Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

2.0 star property
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking
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Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1601 I-H 35 North, San Marcos, TX, 78666
  • Texas State University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Bobcat Stadium
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Aquarena Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Marcos

With a stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos in San Marcos, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Texas State University and Rio Vista Park. .This motel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Bobcat Stadium and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Aquarena Center.

What's nearby

  • Texas State University - 10 min walk
  • Bobcat Stadium - 20 min walk
  • Rio Vista Park - 3 min drive
  • San Marcos City Park - 3 min drive
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 9 min drive

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
  • ‪Lolita's Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

Motel with free breakfast, near Texas State University
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.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This motel also features a television in a common area, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Shared microwave
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 17 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 11 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night
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:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 17 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 208 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 199 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 287 out of 1000 reviews" "

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Erin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
They charged me twice for one night and a deposit that I have not received a credit for.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

claudia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

HORACIO, SAN ANTONIO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very limited breakfast ... quite disappointing compared to others we have visited in the same area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mirella

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

4/10 Poor

Connie

Travelled with family
The room had a smell, the ac made a terrible nose. Someone kept locking on our door in the middle of the night. And someone kept call our room all night long. Very noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was decent to where we wanted to be. The room was outdated. And didn't look at all like the pictures. The bed skirt had stains. The beds were uncomfortable. And the room stank.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So far best hotel in San Marcos after tried few of them . Cleanliness is the key.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davina

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

10/10 Excellent

robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean rooms, definately recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Barbara

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t get up in main bed P slept on the Fold out divan it was full of bugs. Water all Over floor due to window unit. Fall hazard Complained to attendant told to live with it Handicapped person.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andres

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

8/10 Good

Rudy

Liked: Staff & service
Price was affordable and very quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room with clean and polite staff and Breakfast was good!!.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jerica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dont judge the book by its cover!!!. great work inside the room. nice and clean and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Needed something quiet for the night with a shower. Very clean and nice set up. No frills but wasn't looking for any.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend this beautiful hotel from inside, nicely kept well,and staff was extreamly professional. definately will come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

The

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

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

4/10 Poor

Louis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The door wouldn't open on the first room. The second room the sheets were wrinkled. May not have been changed. Coffee maker in room but no coffee. Couch was dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet room my my rest indeed 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jillian

Disliked: Staff & service
Terrible experience
Address is incorrect, could not find hotel. Tried to call hotel and could not get anybody to answer. Ended up staying at a different hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Afton

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisha, Texas City

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean , staff was friendly, beds were comfortable, water pressure was good, room had plenty of space. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michele

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Martha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024