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Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

2.0 star property
Suburban motel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Exterior
Lobby
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
811 S Guadalupe St, San Marcos, TX, 78666

What's nearby

  • San Marcos River - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Rio Vista Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Texas State University - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pluckers Wing Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ivar's River Pub - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

Motel near San Marcos River
Located close to Texas State University, Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and free newspapers
Room features
All 54 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and room service.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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

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

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

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge Marcos
Econo Lodge Motel Marcos
Econolodge San Marcos
San Marcos Econo Lodge
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Econo Lodge San Marcos
Econo Lodge
Econo Marcos University Area
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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 at Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area?

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 Ramon Lucio Park, San Marcos River, and Texas State University. Ramon Lucio Memorial Park and Calaboose African American History Museum are also within 15 minutes. San Marcos Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area Reviews

Reviews

4.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 612 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 612 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 612 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 120 out of 612 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 262 out of 612 reviews

4.8/10

Cleanliness

5.2/10

Staff & service

3.4/10

Amenities

4.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

3.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Adrian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

yolanda

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

2/10 Terrible

Robby

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was terrible. Walked in and there was a dead roach on the floor. Floor was dirty. Couldn’t figure out how to turn on the lights. The light switch turned on the microwave! You could see daylight thru the door jam, the door didn’t feel secure when shut and the peep hole was just an empty hole. There was no way we could stay. This room and property looked nothing like the photos. We checked out as soon as we found a different room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

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

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

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

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

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

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay there are a lot of times and sometimes everything's good and sometimes not this time the room I stated no heater no television no nothing no nothing no heater no nothing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bleh

Most lamps were missing lightbulbs. Many others just didnt work. Bed extremely uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Roy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property needs to be updated , concrete stairs are old and anti slip pads are loose and dangerous to step on especially when wet, Rooms smell, some of the appliances didnt work in the room , hair dryer short circuit and burned in my hands. Front lobby can not be accessed and locked at all times you can only speek to someone through a small glass window, an weired crew was filming in room 111 looked like a pornographic video was beening made! And the odor of burnt marijuana in our room was horrible! I called the Manager and he made it seem like i was the one smoking the crap!! We did not stay the remainder of days we reserved and found a different location to finish our vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Trash in room, dead roachs in the room, damaged doors, linens with cigarette burns and stains
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Janah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property should NOT even be an Expedia option. Remove it. The pictures are all false. There is no safety. It's a damn sex traffic hotel. How has NO ONE investigated?! I've called authorities. Expedia should be embarrassed. I'm expecting my money back, or i will sue. We took pictures of everything. Take this place iff as an option. Now!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

John

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

2/10 Terrible

Ron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so nasty in and out. My family and I did not stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

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

I will never stay there again

It was terrible, it stunk, toilet was broken, air conditioning did not work properly, dirty, sink faucet was broken, the table and chairs where dirty like no one cleaned, towels stained,,, just a mess.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Pamela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast and beds uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Louis

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dead crickets and cockroach everywhere in the room. Just dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

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

2/10 Terrible

Nolan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was a bunch of roaches in our motel room and it smelt like cigarettes in our room too. The staff were meh nobody was at the main lobby to take our cards for the motel so we just placed them on the counter
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jaqueline

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was dirty have to switch room twice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Barbarita

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very busy street and also unsafe. The stairs looked unsafe too. Nothing like the pictures. Disappointing, we just used it to change and decided not to go back at night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Disliked: Amenities
Property computer system was down so was unable to provide service to us but did assure me of a refund thru expedia. Which i am still waiting for. We are hurricane burly survivors looking for a place with ac. Expedia has been horrible to assist us with this refund . Will never use this service again. And advising everyone the same!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT stay here. Had to leave after one night due to many issues and then bed bugs and had to eat cost of hotel! Awful and awful area!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022