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Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

2.0 star property
Motel with free breakfast, near Texas State University

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Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Lobby
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos sits in the heart of town, offering convenient to-go breakfast and in-room WiFi for guests. The seasonal outdoor pool provides a refreshing retreat, while barbecue grills create perfect opportunities for casual outdoor meals.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1601 I-H 35 North, San Marcos, TX, 78666

What's nearby

  • Texas State University - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bobcat Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • San Marcos City Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Rio Vista Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 8 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 8 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪First Watch - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪On The Grind - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

Motel near Texas State University
Located close to Bobcat Stadium and Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos provides free to-go breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, express check-out, and express check-in
  • A TV in the lobby, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos boast perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and irons/ironing boards
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 17 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 11 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 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 17 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
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

Howard Johnson Motel San Marcos
Howard Johnson San Marcos
Howard Johnson San Marcos Motel
San Marcos Howard Johnson
Howard Johnson San Marcos Hotel San Marcos
Howard Johnson Wyndham San Marcos Motel
Howard Johnson Wyndham San Marcos
Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos Motel
Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos San Marcos
Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos Motel San Marcos

Frequently asked questions

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 17 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos?

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

What time is check-out at Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos located?

Situated in San Marcos, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Texas State University and Bobcat Stadium. Meadows Center for Water and the Environment and San Marcos City Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 194 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 191 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 285 out of 1008 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

bryson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you very much for your guys great service !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rafael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
They need to offer cleaning when stating for more than 2 days. And they need to work on the breakfast, the don't replenish food. Some people rent based on the options available like breakfast for a reason, work etc.The air condition in one of the rooms did not work and when we asked for extra towels they said they would take them to the room and they didn't.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Building is outdated and door card reader wouldn’t work sometimes. Inside of room was a little updated but not the greatest or cleanest.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sasha

Had a smell. It was an ok stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the surroundings where it's located , close to Chick-fil-A, Hawaiian Bros, HEB, the San Marcos River. The rooms were clean, the staff were always available when we needed things. Thank you for letting us enjoy the quietness and peaceful area, I needed that when I worked overnights
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

colbert

Ac leaking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean , staff was friendly, beds were comfortable, water pressure was good, room had plenty of space. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend for the complimentary breakfast to have microwaveable bowls available for the oatmeal instead of only providing styrofoam bowls bc they melt in the microwave. How else could we make the oatmeal you provided without the correct bowls. Also, would be better if the breakfast provided something cold to drink like orange juice or apple juice instead of only hot coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Afton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are looking good, nice clean and so peaceful, looking forward to my next time, nothing I don't like, near stores, restaurants, very close to IH35
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely a workmen's' motel. The refrigerator was frozen over and towels stuffed inside. Useless. Other minor issues such a loose toilet set and missing moulding off the dresser top.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Julianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For a place to just sleep at for last minute booking this is it. It was quite and close around breakfast dine in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So far best hotel in San Marcos after tried few of them . Cleanliness is the key.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Pepe

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice cleanliness, good we had a little issue with plumbing in our room. They did not hesitate to move us with no problems. Great experience, wonderful location not too far from a lot of family activities and restaurants. I would definitely stay again reasonable priced.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeramy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The beds where not comfortable and rooms not clean.and staff was not friendly and the free breakfast was a joke
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Uneventful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jose

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Has to be your last choice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Damian

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

A great location a lot of choices to eat around!

Nice and quiet. No problems. Guest in rooms also quiet. I felt cozy there!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

No breakfast option, noisy near freeway, parking limited, needs a hot tub/pool
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jorge Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Needed something quiet for the night with a shower. Very clean and nice set up. No frills but wasn't looking for any.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Khadine

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Breakfast is kept out 24/7. The cereal and serving equipment look like they used them for a dog, then put them out for food. The room was dusty everywhere and had a lot of bugs in it to the point that my toddler picked one up and handed it to me. Nothing was clean, and no housekeeping came during my stay. I guess if you want cheap, you get cheap and dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eduardo

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
WORST HOTEL IVE STAYED IN!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

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