Name: MainStay Suites Edinburg South
Address: 4001 S US Highway 281, Building B, Edinburg, Texas, United States of America, Edinburg, Texas, US
Price range: $50–$76 per night
Rating: 8.35

What guests think

At MainStay Suites Edinburg South, guests frequently praise the friendly staff, convenient location, and in room kitchenettes, while feedback is mixed on cleanliness and maintenance, with recurring reports of musty odors, pests, and dated interiors alongside some clean, comfortable stays.

Amenities like the pool, hot tub, BBQ area, and gym are appreciated, though several reviews cite maintenance issues such as an out of service elevator on the MainStay side and occasional pool cleanliness concerns. Rooms are spacious with full size fridges and kitchenettes, but several travelers mention dated furnishings, noise from other guests or outside, and inconsistent air conditioning performance. Breakfast draws generally positive comments, though others find it basic or repetitive, with items like eggs and beans and occasional crowding or equipment problems. Note the 100 dollar deposit and sometimes slow refunds; overall, expect a budget stay with variable upkeep.

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Facilities

Guests like the pool, hot tub, BBQ area, and gym. Several reviews note maintenance issues, including an out of service elevator on the MainStay side and occasional pool cleanliness concerns.

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10

Christina

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Great stay we enjoyed all amenities and the breakfast options too. Gym was a plus . Pool area even had several bbq options as well. We would definitely stay again .

6

Susana

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, but towels were old and hard. Hot tub was dirty. Needs maintenance.

6

David

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

You get what you pay for. Hot tub and pool area was nice.

10

CAROL

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was so clean But the pool wasn’t open

10

Thomas

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a mini kitchen if we wanted to cook. Quiet throughout the stay. Enjoyed the pool and hot tub. There was very little musty smell. Negatives were breakfast was just okay (scrambled eggs and beans) and the juice machine was broken, and the elevator on that side of the hotel was out of service.

8

deborah claire

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

I have stayed at several different hotels in McAllen over the years and Mainstay has the best value for me in terms of location, price, exercise room, and quality of the breakfast.

8

LISA

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The elevator for the Mainstay side was broken. That was slightly inconvenient.

10

Hector

Dec 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We really enjoyed staying here we had a full size refrigerator and the Kitchenette was great to warm up Christmas leftovers. The pool and jacuzzi was open in December which was great. Breakfast was also good they have red and green salsa which gave food more flavor. Would stay here again.

8

Noel

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Area was safe, Breakfast was good, the only issue I had was that they took almost 2 months to give me back my deposit & the only reason I got it back was because I kept calling them asking why I hadn’t received it yet & finally someone at the front register gave me the email for the manager to get it settled & I received it 2 days later. Other than that everything was good oh and the pool had bbq pits so we got to bbq so that was great

4

Neyva Edith

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The stay was just ok our room had mildew smell. and carpets were dirty. bathroom room when we put the mat down and it got wet the floor was unbelievably dirty. The pool and hot tub had way to much bleach in them I got in with black shorts and grey shirt and came out with them totally bleach. the black is now grey and the grey is all kind of colors. my sterling sliver wedding rings came out black. and I have to pay to have them cleaned. so I was very unhappy with our stay.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: repeated mentions of musty or moldy odors, old or stained carpets, mildew in bathrooms, and sightings of roaches and, in some cases, bed bugs. Others reported clean rooms.

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JAVIER ANDRES MONTIEL

Dec 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

1. Fumigation is needed. Cockroaches on the bathroom. 2. The sofabed mattres is in very bad shape 3. Carpet of the room looks very old.

6

Kimberly

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is dated. The door in the restroom was pealing, and there was mold in the grout of the shower. They required a $100 deposit when we arrived at the property which is unheard of. I would not stay here again.

4

Jerome

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We checked in and the young man receptionist was very accommodating. We went to our room and everything was worn down and did not appear to be clean at all. It had a terrible musty/moldy smell. The ac units had visible mold. He apologized and gave us another room and the same thing. We were ready to check out and count it as a loss but then he put us on the 3rd floor which was a little better but still not ideal. I went to the store and picked up sanitary wipes and a Lysol air spray to clean the entire place. They claim the smell comes from the pool but the ac units had visible mold on them and the vents and coils were so bad. I took pictures of the ac unit. It is a health issue for anyone. When you walk in the entry door by the pool you have to hold your breath due to the smell. Sadly to say, we will not be staying again, and I now second guess the reviews along with Comfort Inns in general.

4

Katia

Apr 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The first time we stay here we were given the key for a room that already had someone in it so we got upgraded to a better room, this time we got ask for a $100 dls deposit and the room was not clean the sheets had blood stains on it. Try to call front desk the phone from the room did not work. Called from my cellphone and the guy made us go down the lobby toget new sheets. The room felt really dirty.

4

Casey

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was not clean. Roach in room. We informed the front desk.

6

Thomas

Dec 4, 2023

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Stayed 13 nights

The hotel staff were helpful for the most part. The hotel itself is in need of maintenance. Shower head was disinegrating. Shower had mildew. Saw 2 bed bugs during stay. Breakfast was not my favorite with refried beans every day but 3 when they had sausage with the eggs

4

Pedro

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Positives- good price, staff, location. Negatives- continually having to get room cardkey reset, air conditioning worked, but didn’t cool enough… the deal breaker for us returning to this hotel is that there were “ROACHES” in the room!

6

Hugo

Oct 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Still trying to cure from the bed bug bites. The room was humid with a damp smell on the carpet and sofa. I got their late and just needed to rest, I would keep away and pay a little extra, even if it’s for one night.

2

Sabastien

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The carpet is very dirty and old, room is stuffy, couldn’t even take a shower as caulk around bathtub is moldy. AC unit very loud and could not adjust it. Only stayed because we checked it late and couldn’t leave.

4

James

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley and was visiting due to a family members healthy. The Valley is known for a proud tradition of friendliness and pride in the work done. This hotel does not live up to that. The drawers in the room were filthy, as was the entire air conditioner making it hard to cool the room evenly. There were cobwebs in corners and the tub had huge growths of mildew. If I had to assume it would be the hotel is short staffed; cleaning crew to the front desk. I wouldn’t waste the money when there are much nicer hotels I found in the same area.

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Rooms

Suites are spacious and include kitchenettes with full size fridges, which many value for longer stays. Downsides include dated interiors, noise from hallways or outside, inconsistent air conditioning performance, and occasional issues with sofa beds or missing bedding.

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Donald

Mar 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They didn’t check us into the proper room that we rented. It didn’t have a pull out sofa as advertised. So we had to get a different room.

8

David

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I liked the room was very spacious.

8

Samantha

Dec 26, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice room love that it has a kitchen

8

Oscar

Apr 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Exterior noise quite audible. Barking dogs, trash collection, motor run. Other amenities and services were quite well.

8

June

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Kitchen facilities for longer stays. We will come again.

6

Mark

Mar 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The pool was very cold. There was only one tiny bottle of shampoo there for a room that sleeps 6 !! No sheets or extra pillows to use on the pull out couch to use.

4

STEVEN

Mar 4, 2024

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This hotel is DATED.. Old and kind of refurbished. Lipstick on a pig, refurbished...smelled, bathroom was clean but had wash rags from previous guest hanging on the shower curtain that cleaning crew missed I guess.. Curtain had dirt or mildew on it...just not worth the money to stay there..

10

Tracy

Feb 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We loved how we had our own kitchen saved a lot of money

4

Timothy

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Other than the sound of footsteps coming from above floors for hours in the middle of the night, the hotel was fine. We called the front office to complain, but the second night was just as bad. Complained at checkout, however, the different clerk had no knowledge/notes and didn’t seem to care.

6

Stacy

Apr 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Outdated in most parts. Carpet has lots of stains & tub/shower areas need updating

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and attentive, with smooth check ins noted by several guests. On the downside, multiple reviews mention an unexpected or high 100 dollar deposit, slow refunds, long waits or overbooking issues, and occasionally unfriendly night staff.

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10

Griselda

Dec 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Always a pleasure to stay here. The front desk personnel are great and always willing to help.

10

Alyssa

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing customer service

10

Yolanda

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

General Mnager was very attentive and offer us a better room to accommodate our first floor needs

2

Mitchell

Dec 31, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

They ask for s deposit that was no expected. No mention of it at the booking Page. No kindness by the frontdesk.

10

Cherilynn

Feb 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The person was very nice when I checked in was very friendly. The check in process was easy and quick. The room was comfy. I would stay here again.

4

Gilbert Resendez,

Nov 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We booked a king size bed and they down graded me to a double because they over booked. How was that my fault we booked since Monday

2

Juan

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Waited 3 hours after regular check in time to ge our room.

10

Janet

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great customer service

6

Esmeralda

Apr 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyed the hotel but the night time staff is very unfriendly

8

Noel

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Area was safe, Breakfast was good, the only issue I had was that they took almost 2 months to give me back my deposit & the only reason I got it back was because I kept calling them asking why I hadn’t received it yet & finally someone at the front register gave me the email for the manager to get it settled & I received it 2 days later. Other than that everything was good oh and the pool had bbq pits so we got to bbq so that was great

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Location

Location is praised as convenient for shopping, dining, and access to major roads and hospitals; some also note a safe area.

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Jessica

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was located perfectly for my visit. I had a super late check in and was greeted kindly, checked in quickly and was super impressed with the person who checked me in. The bed was more firm than I like, but I still slept like a log. I needed to check out early and left a cash deposit, but they sent someone to check my room quickly to be able to return my cash deposit. Bonus, Dutch Bros coffee is across the street.

8

Oscar

Apr 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Exterior noise quite audible. Barking dogs, trash collection, motor run. Other amenities and services were quite well.

10

PEDRO

Jun 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location, customer service,staff and everyone very courteous. The best !!

6

Latonya

May 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed 2 times. Rooms are okay. Beds not too comfortable but not that uncomfortable either. The stay was great each time. The hotel is outdated and could use some updating. I love the kitchenette. In distance to great dining and shopping not far. My biggest complaint is the breakfast is not great but other than that the hotel is okay.

6

Fernando

Jun 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is well located near many stores in Edinburg Texas. The room is spacious and has a complete kitchen. The downside is that the room was dirty. The carpet was dirty, we found a dead small cockroach. The rooms and not sound insolated so you hear everything from the hallway and the next door rooms. The staff didn't let us have an early check-in.

8

Arturo

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall, the hotel is very well located for some shopping, close to some hospitals and the commodities were in a good condition

8

deborah claire

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

I have stayed at several different hotels in McAllen over the years and Mainstay has the best value for me in terms of location, price, exercise room, and quality of the breakfast.

8

Diana

Apr 22, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice place for good price. Pretty clean. AC works well. Convenient location. Free parking.

10

Stephen

Feb 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Well appointed, clean, updated, convenient location.

8

Noel

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Area was safe, Breakfast was good, the only issue I had was that they took almost 2 months to give me back my deposit & the only reason I got it back was because I kept calling them asking why I hadn’t received it yet & finally someone at the front register gave me the email for the manager to get it settled & I received it 2 days later. Other than that everything was good oh and the pool had bbq pits so we got to bbq so that was great

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Dining

Breakfast earns generally positive feedback, with some enjoying the options. Others find it basic or repetitive, often eggs and beans, with occasional crowding or equipment issues.

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Lucy

Jan 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was ok, but breakfast was so so we expected some kind of protein (meat) all they had was eggs 2 ways and beans not to my liking i have been there before with better breakfast maybe they can work on that

10

Christina

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Great stay we enjoyed all amenities and the breakfast options too. Gym was a plus . Pool area even had several bbq options as well. We would definitely stay again .

6

Edelmiro

Jan 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

No order as lot of people went for breakfast.

6

Latonya

May 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed 2 times. Rooms are okay. Beds not too comfortable but not that uncomfortable either. The stay was great each time. The hotel is outdated and could use some updating. I love the kitchenette. In distance to great dining and shopping not far. My biggest complaint is the breakfast is not great but other than that the hotel is okay.

10

gladis

Jul 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

comfiest beds ever, and the breakfast is good too, lots of options

10

Maria

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the breakfast/staff was very kind and helpful throughout my stay

10

Thomas

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a mini kitchen if we wanted to cook. Quiet throughout the stay. Enjoyed the pool and hot tub. There was very little musty smell. Negatives were breakfast was just okay (scrambled eggs and beans) and the juice machine was broken, and the elevator on that side of the hotel was out of service.

10

M

Feb 9, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Good breakfast, clean property good condition and definitely will come back. But if you like fancy place is not is more normal 3 start hotel.

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deborah claire

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

I have stayed at several different hotels in McAllen over the years and Mainstay has the best value for me in terms of location, price, exercise room, and quality of the breakfast.

10

Hector

Dec 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We really enjoyed staying here we had a full size refrigerator and the Kitchenette was great to warm up Christmas leftovers. The pool and jacuzzi was open in December which was great. Breakfast was also good they have red and green salsa which gave food more flavor. Would stay here again.

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Month	Average price
January	$74
February	$64
March	$77
April	$67
May	$88
June	$68
July	$60
August	$62
September	$67
October	$65
November	$77
December	$74

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13	14	15 $50	16 $50	17 $50	18 $69	19 $76
20 $50	21 $50	22 $53	23 $53	24 $53	25 $54	26 $54
27 $53	28 $54	29 $53	30 $54

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				1 $54	2 $54	3 $54
4 $54	5 $53	6 $54	7 $54	8 $53	9 $54	10 $53
11 $54	12 $50	13 $54	14 $53	15 $52	16 $52	17 $52
18 $52	19 $52	20 $52	21 $52	22 $52	23 $52	24 $52
25 $52	26 $51	27 $52	28 $52	29 $52	30 $52	31 $52

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Efficiency)

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Efficiency)

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (2 Person Sofa Bed)

Suite, Multiple Beds (2 Queen, 2 Person Sofa Bed)

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Very good

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