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Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX

2.5 star property
Motel near San Marcos River in San Marcos

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
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Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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903 S I-35 South Frontage Rd, San Marcos, TX, 78666
  • Place, Rio Vista Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, San Marcos River
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Texas State University
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Marcos

Rio Vista stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Rio Vista motel, you'll find Ramon Lucio Park and Ramon Lucio Memorial Park. San Marcos Discovery Center and Rio Vista Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ramon Lucio Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rio Vista Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • San Marcos River - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Texas State University - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Strahan Coliseum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 8 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chuy's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Buddy’s Burger - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX

Motel near San Marcos River in San Marcos
Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX offers its guests room service (during limited hours). WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Marcos motel.

  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX to the airport?

Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX is 35 mi (44-min drive) away from the Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX?

As of May 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX on Jun 1, 2026 start from CA $85, excluding 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.

Does Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX.

Does Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX offer free breakfast?

Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX have a pool?

Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX does not have a pool.

Does Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX to downtown San Marcos?

Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX is 0.9 mi away from San Marcos.

Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Randy

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

2/10 Terrible

Richard, San Marcos

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thy said thy had WiFi there was no in the room I was in not sure why but thy didn’t help I needed WiFi for writing and posting things online. That was only reason to get a room with WiFi. All and all was bad
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Mikel

Business traveller
Pretty quiet, for the money was good for rest. Something's could have been updated, but overall it met my need.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A/C was barely blowing made it miserably hot. Shower curtains were held up by what looked like wire hangers. TV didn't even work. Only had two bath towels a day. No hand towels nor wash rags. All in all a terrible experience
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

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