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Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

2.0 star property

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Free daily on-the-go breakfast
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

Motel with free breakfast, near Texas State University
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this motel has a microwave in a common area and a seasonal outdoor pool. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and express check-in are on-site.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Fridges 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 on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
During your stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos, you'll be within walking distance of Texas State University. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area and TV in a common area
  • 10 minutes by foot from Texas State University and a 2-minute drive from Meadows Center for Water and the Environment
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in 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.

Guests are served a free on-the-go breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

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
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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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

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
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 who have not received COVID-19 vaccination
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

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Children aged 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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Howard Johnson Wyndham San Marcos Motel
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 190 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 284 out of 1001 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

2/10 Terrible

Lori

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not look like the pictures. Charged me to $92, $1 & then full price for the two night stay. I did the “convenient link” for speedy and easy checkout and requested later complimentary check out and was denied unless I paid. There was fighting and disturbances and called front desk and they did nothing about it. Went on from 1:40-4am
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ellyson

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rudy

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Katijo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was dirty when we checked in but I was able to get a housekeeper the next day to come and clean it.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a problem with the room key and as he gave me another he explained that putting it in my back pocket would ruin the keycard. I didn't know that but I'll store it properly next time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

ILIANA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the surroundings where it's located , close to Chick-fil-A, Hawaiian Bros, HEB, the San Marcos River. The rooms were clean, the staff were always available when we needed things. Thank you for letting us enjoy the quietness and peaceful area, I needed that when I worked overnights
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

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

Very clean and tidy!

Thoroughly impressed with how clean the room was. The bed was very comfortable and the A/C was super cold. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good property and great location..
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Decent budget accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Pepe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Didio

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

6/10 Okay

Elias

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elias

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sasha

Travelled with family
Had a smell. It was an ok stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awful hotel. Just barely above motel 6…
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Clarissa

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

It is nothing like the photos!

There is a lingering smell to the place & the actual room felt damp. Our room was attached to another room by a door and we could see and hear everything. The covers were scratchy & everything felt old.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Miranda

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanne

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not the best

Location easy access room dirty sheets dirty loud ac and light coming in to room from outside.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Varsha

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

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

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