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Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Texas State University

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Coffee service
Lobby
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Vending machine
Motel 6 San Marcos is near San Marcos Premium Outlets, offering laundry facilities and in-room WiFi. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas. Multilingual staff in the lobby are ready to assist guests.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 10 - Sep 11
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Tomorrow

Sep 11 - Sep 12
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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1321 North I-35, San Marcos, TX, 78666

What's nearby

  • Texas State University - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bobcat Stadium - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • San Marcos River - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Rio Vista Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Strahan Coliseum - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 8 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

Motel near Texas State University
Motel 6 San Marcos, TX provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and multilingual staff
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 126 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and soap
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in stairways (30 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1980
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 55.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property allows guests 18 or over to check in with valid military ID.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 10 to April 18:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 55.00 (subject to availability)

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 reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)
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

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from April to September
Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

6 San Marcos
Motel 6 San Marcos
San Marcos Motel 6
Motel Six San Marcos
San Marcos Motel Six
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Frequently asked questions

Does Motel 6 San Marcos, TX have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 11:00 AM–9:00 PM. The pool is closed seasonally each year from September 10 to April 18.

Is Motel 6 San Marcos, TX pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Motel 6 San Marcos, TX?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel 6 San Marcos, TX?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 20.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Motel 6 San Marcos, TX?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 55.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Motel 6 San Marcos, TX located?

Located in the heart of San Marcos, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Texas State University, Bobcat Stadium, and Bobcat Ballpark. Bobcat Softball Stadium and San Marcos River are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Motel 6 San Marcos, TX Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 130 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 274 out of 1007 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, other than dog poop everywhere on the ground outside!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brianna

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You basically get what your paying for it looks a lot better in person rather than the picture every one here is really nice and caring
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Javier

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirtiest hotel i have ever walked into and its nothing to what the internet and website it to be like. I recommend they take this hotel off....
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff very friendly and rooms are clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reyes

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Justin

Not bad no microwave or mini fridge if you jus need somewhere to sleep then this is where u need to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice stay, walking distance from the river and heb
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dina

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The outside of the facility at night looked a little shady!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cierra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Save your $ & stay far away!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
NEVER AGAIN!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Elena

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had roaches.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty for me
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very good and they rooms are clean
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jonmack

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Typical motel 6. Not best not worst. Cheap and worth stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location to be able to quickly make it to The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment to train students to scuba dive.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Disliked: Amenities
The staff was very nied
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is convenient in that area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Room comfort

Love it

The place is nice beautiful view
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

gonzalo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
They weren’t helpful when it came to service. Cleaning staff were helpful just not the office staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ramiro

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The housekeepers were very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brittny

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Will never stay agian
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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