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Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

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Near San Marcos River, Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard King Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Queen Room-Non-Smoking

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  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in San Marcos, Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area is in a shopping district and near a train station. Calaboose African American History Museum and Texas Music Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hays County Historic Courthouse and Charles S. Cock House Museum. San Marcos Discovery Center and Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our San Marcos travel guide
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811 S Guadalupe St, San Marcos, TX, 78666

What's nearby

  • A calm river surrounded by rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.
    Rio Vista Park
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Dunbar Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • San Marcos River
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Texas State University
    4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Whataburger
    7 min walk
  • McDonald's
    7 min walk
  • Pluckers Wing Bar
    1 min walk
  • Texas Roadhouse
    13 min walk
  • Herbert's Taco Hut
    16 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 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
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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

Property payment types

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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 Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from April 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area located?

Situated in a shopping district, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cheatham Street Warehouse, San Marcos River, and Texas State University. Ramon Lucio Park and Calaboose African American History Museum are also within 15 minutes. San Marcos Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area Reviews

4.6

4.8

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

5.2

Staff & service

4.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 665 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 665 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 665 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 124 out of 665 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 283 out of 665 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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4/10 Poor

Isaac

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again!

The room was dirty. Floors werent swept, toilets weren't clean(had previous urine on the rim), no towels, fridge wasnt working. But i guess you get what you pay for. My kids enjoyed the pool which needed cleaning. Also the ice machines do not work.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Shirley

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

Horror

1st: they said our reservation was cancelled but we never got notification of this. They said they let expedia know, but we booked through hotels.com. 2nd: they said they did have rooms and would honor what our quoted rate was, which was a good thing. 3rd: room appeared clean, but the one pillow and bed looked like someone had laided down on it, the sheets and bedspreads had cigarette burn holes and the floor wasnt swept. 4th: the a/c dial to regulate the temp was broken. I had to use my fingernail to get the temp to turn colder. 5th: advertisement stated had a continental breakfast, but when I went down to get coffee, was told by the clerk they dont offer any. 6th: the clerk was sleeping when I came to get coffee and was back to sleep when we went to check out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was a very comfortable stay and it was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole place is nasty. No wonder it has bad reviews.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Rebeca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay, it was close enough to the destinations we wanted to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I needed a very cheap place to stay for the night, This definitely fit the need. However, the room was in very poor shape. There was visible dirt around the corner of the bed where it meets the wall, headboard, night table and lamp. There was a hole in the wall to the left of the sink. The shower was a slow drain. There was water marks on the hard surfaces from previous guests. There was damage to one of the chairs. The shampoo sample was clearly used and had only a tiny bit in it. The bed had some type of pee pad installed on top of the mattress protector. There was sheets and a vinyl bedspread but no actual blanket. The room was very warm at first and smelled of urine. I was dead tired form my very long day and did not want to move or cause problems. I did not contact management or raise my concerns. I definitely will not be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Liked: Staff & service
Overnight staff was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Room had a weird smell and the towels were dingy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Jose

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worst hotel ever
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location overall cleanliness could have been better
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Steve

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

Good basic accomodation.

Basic accommodations. The air conditioning worked, but you had to fiddle with it. Decent water pressure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is nice I have no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Veronica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the nastiest, most disgusting hotel I have ever step foot in. I had checked in and sat in the room for less than 5 mins and went to the check out counter and demanded a refund and checked out of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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4/10 Poor

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Moldy bathtub. Dirty floors. Seemingly ancient building. And that's all somehow, to me, excusable, however, the road noise from the highway all night was UNBEARABLE. That mixed with the super lumpy mattress and pillows, I was unable to sleep at all.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Chrysti

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The back of the hotel had windows that were boarded up. The lobby was closed you had to use a window. For a quick need a place to stay it’s okay but I
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tomas

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

Great sleep

I found the bed to be so comfortanble i slept longer than i have ever slept before with my sleeping disorder!! The place was clean but bathroom door was quite damaged.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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6/10 Okay

Raul

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Ok review

Overall was ok. When we arrived at check in time our room was extremely dirty. Housekeeping arrived shortly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was straight out terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pick somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Jill Fullilove

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room did not have adequate air conditioner and none of the hotel keys would work. Front desk had to open my door with a real key and said he would have to let me in every time I needed in my room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025