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Best Western San Marcos

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Texas State University

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Lobby
Exterior
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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917 N I 35, San Marcos, TX, 78666
  • Place, Rio Vista Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Texas State University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, San Marcos River
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.4 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Microwave and Refrigerator, Work Desk, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Microwave and Refrigerator, Work Desk, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

Accessibility-1 King, Bathtub, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

San Marcos

Located in Rio Vista, Best Western San Marcos is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as Ramon Lucio Park and San Marcos Discovery Center. This hotel has 50 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Rio Vista Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Texas State University - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • San Marcos River - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Strahan Coliseum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bobcat Stadium - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chuy's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Buddy’s Burger - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Best Western San Marcos

Hotel with free parking, near Texas State University
Guests of Best Western San Marcos enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to help secure valuables, and answer any questions about the area. Additional amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and a vending machine.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include microwaves, coffee makers, and safes.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 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
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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. 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. 
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

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San Marcos Best Western
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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around Best Western San Marcos?

This hotel is situated in Rio Vista within a 10-minute walk of Ramon Lucio Park, San Marcos Discovery Center, and Ramon Lucio Memorial Park. You'll also find Rio Vista Park and San Marcos River less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Best Western San Marcos?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Best Western San Marcos have a casino on the premises?

No, Best Western San Marcos doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Best Western San Marcos?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Best Western San Marcos?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as an outdoor pool and free breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at Best Western San Marcos?

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

Does Best Western San Marcos have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Best Western San Marcos offers free on-the-go breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Best Western San Marcos allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Best Western San Marcos though service animals are welcome.

Does Best Western San Marcos have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Best Western San Marcos?

The closest major airport to Best Western San Marcos is Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS), which is about 27.1 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Best Western San Marcos?

No, at Best Western San Marcos, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Best Western San Marcos Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 339 out of 887 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 887 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 887 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 887 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 887 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a great location to University. Easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Bentura

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such friendly desk attendant. Great tub and hot water. Simple nice breakfast. Ill be back☺️
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renae

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great crate. Easy checkin. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chastity

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Beth

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The biggest complaint that I have is this Best Western does not have an elevator. Had I been aware of this I would not have booked with them. When I went back to the website and scrolled all the way down to the ammenities, the LAST item showed no elevators. I was not interested in the ammenities so I did not even go that far when looking for a hotel. This to me should be on the front of their website to make people aware. Going up and down 2 flights of stairs with luggage and other items is not convenient or safe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, Spring

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front staff guy was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was safe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James, Oakville

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime Rene

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jinna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernice

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

BRANDON

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from my room was a messy backyard and the shower had hairs all over it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrea

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

Definitely not worth the money

Our room smelled like someone had recently fried food inside the room, the blankets are poor quality, they are thin and scratchy and very uncomfortable. It was a non smoking room but it had multiple burn marks in the carpet. The pool had a film on the tiles that made it look like it’s not being cleaned properly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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