Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area
$64
/ night
Avg. for October
Prices for Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area
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$64
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area average $48 in February, the cheapest month, and $76 in September, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $64 |
| February | $48 |
| March | $66 |
| April | $49 |
| May | $69 |
| June | $60 |
| July | $75 |
| August | $66 |
| September | $76 |
| October | $64 |
| November | $68 |
| December | $63 |
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Cheapest: February (~$48)
About this property
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Take advantage of the motel's room service.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 54 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
When you stay at Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area in San Marcos, you'll be in a shopping district, a 2-minute drive from Texas State University and 8 minutes from San Marcos Premium Outlets. This motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Cheatham Street Warehouse and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Ramon Lucio Park.
What's nearby
Cheatham Street Warehouse(0.5 miles)
Ramon Lucio Park(0.5 miles)
Calaboose African American History Museum(0.8 miles)
San Marcos Discovery Center(0.8 miles)
San Marcos River(0.8 miles)
Dunbar Park(0.8 miles)
Texas Music Theater(0.8 miles)
John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park(0.8 miles)
Rio Vista Park(0.8 miles)
The Marc(0.9 miles)
Hays County Historic Courthouse(1 miles)
Charles S. Cock House Museum(1 miles)
San Marcos Plaza Park(1.1 miles)
Texas State University(1.1 miles)
San Marcos City Park(1.2 miles)
The preferred airport for Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area is Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS)(34.2 miles)
Free Wi-Fi
Multilingual Staff
Safe-Deposit Box
Golf Course (nearby)
Designated Smoking Area
24-Hour Front Desk
Location
811 S Guadalupe St, San Marcos, Texas, United States of America
Cheatham Street Warehouse (0.5 miles)
Ramon Lucio Park (0.5 miles)
Calaboose African American History Museum (0.8 miles)
San Marcos Discovery Center (0.8 miles)
San Marcos River (0.8 miles)
Dunbar Park (0.8 miles)
Room options
5
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
300 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Microwave
5
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds
Room details
2 Full Beds
Sleeps 4
300 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Microwave
6
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
300 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Microwave
5
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
300 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Microwave
6
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
300 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Microwave
5
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking
Room details
2 Full Beds
Sleeps 4
300 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Microwave
Guest reviews of Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area
4.8
Based on 669 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
9%
Couple
16%
Family
43%
Group
9%
Solo
19%
What guests think
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Across many reviews, Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area is criticized for poor cleanliness, heavy wear, and maintenance problems, while service experiences vary from helpful staff to frustrating check-in through a locked lobby window and difficulties with cancellations or refunds.
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What guests think
Across many reviews, Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area is criticized for poor cleanliness, heavy wear, and maintenance problems, while service experiences vary from helpful staff to frustrating check-in through a locked lobby window and difficulties with cancellations or refunds.
Reports frequently cite dirty rooms, pests, stained or burnt linens, smoke smells, and broken fixtures or appliances. Guests also mention traffic noise, uncomfortable beds, finicky air conditioning, and a generally uninviting environment. Expect very basic, budget lodging with significant trade-offs.
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Facilities
Multiple reviews describe worn or unsafe exterior stairs and visible property disrepair; overall upkeep of shared areas appears weak.
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Abigale
Jun 29, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
DO NOT TRAVEL HERE ALONE! UNSAFE! No deadbolt, phones in room do not work, window was unlocked and without a screen when I walked in. When the cleaners knock it does not matter if you tell “DO NOT COME IN” they will still open the door. I had to keep a table and chair and all of my luggage in front of the door at night. No wifi even tho they give you a password, worst and most unsafe place I have ever stayed in. DO NOT STAY HERE!!
DO NOT TRAVEL HERE ALONE! UNSAFE! No deadbolt, phones in room do not work, window was unlocked and without a screen when I walked in. When the cleaners knock it does not matter if you tell “DO NOT COME IN” they will still open the door. I had to keep a table and chair and all of my luggage in front of the door at night. No wifi even tho they give you a password, worst and most unsafe place I have ever stayed in. DO NOT STAY HERE!!
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Jasmine
May 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
I slipped and fell down the very slippery stairs when it was raining and bruised my tail bone, staff showed no interest in putting up wet floor sign
I slipped and fell down the very slippery stairs when it was raining and bruised my tail bone, staff showed no interest in putting up wet floor sign
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Roy
Feb 24, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Property needs to be updated , concrete stairs are old and anti slip pads are loose and dangerous to step on especially when wet, Rooms smell, some of the appliances didnt work in the room , hair dryer short circuit and burned in my hands. Front lobby can not be accessed and locked at all times you can only speek to someone through a small glass window, an weired crew was filming in room 111 looked like a pornographic video was beening made! And the odor of burnt marijuana in our room was horrible! I called the Manager and he made it seem like i was the one smoking the crap!! We did not stay the remainder of days we reserved and found a different location to finish our vacation.
Property needs to be updated , concrete stairs are old and anti slip pads are loose and dangerous to step on especially when wet, Rooms smell, some of the appliances didnt work in the room , hair dryer short circuit and burned in my hands. Front lobby can not be accessed and locked at all times you can only speek to someone through a small glass window, an weired crew was filming in room 111 looked like a pornographic video was beening made! And the odor of burnt marijuana in our room was horrible! I called the Manager and he made it seem like i was the one smoking the crap!! We did not stay the remainder of days we reserved and found a different location to finish our vacation.
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Barbarita
May 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It was a very busy street and also unsafe. The stairs looked unsafe too. Nothing like the pictures. Disappointing, we just used it to change and decided not to go back at night.
It was a very busy street and also unsafe. The stairs looked unsafe too. Nothing like the pictures. Disappointing, we just used it to change and decided not to go back at night.
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Amanda
Sep 23, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
It was quiet and there was parking. There was no cold water. The AC inside the room did not work. There were holes in the wall in the restroom and for being a non-smoking room, the room smelled of smoke. The linen on the bed had burn marks on it. And not all of the lights in the room worked.
It was quiet and there was parking. There was no cold water. The AC inside the room did not work. There were holes in the wall in the restroom and for being a non-smoking room, the room smelled of smoke. The linen on the bed had burn marks on it. And not all of the lights in the room worked.
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Raul
May 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean. However needs update and repair. Stairs need cleaning. Lobby was locked, had to check in and out through window. Surrounding wasn't very inviting.
Room was clean. However needs update and repair. Stairs need cleaning. Lobby was locked, had to check in and out through window. Surrounding wasn't very inviting.
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Chrysti
Jun 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The back of the hotel had windows that were boarded up. The lobby was closed you had to use a window. For a quick need a place to stay it’s okay but I
The back of the hotel had windows that were boarded up. The lobby was closed you had to use a window. For a quick need a place to stay it’s okay but I
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JUAN LUIS
Dec 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
first when you go in, the entrance of the office is inaccessible, everything has to be done by the window, secondly the toilet didn't work we have to go to a gas station at the middle of the night.
first when you go in, the entrance of the office is inaccessible, everything has to be done by the window, secondly the toilet didn't work we have to go to a gas station at the middle of the night.
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Tanya
Jul 3, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel is run by people who won’t even open the doors for you to come inside and pay for room. They do business through a window. We got our first room linen looked dirty and had burn marks all over top blanket and AC in room did not cool at all / figured maybe they just turned it on we left to have dinner and when we returned room was still hot / requested maintenance and the guy told us to go and knock on door of maintenance and get him.. I requested a room change and they accommodated me but second room same thing with linens looked dirty and burn marks still. But air worked. Both rooms even though non smoking had very strong smells. I would not rent here again
Hotel is run by people who won’t even open the doors for you to come inside and pay for room. They do business through a window. We got our first room linen looked dirty and had burn marks all over top blanket and AC in room did not cool at all / figured maybe they just turned it on we left to have dinner and when we returned room was still hot / requested maintenance and the guy told us to go and knock on door of maintenance and get him.. I requested a room change and they accommodated me but second room same thing with linens looked dirty and burn marks still. But air worked. Both rooms even though non smoking had very strong smells. I would not rent here again
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Isaac
Apr 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was dirty. Floors werent swept, toilets weren't clean(had previous urine on the rim), no towels, fridge wasnt working. But i guess you get what you pay for. My kids enjoyed the pool which needed cleaning. Also the ice machines do not work.
The room was dirty. Floors werent swept, toilets weren't clean(had previous urine on the rim), no towels, fridge wasnt working. But i guess you get what you pay for. My kids enjoyed the pool which needed cleaning. Also the ice machines do not work.
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Cleanliness
Reviews consistently report poor cleanliness: dirty rooms and bathrooms, pests (roaches and crickets), stained or burnt linens, lingering smoke or odors, and leftover trash or food.
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Lucy
Dec 22, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
It was a very dirty room, roaches all over the place and really dirty mattress .
It was a very dirty room, roaches all over the place and really dirty mattress .
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Brian
Oct 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Trash in room, dead roachs in the room, damaged doors, linens with cigarette burns and stains
Trash in room, dead roachs in the room, damaged doors, linens with cigarette burns and stains
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Louis
Sep 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Dead crickets and cockroach everywhere in the room. Just dirty.
Dead crickets and cockroach everywhere in the room. Just dirty.
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Daniel
Aug 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
It was terrible, it stunk, toilet was broken, air conditioning did not work properly, dirty, sink faucet was broken, the table and chairs where dirty like no one cleaned, towels stained,,, just a mess.
It was terrible, it stunk, toilet was broken, air conditioning did not work properly, dirty, sink faucet was broken, the table and chairs where dirty like no one cleaned, towels stained,,, just a mess.
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Juan
Jul 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was dirty, old, disappointing. Leaking sink, water sprayed everywhere, I did not feel like getting in the shower. The bed was wrinkled , not made well. I slept with my clothes on.
Everything was dirty, old, disappointing. Leaking sink, water sprayed everywhere, I did not feel like getting in the shower. The bed was wrinkled , not made well. I slept with my clothes on.
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Piere
May 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This hotel is absolutely terrible. When you check in, you have to deal with the receptionist through a small slit, like visiting the drug store at 2am in a rough neighbourhood. I thought, wow, is this a rough neighbourhood? But it’s not, I think the receptionists lock themselves away, to protect themselves from the customers. This place is so bad. When we walked into our room it stank of smoke, even though it was a non smoking room. There were holes in the bedsheets and holes in the top cover - looked like cigarette burns. Of course, there was the obligatory light bulbs out. When we went to heat some food in the microwave there was a plate of green, hairy pasta in it (see photo). Even after I threw that away, the state of the microwave was disgusting. We couldn’t figure out what was going on. This place is so bad. It’s like everyone has just given up. The room was so dirty. You may say, what do you expect. It’s low budget, but we’ve traveled around the US for 5 weeks and stayed at 2 other Econo lodges and this was off the scale in terribleness. I’m never staying in another Econo lodge. Not taking that risk again
This hotel is absolutely terrible. When you check in, you have to deal with the receptionist through a small slit, like visiting the drug store at 2am in a rough neighbourhood. I thought, wow, is this a rough neighbourhood? But it’s not, I think the receptionists lock themselves away, to protect themselves from the customers. This place is so bad. When we walked into our room it stank of smoke, even though it was a non smoking room. There were holes in the bedsheets and holes in the top cover - looked like cigarette burns. Of course, there was the obligatory light bulbs out. When we went to heat some food in the microwave there was a plate of green, hairy pasta in it (see photo). Even after I threw that away, the state of the microwave was disgusting. We couldn’t figure out what was going on. This place is so bad. It’s like everyone has just given up. The room was so dirty. You may say, what do you expect. It’s low budget, but we’ve traveled around the US for 5 weeks and stayed at 2 other Econo lodges and this was off the scale in terribleness. I’m never staying in another Econo lodge. Not taking that risk again
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Krystal
Nov 2, 2023
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I booked this hotel through Expedia. I arrived and went to the room. The room was disgusting. There was trash in the room from previous guests. There were dog paw prints on the bed and pillows. There were dead crickets in the room. The door did not close all the way. The property around the hotel is very busy.
I booked this hotel through Expedia. I arrived and went to the room. The room was disgusting. There was trash in the room from previous guests. There were dog paw prints on the bed and pillows. There were dead crickets in the room. The door did not close all the way. The property around the hotel is very busy.
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Maira
Apr 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Got three rooms and first off one of the rooms had poop in the toilet then the next two tv not working asked the front office that tvs didnt work said they were going to send someone to check them out and no one did then one of the beds was broken and found a roach crawling on the floor and soaps where open and shampoo bottles almost empty. Do not recommend this hotel rather spend a little more money and feel safe and be somewhere else cleaner.
Got three rooms and first off one of the rooms had poop in the toilet then the next two tv not working asked the front office that tvs didnt work said they were going to send someone to check them out and no one did then one of the beds was broken and found a roach crawling on the floor and soaps where open and shampoo bottles almost empty. Do not recommend this hotel rather spend a little more money and feel safe and be somewhere else cleaner.
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Caitlin
May 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I didn’t expect much with booking a cheap motel, as I have done many times before for even cheaper rates, however I was so disgusted I couldn’t even sleep. The bedding smelled strongly like sweat, the whole place was dirty, the bathroom door was smashed and broken in, there was a car air freshener hanging on the AC unit I’m assuming to try and mask the smell of cigarettes? I didn’t even feel comfortable taking off my shoes in the hotel, and truly considered sleeping in the truck instead. There was two flat sheets, no fitted sheet, and some sort of mattress pad that was stained with yellow spots all over. Because there was no fitted sheet, I guess they expected me to sleep directly on the mattress pad? I’ve stayed in many discount hotels in the past and definitely wasn’t expecting much, but any halfway decent person would not enjoy staying here. If I hadn’t gotten in past midnight I would have looked for somewhere else even if I had to pay for two places.
I didn’t expect much with booking a cheap motel, as I have done many times before for even cheaper rates, however I was so disgusted I couldn’t even sleep. The bedding smelled strongly like sweat, the whole place was dirty, the bathroom door was smashed and broken in, there was a car air freshener hanging on the AC unit I’m assuming to try and mask the smell of cigarettes? I didn’t even feel comfortable taking off my shoes in the hotel, and truly considered sleeping in the truck instead. There was two flat sheets, no fitted sheet, and some sort of mattress pad that was stained with yellow spots all over. Because there was no fitted sheet, I guess they expected me to sleep directly on the mattress pad? I’ve stayed in many discount hotels in the past and definitely wasn’t expecting much, but any halfway decent person would not enjoy staying here. If I hadn’t gotten in past midnight I would have looked for somewhere else even if I had to pay for two places.
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Andres
Apr 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything was dirty. From the toilet to shower it was dirty. The floor was dirty the cabinets of dresser were broken. The lights did not work in the room. The shower did not have a curtains. It’s honestly the worst hotel I stayed in. The beds felt like they were going to break. After checking in I left after one hour it was unbearable being in there I had to go look for another hotel. I wasted my time. And I want to get a refund for this horrible experience
Everything was dirty. From the toilet to shower it was dirty. The floor was dirty the cabinets of dresser were broken. The lights did not work in the room. The shower did not have a curtains. It’s honestly the worst hotel I stayed in. The beds felt like they were going to break. After checking in I left after one hour it was unbearable being in there I had to go look for another hotel. I wasted my time. And I want to get a refund for this horrible experience
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Rooms
Frequent issues include malfunctioning or hard-to-control AC, traffic noise, uncomfortable or lumpy beds and pillows, and broken in-room amenities (TVs, fridges, microwaves, door locks or keys). Several guests also noted weak water temperature control and poor sound insulation.
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Raymond
Oct 29, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Front desk, efficient. Room was not in great shape. Large puddle of water under the AC. TV was not working. Room service indicated they would come look at it but did not show. No trash bucket in room. Bed sheets looked dirty. Pillows were of bad quality.
Front desk, efficient. Room was not in great shape. Large puddle of water under the AC. TV was not working. Room service indicated they would come look at it but did not show. No trash bucket in room. Bed sheets looked dirty. Pillows were of bad quality.
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Franklin Sellers
Sep 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
There was nothing that I liked about this property. The walls were dingy, the towels left in the room were dingy and hard, my dog has better towels at home. The AC kept shutting off all night causing the temperature to fluctuate the whole time. The blankets felt like curtains, and one of the bedframes made a loud sound when you'd sit down on it. The faucet water was almost in a slimy state and could have made someone sick. The walls did not keep the sound of passing traffic out. Would not recommend.
There was nothing that I liked about this property. The walls were dingy, the towels left in the room were dingy and hard, my dog has better towels at home. The AC kept shutting off all night causing the temperature to fluctuate the whole time. The blankets felt like curtains, and one of the bedframes made a loud sound when you'd sit down on it. The faucet water was almost in a slimy state and could have made someone sick. The walls did not keep the sound of passing traffic out. Would not recommend.
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Sandra
Mar 30, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
There was no hot water in the shower and the fridge wasn't working at all.
There was no hot water in the shower and the fridge wasn't working at all.
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Robby
Apr 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was terrible. Walked in and there was a dead roach on the floor. Floor was dirty. Couldn’t figure out how to turn on the lights. The light switch turned on the microwave! You could see daylight thru the door jam, the door didn’t feel secure when shut and the peep hole was just an empty hole. There was no way we could stay. This room and property looked nothing like the photos. We checked out as soon as we found a different room.
The room was terrible. Walked in and there was a dead roach on the floor. Floor was dirty. Couldn’t figure out how to turn on the lights. The light switch turned on the microwave! You could see daylight thru the door jam, the door didn’t feel secure when shut and the peep hole was just an empty hole. There was no way we could stay. This room and property looked nothing like the photos. We checked out as soon as we found a different room.
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Steve
Mar 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Basic accommodations. The air conditioning worked, but you had to fiddle with it. Decent water pressure.
Basic accommodations. The air conditioning worked, but you had to fiddle with it. Decent water pressure.
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Amanda
Sep 23, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
It was quiet and there was parking. There was no cold water. The AC inside the room did not work. There were holes in the wall in the restroom and for being a non-smoking room, the room smelled of smoke. The linen on the bed had burn marks on it. And not all of the lights in the room worked.
It was quiet and there was parking. There was no cold water. The AC inside the room did not work. There were holes in the wall in the restroom and for being a non-smoking room, the room smelled of smoke. The linen on the bed had burn marks on it. And not all of the lights in the room worked.
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Larry
Oct 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Dead crickets, soiled sheets Room key failed to open door at least 4 times. door to office area is never unlocked.
Dead crickets, soiled sheets Room key failed to open door at least 4 times. door to office area is never unlocked.
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guadalupe
Feb 25, 2024
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First room had dirty mattress and old sheets. Shower curtain had a hole in it. Second room bed was okay. Nothing visible to the eye. The tv had. I cord and the remote was an empty shell. I could not get my refund back. Well not stay here again.
First room had dirty mattress and old sheets. Shower curtain had a hole in it. Second room bed was okay. Nothing visible to the eye. The tv had. I cord and the remote was an empty shell. I could not get my refund back. Well not stay here again.
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Roger
Jun 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I reserved 2 Queen beds & got 2to the room & only 2 full size beds. Refrigerator was broken also microwave was dirty & old. Horribly uncomfortable weekend.
I reserved 2 Queen beds & got 2to the room & only 2 full size beds. Refrigerator was broken also microwave was dirty & old. Horribly uncomfortable weekend.
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Sarah
Oct 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Moldy bathtub. Dirty floors. Seemingly ancient building. And that's all somehow, to me, excusable, however, the road noise from the highway all night was UNBEARABLE. That mixed with the super lumpy mattress and pillows, I was unable to sleep at all.
Moldy bathtub. Dirty floors. Seemingly ancient building. And that's all somehow, to me, excusable, however, the road noise from the highway all night was UNBEARABLE. That mixed with the super lumpy mattress and pillows, I was unable to sleep at all.
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Service
Service feedback is mixed: several guests describe locked-lobby, window-only check-in, poor responsiveness, and refund or reservation-cancellation problems, while a few praised individual staff, especially overnight. Follow-through on maintenance requests was often lacking.
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john
Mar 18, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We checked-in around 1am. We got our room. Upon opening the room 225, we found the bathtub used, soap and towels used and dirty. Later, we found the bed linen and pillows were dirty as well. I contacted the reception to change the room, he came 15 mins late and gave the side room 227, which was equally dirty, the lights were not functioning well and damaged bathtub. So we continued in the same room, by getting different pillows which were equally dirty, and put our own linen. We just slept somehow and left in the morning without using bathtub. As it was late night, and all the motels around were full, we continued here just to get some sleep and get going. Additionally, the motel was in a shady area, lot of homeless at the property, we were worried about our vehicle getting damaged so we kept on checking whenever we could. It was not worth the amount we paid for. If we were not tired, we would have skipped this motel and driven further to get another motel at that time.
We checked-in around 1am. We got our room. Upon opening the room 225, we found the bathtub used, soap and towels used and dirty. Later, we found the bed linen and pillows were dirty as well. I contacted the reception to change the room, he came 15 mins late and gave the side room 227, which was equally dirty, the lights were not functioning well and damaged bathtub. So we continued in the same room, by getting different pillows which were equally dirty, and put our own linen. We just slept somehow and left in the morning without using bathtub. As it was late night, and all the motels around were full, we continued here just to get some sleep and get going. Additionally, the motel was in a shady area, lot of homeless at the property, we were worried about our vehicle getting damaged so we kept on checking whenever we could. It was not worth the amount we paid for. If we were not tired, we would have skipped this motel and driven further to get another motel at that time.
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Raymond
Oct 29, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Front desk, efficient. Room was not in great shape. Large puddle of water under the AC. TV was not working. Room service indicated they would come look at it but did not show. No trash bucket in room. Bed sheets looked dirty. Pillows were of bad quality.
Front desk, efficient. Room was not in great shape. Large puddle of water under the AC. TV was not working. Room service indicated they would come look at it but did not show. No trash bucket in room. Bed sheets looked dirty. Pillows were of bad quality.
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Alexis
Jun 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This is the worst hotel I've ever seen. Not to mention the $200 rip off it turned out to be. I'm pregnant, my mom has Lupus and severe asthma, and they have a serious case of black mold in the rooms. The bedding was dirty, the shower had what appeared to be feces spattered on the edge of the tub, the towels smelled bad, there were bugs on the blanket under the comforter either lice or bed bugs one. The electricity in half the room didn't work at all.. needless to say, my mother and I couldn't stomach staying there longer than half an hour if that, so we asked the guy at the desk for a refund so we could find somewhere else to stay, and he gave me the run around of course. I ended up waiting in my truck for over 8 hours for the manager to come in and issue my refund of $200 (mind you that's all the money I had to my name aside from maybe $40 to eat and get diesel to go back home) and the jerks literally made me sit there waiting for my money that long, then ultimately refused to give it back to me despite the fact that I was never satisfied, and let it be known immediately and didn't even stay in the room more than half an hour before asking for a refund. I highly recommend no one wastes their time or money here. It's trash and so are the employees.
This is the worst hotel I've ever seen. Not to mention the $200 rip off it turned out to be. I'm pregnant, my mom has Lupus and severe asthma, and they have a serious case of black mold in the rooms. The bedding was dirty, the shower had what appeared to be feces spattered on the edge of the tub, the towels smelled bad, there were bugs on the blanket under the comforter either lice or bed bugs one. The electricity in half the room didn't work at all.. needless to say, my mother and I couldn't stomach staying there longer than half an hour if that, so we asked the guy at the desk for a refund so we could find somewhere else to stay, and he gave me the run around of course. I ended up waiting in my truck for over 8 hours for the manager to come in and issue my refund of $200 (mind you that's all the money I had to my name aside from maybe $40 to eat and get diesel to go back home) and the jerks literally made me sit there waiting for my money that long, then ultimately refused to give it back to me despite the fact that I was never satisfied, and let it be known immediately and didn't even stay in the room more than half an hour before asking for a refund. I highly recommend no one wastes their time or money here. It's trash and so are the employees.
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Paul
Sep 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Strange experience. When I went to check in, the manager said the room had been cancelled earlier in the week, due to a plumbing problem. Fortunately, a room was available, so we had a place to stay. But I wasn't told the reservation had been cancelled earlier. On top of that, they demanded a credit card payment, even though I had prepaid through Hotels.com. The manager said I had to contact Hotels.com for a refund. I asked why they wouldn't do that for us. Didn't they tell Hotels.com that it had been cancelled? Strange
Strange experience. When I went to check in, the manager said the room had been cancelled earlier in the week, due to a plumbing problem. Fortunately, a room was available, so we had a place to stay. But I wasn't told the reservation had been cancelled earlier. On top of that, they demanded a credit card payment, even though I had prepaid through Hotels.com. The manager said I had to contact Hotels.com for a refund. I asked why they wouldn't do that for us. Didn't they tell Hotels.com that it had been cancelled? Strange
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Raul
May 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean. However needs update and repair. Stairs need cleaning. Lobby was locked, had to check in and out through window. Surrounding wasn't very inviting.
Room was clean. However needs update and repair. Stairs need cleaning. Lobby was locked, had to check in and out through window. Surrounding wasn't very inviting.
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Chrysti
Jun 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The back of the hotel had windows that were boarded up. The lobby was closed you had to use a window. For a quick need a place to stay it’s okay but I
The back of the hotel had windows that were boarded up. The lobby was closed you had to use a window. For a quick need a place to stay it’s okay but I
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Shirley
Sep 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
1st: they said our reservation was cancelled but we never got notification of this. They said they let expedia know, but we booked through hotels.com. 2nd: they said they did have rooms and would honor what our quoted rate was, which was a good thing. 3rd: room appeared clean, but the one pillow and bed looked like someone had laided down on it, the sheets and bedspreads had cigarette burn holes and the floor wasnt swept. 4th: the a/c dial to regulate the temp was broken. I had to use my fingernail to get the temp to turn colder. 5th: advertisement stated had a continental breakfast, but when I went down to get coffee, was told by the clerk they dont offer any. 6th: the clerk was sleeping when I came to get coffee and was back to sleep when we went to check out.
1st: they said our reservation was cancelled but we never got notification of this. They said they let expedia know, but we booked through hotels.com. 2nd: they said they did have rooms and would honor what our quoted rate was, which was a good thing. 3rd: room appeared clean, but the one pillow and bed looked like someone had laided down on it, the sheets and bedspreads had cigarette burn holes and the floor wasnt swept. 4th: the a/c dial to regulate the temp was broken. I had to use my fingernail to get the temp to turn colder. 5th: advertisement stated had a continental breakfast, but when I went down to get coffee, was told by the clerk they dont offer any. 6th: the clerk was sleeping when I came to get coffee and was back to sleep when we went to check out.
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Tanya
Jul 3, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel is run by people who won’t even open the doors for you to come inside and pay for room. They do business through a window. We got our first room linen looked dirty and had burn marks all over top blanket and AC in room did not cool at all / figured maybe they just turned it on we left to have dinner and when we returned room was still hot / requested maintenance and the guy told us to go and knock on door of maintenance and get him.. I requested a room change and they accommodated me but second room same thing with linens looked dirty and burn marks still. But air worked. Both rooms even though non smoking had very strong smells. I would not rent here again
Hotel is run by people who won’t even open the doors for you to come inside and pay for room. They do business through a window. We got our first room linen looked dirty and had burn marks all over top blanket and AC in room did not cool at all / figured maybe they just turned it on we left to have dinner and when we returned room was still hot / requested maintenance and the guy told us to go and knock on door of maintenance and get him.. I requested a room change and they accommodated me but second room same thing with linens looked dirty and burn marks still. But air worked. Both rooms even though non smoking had very strong smells. I would not rent here again
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Benjamin
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Overnight staff was excellent
Overnight staff was excellent
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Lisa
Jul 15, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Property computer system was down so was unable to provide service to us but did assure me of a refund thru expedia. Which i am still waiting for. We are hurricane burly survivors looking for a place with ac. Expedia has been horrible to assist us with this refund . Will never use this service again. And advising everyone the same!
Property computer system was down so was unable to provide service to us but did assure me of a refund thru expedia. Which i am still waiting for. We are hurricane burly survivors looking for a place with ac. Expedia has been horrible to assist us with this refund . Will never use this service again. And advising everyone the same!
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Location
Some guests appreciated proximity to destinations, but many noted highway and street noise and a generally uninviting or unsafe-feeling environment around the property.
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Abigale
Jun 29, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
DO NOT TRAVEL HERE ALONE! UNSAFE! No deadbolt, phones in room do not work, window was unlocked and without a screen when I walked in. When the cleaners knock it does not matter if you tell “DO NOT COME IN” they will still open the door. I had to keep a table and chair and all of my luggage in front of the door at night. No wifi even tho they give you a password, worst and most unsafe place I have ever stayed in. DO NOT STAY HERE!!
DO NOT TRAVEL HERE ALONE! UNSAFE! No deadbolt, phones in room do not work, window was unlocked and without a screen when I walked in. When the cleaners knock it does not matter if you tell “DO NOT COME IN” they will still open the door. I had to keep a table and chair and all of my luggage in front of the door at night. No wifi even tho they give you a password, worst and most unsafe place I have ever stayed in. DO NOT STAY HERE!!
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Franklin Sellers
Sep 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
There was nothing that I liked about this property. The walls were dingy, the towels left in the room were dingy and hard, my dog has better towels at home. The AC kept shutting off all night causing the temperature to fluctuate the whole time. The blankets felt like curtains, and one of the bedframes made a loud sound when you'd sit down on it. The faucet water was almost in a slimy state and could have made someone sick. The walls did not keep the sound of passing traffic out. Would not recommend.
There was nothing that I liked about this property. The walls were dingy, the towels left in the room were dingy and hard, my dog has better towels at home. The AC kept shutting off all night causing the temperature to fluctuate the whole time. The blankets felt like curtains, and one of the bedframes made a loud sound when you'd sit down on it. The faucet water was almost in a slimy state and could have made someone sick. The walls did not keep the sound of passing traffic out. Would not recommend.
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Rebeca
Jun 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We loved our stay, it was close enough to the destinations we wanted to visit.
We loved our stay, it was close enough to the destinations we wanted to visit.
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Barbarita
May 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It was a very busy street and also unsafe. The stairs looked unsafe too. Nothing like the pictures. Disappointing, we just used it to change and decided not to go back at night.
It was a very busy street and also unsafe. The stairs looked unsafe too. Nothing like the pictures. Disappointing, we just used it to change and decided not to go back at night.
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Raul
May 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean. However needs update and repair. Stairs need cleaning. Lobby was locked, had to check in and out through window. Surrounding wasn't very inviting.
Room was clean. However needs update and repair. Stairs need cleaning. Lobby was locked, had to check in and out through window. Surrounding wasn't very inviting.
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Piere
May 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This hotel is absolutely terrible. When you check in, you have to deal with the receptionist through a small slit, like visiting the drug store at 2am in a rough neighbourhood. I thought, wow, is this a rough neighbourhood? But it’s not, I think the receptionists lock themselves away, to protect themselves from the customers. This place is so bad. When we walked into our room it stank of smoke, even though it was a non smoking room. There were holes in the bedsheets and holes in the top cover - looked like cigarette burns. Of course, there was the obligatory light bulbs out. When we went to heat some food in the microwave there was a plate of green, hairy pasta in it (see photo). Even after I threw that away, the state of the microwave was disgusting. We couldn’t figure out what was going on. This place is so bad. It’s like everyone has just given up. The room was so dirty. You may say, what do you expect. It’s low budget, but we’ve traveled around the US for 5 weeks and stayed at 2 other Econo lodges and this was off the scale in terribleness. I’m never staying in another Econo lodge. Not taking that risk again
This hotel is absolutely terrible. When you check in, you have to deal with the receptionist through a small slit, like visiting the drug store at 2am in a rough neighbourhood. I thought, wow, is this a rough neighbourhood? But it’s not, I think the receptionists lock themselves away, to protect themselves from the customers. This place is so bad. When we walked into our room it stank of smoke, even though it was a non smoking room. There were holes in the bedsheets and holes in the top cover - looked like cigarette burns. Of course, there was the obligatory light bulbs out. When we went to heat some food in the microwave there was a plate of green, hairy pasta in it (see photo). Even after I threw that away, the state of the microwave was disgusting. We couldn’t figure out what was going on. This place is so bad. It’s like everyone has just given up. The room was so dirty. You may say, what do you expect. It’s low budget, but we’ve traveled around the US for 5 weeks and stayed at 2 other Econo lodges and this was off the scale in terribleness. I’m never staying in another Econo lodge. Not taking that risk again
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Chrysti
Jun 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The back of the hotel had windows that were boarded up. The lobby was closed you had to use a window. For a quick need a place to stay it’s okay but I
The back of the hotel had windows that were boarded up. The lobby was closed you had to use a window. For a quick need a place to stay it’s okay but I
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Sarah
Oct 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Moldy bathtub. Dirty floors. Seemingly ancient building. And that's all somehow, to me, excusable, however, the road noise from the highway all night was UNBEARABLE. That mixed with the super lumpy mattress and pillows, I was unable to sleep at all.
Moldy bathtub. Dirty floors. Seemingly ancient building. And that's all somehow, to me, excusable, however, the road noise from the highway all night was UNBEARABLE. That mixed with the super lumpy mattress and pillows, I was unable to sleep at all.
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Krystal
Nov 2, 2023
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I booked this hotel through Expedia. I arrived and went to the room. The room was disgusting. There was trash in the room from previous guests. There were dog paw prints on the bed and pillows. There were dead crickets in the room. The door did not close all the way. The property around the hotel is very busy.
I booked this hotel through Expedia. I arrived and went to the room. The room was disgusting. There was trash in the room from previous guests. There were dog paw prints on the bed and pillows. There were dead crickets in the room. The door did not close all the way. The property around the hotel is very busy.
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Fernando
Dec 31, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
They slashed someones tires next roo me
They slashed someones tires next roo me
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Dining
Multiple reviews reported no breakfast available despite expectations; no other on-site dining was mentioned.
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Pamela
Mar 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
No breakfast and beds uncomfortable
No breakfast and beds uncomfortable
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Shirley
Sep 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
1st: they said our reservation was cancelled but we never got notification of this. They said they let expedia know, but we booked through hotels.com. 2nd: they said they did have rooms and would honor what our quoted rate was, which was a good thing. 3rd: room appeared clean, but the one pillow and bed looked like someone had laided down on it, the sheets and bedspreads had cigarette burn holes and the floor wasnt swept. 4th: the a/c dial to regulate the temp was broken. I had to use my fingernail to get the temp to turn colder. 5th: advertisement stated had a continental breakfast, but when I went down to get coffee, was told by the clerk they dont offer any. 6th: the clerk was sleeping when I came to get coffee and was back to sleep when we went to check out.
1st: they said our reservation was cancelled but we never got notification of this. They said they let expedia know, but we booked through hotels.com. 2nd: they said they did have rooms and would honor what our quoted rate was, which was a good thing. 3rd: room appeared clean, but the one pillow and bed looked like someone had laided down on it, the sheets and bedspreads had cigarette burn holes and the floor wasnt swept. 4th: the a/c dial to regulate the temp was broken. I had to use my fingernail to get the temp to turn colder. 5th: advertisement stated had a continental breakfast, but when I went down to get coffee, was told by the clerk they dont offer any. 6th: the clerk was sleeping when I came to get coffee and was back to sleep when we went to check out.
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Modesta
last week
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Stayed 2 nights
Good staff but the iron, microwave, and refrigerator was missing in our room. The ac wasn’t cooling had old unit. I was stressing and went and brought a fan. Little cooler. Stress me out though
Good staff but the iron, microwave, and refrigerator was missing in our room. The ac wasn’t cooling had old unit. I was stressing and went and brought a fan. Little cooler. Stress me out though
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mary
last week
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Stayed 3 nights
Do not waste your money! Took one look at the room and ran away. Literally blood in bathtub and on walls. No appliances worked. Opened fridge and it made the whole room smell like dead fish when turning to walk out saw a roach on the wall. Still waiting on refund three days later😭
Do not waste your money! Took one look at the room and ran away. Literally blood in bathtub and on walls. No appliances worked. Opened fridge and it made the whole room smell like dead fish when turning to walk out saw a roach on the wall. Still waiting on refund three days later😭
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April
Sep 1, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
I will NOT EVER STAY HERE. WOULDN'T BOOK HERE, THEY ARE TERRIBLY MANAGED
I will NOT EVER STAY HERE. WOULDN'T BOOK HERE, THEY ARE TERRIBLY MANAGED
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Savanna
Aug 3, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The room was still dirty. It was not anything like it said on the website. Staff was friendly but the room was truly nasty.
The room was still dirty. It was not anything like it said on the website. Staff was friendly but the room was truly nasty.
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Deydey
Jun 29, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
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FAQs about Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, including designated parking for RVs, buses, and trucks.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be requested but is subject to availability and may incur additional charges.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible public areas and parking. There are also upper floors accessible only by stairs.
What is the hotel's location in relation to nearby attractions?
The hotel is located in a shopping district, within a 5-minute drive of San Marcos River and Texas State University. It is approximately 0.5 miles from Ramon Lucio Park and 5 miles from San Marcos Premium Outlets.
Does the hotel have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool, which is open from April to September.
What are the policies regarding children staying at the hotel?
Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.
What are the policies for extra beds and cribs?
Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee. The property also has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested.
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Average nightly price across deals, with taxes & fees.
Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-10-08: 49.808089141571045USD
- 2026-10-09: 99.61617828314209USD
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- 2026-10-15: 50.04822653372192USD
- 2026-10-16: 103.23547259503174USD
- 2026-10-17: 101.70594575842284USD
- 2026-10-18: 100.1068085428009USD
- 2026-10-19: 100.22774233648681USD
- 2026-10-20: 100.22774233648681USD
- 2026-10-21: 100.22774233648681USD
- 2026-10-22: 100.22774233648681USD
- 2026-10-23: 99.28656752822876USD
- 2026-10-24: 101.23032194444275USD
- 2026-10-25: 99.28656752822876USD
- 2026-10-26: 100.22774233648681USD
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- 2026-10-28: 100.29337840568542USD
- 2026-10-29: 100.29337840568542USD
- 2026-10-30: 101.23032194444275USD
- 2026-10-31: 101.23032194444275USD
- 2026-11-01: 100.22774233648681USD
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- 2026-11-06: 101.69511919030761USD
- 2026-11-07: 95.21485286203003USD
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- 2026-11-10: 95.21485286203003USD
- 2026-11-11: 95.21485286203003USD
- 2026-11-12: 97.69537893223571USD
- 2026-11-13: 95.21485286203003USD
- 2026-11-14: 95.21485286203003USD
- 2026-11-15: 95.21485286203003USD
- 2026-11-16: 95.21485286203003USD
- 2026-11-17: 95.21485286203003USD
- 2026-11-18: 101.69511919030761USD
- 2026-11-19: 101.69511919030761USD
- 2026-11-20: 97.69537893223571USD
- 2026-11-21: 95.21485286203003USD
- 2026-11-22: 100.68533614581298USD
- 2026-11-23: 95.21485286203003USD
- 2026-11-24: 95.21485286203003USD
- 2026-11-25: 95.21485286203003USD
- 2026-11-26: 95.21485286203003USD
- 2026-11-27: 95.21485286203003USD
- 2026-11-28: 95.21485286203003USD
- 2026-11-29: 95.21485286203003USD
- 2026-11-30: 95.21485286203003USD
- 2026-12-01: 95.21485286203003USD
- 2026-12-02: 95.21485286203003USD
- 2026-12-03: 95.21485286203003USD
- 2026-12-04: 95.21485286203003USD
- 2026-12-05: 104.66195003211975USD
- 2026-12-06: 104.77023284391784USD
- 2026-12-07: 104.79188598014831USD
- 2026-12-08: 104.77023284391784USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
- The seasonal pool will be open from April to September.
- Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- 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.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Popular amenities
Free Wi-Fi
Multilingual Staff
Safe-Deposit Box
Golf Course (nearby)
Designated Smoking Area
24-Hour Front Desk
Services
Multilingual Staff
Safe-Deposit Box
Designated Smoking Area
24-Hour Front Desk
Concierge Services
Tours/Ticket Assistance
Parking
Parking (Self) (free)
Parking (RV/Bus/Truck)
General
Coffee/Tea in Common Areas
Upper Floors (Stairs Only)
Wheelchair Accessible (Limited)
Activities
Golf Course (nearby)
Newspapers in Lobby (free)
Pool (Seasonal Outdoor)
Internet
Free Wi-Fi