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A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern entrance, multiple floors, and a stone pillar structure.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large TV screen.

A sign for Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott with a clear view of the hotel entrance and parking area.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a sofa, a round coffee table, and a view through large windows with sheer curtains.

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

1.4 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

Quanise

AED 393

AED 452 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A spacious dining area with a large orange sofa, wooden tables, and chairs.

A buffet setup with various food items and utensils.

A hotel with a prominent entrance, a large American flag, and a 'Welcome' sign.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a garden with pink flowers.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

1.2 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

Kyle

AED 325

AED 373 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel entrance with a green sign, a parking lot, and landscaping.

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

A spacious hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk, and a window with curtains.

3. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

1.1 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

douglas

AED 309

AED 355 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a large window, a television, a dining table, and a bookshelf.

A spacious kitchen with wooden floors, a dining area with a bench, and a view through large windows.

A green building with a white door and arched windows, featuring a tower with a vent.

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, leading to a landing with a painting and a light fixture.

4. The Downtown Abbey

Heritage, 1.7 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

Debbie

AED 280

AED 560 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern building with a sign reading "LIVAWAY SUITES" and a covered entrance area.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in dishwasher, and a stainless steel sink.

A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a white armchair, and a large abstract painting on the wall. There is a grey storage unit with lockers and a floor lamp.

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a separate bathroom.

5. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

1.8 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

Tenika

AED 290

AED 334 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A rooftop pool area with a hot tub, seating, and a view of the city skyline at dusk.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and hanging light fixtures.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A bartender pouring a drink into a glass.

6. Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

2.9 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

Aaron

AED 386

AED 466 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, blue armchair, and a round coffee table with a decorative bowl.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a fenced area.

A hotel reception area with a counter, self-service coffee machines, a bowl of fruit, and a sign indicating the swimming pool is closed.

A well-lit gas station with multiple cars parked, a clear sky, and a building with a covered area.

7. Best Western San Marcos

Rio Vista, 0.6 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

Rosaura

AED 261

AED 300 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A spacious lobby with marble flooring, large columns, and a red patterned carpet.

A lobby with patterned chairs, a round table, and a large window.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows with a view.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

8. Quality Inn University near Downtown

2.6 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

Askar

AED 219

AED 251 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel with a brick-paved entrance, a covered walkway, and a building with multiple windows.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a television on the wall.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, an exit sign, and a sign indicating free Wi-Fi availability.

9. Red Roof Inn San Marcos

Rio Vista, 0.3 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

Amanda

AED 223

AED 257 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel with a modern facade, a prominent entrance with a curved roof, and a parking lot with marked spaces.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a lamp.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

10. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

1.1 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

celes

AED 258

AED 297 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a wall-mounted phone.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a television mounted on the wall, and a digital display showing the room rate.

A clean, well-lit indoor area with vending machines, seating, and a view through a glass door.

A hotel room with a television mounted on the wall, a small kitchenette, a window with a view of the street, and a heater on the floor.

11. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

1.9 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

Sarah

AED 184

AED 211 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a table, and a lamp.

A breakfast bar with a variety of food items and a large poster advertising 'La Quinta'.

A spacious living area with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

12. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

2.8 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

CARMEN

AED 238

AED 274 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a phone, and a painting of a forest on the wall.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and umbrellas.

A living room with a glass coffee table, a brown leather sofa, and potted plants.

A building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a number '1005' on the facade.

13. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Rio Vista, 0.7 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

Jadelyn

AED 219

AED 251 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

A Super 8 motel with a blue roof, large windows, and a flagpole with an American flag.

A swimming pool with white lounge chairs and a lifeguard stand.

A restaurant with large windows, wooden tables, and chairs with blue cushions.

14. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

2.1 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

Celeste

AED 197

AED 226 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A building labeled "University Events Center" with a large arched entrance, a decorative metal structure in front, and a well-maintained lawn area.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a microwave.

A breakfast bar with cereal, coffee, and condiments.

A lobby with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, a wooden reception desk, and a staircase.

15. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

2.5 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

starla

AED 212

AED 243 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A reception area with a check-in counter, chairs, a small table, and a window with a view.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

A Classic Inn hotel with a white pickup truck parked in the lot, a blue and yellow handicapped parking sign, and a building with a number 921 sign.

A multi-story building with a grey exterior, numbered 921, featuring a central entrance with glass doors, a parking sign, and a wheelchair accessibility sign.

16. Classic Inn San Marcos, TX

Rio Vista, 0.6 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

Angela

AED 254

AED 301 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a TV, and a bathroom with a mirror and lights.

A kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and various kitchen appliances and items on the counter.

A motel with a sign reading "WHITE ROCK INN" and a row of single-story buildings with balconies.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, a mirror, a window with curtains, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

17. White Rock Inn

Rio Vista, 0.2 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

EMILIA

AED 201

AED 231 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a patterned floor, and a wall with a floral border.

A reception area with a marble counter, potted plants, and a mirror.

A motel with a covered parking area and a row of rooms with red awnings.

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a mirror, a sink, and a television.

18. San Marcos Inn

2.4 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

Bartolo

AED 207

AED 247 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a lamp, and a bathroom visible through an archway.

A swimming pool with a brick border, a covered area with a roof, and a building with multiple balconies and windows.

A two-story EconoLodge building with a beige facade and red accents.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a red wall, a clock, and various appliances including a coffee maker and a toaster.

19. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

1.1 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

John

AED 343

AED 395 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a small desk with a chair.

A room with a brown leather sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a small table with four chairs.

A building facade with a white door, two windows, and a balcony.

A small, clean room with a flat-screen TV, two windows with blinds, a table with four chairs, and a kitchenette area with a stove and refrigerator.

20. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX - North

2.9 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

Vinoo

AED 217

AED 249 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Top San Marcos Discovery Center Hotel Reviews

Best Western San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, good service"

The House on the River

10/10 Excellent

"Selfishly, I hate stating how much I enjoyed this rental as I want the place to be my own little secret. But honestly, the house, the yard, amenities, and riverfront location was as perfect as can be. Wonderful communication with host topped it all off. Thank you!"

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

8/10 Good

"Good 👍 👍"

White Rock Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome hotel"

Stay in the heart of San Marcos! Walking distance to the river!

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and close to everything"

Charming 2-bedroom 2-bath house close to Texas State University and the River

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely place! Clean, and stocked with everything you could need. The location is great. The binder left for the guests was so very helpful. Thank you for a wonderful time!"

SanMarcos River Retreat|Modern|Spacious|Sleeps 12!

10/10 Excellent

"Nice property and well maintained. Very easy check in/out and responsive host!Pictures are accurate. Tv in all four bedrooms. Showers in all 4 baths. Be careful stepping out of soaking tub, base of tub is higher than the floor. Well equipped kitchen."

Other attractions near San Marcos Discovery Center

Rio Vista Park

8.4/10 (401 reviews)

Rio Vista Park is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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Ramon Lucio Park

8.0/10 (1 review)

Ramon Lucio Park is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park

7.6/10 (68 reviews)

John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Cheatham Street Warehouse

After visiting Cheatham Street Warehouse, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Marcos. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Charles S. Cock House Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Charles S. Cock House Museum during your travels in San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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San Marcos Plaza Park

After visiting San Marcos Plaza Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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Bobcat Ballpark

8.0/10 (10 reviews)

Catch an event at Bobcat Ballpark during your trip to San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around San Marcos Discovery Center?

San Marcos Discovery Center is located in San Marcos. Travelers love the area for its beautiful river views, array of dining options, and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 50 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near San Marcos Discovery Center?

Adjacent to San Marcos Discovery Center, Red Roof Inn San Marcos is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Other good choices within a short distance include Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos and Comfort Suites Near Texas State University.

How many hotels are there near San Marcos Discovery Center?

Expedia has 50 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from San Marcos Discovery Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near San Marcos Discovery Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near San Marcos Discovery Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near San Marcos Discovery Center?

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What can I see and do near San Marcos Discovery Center?

You'll want to browse the collections at Charles S. Cock House Museum, Calaboose African American History Museum, and Commemorative Air Force Exhibit. You can wander around John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park, Ramon Lucio Park, or San Marcos City Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Create some family memories at Meadows Center for Water and the Environment and Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park.

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Our top choices for San Marcos Discovery Center hotels

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

2. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

3. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

4. The Downtown Abbey

5. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

6. Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

7. Best Western San Marcos

8. Quality Inn University near Downtown

9. Red Roof Inn San Marcos

10. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

11. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

12. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

13. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

14. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

15. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

16. Classic Inn San Marcos, TX

17. White Rock Inn

18. San Marcos Inn

19. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

20. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX - North

Compare top hotels near San Marcos Discovery Center

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

The Downtown Abbey

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

Top San Marcos Discovery Center Hotel Reviews

Best Western San Marcos

The House on the River

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

White Rock Inn

Stay in the heart of San Marcos! Walking distance to the river!

Charming 2-bedroom 2-bath house close to Texas State University and the River

SanMarcos River Retreat|Modern|Spacious|Sleeps 12!

Other attractions near San Marcos Discovery Center

Rio Vista Park

Ramon Lucio Park

John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park

Cheatham Street Warehouse

Charles S. Cock House Museum

San Marcos Plaza Park

Bobcat Ballpark

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