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Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South, an IHG Hotel

2.5 star property

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Property entrance
Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor pool, free cabanas, sun loungers
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
900 Barnes Drive, San Marcos, TX, 78666
  • Aquarena Springs Museum
    4 min drive
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets
    4 min drive
  • John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park
    6 min drive
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    39 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Accessible Tub)

  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Accessible Tub)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing)

  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Accessible Tub)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Accessible Tub)

  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Accessible Tub)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hear)

  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Tub)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Tub)

  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Marcos

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South, an IHG Hotel in San Marcos, you'll be a 4-minute drive from San Marcos Premium Outlets and 7 minutes from Texas State University. .This spa hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Aquarena Springs Museum and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Seton Heart Institute - WellMed San Marcos.

What's nearby

  • Aquarena Springs Museum - 4 min drive
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 4 min drive
  • Rio Vista Park - 5 min drive
  • Texas State University - 7 min drive
  • Bobcat Stadium - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 10 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South, an IHG Hotel

Hotel in San Marcos with a full-service spa and free breakfast
Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South, an IHG Hotel offers 88 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa.
Make yourself at home in one of the 88 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South, an IHG Hotel. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in San Marcos? This hotel has 753 square feet (70 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 753 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 3 percent

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

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express San Marcos South Hotel
Holiday Inn Express San Marcos South
Inn Express San Marcos
Holiday Inn Express Suites San Marcos South

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 599 out of 986 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 986 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 986 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 986 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 986 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Katie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The surrounding property of the hotel was clean. Aside from some non-working light fixtures and I noticed some hornets nests and infestation of crickets I believe it was decent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Katie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I did not like that the safety entrance to the pool was not working. So anyone could have walked in had they tried to open the gate. I did not like that the pool was not being cleaned form all the debris that was falling in. Including all the crickets. I noticed not all of the lights surrounding the pool were working, this made it difficult to navigate the outside and again, unsafe. For my bathroom, I noticed some substances on the walls, including hair. The bath tub had red marks probably from the prior guest and it looked unsanitary. Aside, from this I enjoyed the Dove products and the organization of the towels and closet. The main room, was for the most part clean. I found no big issues with it aside from stains on the bed that appeared unsanitary. I enjoyed the tv channel list and WiFi password instructions. I was staying for a total of 3 nights and a day. The staff was knowledgeable and very friendly. The continental breakfast was very nice, had plenty of variety and was clean and organized. The lobby always looked fresh.i I hadn’t noticed the printer and computers that were available, however that was a nice touch. I rate my overall stay a 3 out of 5. I would still give holiday Inn express another chance to fix these concerns of mine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Close to 35
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Country Comfort
There was one thing that kept me awake the first night, train's horn every hour all night long, I asked to be moved to a room on the other side of the hotel, They did at no extra charge for my second night, Very comfortable and quite as my country home, Thank you,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marci

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here several times as our daughter attends Texas State University. This is our go to hotel for the area. The hotel is quiet and clean and the staff is always friendly and personable! On our last visit there were no bath towels, however, this was easily resolved by a visit to the front desk. Will definitely continue to stay here when visiting our daughter.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Manuel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

ANDREA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gumecindo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

carla, luanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every thing fine
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Spent over $200 on a room and the pull out sofa of the couch was broken. The door to the room squeaked so loud. Just the quality did not equal the price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to the outlet stores and the glass bottom boat ride. Free breakfast was very enjoyable and well made and everything in the dining area and the front desk was clean and orderly. The check in was fast and front desk clerk was kind and was able to switch our room from the second floor to the fourth floor. We were looking forward to using the swimming pool and Jacuzzi but they were not clean and the jacuzzi was not in operation. Our room was clean and everything looked new inside.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jes

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ubicación of this place were convenience close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice and clean hotel and the lady at the desk was very friendly and pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The jacuzzi wasn’t working, there was no cold water in room when we put shower or sink faucet on cold the water came out very hot, my room didn’t have a coffee maker, we had to come inside to front desk to get pool towels
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boniface

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024