San Marcos, TX

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San Marcos showing a river or creek

Where to stay in San Marcos

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Rio Vista

3/5(37 area reviews)

While visiting Rio Vista, you might make a stop by sights like Rio Vista Park and San Marcos River.

Rio Vista
San Marcos featuring a statue or sculpture

Downtown San Marcos

If you're spending some time in Downtown San Marcos, San Marcos River and Texas Music Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown San Marcos
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Dunbar

If you're spending some time in Dunbar, Dunbar Park and Calaboose African American History Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Dunbar
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Heritage

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

While visiting Heritage, you might make a stop by sights like Wonder World and Witliff Collections.

Heritage
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Westover

When in Westover, you can plan a visit to Wonder World and San Marcos River, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Westover
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Millview East

When in Millview East, you can plan a visit to Bobcat Stadium and Aquarena Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Millview East
Motel 6 San Marcos, TX
Motel 6 San Marcos, TX
2 out of 5
1321 North I-35, San Marcos, TX
The price is AED56 per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
AED56
per night
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Stay at this motel in San Marcos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
5.4/10 (1,009 reviews)
"Great staff"

Reviewed on 12 Jun, 2024

Motel 6 San Marcos, TX
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
2.5 out of 5
111 Centerpoint Ct, San Marcos, TX
The price is AED110 per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
AED110
per night
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Marcos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,612 reviews)
Great Father's Day getaway.
"I was pleased that I selected La Quinta by the Outlets area. I did no shopping, but the goal was to spend time with family in San Marcos. Overall, pleased with this hotel."

Reviewed on 17 Jun, 2024

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center
3.5 out of 5
1001 E Mccarty Ln, San Marcos, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED166 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
AED166
per night
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in San Marcos. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
"The room had an odd odor to it. I couldn’t tell if it was smoke or musky but it had a funky smell to it. Luckily I always bring along room spray."

Reviewed on 16 Jun, 2024

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Studio 6 Buda, TX
Studio 6 Buda, TX
2 out of 5
5163 Overpass Rd, Buda, TX
Stay at this aparthotel in Buda. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Stagecoach ...
7.2/10 Good! (636 reviews)
"It was clean."

Reviewed on 8 Jun, 2024

Studio 6 Buda, TX
7A Ranch
7A Ranch
3.5 out of 5
333 Wayside Drive, Wimberley, TX
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Wimberley. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Blue Hole Regional Park and Jack Glover's Cowboy ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (107 reviews)
"Very relaxing for us, newly weds."

Reviewed on 12 May, 2024

7A Ranch
Starlight Horizon
Starlight Horizon
2 out of 5
22095 Farm to Market Road 306, N/A, Canyon Lake, TX
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Canyon Lake. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Potter's Creek Park and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"Excel"

Reviewed on 31 Mar, 2024

Starlight Horizon
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of San Marcos

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
463
" "5 - Excellent 47.9296066252588%
4 - Good
405
" "4 - Good 41.92546583850932%
3 - Okay
83
" "3 - Okay 8.592132505175984%
2 - Disappointing
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" "2 - Disappointing 0.9316770186335404%
1 - Terrible
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" "1 - Terrible 0.6211180124223602%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Jun 5, 2020

I will be visiting again soon

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
May 29, 2020

I love San Marcos is a beautiful place to go with you family and friends

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
May 25, 2020

Love the city itself but this I dont expect or want b to smell mold as soon as I enter a room!

4/5 - Good

Ross
May 19, 2020

Traffic intersections are a bit odd. Like some traffic engineer was told, "you can't do that"!! They said, "wanna bet"!!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
May 12, 2020

San Marcos is busy, but nearby Gruene was our destination and we greatly enjoyed it!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
May 11, 2020

The Sons Blue River Camp is a MUST SEE when down in San Marcos