Best Budget Inn

Motel with free parking, near San Marcos River

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Best Budget Inn is a practical base near Texas State University. Guests enjoy the outdoor pool after exploring. Free self-parking saves hassle and expense, and WiFi in public areas keeps travelers connected. Nearby San Marcos Premium Outlets offer excellent shopping.

Popular amenities

Pool
Pet friendly
Parking included
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Tomorrow

Sep 29 - Sep 30

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

903 N. I-Hwy. 35 (Rte. 12), San Marcos, TX, 78666

What's nearby

Rio Vista Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
San Marcos River - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
Texas State University - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Bobcat Stadium - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

San Marcos Station - 3 min drive
Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬12 min walk
‪Chuy's - ‬12 min walk
‪Buddy’s Burger - ‬13 min walk
‪Fuego Tortilla Grill - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Best Budget Inn

Motel near San Marcos River

Close to Texas State University, Best Budget Inn has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Other perks at this motel include:

An outdoor pool
Free self parking

Room features

All guestrooms at Best Budget Inn have comforts such as air conditioning.

More amenities include:

Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
27-inch TVs with premium channels

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Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

NT$2,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Free self parking on site

Things to do

Outdoor pool

Family friendly

Outdoor pool

Accessibility

No elevator

Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

27-inch TV with premium cable channels

Air conditioning
Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per week

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per week
Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Best Budget Inn Motel

Best Budget Inn San Marcos

Best Budget Inn Motel San Marcos

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Budget Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Best Budget Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Best Budget Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Budget Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Best Budget Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Budget Inn located?

Located in Rio Vista, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Ramon Lucio Park and San Marcos River. Ramon Lucio Memorial Park and San Marcos Discovery Center are also within 10 minutes. San Marcos Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Best Budget Inn Reviews

5.6

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

2020/5/22

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A/C was barely blowing made it miserably hot. Shower curtains were held up by what looked like wire hangers. TV didn't even work. Only had two bath towels a day. No hand towels nor wash rags. All in all a terrible experience

Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

2/10 Terrible

Richard, San Marcos

2020/7/14

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Thy said thy had WiFi there was no in the room I was in not sure why but thy didn’t help I needed WiFi for writing and posting things online. That was only reason to get a room with WiFi. All and all was bad

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Mikel

2020/7/5

Pretty quiet, for the money was good for rest. Something's could have been updated, but overall it met my need.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Charles

2020/6/28

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

Stayed 1 night in May 2020

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