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Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

2.0 star property
Travelers enjoy outdoor pool relaxation and barbecue grilling during their stay near Texas State University in this welcoming San Marcos hotel

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos sits in the heart of town, offering convenient to-go breakfast and in-room WiFi for guests. The seasonal outdoor pool provides a refreshing retreat, while barbecue grills create perfect opportunities for casual outdoor meals.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NT$1,573
NT$1,809 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

King Room - Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access/Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds Room, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Room With 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Mobility Mobility Accessible Room, Non-Smoking

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About the neighborhood

San Marcos is home to Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Marcos City Park and Rio Vista Park, while Meadows Center for Water and the Environment and Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Bobcat Stadium or San Marcos Academy Baseball Field. Visit our San Marcos travel guide
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1601 I-H 35 North, San Marcos, TX, 78666

What's nearby

  • Texas State University
    8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bobcat Stadium
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • San Marcos River
    1 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Meadows Center for Water and the Environment
    3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Strahan Coliseum
    3 min drive - 2.7 km

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
  • P. Terry's Burger Stand
    13 min walk

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

Motel near Texas State University
Located close to Bobcat Stadium and Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos provides free to-go breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Concierge services, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos boast perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and irons/ironing boards
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self 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 crib
  • 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 elevator
  • 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 crib
  • 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 available
Express check-out available

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 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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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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Frequently asked questions

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 17 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos located?

Situated in San Marcos, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Texas State University and Bobcat Stadium. Meadows Center for Water and the Environment and San Marcos City Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos Reviews

5.8

5.6

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

6.2

Staff & service

5.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 184 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 189 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 273 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and kind. Very nice facilities!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very friendly the room was good
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome service, clean rooms helpful staff A wonderful experience!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Outside seemed out dated, but inside was OK. The complimentary breakfast was great. Check in and out was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

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

San Marcos Honeycation

Room was clean, shower was hot, bed and pillow were super comfy and ac was cold!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i like the location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jose

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

4/10 Poor

Lisa

The staff was very rude and mean to me, accusing me of things I didn’t do. They wouldn’t let me take my breakfast to my bedroom. I accidentally spilled some dry cereal and they made me sweep it up. Otherwise the room was very nice and clean. Better than a lot of hotels in the San Marcos area for the price. I don’t think I will go back if the man and woman working that day will still be there. They tied to apologize as I was leaving, which was nice, but I wanted to stay a few more nights but after the whole breakfast ordeal , I wasn’t gonna stay another night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time we’ve been at this hotel everything was good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Varsha

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very modern and very clean. I was really impressed with the couch very comfortable, and the bed was comfortable too. The parking lot was clean. It was quiet all night and the established friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean rooms, definately recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great, very clean room and friendly staff. Will definitely book here again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yancey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all great fast service, I was able to check in hassle free great room nice and clean great shower 🚿
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisha

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Very pleasant staff and environment
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient and affordable. The room’s flooring was buckling but the room was clean. And the staff was so friendly and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Afton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

JOSEPH

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely worth the cost...inexpensive however the room was above in niceness...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024