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Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

2.0 star property

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Lobby
Seasonal outdoor pool
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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Room service

Explore the area

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811 S Guadalupe St, San Marcos, TX, 78666
  • Place, San Marcos River
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Rio Vista Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Texas State University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard King Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Queen Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Queen Room-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

This motel features coffee/tea in a common area, a seasonal outdoor pool and concierge services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, free newspapers and tour/ticket assistance.
Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area offers 54 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
During your stay at Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area, you're just a quick walk from Ramon Lucio Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus concierge services.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and multilingual staff
  • Just a 1-minute drive from San Marcos River and a few minutes from Texas State University
  • Pets welcome for a fee
As a guest of Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area also features coffee/tea in common area, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Marcos motel.

Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Pay films
  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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 Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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 April and close in September.
  • Children aged 18 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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Econo Lodge Motel Marcos
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Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area Reviews

Reviews

4.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 640 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 640 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 640 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 123 out of 640 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 275 out of 640 reviews

4.8/10

Cleanliness

5.2/10

Staff & service

3.4/10

Amenities

4.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Rebeca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay, it was close enough to the destinations we wanted to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Room had a weird smell and the towels were dingy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Liked: Staff & service
Overnight staff was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Jose

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worst hotel ever
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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4/10 Poor

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Moldy bathtub. Dirty floors. Seemingly ancient building. And that's all somehow, to me, excusable, however, the road noise from the highway all night was UNBEARABLE. That mixed with the super lumpy mattress and pillows, I was unable to sleep at all.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Veronica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the nastiest, most disgusting hotel I have ever step foot in. I had checked in and sat in the room for less than 5 mins and went to the check out counter and demanded a refund and checked out of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location overall cleanliness could have been better
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Steve

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

Good basic accomodation.

Basic accommodations. The air conditioning worked, but you had to fiddle with it. Decent water pressure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Jill Fullilove

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room did not have adequate air conditioner and none of the hotel keys would work. Front desk had to open my door with a real key and said he would have to let me in every time I needed in my room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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6/10 Okay

Chrysti

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The back of the hotel had windows that were boarded up. The lobby was closed you had to use a window. For a quick need a place to stay it’s okay but I
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Suzanne

Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Raul

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Ok review

Overall was ok. When we arrived at check in time our room was extremely dirty. Housekeeping arrived shortly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is nice I have no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Adrian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pick somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tomas

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

Great sleep

I found the bed to be so comfortanble i slept longer than i have ever slept before with my sleeping disorder!! The place was clean but bathroom door was quite damaged.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was straight out terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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4/10 Poor

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Clean room but outside of that not so good

Room was clean. However needs update and repair. Stairs need cleaning. Lobby was locked, had to check in and out through window. Surrounding wasn't very inviting.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Ron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so nasty in and out. My family and I did not stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Pamela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast and beds uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Roger

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I reserved 2 Queen beds & got 2to the room & only 2 full size beds. Refrigerator was broken also microwave was dirty & old. Horribly uncomfortable weekend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025