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Hotels near the River – San Marcos, TX


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  • 0.3 mile Red Roof Inn San Marcos - I-35, Exit 205

    817 I-35, Exit 205, San Marcos, TX 78666
    0.3 mile to San Marcos River

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    Red Roof Inn San Marcos - I-35, Exit 205

    Check In15 00
    Check Out11 00

    Rated Average
    • Cheap, smoke-free hotel near Texas State University
    • Also near Bobcat Stadium
    • 2 floors, 50 rooms - no elevator
    • Outdoor swimming pool open in summer
    • Microwave and refrigerator in every room
    • Free continental breakfast
    • Free WiFi
    • Free parking
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    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  3.5 of 5 stars
    Based on 111 reviews  Read Recent Reviews

  • 0.5 mile Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos - I-35, Exit 204A

    106 I-35 North, Exit 204A, San Marcos, TX 78666
    0.5 mile to San Marcos River

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    Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos - I-35, Exit 204A

    Check In15 00
    Check Out12 00

    Rated High
    • Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel near Texas State University
    • 4 floors, 90 rooms and suites
    • Outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
    • Free continental breakfast
    • Free WiFi
    • Free parking
  • Not pet friendly - no pets allowed. - Feb 2022
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    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.0 of 5 stars
    Based on 636 reviews  Read Recent Reviews

  • 0.5 mile Comfort Suites San Marcos - I-35, Exit 204A

    104 I-35 North, Exit 204A, San Marcos, TX 78666
    0.5 mile to San Marcos River

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    Comfort Suites San Marcos - I-35, Exit 204A

    Check In16 00
    Check Out11 00

    Rated Average
    • Midscale, smoke-free, all-suite hotel
    • Near Texas State University
    • 3 floors, 53 suites - elevator
    • Outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
    • Microwave and refrigerator in every suite
    • Free hot breakfast buffet
    • Free WiFi
    • Free parking
  • Not pet friendly - no pets allowed. - Mar 2015
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    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  3.5 of 5 stars
    Based on 117 reviews  Read Recent Reviews

  • 0.5 mile Best Western San Marcos Inn - I-35, Exit 205

    917 I-35, Exit 205, San Marcos, TX 78666
    0.5 mile to San Marcos River

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    Best Western San Marcos Inn - I-35, Exit 205

    Check In1500
    Check Out1100

    Rated Average
    • Midscale, smoke-free hotel near Texas State University
    • Also near Bobcat Stadium
    • 2 floors, 50 rooms - no elevator
    • Outdoor swimming pool
    • Microwave and refrigerator in every room
    • Free hot breakfast buffet
    • Free WiFi
    • Free parking
  • Not pet friendly - no pets allowed. - Jul 2016
  • TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  3.5 of 5 stars
    Based on 316 reviews  Read Recent Reviews

  • 0.6 mile Days Inn San Marcos - I-35, Exit 205

    1005 I-35, Exit 205, San Marcos, TX 78666
    0.6 mile to San Marcos River

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    Days Inn San Marcos - I-35, Exit 205

    Check In1500
    Check Out1100

    Rated Average
    • Cheap motel near Texas State University
    • Also near Bobcat Stadium
    • 2 floors, 61 rooms - no elevator
    • Some smoking rooms
    • Outdoor swimming pool open in summer
    • Microwave and refrigerator in every room
    • Free continental breakfast
    • Free WiFi
    • Free parking
  • Not pet friendly - no pets allowed. - Jan 2021
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    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  3.0 of 5 stars
    Based on 262 reviews  Read Recent Reviews

  • 0.6 mile Econo Lodge San Marcos - I-35, Exit 204A

    811 South Guadalupe Street, I-35, Exit 204A, San Marcos, TX 78666
    0.6 mile to San Marcos River

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    Econo Lodge San Marcos - I-35, Exit 204A

    Check In15 00
    Check Out11 00

    Rated Very Low – Not Recommended
    • Cheap motel near Texas State University
    • Convenient to Tanger Oulet Mall
    • 2 floors, 54 rooms - no elevator
    • Some smoking rooms
    • Outdoor swimming pool open in summer
    • Microwave and refrigerator in every room
    • Free continental breakfast
    • Free WiFi
    • Free parking
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    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  2.5 of 5 stars
    Based on 104 reviews  Read Recent Reviews

  • 0.6 mile Wingate by Wyndham Hotel San Marcos - I-35, Exit 204A

    108 IH 35 North, Exit 204A, San Marcos, TX 78666
    0.6 mile to San Marcos River

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    Wingate by Wyndham Hotel San Marcos - I-35, Exit 204A

    Check In1600
    Check Out1100

    Rated Average
    • Midscale, smoke-free hotel
    • Near I-35 and Texas State University
    • 3 floors, 106 rooms and suites - elevator
    • Outdoor swimming pool open in summer
    • Exercise room
    • Microwave and refrigerator in every room
    • Free hot breakfast buffet
    • Free WiFi
    • Free parking
  • Not pet friendly - no pets allowed. - Mar 2017
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    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.0 of 5 stars
    Based on 541 reviews  Read Recent Reviews

  • 1.1 miles Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Marcos - I-35, Exit 205

    1250 IH-35 North, I-35, Exit 205, San Marcos, TX 78666
    1.1 miles to San Marcos River

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    Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Marcos - I-35, Exit 205

    Check In1500
    Check Out1200

    Rated Very High
    • Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel near I-35, Exit 206
    • 5 floors; 80 rooms, 28 suites
    • Outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
    • Free continental breakfast
    • Free WiFi
    • Free parking
  • Not pet friendly - no pets allowed. - Apr 2016
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    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.5 of 5 stars
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  • 1.4 miles Super 8 Motel San Marcos - I-35, Exit 205 & 206

    1429 I-35, Exit 205 & 206, San Marcos, TX 78666
    1.4 miles to San Marcos River

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    Super 8 Motel San Marcos - I-35, Exit 205 & 206

    Check In1400
    Check Out1100

    Rated Very Low – Not Recommended
    • Cheap motel near Texas State University
    • Also near Bobcat Stadium
    • 2 floors, 40 rooms - no elevator
    • Some smoking rooms
    • Outdoor swimming pool open in summer
    • Microwave and refrigerator in every room
    • Free continental breakfast
    • Free WiFi
    • Free parking - truck parking
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    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  2.5 of 5 stars
    Based on 157 reviews  Read Recent Reviews

  • 1.6 miles Holiday Inn San Marcos - I-35, Exit 202

    105 Bintu Drive, I-35, Exit 202, San Marcos, TX 78666
    1.6 miles to San Marcos River

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    Holiday Inn San Marcos - I-35, Exit 202

    Check In15 00
    Check Out11 00

    Rated High
    • Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel
    • 2 miles from Texas State University
    • 4 floors, 108 rooms and suites
    • Outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
    • Restaurant - lounge - room service
    • Restaurant open for breakfast and dinner only
    • Free WiFi
    • Free parking
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  • TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.0 of 5 stars
    Based on 89 reviews  Read Recent Reviews

  • 1.8 miles La Quinta Inn San Marcos - I-35, Exit 206

    1619 I-35 North, I-35, Exit 206, San Marcos, TX 78666
    1.8 miles to San Marcos River

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    La Quinta Inn San Marcos - I-35, Exit 206

    Check In15 00
    Check Out11 00

    Rated Average
    • Midscale, smoke-free motel near Texas State University
    • Also near Bobcat Stadium
    • 2 floors, 118 rooms and suites - no elevator
    • Outdoor swimming pool
    • Free continental breakfast
    • Free WiFi
    • Free parking - truck parking
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    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  3.0 of 5 stars
    Based on 544 reviews  Read Recent Reviews

  • 1.8 miles Quality Inn San Marcos - I-35, Exit 206

    1611 I-35 North, I-35, Exit 206, San Marcos, TX 78666
    1.8 miles to San Marcos River

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    Quality Inn San Marcos - I-35, Exit 206

    Check In14 30
    Check Out11 00

    Rated Average
    • Midscale motel near 3 miles from Texas State University
    • 2 floors, 54 rooms and suites - no elevator
    • Some smoking rooms
    • Outdoor swimming pool
    • Free continental breakfast
    • Free WiFi
    • Free parking - truck parking
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    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  3.5 of 5 stars
    Based on 46 reviews  Read Recent Reviews

  • 1.9 miles Candlewood Suites San Marcos - I-35, Exit 202

    600 Wonderworld Drive, I-35, Exit 202, San Marcos, TX 78666
    1.9 miles to San Marcos River

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    Candlewood Suites San Marcos - I-35, Exit 202

    Check In15 00
    Check Out11 00

    Rated High
    • Midscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
    • Near I-35 and Texas Central Medical Center
    • 4 floors, 89 suites
    • Outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
    • Kitchen in every suite
    • Free WiFi
    • Free parking - truck parking
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    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.0 of 5 stars
    Based on 125 reviews  Read Recent Reviews

  • 2.0 miles Studio 6 Extended Stay Hotel San Marcos - I-35, Exit 206

    2212 North I-35, I-35, Exit 206, San Marcos, TX 78666
    2.0 miles to San Marcos River

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    Studio 6 Extended Stay Hotel San Marcos - I-35, Exit 206

    Check In14 00
    Check Out11 00

    Rated Average
    • Budget, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
    • 3 floors, 70 studio suites - elevator
    • No swimming pool
    • Kitchen in every suite
    • Free WiFi
    • Free parking - limited truck parking
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  • TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  3.0 of 5 stars
    Based on 12 reviews  Read Recent Reviews

  • 2.5 miles Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos - I-35, Exit 207

    2131 US 35 North, I-35, Exit 207, San Marcos, TX 78666
    2.5 miles to San Marcos River

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    Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos - I-35, Exit 207

    Check In15 00
    Check Out11 00

    Rated Very High
    • Upscale, smoke-free hotel
    • 5 miles from Bobcat Stadium
    • 4 floors
    • Outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
    • Restaurant - lounge - room service
    • Restaurant open for breakfast and dinner only
    • Microwave and refrigerator in every room
    • Free WiFi
    • Free parking
  • Not pet friendly - no pets allowed. - Oct 2016
  • TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.5 of 5 stars
    Based on 270 reviews  Read Recent Reviews

  • 3.2 miles Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

    451 Barnes Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
    3.2 miles to San Marcos River

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    Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

    Check In15 00
    Check Out11 00

    Rated High
    • Upscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
    • 3.5 miles from downtown
    • 4 floors
    • Outdoor swimming pool - 24-hour exercise room
    • Kitchen in every suite
    • Free hot breakfast buffet
    • Free WiFi
    • Free parking - truck parking
  • Not pet friendly - no pets allowed. - Feb 2018
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    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.0 of 5 stars
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  • 3.2 miles Embassy Suites San Marcos

    1001 East McCarty Lane, San Marcos, TX 78666
    3.2 miles to San Marcos River

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    Embassy Suites San Marcos

    Check In16 00
    Check Out11 00

    Rated High
    • Upper-upscale, all-suite, full-service hotel near Tanger Outlet Mall
    • 10 floors, 283 suites
    • Some smoking rooms
    • Heated outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
    • Rocky River Grille - lounge - room service
    • Restaurant open for dinner only
    • Microwave and refrigerator in every suite
    • Free hot breakfast buffet
    • Internet access costs $10 per night
    • Parking costs $8 per night
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    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.0 of 5 stars
    Based on 1596 reviews  Read Recent Reviews

  • 3.3 miles Comfort Inn San Marcos

    1000 Clovis Barker Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
    3.3 miles to San Marcos River

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    Comfort Inn San Marcos

    Check In15 00
    Check Out11 00

    Rated Average
    • Midscale, smoke-free hotel near I-35, Exit 201
    • 3 miles south of downtown San Marcos
    • 4 floors, 72 rooms
    • Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room
    • Microwave and refrigerator in every room
    • Free hot breakfast buffet
    • Free WiFi
    • Free parking - truck parking
  • Not pet friendly - no pets allowed. - Feb 2020
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    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  3.5 of 5 stars
    Based on 75 reviews  Read Recent Reviews

  • 3.4 miles Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Marcos

    900 Barnes Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
    3.4 miles to San Marcos River

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    Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Marcos

    Check In15 00
    Check Out11 00

    Rated Average
    • Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel 4 miles from downtown
    • 4 floors, 88 rooms and suites
    • Outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
    • Microwave and refrigerator in every room
    • Free hot breakfast buffet
    • Free WiFi
    • Free parking
  • Not pet friendly - no pets allowed. - May 2018
  • TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  3.5 of 5 stars
    Based on 21 reviews  Read Recent Reviews

  • 4.6 miles La Quinta Inn & Suites Outlet Mall San Marcos

    111 Center Point Court, San Marcos, TX 78666
    4.6 miles to San Marcos River

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    La Quinta Inn & Suites Outlet Mall San Marcos

    Check In15 00
    Check Out11 00

    Rated High
    • Midscale, smoke-free hotel near Tanger Outlet Mall
    • 4 floors; 85 rooms, 14 suites
    • Outdoor swimming pool open in summer - exercise room
    • Microwave and refrigerator in every room
    • Free hot breakfast buffet
    • Free WiFi
    • Free parking - truck parking
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  • TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.0 of 5 stars
    Based on 246 reviews  Read Recent Reviews

  • 5.0 miles Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos
    625 Commercial Loop, Building 2, San Marcos, TX 78666
    5.0 miles to San Marcos River

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    Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

    Check In1500
    Check Out1200

    • Upscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
    • 7 miles from Texas State University
    • 5 floors, 117 suites
    • Outdoor swimming pool open all year - exercise room
    • Kitchen in every suite
    • Free hot breakfast buffet
    • Free WiFi
    • Free parking
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Nearby Attractions


Hotels near Rio Vista Park   0.2 mile NW
Hotels near Texas State University   1.0 mile NW
Hotels near Texas State Tubes   2.4 miles SE
Hotels near San Marcos Tanger Outlet Mall   4.7 miles SW
Hotels near Hays Performing Arts Center   11 miles north
Hotels near Son's River Ranch   13 miles SE
Hotels near Whitewater Amphitheater   14 miles west
Hotels near Gruene Hall   14 miles SW
Hotels near Rockin' R River Rides   14 miles SW
Hotels near Son's Blue River Camp   14 miles SE
Hotels near Camp Huaco Springs   15 miles SW
Hotels near River Road New Braunfels   16 miles SW
Hotels near Gruene Estate   16 miles SW
Hotels near Jacob's Well   16 miles NW
Hotels near Schlitterbahn Waterpark   16 miles SW

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