Name: OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35
Address: 500 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, East Riverside, Waco, Texas, United States of America, Waco, McLennan County, United States of America
Rating: 3.4

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3.4

Based on 424 verified reviews

What guests think

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Reviews of OYO Hotel Waco University Area I-35 describe widespread reservation issues and charges despite no stay, along with many complaints about dirty, run-down conditions and unreliable basics such as Wi‑Fi, door keys, plumbing, and air conditioning.

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Aaron

Apr 13, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Alert, this Oyo in Waco is a closed business. Please remove as a booking option.

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Anthony

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Didn’t even stay there and the attendant was rude.

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patricia

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No one would answer the door so we could check in

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Raymond

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Traveled eight hundred miles and arrived only to be told in a rude tone that they couldn’t honor my reservation. To make matters worse, they still charged my credit card and so did Hotels.com. I didn’t even get a courtesy email or phone call.

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Sonia

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property is involved in fraudulent activities. They are taking the money for reservations and when you show up and see this nasty, disgusting place, they tell you that the city of Waco has shut them down and they will cancel your reservation so you can get your refund. Then they proceed to deny your refund. They are scamming people. They are located very close to Baylor University and they are using that to get reservations and taking peoples money. The pictures on the site does not look like the hotel in person. It is horrible. It looks like something out of a horror movie.

500 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, East Riverside, Waco, Texas, United States of America

Location

With a stay at OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35 in Waco (East Riverside), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Magnolia Market at the Silos and Baylor University. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from McLane Stadium and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Indian Spring Park.

Bledsoe-Miller Park(0.3 miles)

Texas Ranger Hall of Fame(0.5 miles)

Indian Spring Park(0.7 miles)

Waco Suspension Bridge(0.7 miles)

Foster Pavilion(0.8 miles)

Texas Sports Hall of Fame(0.8 miles)

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Check-in from 13:00

Before 12:00

Security deposit

You'll be required to pay the fully refundable deposit for this property.

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FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve parking.

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. A pet deposit of USD 25 per stay is also required. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Check-in is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability. Guests can request this at the front desk.

The hotel features elevators and step-free entrances, making it accessible for guests with disabilities. Additional details about wheelchair-accessible facilities are not specified.

The hotel is situated in Waco (East Riverside), within a 5-minute drive of Magnolia Market at the Silos and Baylor University. It is approximately 0.5 miles from McLane Stadium and 0.7 miles from Indian Spring Park.

One child 17 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35

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