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Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

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

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Lobby
Exterior
Lobby
Just steps from Texas State University, Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area offers a refreshing seasonal outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi. Guests appreciate practical amenities like RV/bus/truck parking, helpful concierge services, and the security of a front-desk safe.

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$103
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

Room options

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

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Highlights

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

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

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

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

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

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Rio Vista Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Texas State University - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • San Marcos River - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 6 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Industry - ‬14 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
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, tour/ticket information and multilingual staff
  • A front desk safe, coffee/tea in reception and concierge services
Room features
All 54 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and room service.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry 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 films
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 18 kg 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.

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 any lifts
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

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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area?

As of 27 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area on 12 Oct 2025 start from AU$102.82, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 18 kg 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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area located?

Situated in a shopping district, this motel is within 1 mile (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 626 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 626 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 626 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 121 out of 626 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 272 out of 626 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

Jose

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

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Suzanne

Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

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

4/10 Poor

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Clean room but outside of that not so good

Room was clean. However needs update and repair. Stairs need cleaning. Lobby was locked, had to check in and out through window. Surrounding wasn't very inviting.
Stayed 1 night 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

Adrian

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

William

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

8/10 Good

Nallely

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
En general estaba limpio, muy amable la persona de la recepción
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

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

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

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Pamela

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

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