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Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

2.5 star property
Spa hotel near San Marcos Premium Outlets

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Property entrance
Outdoor pool, free cabanas, sun loungers
Exterior
Exterior
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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900 Barnes Drive, San Marcos, TX, 78666
  • Place, San Marcos Premium Outlets
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Aquarena Springs Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Texas State University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

San Marcos

In San Marcos .You'll find San Marcos Premium Outlets and Aquarena Springs Museum within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Seton Heart Institute - WellMed San Marcos and Purgatory Creek Natural Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Aquarena Springs Museum - 2 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Rio Vista Park - 4 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Texas State University - 6 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Bobcat Stadium - 6 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 11 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bill Miller Bar-B-Q - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

Spa hotel near San Marcos Premium Outlets
Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 753 square feet (70 square meters) and includes conference space. A children's pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG. Self parking is free.

This San Marcos hotel is smoke free.

  • 88 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 753 sq ft of conference space
  • 70 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG 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.

This San Marcos hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: USD 5 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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
Express Suites Marcos By Ihg
Holiday Inn Express Suites San Marcos South
Holiday Inn Express Suites San Marcos South by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Suites San Marcos South an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 597 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice, convenient hotel with good breakfast

This was a nice, convenient hotel to stay the night before our daughter's Texas State move-in day
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was very dated. It also did not feel overly safe and it wasn't the cleanest. The staff were mostly very nice and helpful. It was also close to fast food places and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. But, all the parking lots lights were not on. The place looked
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Satisfied with my stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hilda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Pool was disgusting
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Better times for breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Federico Rojas

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALEJANDRO

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meggie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel for the price

This hotel was a nicely priced option for our family's visit to Texas State for new student orientation. There were other options up and down I-35, but this one was more reasonably priced. The staff and accommodations were excellent and our room was clean and all of the rooms have been well designed with families in mind (little things like a full mirror and outlet/counter top outside the bathroom, so multiple people can get ready at once in the morning). Our only complaints are that the shower heads were sub-par, which resulted in an unsatisfying shower. Also geographically, the hotel is very near 2 different railway tracks, so it's possible that your family will hear train horns pretty late at night (I think the last one we heard was after midnight). Other than that, this was a great hotel and a convenient choice that is near Texas State.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

DeAnna

Travelled with family
There was dirt on the bed as well as food left in the fridge
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Noelia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

German

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

Terrific!

We enjoyed our stay in the San Marcos South Hotel. It gave us quick access (18 minutes) to Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels. Great access to restaurants and many other attractions in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

LASHUNDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Liked having a regular shower not a tub shower. Clean room and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana, Midland

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need some updates the bed was broken and room not very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025