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OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Magnolia Market at the Silos

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Located near the Waco Convention Center, OYO Hotel Waco University Area/I-35 offers practical comforts for visitors. Travelers appreciate the laundry facilities and free WiFi that simplify their stay. The smoke-free property includes an elevator for easy access throughout.

Reviews

3.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
500 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, Waco, TX, 76704

What's nearby

  • Baylor University - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Texas Ranger Hall of Fame - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Waco Convention Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Dr. Pepper Museum - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baylor Club - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cricket's Waco - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Revival Eastside Eatery - ‬12 min walk

About this property

OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35

Hotel near Magnolia Market at the Silos
Close to Baylor University, OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35 provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • An elevator and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35 have comforts such as air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

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 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Scottish Inns Waco Hotel
Scottish Inn Waco
OYO Hotel Waco Baylor
Oyo Waco University Area I 35
OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I 35
OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35 Waco
OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35 Hotel
OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35 Hotel Waco

Frequently asked questions

Is OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35 pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35 located?

Located in East Riverside, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bledsoe-Miller Park and Magnolia Market at the Silos. Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Indian Spring Park are also within 15 minutes.

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OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35 Reviews

Reviews

3.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 459 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 459 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 459 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 459 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 318 out of 459 reviews

4.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

3.0/10

Amenities

3.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

3.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Rod

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff there was rude AF. I booked a non refundable room and when I got there to check they refused service for no reason and threatened to call police if i didn’t leave the property so I got charged anyway. Worst ever
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sheila

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking lot was difficult to get into but the main problem was my reservation was canceled when I arrived to check in due to a sewer leak.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I arrived to check into my room, I was told that they were unable to check anybody in because of a sewage condition. I was not alerted of this before my arrival. I had to scramble at the last minute and find another place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Clarissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t even check in, even though I called two days ago to confirm my reservation. Got there at 1:00pm, doors were locked. Went back at 2:30 and was told there were no rooms left despite having a reservation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesus

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lobby was closed at 10pm we had to booked another hotel. Don’t book there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing was good about this property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comforting and convient..very pricey for this area.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rachel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked and paid months ago. Arrived today 2 hours before an event (3 pm) and without warning they cancelled my booking. I am having to sleep in my car because there is nothing else avaliable and it reached nearly 100⁰. After an hour of talking woth Expedia I was told Im sorry and you have $25 towards your next booking. As if Id ever risk something like this again woth Expedia or OYO. Thank god my child is not with me.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No room. That’s all
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cynthia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked with Expedia to stay at the OYO in Waco, Texas September 12-14. I arrived at 3pm at the OYO. The woman behind the counter said they had no rooms. I said I have a reservation. She said they did not have a room. I said that doesn't make sense. She said she had one room without a tv but she was waiting on maintenance. I said I would take that room. She said I couldn't have it. She gave me the number (347) 752-4172 for Oyo customer service. I left and called the number. It was an automated message saying my reservation was cancelled. I ended up without a room. I AM TICKED.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karen

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

Impossible to find no overnight staff

Directions to the property were unclear, the property was not visible from the interstate and after driving around in circles for well over an hour we were greeted by a locked door and a NO VACANCIES sign with a phone number that went unanswered. I finally got a room nextdoor at the Roadway Inn, with an overnight staff, a very comfortable room and plenty of parking. To add insult to injury they charged me for the room at the OYO even though we were unable to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Roy

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

Bad experience

When I got there, they told me.I did not have any reservation even though I had my confirmation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If there was a option for negative stats
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad hotel

Did not get to stay, system issue and overbook rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Makayla

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The Property had bugs and she did not give me mu deposit back she claimed someone was smoking in there and i dont even smoke
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

kryspen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

RUN

worst attitude. dr*gs everywhere. bed bugs. other guest asking for money for s*xusl services. employees offering room numbers for “happy endings”. parking was minimal
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Phillip

Disliked: Staff & service

Avoid this hotel!

Several of us could not check in. There was no one there. We called for help and got none. I then read some reviews where others had to sleep in their call. Fortunately, I found an alternative hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Declan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn't even get my room, claimed overbooked. Service was terrible, receptionist was gone for an hour before I could even talk to her, just to get a curt, rude explanation that I no longer have the room I payed for.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

There was a no vacancy sign and the doors were locked.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
what I liked was it was close to the convention center.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had easier axcess to go outdoors to vape.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Demarcus

Disliked: Staff & service
Was booked up did mot stay need a refund
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Koda

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

The honest truth about this place.

This place sucked. Stay as far away from this place as possible. That’s if they even let you check in. The hotel staff is extremely hateful, disrespectful, and displays the direct reflection of how much they hate their life.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

It’s what you expect for the price

It was a standard stay the area isn’t great with shady people around the hotel area. A bit dirty but expected for the price. The staff was super friendly and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were nice people
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

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