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Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

2.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby lounge
Exterior
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, with Sofa Bed (Full Kitchen) | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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600 Wonder World Dr, San Marcos, TX, 78666
  • Place, Aquarena Springs Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Purgatory Creek Natural Area
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunbar Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Bedroom, 1 King Bed (Full Kitchen)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 525 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Full Kitchen)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 415 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite (Subject to Availability)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Full Kitchen)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hearing Accessible (Full Kitchen)

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hearing Accessible (Full Kitchen)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, with Sofa Bed (Full Kitchen) | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, with Sofa Bed (Full Kitchen)

  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Full Kitchen)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Full Kitchen)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Full Kitchen)

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Full Kitchen)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Full Kitchen)

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Full Kitchen)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Full Kitchen)

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Full Kitchen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Full Kitchen)

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Bedroom, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Full Kitchen)

  • 525 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Full Kitchen)

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Full Kitchen)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San Marcos

Aquarena Springs Museum is a short stroll from Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG, and other popular attractions like Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park are within a few miles (5 km). This 80-room hotel has an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Aquarena Springs Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Purgatory Creek Natural Area - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 3 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Dunbar Park - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Texas State University - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 6 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Thundercloud Subs - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

At Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG, guests enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include conference space, a 24-hour business center, and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels and DVD players, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Pillowtop beds grant a restful night's sleep, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Kitchens, sitting areas, and refrigerators are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 850 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Rooftop garden

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless 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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 25 per pet, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Pet weight must not exceed 60 lbs per pet
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 3 kids 14 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • Service fee: USD 5 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features 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).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from January to January.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG?

Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG?

As of May 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG on May 26, 2026 start from $119, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see close to Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG?

This hotel is located in San Marcos, a short 12-minute walk from Aquarena Springs Museum and also 18 minutes on foot from Purgatory Creek Natural Area. You'll also find San Marcos River and San Marcos Premium Outlets within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG have a casino?

No, Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from January until January.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a pillowtop mattress, a kitchen, and free wired internet.

Does Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG for a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day.

Does Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG?

The closest major airport to Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG is Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS), which is about 29.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG that offer a balcony.

Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 449 out of 980 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 980 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 980 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 980 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 93 out of 980 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kyle

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Kyle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good TV and channels good ice machine no breakfast good AC
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Floyd

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Clean room easy checkin. Staff talked loudly outside our room at 9am. Check out is not till 11am. we lost an hour of badly needed sleep. Work on it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

JAIRO

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Valeria

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Emily

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jack

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms were clean and it was very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, affordable, clean and quiet. Exactly what I was looking for.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Friendly staff. Full size fridge was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Brady

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is well kept. Getting into the parking lot can be tricky coming from the south. Staff was great. Wife left her charger in the room. Called and the had it at the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

jaime o

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Letitia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, quiet, staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Landon

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rudd staff rooms were gross
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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