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Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South, an IHG Hotel

2.5 star property
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Property entrance
Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool loungers
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
900 Barnes Drive, San Marcos, TX, 78666
  • Aquarena Springs Museum
    4 min drive
  • Panda Express
    5 min walk
  • San Marcos Station
    10 min drive
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    39 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Accessible Tub)

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

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

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Accessible Tub)

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

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

  • 31.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room

  • 31.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing)

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

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

  • 31.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing)

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

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

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Accessible Tub)

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

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

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Accessible Tub)

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

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

  • 31.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hear)

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

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

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Tub)

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

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

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Marcos

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South, an IHG Hotel in San Marcos, you'll be a 4-minute drive from San Marcos Premium Outlets and 7 minutes from Texas State University. .This spa hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Aquarena Springs Museum and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Seton Heart Institute - WellMed San Marcos.

What's nearby

  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 4 min drive
  • Rio Vista Park - 5 min drive
  • Wonder World - 6 min drive
  • Texas State University - 7 min drive
  • Bobcat Stadium - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 10 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 39 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, an IHG Hotel

Hotel with a full-service spa, near San Marcos Premium Outlets
Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South, an IHG Hotel 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.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa.
Make yourself at home in one of the 88 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South, an IHG Hotel. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in San Marcos? This hotel has 753 square feet (70 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Corner/local shop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Corner/local shop
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (753 square feet)
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Lever door handles
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Fan
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Free rollaway beds
  • Heating
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofing

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 3 percent

We have included 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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express San Marcos South Hotel
Holiday Inn Express San Marcos South
Inn Express San Marcos
Holiday Inn Express Suites San Marcos South

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 592 out of 975 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 975 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 975 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 975 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 975 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marci

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here several times as our daughter attends Texas State University. This is our go to hotel for the area. The hotel is quiet and clean and the staff is always friendly and personable! On our last visit there were no bath towels, however, this was easily resolved by a visit to the front desk. Will definitely continue to stay here when visiting our daughter.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Manuel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

ANDREA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gumecindo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

carla, luanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every thing fine
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Spent over $200 on a room and the pull out sofa of the couch was broken. The door to the room squeaked so loud. Just the quality did not equal the price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to the outlet stores and the glass bottom boat ride. Free breakfast was very enjoyable and well made and everything in the dining area and the front desk was clean and orderly. The check in was fast and front desk clerk was kind and was able to switch our room from the second floor to the fourth floor. We were looking forward to using the swimming pool and Jacuzzi but they were not clean and the jacuzzi was not in operation. Our room was clean and everything looked new inside.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jes

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ubicación of this place were convenience close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice and clean hotel and the lady at the desk was very friendly and pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The jacuzzi wasn’t working, there was no cold water in room when we put shower or sink faucet on cold the water came out very hot, my room didn’t have a coffee maker, we had to come inside to front desk to get pool towels
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boniface

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

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dirty
Hair all over the bed. You could see it under the fitted sheet between that and the mattress. Hair all over the top of the comforter. We asked for more towels since there were only 2 in the room, and they said we could only have small ones.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it
Clean and comfortable, safe surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daniela

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our Go To Hotel
This is our go to place for our family road trips. Melody was stellar and more than amazing when we checked in!! She interacted with my daughter and we had fun conversations throughout our stay. Made sure our room was to our satisfaction and asked if we needed anything else such as towels or blankets. Room was clean. Bathroom was clean as well. The AC blew cold air, the vent only blew down. However we always travel with a fan so we used that to resolve the issue. Did not partake in the breakfast due to time but from what we saw, it looked good. There are only two things that I would like to see improved. First one, recycling bins. Shopping at the malls and stores in the area, you get bags and boxes that should be recycled verses filling up the trash cans. The second thing is, the elevator smells like a musty junior high kid/wet dog. It was very hot and humid so I know that didn’t help. But the smell was not a great way start to someone’s overall opinion of the hotel. We definitely will be back when traveling that way.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Awful policy
Prepaid for hotel room, tried to cancel, was told that I couldn’t make changes. I understand. Since my understanding was that the room was paid for and no changes could be made, I did not call ahead to tell the office that I’d be arriving the next day. When I arrived I found out I was listed as a no show, that the room was rebooked, and there were no vacancies. I paid your company for the room, but then you rebooked. That’s an awful business practice. I paid over $300 for a room I never even saw. You got paid double for a room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024