Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

2.5 star property

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Property entrance
Property amenity
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool loungers
Ballroom

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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900 Barnes Drive, San Marcos, TX, 78666
  • Place, San Marcos Premium Outlets
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Aquarena Springs Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Texas State University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

A full-service spa, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and a business centre.
Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG offers 88 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers 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 fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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 telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of San Marcos Premium Outlets. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge in a treatment at the full-service spa
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Just a 4-minute drive from San Marcos Premium Outlets and 6 minutes from San Marcos River
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 centre. 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 centre and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 753 square feet (70 square metres) and includes conference space. 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.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 753 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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

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

  • 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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: USD 5 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 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

Holiday Inn Express San Marcos South Hotel
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Inn Express San Marcos
Express Suites Marcos By Ihg
Holiday Inn Express Suites San Marcos South
Holiday Inn Express Suites San Marcos South by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Suites San Marcos South an IHG Hotel
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Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 600 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1003 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was clean, quiet and good location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and great desk service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Molly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was not clean. Breakfast was cold and tasteless. Parking was easy.
Food left from previous person
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenysha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the beds were comfortable and had extra pillows. The staff was very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yekaterina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great and super friendly customer service at the check in, easy and safe parking at the hotel, good breakfast selection.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, quiet and safe area. No complaints!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rotisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

KRISTY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk staff friendly & helpful. Room was clean & comfortable. Excellent blackout shades.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, convenient and affordable. The breakfast was also well done.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Satisfied with my stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice, convenient hotel with good breakfast

This was a nice, convenient hotel to stay the night before our daughter's Texas State move-in day
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THE LOCATION OF THE PROPERTY AND THE BREACKFAST WAS GOOD.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything went smoothly. Great location. Peaceful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great option!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Birgit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location was great , front desk staff checking in was awesome. Breakfast food was hot and plentiful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exelent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lavonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it and will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Everyone was great and the service was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good. Had options. Place was clean. Check in and out was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025