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

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About the neighborhood

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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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Loli’s Cafe - ‬10 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
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a TV in the lobby, and a vending machine
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

Languages

English, Spanish

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

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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. 149 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 204 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 191 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 283 out of 1001 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

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good property and great location..
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Decent budget accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Varsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
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

6/10 Okay

Sasha

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

6/10 Okay

Katijo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was dirty when we checked in but I was able to get a housekeeper the next day to come and clean it.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lori

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not look like the pictures. Charged me to $92, $1 & then full price for the two night stay. I did the “convenient link” for speedy and easy checkout and requested later complimentary check out and was denied unless I paid. There was fighting and disturbances and called front desk and they did nothing about it. Went on from 1:40-4am
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Pepe

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a problem with the room key and as he gave me another he explained that putting it in my back pocket would ruin the keycard. I didn't know that but I'll store it properly next time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient and affordable. The room’s flooring was buckling but the room was clean. And the staff was so friendly and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Jose

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

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

Cindy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room with clean and polite staff and Breakfast was good!!.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Miranda

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

HoJo San Marcus Texas two thumbs up!

I got to the location about 9 hours after my intended arrival, in the MIDDLE of the night, and the clerk was so kind! He even offered to help me carry my bag up the stairs since I had an upstairs room! The bed was amazingly comfy, and the shower was awesome. Even being THAT close to a major highway, the room was quiet, with the door shut, I couldn’t even hear the traffic!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

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

10/10 Excellent

Yancey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all great fast service, I was able to check in hassle free great room nice and clean great shower 🚿
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lou Ann

You get what you pay for

Not a fancy place but a bed to sleep in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

robin

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

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It easy and nicely remodeled
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brenda

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible! Nothing like the listing. The sofa was all stained. There was electrical tape holding down the flooring. The towels were stained. The bed sheets had cigarette burns. Rooms were not sound proof at all! We unfortunately were kept up all night with all their noise coming from the unit next to us. You can also hear every footstep coming from the unit above us. I WOULD NOT recommend this motel to anyone with a family. This place was a dump!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassiel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Xochiquetzal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024