Jan 1, 2026 start from $80.08, 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 Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos.

Does Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 12.00 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos?

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

Is there free parking at Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos have a pool?

Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8 AM to 10 PM.

Does Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos to downtown San Marcos?

Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos is 2.6 mi away from San Marcos.

Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 656 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1007 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the great price and location to TSU, it’s the best hotel in the area.. Lobby is super nice and has a restaurant/bar. The rooms and property were clean, and they even text you to make sure everything is up to your standards. Will be the only place I stay when visiting my son at school.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect. Simple. Clean. Safe. Easy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

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

4/10 Poor

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Clean hotel and not too far from Texas State Uni. Staff super nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

New Pillows Needed

Great hotel close to Texas State University. The only thing I had a concern with was the pillows in the room. They are not comfortable. We will bring ours from home next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

8/10 Good

Kristi

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice, check in was a breeze. Had to stay here for a work trip and had a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph Valentine

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar and pool were great. Breakfast staff extremely nice, but price and offering was a little over priced
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly. Convenient for our scheduled activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Close proximity to Texas State University.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Nice place

This was a very nice experience. Room was clean, cool, and comfortable. People at reception were very friendly. The only negative was paying $12.00 for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

kiyanna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Texas State University. Nice bar and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

2/10 Terrible

Armando

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rayanna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and beds were cozy. Sue was the best! Will be staying here again when I come back to San Marcos.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chloe Marcano

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I never got a chance to stay...reservations were on the wrong day and under the wrong name. No compensation given.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Xochitl

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025