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Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

2.0 star property

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Lobby
Miscellaneous

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1601 I-H 35 North, San Marcos, TX, 78666
  • Place, Texas State University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bobcat Stadium
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Meadows Center for Water and the Environment
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • 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

  • Sleeps 2

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this motel has a microwave in a common area and a seasonal outdoor pool. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-in are onsite.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This San Marcos motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
During your stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos, you'll be within walking distance of Texas State University. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and TV in a common area
  • 10 minutes by foot from Texas State University and a 2-minute drive from Meadows Center for Water and the Environment
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

Guests are served free on-the-go breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 cot
  • 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 lift
  • 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 cot
  • 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: USD 17 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 17 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

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
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
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 May and close in September.
  • Children 11 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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Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 184 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 190 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 274 out of 1002 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Edin

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Yolanda

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Didn't get breakfast lobby was too small
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quite
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Victor

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are great. My only complaint about my room is my microwave didnt work. And by no fault of the hotel its noisy from the highway. But in your room its not. Tvs are great and the beds are awesome and the people running it are cool
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

freddy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jared

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did t receive my $50 deposit back it’s been over a week the staff said 3 to 5 days and still no deposit
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Breakfast was quite minimal. The parking was safe
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lacheka

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smelled like smoke in a non smoking room refrigerator didn’t work that great and tv was messing up
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Troy

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome service, clean rooms helpful staff A wonderful experience!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rafael

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
They need to offer cleaning when stating for more than 2 days. And they need to work on the breakfast, the don't replenish food. Some people rent based on the options available like breakfast for a reason, work etc.The air condition in one of the rooms did not work and when we asked for extra towels they said they would take them to the room and they didn't.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The door to our room would not open. The guys who were in charge would not give us a new room. We left and refused to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Building is outdated and door card reader wouldn’t work sometimes. Inside of room was a little updated but not the greatest or cleanest.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Liliana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Horrible parking!!!

Parking is horrible,came back after a college game and there was not any parking at all, went to front desk and he was clueless as to what to do, i felt like it wasent his problem so he didnt care. I wasent going to leave until there was a solution or give me my money back, he finally said i could park in the front grassy area in front of the motel, yes, motel, this is definetly not a hotel, but i paid 220 for for one night thinking it was a nicer hotel! Not worth it at all!!! But its done, will definetly not stay here again for rhat price, my fault, should have researched better!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025