Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG
$110
/ night
Avg. for September
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$110
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG average $88 in January, the cheapest month, and $211 in November, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $88 |
| February | $97 |
| March | $97 |
| April | $106 |
| May | $129 |
| June | $99 |
| July | $101 |
| August | $99 |
| September | $110 |
| October | $114 |
| November | $211 |
| December | $97 |
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Cheapest: January (~$88)
About this property
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area.
Amenities
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in San Marcos? This hotel has 850 square feet (79 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 80 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free local calls.
Location
Located in San Marcos, Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG is in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Aquarena Springs Museum and Rio Vista Park. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and 2 mi (3.3 km) from John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park.
What's nearby
Aquarena Springs Museum(0.6 miles)
Purgatory Creek Natural Area(0.9 miles)
Dunbar Park(1.7 miles)
Cheatham Street Warehouse(1.9 miles)
Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park(1.9 miles)
Ramon Lucio Park(2 miles)
John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park(2.1 miles)
San Marcos River(2.1 miles)
Calaboose African American History Museum(2.2 miles)
Witliff Collections(2.3 miles)
San Marcos Discovery Center(2.4 miles)
The Marc(2.4 miles)
Texas Music Theater(2.4 miles)
Hays County Historic Courthouse(2.5 miles)
Rio Vista Park(2.5 miles)
The preferred airport for Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG is Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS)(35.3 miles)
Parking
Swimming pool
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
ATM / Cash Machine
Location
600 Wonderworld Drive, San Marcos, Texas, United States of America
Aquarena Springs Museum (0.6 miles)
Purgatory Creek Natural Area (0.9 miles)
Dunbar Park (1.7 miles)
Cheatham Street Warehouse (1.9 miles)
Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park (1.9 miles)
Ramon Lucio Park (2 miles)
Room options
20
Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hearing Accessible (Full Kitchen)
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 3
356 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
16
Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-In Shower (Full Kitchen)
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 5
355 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
11
Suite, 1 Bedroom, 1 King Bed (Full Kitchen)
Room details
1 King Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 5
525 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
21
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Full Kitchen)
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 3
355 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
17
Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Full Kitchen)
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 5
377 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
18
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, with Sofa Bed (Full Kitchen)
Room details
1 King Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 5
355 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
22
Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Full Kitchen)
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 3
355 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
16
Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-In Shower (Full Kitchen)
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 3
377 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
17
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Full Kitchen)
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 3
377 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
16
Suite, 1 Bedroom, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Full Kitchen)
Room details
1 King Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 5
525 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
13
Studio Suite (Subject to Availability)
Room details
1 Queen Bed
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
350 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews
7.4
Good
Based on 1,004 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
43%
Couple
12%
Family
33%
Group
5%
Solo
4%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG, guests describe a very mixed experience, with convenient, spacious kitchen-equipped rooms and friendly staff contrasted by recurring elevator outages, dated maintenance, inconsistent cleanliness, and occasional overbooking or wrong-room assignments that frustrate stays.
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What guests think
At Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG, guests describe a very mixed experience, with convenient, spacious kitchen-equipped rooms and friendly staff contrasted by recurring elevator outages, dated maintenance, inconsistent cleanliness, and occasional overbooking or wrong-room assignments that frustrate stays.
Multiple reviews also note the pool being drained or closed, limited parking, and amenities under renovation, while there is no complimentary breakfast and lobby coffee or in-room supplies can be inconsistent. The location is convenient to outlets, restaurants, and the river, but highway and railroad proximity can bring noise and the approach and landscaping may feel uninviting. Expect a suite-style stay with useful kitchens, but trade-offs in reliability and upkeep.
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Facilities
Facilities show recurring problems: frequent elevator outages, a pool often drained or closed, and some equipment such as laundry or gym machines not working. Parking can be limited, parts of the property are under renovation, and security concerns were reported.
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Timothy
May 23, 2023
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Stayed 14 nights
They did not have hot water and did not let us know that on check in. Additionally the pool was out of order, no water. We checked out after the first night. The staff was gracious and provided a refund.
They did not have hot water and did not let us know that on check in. Additionally the pool was out of order, no water. We checked out after the first night. The staff was gracious and provided a refund.
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Pamela
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
There is only 1 elevator. It has been out off & on for several months. Room we booked was not available. After much discussion with Expedia they moved us to a much better place.
There is only 1 elevator. It has been out off & on for several months. Room we booked was not available. After much discussion with Expedia they moved us to a much better place.
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Hang
May 31, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We booked this place over memorial weekend and got our truck broken into and property stolen. As nice as this place is you think there would be cameras on the property but no. We had to cut our trip short and leave because it didn’t feel safe anymore.
We booked this place over memorial weekend and got our truck broken into and property stolen. As nice as this place is you think there would be cameras on the property but no. We had to cut our trip short and leave because it didn’t feel safe anymore.
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Lewis
Dec 16, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The place was quiet,room had lots of appliances like microwave/silverware/toast/coffee maker ECT ect,staff were nice,the parking is kinda small,were doing renovations,and the elevator seem to take forever most of the time,other then that,the hotel was good.
The place was quiet,room had lots of appliances like microwave/silverware/toast/coffee maker ECT ect,staff were nice,the parking is kinda small,were doing renovations,and the elevator seem to take forever most of the time,other then that,the hotel was good.
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PATRICIA
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
First, as you drive up to the property, the weeds are almost as tall as the hotel in the property just in front of the Hotel, that it maid it look abandoned. Then we tried to check in only to find out KEY CARD system had been down for a 2nd day so no key card to issue. They had to personally let us in our rooms with a key card and advised that we not lock the doors if we were going to be going in and out. Then they also tell us the elevators are broken and no ETA of when they would be fixed. So we had to carry our luggage to the 4th floor and there were 10 of us with kids. Upon waking up the next morning, there was a large roach crawling on our bed! When I checked out and told the front desk her reply was 'OH'. Never again will we stay there.
First, as you drive up to the property, the weeds are almost as tall as the hotel in the property just in front of the Hotel, that it maid it look abandoned. Then we tried to check in only to find out KEY CARD system had been down for a 2nd day so no key card to issue. They had to personally let us in our rooms with a key card and advised that we not lock the doors if we were going to be going in and out. Then they also tell us the elevators are broken and no ETA of when they would be fixed. So we had to carry our luggage to the 4th floor and there were 10 of us with kids. Upon waking up the next morning, there was a large roach crawling on our bed! When I checked out and told the front desk her reply was 'OH'. Never again will we stay there.
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Tori
May 27, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The room had mold in the shower, rust dripping from light fixture, torn and worn furniture, pool was drained.
The room had mold in the shower, rust dripping from light fixture, torn and worn furniture, pool was drained.
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Nyasha
Jun 27, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The property looked nothing like the pictures on Expedia. Especially the gym. The room was smelly and the towels were dirty when we arrived
The property looked nothing like the pictures on Expedia. Especially the gym. The room was smelly and the towels were dirty when we arrived
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Darla
May 11, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
First room, #411, took 3 trips/3 cards, door never opened. Moved to #413. Second day of our 2 night reservation, locked out. Had to get card re-keyed. Front desk clerk laying on her b/friend on the couch in the lobby about 8:30 pm. Asked for coffee for our room. Box was empty. Lukewarm shower. Front desk said 3 of 4 boilers were out and being worked on. No water in the pool, although website does not show that. Front parking lot was roped off to be painted. There is no other way to enter the parking lot… very inconvenient.
First room, #411, took 3 trips/3 cards, door never opened. Moved to #413. Second day of our 2 night reservation, locked out. Had to get card re-keyed. Front desk clerk laying on her b/friend on the couch in the lobby about 8:30 pm. Asked for coffee for our room. Box was empty. Lukewarm shower. Front desk said 3 of 4 boilers were out and being worked on. No water in the pool, although website does not show that. Front parking lot was roped off to be painted. There is no other way to enter the parking lot… very inconvenient.
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Lisa
Dec 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Washer /Dryer Ma chines did not work, The Elevator quit working for the fourth floor, since I am semi disabled this did not go well for check out this morning, Its very difficult for me to do stairs to bring my luggage down, and when I looked on the web site it showed a breakfast but this one did not have a breakfast . other than that it was a quite stay
The Washer /Dryer Ma chines did not work, The Elevator quit working for the fourth floor, since I am semi disabled this did not go well for check out this morning, Its very difficult for me to do stairs to bring my luggage down, and when I looked on the web site it showed a breakfast but this one did not have a breakfast . other than that it was a quite stay
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Anita
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This was terrible! The elevators didn’t work, card keys worked sometimes on the doors, grass out front was tall as my car, people hanging out in the parking lot, and the staff wasn’t the best. We opted to leave
This was terrible! The elevators didn’t work, card keys worked sometimes on the doors, grass out front was tall as my car, people hanging out in the parking lot, and the staff wasn’t the best. We opted to leave
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is inconsistent: some guests found rooms clean and tidy, but others reported strong odors, pests (roaches), stained or worn carpets and curtains, and mold or mildew in bathrooms.
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Maria
Apr 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The shower drain was clogged. Hair and soap on the walls in the shower.
The shower drain was clogged. Hair and soap on the walls in the shower.
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Christian
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The elevators were broken. They gave us the 4th floor room. The whole hotel smelled like mildew. Tiles in the bathroom were broken. Coffee machine broken. The stairwell was also warm. We were only offered a snack for the inconvenience. And it was too late to get a full refund to go anywhere else.
The elevators were broken. They gave us the 4th floor room. The whole hotel smelled like mildew. Tiles in the bathroom were broken. Coffee machine broken. The stairwell was also warm. We were only offered a snack for the inconvenience. And it was too late to get a full refund to go anywhere else.
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Marilyn
May 29, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff was friendly, helpful and respectful. Room was clean.
Staff was friendly, helpful and respectful. Room was clean.
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Jack
Jan 13, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms were clean and it was very quiet.
Rooms were clean and it was very quiet.
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Alexis
Mar 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Black Mold growing on the top of the shower. Shower fixtures have massive water spot build-up. The carpet in the hallway was nasty dirty. My curtains had rips down them. Other than that, the staff was amazing and helpful, room was a great size, bed was comfy, and for the most part it was quiet, however, I would stay as far away from the elevator as possible. Every time someone pressed the button, you could hear it ding in the room.
Black Mold growing on the top of the shower. Shower fixtures have massive water spot build-up. The carpet in the hallway was nasty dirty. My curtains had rips down them. Other than that, the staff was amazing and helpful, room was a great size, bed was comfy, and for the most part it was quiet, however, I would stay as far away from the elevator as possible. Every time someone pressed the button, you could hear it ding in the room.
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Amy
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I am not sure where to begin, but this is the most disgusting hotel I have stayed in. The entire hotel smelled like weed. The sheets had stains on them. The curtains had what appeared to be blood stains on them. In the drawers of the bathroom Simone left pubic trimmers, dirty underwear and pajama pants. The staff did nothing to take care of the problems. The rewards program was a joke as well. There is little to no lighting in the parking lot so I was a bit surprised my car was still there in the morning. Took photos of all of these things and still the management did nothing. It seriously appeared to be a “pay by the hour hotel”. I do not recommend anything about this hotel other than leaving!
I am not sure where to begin, but this is the most disgusting hotel I have stayed in. The entire hotel smelled like weed. The sheets had stains on them. The curtains had what appeared to be blood stains on them. In the drawers of the bathroom Simone left pubic trimmers, dirty underwear and pajama pants. The staff did nothing to take care of the problems. The rewards program was a joke as well. There is little to no lighting in the parking lot so I was a bit surprised my car was still there in the morning. Took photos of all of these things and still the management did nothing. It seriously appeared to be a “pay by the hour hotel”. I do not recommend anything about this hotel other than leaving!
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Pablo
Apr 9, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
Clean and comfortable
Clean and comfortable
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steven
Apr 21, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Cockroaches!!!!! Bugs my kid woke up with a bad bite on her neck. Was not clean at all! Had to ask for coffee no breakfast!
Cockroaches!!!!! Bugs my kid woke up with a bad bite on her neck. Was not clean at all! Had to ask for coffee no breakfast!
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ADRIANA
Apr 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean and spacious
Very clean and spacious
10
Francisca
Nov 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room, quiet, staff was nice
Clean room, quiet, staff was nice
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Rooms
Rooms are generally spacious with full kitchens and comfortable beds for some stays, but others cite dated furnishings, loud A/C or corridor noises (including elevator dings and highway traffic), and spotty Wi-Fi.
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Barbara
Nov 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice front desk staff. Hotel seemed fairly clean but rooms are in serious need of updates. A/C did not maintain temp, had to adjust thermostat throughout the night between 65 & 75. Bathroom fixtures obviously rusted, shower head pressure so hard it was painful, like needles. Difficult to maintain hot water. Quality of room reminded me of a Motel 6.
Nice front desk staff. Hotel seemed fairly clean but rooms are in serious need of updates. A/C did not maintain temp, had to adjust thermostat throughout the night between 65 & 75. Bathroom fixtures obviously rusted, shower head pressure so hard it was painful, like needles. Difficult to maintain hot water. Quality of room reminded me of a Motel 6.
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Zane
Apr 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was perfect for the price. I wish I had a longer stay to enjoy the kitchenette. There is a microwave and 2 burner elec stove. Also a large fridge. Plenty of room for 2 people.
The room was perfect for the price. I wish I had a longer stay to enjoy the kitchenette. There is a microwave and 2 burner elec stove. Also a large fridge. Plenty of room for 2 people.
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Lewis
Dec 16, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The place was quiet,room had lots of appliances like microwave/silverware/toast/coffee maker ECT ect,staff were nice,the parking is kinda small,were doing renovations,and the elevator seem to take forever most of the time,other then that,the hotel was good.
The place was quiet,room had lots of appliances like microwave/silverware/toast/coffee maker ECT ect,staff were nice,the parking is kinda small,were doing renovations,and the elevator seem to take forever most of the time,other then that,the hotel was good.
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Alexis
Mar 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Black Mold growing on the top of the shower. Shower fixtures have massive water spot build-up. The carpet in the hallway was nasty dirty. My curtains had rips down them. Other than that, the staff was amazing and helpful, room was a great size, bed was comfy, and for the most part it was quiet, however, I would stay as far away from the elevator as possible. Every time someone pressed the button, you could hear it ding in the room.
Black Mold growing on the top of the shower. Shower fixtures have massive water spot build-up. The carpet in the hallway was nasty dirty. My curtains had rips down them. Other than that, the staff was amazing and helpful, room was a great size, bed was comfy, and for the most part it was quiet, however, I would stay as far away from the elevator as possible. Every time someone pressed the button, you could hear it ding in the room.
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Lorna
Feb 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We were very pleasantly surprised by the large size of the room, the number of chairs and the full kitchen. They are all dog friendly !!!!
We were very pleasantly surprised by the large size of the room, the number of chairs and the full kitchen. They are all dog friendly !!!!
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Ariel
Sep 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Overall for a one night, it was pretty great! King size bed was really comfy and soft. The room was really clean and spacious, also loved that the pull out couch had its own lil private space in the room. The staff who helped us was really helpful, kind and patient with our last min check in room. Next time we plan a trip there, definitely gonna get a room there again!!
Overall for a one night, it was pretty great! King size bed was really comfy and soft. The room was really clean and spacious, also loved that the pull out couch had its own lil private space in the room. The staff who helped us was really helpful, kind and patient with our last min check in room. Next time we plan a trip there, definitely gonna get a room there again!!
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Lenin
Dec 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
In 2 day we don’t have internet service and the staff was bad bad bad
In 2 day we don’t have internet service and the staff was bad bad bad
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Oscar
Jul 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The ladies staff were very amicable and professional! During my stay, there was no toilet paper, the ice machine was down and l had a hard time sleeping due to excessive noise from AC units by my window. I did not sleep well there due to loud noise outside my bedroom window due to fans straining excessively and making a very loud noise that kept me up or woke me up abruptly due to loud sounds of AC fans!
The ladies staff were very amicable and professional! During my stay, there was no toilet paper, the ice machine was down and l had a hard time sleeping due to excessive noise from AC units by my window. I did not sleep well there due to loud noise outside my bedroom window due to fans straining excessively and making a very loud noise that kept me up or woke me up abruptly due to loud sounds of AC fans!
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Alejandro
Apr 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Our room was fine. Pretty clean . Only thing I can complain about is the noise of cars and sirens from the freeway that’s across.
Our room was fine. Pretty clean . Only thing I can complain about is the noise of cars and sirens from the freeway that’s across.
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Yvette
Feb 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Jada was great in helping me print my items due to business center printer being down. The room was an amazing; full-size fridge, fully equipped with real silverware and dinnerware, stove, micro, pots, coffee maker, and coffee. Plenty of body wash, shampoo, and conditioner. You could comfortably stay here and have what you need if you wanted to purchase items to prepare your meals. The rooms did seem to be sound proof.
Jada was great in helping me print my items due to business center printer being down. The room was an amazing; full-size fridge, fully equipped with real silverware and dinnerware, stove, micro, pots, coffee maker, and coffee. Plenty of body wash, shampoo, and conditioner. You could comfortably stay here and have what you need if you wanted to purchase items to prepare your meals. The rooms did seem to be sound proof.
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Service
Service is mixed: many guests praise friendly, accommodating staff, while others experienced overbooking or wrong room types, key-card issues, and slow or unhelpful responses at check-in.
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CARMEN
Nov 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We did not get to stay at this hotel. We were not given the room we reserved which was a king bed suite. Instead we were given a suite with a queen. There were 3 of us. When questioned the receptionist about it she said Hotels.com did not send the correct room reservation. In addition, they were out of rooms. She gave me a copy of the reservation made by Hotels.com and it right but she handwrote that we reserved a queen suite! She lied and more than likely gave my room to someone else. We arrived there at 10:20 and because of this we weren’t able to find a room at another hotel until almost midnight! This was by far the worst experience I’ve ever had at a hotel.
We did not get to stay at this hotel. We were not given the room we reserved which was a king bed suite. Instead we were given a suite with a queen. There were 3 of us. When questioned the receptionist about it she said Hotels.com did not send the correct room reservation. In addition, they were out of rooms. She gave me a copy of the reservation made by Hotels.com and it right but she handwrote that we reserved a queen suite! She lied and more than likely gave my room to someone else. We arrived there at 10:20 and because of this we weren’t able to find a room at another hotel until almost midnight! This was by far the worst experience I’ve ever had at a hotel.
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Tim
Mar 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
No one at the front to check in, got to the room and the keys didn’t work. Went back downstairs and it took ten minutes to find front desk girl to get keys reprogrammed. Room was dirty and beds looked disheveled. Took a shower and not a single towel in the room. Dried off with paper towels. Lifted toilet seat and it had skid marks like someone had just gone the bathroom. Trash can still had trash in it from prior guest. Went back down to front desk and asked for a different room. Finally got keys to a different room and the keys didn’t work. Had to go back down to front desk and get them reprogrammed. Second room had a TV but no remote to turn it on. Finally got a remote from first room and turned on TV but still didn’t work. It was by far the worst experience I’ve ever had at a hotel. Do not waste your time or money staying there.
No one at the front to check in, got to the room and the keys didn’t work. Went back downstairs and it took ten minutes to find front desk girl to get keys reprogrammed. Room was dirty and beds looked disheveled. Took a shower and not a single towel in the room. Dried off with paper towels. Lifted toilet seat and it had skid marks like someone had just gone the bathroom. Trash can still had trash in it from prior guest. Went back down to front desk and asked for a different room. Finally got keys to a different room and the keys didn’t work. Had to go back down to front desk and get them reprogrammed. Second room had a TV but no remote to turn it on. Finally got a remote from first room and turned on TV but still didn’t work. It was by far the worst experience I’ve ever had at a hotel. Do not waste your time or money staying there.
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Jacinda
Feb 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent stay and staff was so wonderful and accommodating to me! Thank you.
Excellent stay and staff was so wonderful and accommodating to me! Thank you.
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Mayte
Feb 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
They didn't have the room we reserved. We reserved a king suite and they put us in a regular much smaller room. The reason they gave was that they were overbooked. They didn't mention it when we checked in. They gave us the room key and sent us on our way. It wasn't until I came back down to let them know it was the wrong room that they tried to find us a room in the size we had reserved. They had none available. The best they would do was put us in a slightly bigger room than the tiny room they originally tried to stick us with. They said they would try to adjust the total but we haven't seen any credits come through. It was so disappointing to be stuck in a room we didn't reserve. Our room was confirmed when we made the reservation.
They didn't have the room we reserved. We reserved a king suite and they put us in a regular much smaller room. The reason they gave was that they were overbooked. They didn't mention it when we checked in. They gave us the room key and sent us on our way. It wasn't until I came back down to let them know it was the wrong room that they tried to find us a room in the size we had reserved. They had none available. The best they would do was put us in a slightly bigger room than the tiny room they originally tried to stick us with. They said they would try to adjust the total but we haven't seen any credits come through. It was so disappointing to be stuck in a room we didn't reserve. Our room was confirmed when we made the reservation.
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Cecil
Feb 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Enjoyed the stay there very much. Sri was very friendly, prepare, and quick to get us checked in. Thanks!
Enjoyed the stay there very much. Sri was very friendly, prepare, and quick to get us checked in. Thanks!
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Cassandra
Feb 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff is so accommodating and friendly!
Staff is so accommodating and friendly!
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Homero
Apr 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Bad staff, check in. The reception person gave us a room, when we went to that room and we tried to open the key didn’t work, came down and she gave me a new card- key, came back to the 4 th floor and open the door and it was occupied. I came down again with my family (wife and kids) and i asked them what is going on? She told me was a “system error “ and apologized. Then she told me that she was going to give me another room but only with 2 beds and we were 5 in total, that is why I paid for a room with a sofa. She told me “we don’t have any” and I said, then give my money back, and she replied “we don’t give money back “. So I got upset and asked her what is it that I am supposed to do??? Then she told me that there is a room with same specifications. So disappointed, all the lies over and over. The room had a terrible smell of humidity. I will Never come back to this hotel.
Bad staff, check in. The reception person gave us a room, when we went to that room and we tried to open the key didn’t work, came down and she gave me a new card- key, came back to the 4 th floor and open the door and it was occupied. I came down again with my family (wife and kids) and i asked them what is going on? She told me was a “system error “ and apologized. Then she told me that she was going to give me another room but only with 2 beds and we were 5 in total, that is why I paid for a room with a sofa. She told me “we don’t have any” and I said, then give my money back, and she replied “we don’t give money back “. So I got upset and asked her what is it that I am supposed to do??? Then she told me that there is a room with same specifications. So disappointed, all the lies over and over. The room had a terrible smell of humidity. I will Never come back to this hotel.
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ELVIRA
Oct 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
I called 0ct 11 to confirm my reservation. They confirmed. I called Friday Oct 13th in the afternoon to tell them we were going to arrive about 11pm. They said that was fine. We called about 9:00pm to tell them we were going to be even later. They said that was fine. Arrived at 3am and they said the reservation had been canceled 3 days prior. Huh? I was super annoyed.
I called 0ct 11 to confirm my reservation. They confirmed. I called Friday Oct 13th in the afternoon to tell them we were going to arrive about 11pm. They said that was fine. We called about 9:00pm to tell them we were going to be even later. They said that was fine. Arrived at 3am and they said the reservation had been canceled 3 days prior. Huh? I was super annoyed.
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Llana
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I arrived with a confirmed reservation only to be told there was no room because the hotel had overbooked. No one contacted me in advance, and I was offered nothing more than a bottle of water as “compensation.” With no available rooms in the city, I was forced to drive home late at night while exhausted, putting my safety at risk. This was not just inconvenient — it was unacceptable. A reservation is a promise, and this property failed to honor it or provide meaningful support. Management needs to address this failure and compensate guests appropriately, or travelers should think twice before booking here.
I arrived with a confirmed reservation only to be told there was no room because the hotel had overbooked. No one contacted me in advance, and I was offered nothing more than a bottle of water as “compensation.” With no available rooms in the city, I was forced to drive home late at night while exhausted, putting my safety at risk. This was not just inconvenient — it was unacceptable. A reservation is a promise, and this property failed to honor it or provide meaningful support. Management needs to address this failure and compensate guests appropriately, or travelers should think twice before booking here.
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SANDRA
Dec 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent service
Excellent service
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Location
Convenient for outlets, restaurants, and the river, but near a highway and railroad that can cause noise; access and frontage can feel less inviting.
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jay k
Nov 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Close to our event
Close to our event
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Brenda
Jun 3, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Property was fine and staff was great. Room was good size & clean. It’s just very much in an industrial area and by a railroad.
Property was fine and staff was great. Room was good size & clean. It’s just very much in an industrial area and by a railroad.
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Sandy
Oct 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Close to outlets and San Marcos river
Close to outlets and San Marcos river
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Oscar
Jul 30, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was a quiet place to rest and relax. Good location to go different popular locations.The entrance to the hotel was a little difficult to get out into traffic during rush hour.
The hotel was a quiet place to rest and relax. Good location to go different popular locations.The entrance to the hotel was a little difficult to get out into traffic during rush hour.
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charles
Mar 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location
Great location
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Linda
Oct 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Overall a nice place to stay although the front of property by highway is overgrown but I believe that would be the city’s responsibility. Clean, quiet and close to shopping.
Overall a nice place to stay although the front of property by highway is overgrown but I believe that would be the city’s responsibility. Clean, quiet and close to shopping.
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Kevin
Jun 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel! Fantastic location!
Great hotel! Fantastic location!
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Jacqueline
Feb 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Location convenient
Location convenient
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Alejandro
Apr 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Our room was fine. Pretty clean . Only thing I can complain about is the noise of cars and sirens from the freeway that’s across.
Our room was fine. Pretty clean . Only thing I can complain about is the noise of cars and sirens from the freeway that’s across.
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Kimberly
Jul 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was near multiple establishments, and in a really good area…
The hotel was near multiple establishments, and in a really good area…
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Dining
No complimentary breakfast; coffee quality and availability vary, and on-site purchase options are limited or pricey.
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Mark
Jul 11, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was good, the hotel was under some remodeling? But not my room. Staff was very nice and helpful and friendly. Unfortunately, there was only one coffee to make in the room & the complimentary coffee in lobby was terrible, brown muddy color. Outside sitting areas in the back were good
Room was good, the hotel was under some remodeling? But not my room. Staff was very nice and helpful and friendly. Unfortunately, there was only one coffee to make in the room & the complimentary coffee in lobby was terrible, brown muddy color. Outside sitting areas in the back were good
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Cornelia
Feb 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean and comfortable. Chris the desk clerk was very friendly. Only thing missing is complimentary continental breakfast. Unlimited coffee fresh ground coffee beans
The room was clean and comfortable. Chris the desk clerk was very friendly. Only thing missing is complimentary continental breakfast. Unlimited coffee fresh ground coffee beans
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Joey
Feb 23, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very disappointing. We had a 1 bedroom suite, the couch bed was dirty when we pulled it out. You could tell the sheets weren’t changed. The pillows that were provided for the couch bed had hair all over it. The “complementary” shampoo and conditioner had been used. Very loud in the building. The floors creaked. The smoke alarm went off for about 30 mins. Etc etc etc. and they don’t got breakfast .
Very disappointing. We had a 1 bedroom suite, the couch bed was dirty when we pulled it out. You could tell the sheets weren’t changed. The pillows that were provided for the couch bed had hair all over it. The “complementary” shampoo and conditioner had been used. Very loud in the building. The floors creaked. The smoke alarm went off for about 30 mins. Etc etc etc. and they don’t got breakfast .
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Bessie
Aug 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The room was dirty and outdated. The tv was so little. Bathroom tubs have mold around them. Dirty floors. Coffee pots in rooom, 1 pack of coffee for 2 people and no water to make the coffee. They offer free coffee in the area up-front, but I may not be able to go get it. The food for purchsse is so expensive. So you have to go out of the building to get something. Too expensive hotel for what they offer. The outside of the building looks horrible.
The room was dirty and outdated. The tv was so little. Bathroom tubs have mold around them. Dirty floors. Coffee pots in rooom, 1 pack of coffee for 2 people and no water to make the coffee. They offer free coffee in the area up-front, but I may not be able to go get it. The food for purchsse is so expensive. So you have to go out of the building to get something. Too expensive hotel for what they offer. The outside of the building looks horrible.
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Emelda
Aug 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
No breakfast
No breakfast
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Joey
Jul 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was convenient to everything we wanted to do & it was reasonably priced. Would have been better with breakfast & a second elevator
The hotel was convenient to everything we wanted to do & it was reasonably priced. Would have been better with breakfast & a second elevator
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Darla
May 11, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
First room, #411, took 3 trips/3 cards, door never opened. Moved to #413. Second day of our 2 night reservation, locked out. Had to get card re-keyed. Front desk clerk laying on her b/friend on the couch in the lobby about 8:30 pm. Asked for coffee for our room. Box was empty. Lukewarm shower. Front desk said 3 of 4 boilers were out and being worked on. No water in the pool, although website does not show that. Front parking lot was roped off to be painted. There is no other way to enter the parking lot… very inconvenient.
First room, #411, took 3 trips/3 cards, door never opened. Moved to #413. Second day of our 2 night reservation, locked out. Had to get card re-keyed. Front desk clerk laying on her b/friend on the couch in the lobby about 8:30 pm. Asked for coffee for our room. Box was empty. Lukewarm shower. Front desk said 3 of 4 boilers were out and being worked on. No water in the pool, although website does not show that. Front parking lot was roped off to be painted. There is no other way to enter the parking lot… very inconvenient.
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steven
Apr 21, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Cockroaches!!!!! Bugs my kid woke up with a bad bite on her neck. Was not clean at all! Had to ask for coffee no breakfast!
Cockroaches!!!!! Bugs my kid woke up with a bad bite on her neck. Was not clean at all! Had to ask for coffee no breakfast!
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Lisa
Dec 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Washer /Dryer Ma chines did not work, The Elevator quit working for the fourth floor, since I am semi disabled this did not go well for check out this morning, Its very difficult for me to do stairs to bring my luggage down, and when I looked on the web site it showed a breakfast but this one did not have a breakfast . other than that it was a quite stay
The Washer /Dryer Ma chines did not work, The Elevator quit working for the fourth floor, since I am semi disabled this did not go well for check out this morning, Its very difficult for me to do stairs to bring my luggage down, and when I looked on the web site it showed a breakfast but this one did not have a breakfast . other than that it was a quite stay
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Kelly
Apr 28, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The shower had, great water, pressure, other than that I would not stay here again. It was dirty, and multiple items in the “gym” or broken or missing. There are many other hotels in San Marcos that are similarly priced, much cleaner, and in much better condition. Also, there’s no included breakfast, this is clear on the website, but other hotels at the same price point or lower include breakfast.
The shower had, great water, pressure, other than that I would not stay here again. It was dirty, and multiple items in the “gym” or broken or missing. There are many other hotels in San Marcos that are similarly priced, much cleaner, and in much better condition. Also, there’s no included breakfast, this is clear on the website, but other hotels at the same price point or lower include breakfast.
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Lori
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything was good. Loved the stay
Everything was good. Loved the stay
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christian
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Nice stay nice room for price
Nice stay nice room for price
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christian
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 7 nights
Nice stay, nice location
Nice stay, nice location
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Clara
Jul 21, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Very nice and clean room
Very nice and clean room
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Daniel
Jul 11, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Pool was not working and my kids wanted to swim. One small ice machine for the whole hotel. Internet was in & out. The location was a little tricky to get to. Parking lot was very dark.
Pool was not working and my kids wanted to swim. One small ice machine for the whole hotel. Internet was in & out. The location was a little tricky to get to. Parking lot was very dark.
FAQs about Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Pets are allowed with a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day, with a maximum charge of USD 150 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?
The hotel is located in the business district of San Marcos, within a 5-minute drive of Aquarena Springs Museum and Rio Vista Park, and approximately 1.9 miles from Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park.
Does the hotel have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool that is seasonal and will be open from January to January.
What are the policies for children staying at the hotel?
Up to 3 children aged 14 years old and younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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- 2026-10-30: 166.06750984277343USD
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- 2026-11-01: 89.03225510801697USD
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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
- 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)
- The seasonal pool will be open from January to January.
- Up to 3 children 14 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay)
- Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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