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Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park

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Spa
BBQ/picnic area
Meeting facility
Breakfast and dinner served
Interior entrance
Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area is near Rio Vista Park. Spring Bistro & Bar serves breakfast and dinner daily. Guests enjoy the outdoor pool, lobby fireplace, and attentive staff. The hotel offers free self-parking, on-site shopping, and high-speed WiFi throughout.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Feature, In-Room Drinks/Snacks)

Room amenity

Room, 1 King Bed (Feature, In-Room Drinks/Snacks)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Feature, In-Room Drinks/Snacks)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Feature, In-Room Drinks/Snacks)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
105 Bintu Drive, San Marcos, TX, 78666

What's nearby

  • Rio Vista Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Texas State University - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Bobcat Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 4 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 10 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

Hotel near Rio Vista Park
Located close to Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and San Marcos City Park, Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and shopping on site. The on-site restaurant, Spring Bistro & Bar, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Wedding services, free newspapers, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 108 rooms include comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Spring Bistro & Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (4,150 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 55 lbs per pet
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 10 for adults, and USD 0 to 0 for children
  • Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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 may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn San Marcos Hotel
Holiday Inn San Marcos
Holiday Inn San Marcos
Holiday Inn San Marcos Convention CTR Area
Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn San Marcos Convention CTR Area an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG San Marcos

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay and a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG located?

Situated in the business district, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Rio Vista Park, Texas State University, and San Marcos City Park. Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and Bobcat Ballpark are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 535 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

PATRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. The only issue was that only one elevator was working during our stay. Hotel was clean, pillows and bed were comfortable. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Roberto Guevara del

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieffer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Becky

Liked: Amenities
Very easy check in. They were very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

HECTOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros: Excellent check-in; friendly, helpful staff; and free coffee and muffins all day in the lobby. Cons: Room felt cramped, bed was too soft, and breakfast was not worth the bother.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heath

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Geart stay and very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great stay...

Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had a side entrance that was convenient since we park in the handicap parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice. We had an issue with our air conditioning not working and the staff went above and beyond trying to make sure we were comfortable for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ixamaric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was pet friendly:)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marla Mercer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet environment, relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was one of the best in San Marcos. We stayed for my daughter’s New Student Orientation and it was only 8 minutes away from the school! The service was great as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
slow
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

glynn

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

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself and staff were great, only thing I didn’t like was the street to be exit to the main road the view is blacked by brushes and it’s hard to see oncoming traffic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A group of us was tubing the river nearby and decided to stay a night rather than drive four hours home and we are glad we did! At least for our experience, everything was great! The hot tub and pool was nice. The staff was welcoming and friendly. The beds were comfy and the room we had fit four people comfortably. However, I think it is near a railroad because we would hear a train throughout the night but besides that, we slept fine. There is multiple food options near by as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Front desk attendant and overall property was great. The only downside was the breakfast, the staff was just not able to have enough of food in the warmers. Just not organized enough but everything else was great..
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

May

Everything was clean and quiet. We were pleased to be able to charge our EV
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location. Very helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sariha is the best ever
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rally nice place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agustin

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

Super clean

It was wonderful. The roomed smelled really clean and everything was new looking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Henrietta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
smooth check in and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

janie

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

Easy check in good location

Great and easy stay as always. Friendly front end staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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