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Best Western San Marcos

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near San Marcos River

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Reception
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Located near Texas State University, Best Western San Marcos offers to-go breakfast options and an outdoor pool for relaxation. The business center and free WiFi keep productivity flowing, while the helpful staff ensures a convenient, comfortable atmosphere throughout the stay.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.0 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
917 N I 35, San Marcos, TX, 78666

What's nearby

  • Rio Vista Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Texas State University - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • San Marcos River - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bobcat Stadium - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 3 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chuy's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fuego Tortilla Grill - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Best Western San Marcos

Hotel near San Marcos River
Located close to Texas State University, Best Western San Marcos provides free to-go breakfast, laundry facilities, and a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 50 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Best Western Hotel San Marcos
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San Marcos Best Western
Best Western San Marcos Hotel
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Best Western San Marcos San Marcos
Best Western San Marcos Hotel San Marcos

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western San Marcos have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Best Western San Marcos pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Best Western San Marcos?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western San Marcos?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Best Western San Marcos?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western San Marcos located?

Located in Rio Vista, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Ramon Lucio Park, San Marcos River, and Texas State University. Ramon Lucio Memorial Park and San Marcos Discovery Center are also within 10 minutes. San Marcos Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Best Western San Marcos Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 322 out of 861 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 861 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 861 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 861 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 861 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jinna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was safe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front staff guy was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location nice pool area and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Clarence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good for a rest stop
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, I will definitely go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great price

Very nice staff and easy to check in and out and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth the stay.

decent clean and easy access good price,nice desk clerk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

BRANDON

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from my room was a messy backyard and the shower had hairs all over it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty smooth check in and out
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was near Texas State University. It was a last-minute stay; there was availability and the price was excellent. The young lady that assisted us was very friendly and professional. The room was nice and clean. My only complaint, the vent in the bathroom was missing, so it felt a little creepy. Other than that, it was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel was ok but not great. It’s old and the parking is very cramped. It was clean and breakfast was adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Last Minute Booking

Front Staff were excellent. Room was quiet and well maintained. Continental breakfast was adequate but could use an upgrade with a few more options.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kaleb

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Efficient

Beds only had a decorative blanket. Strange smells in the room. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ok place to stay

someone was trying to get into cars in the parking lot
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location.. great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jonah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
There were roaches in my room and crawling on the breakfast bar in the morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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