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Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Aquarena Springs Museum in San Marcos

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby lounge
Exterior
Exterior
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, with Sofa Bed (Full Kitchen)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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600 Wonder World Dr, San Marcos, TX, 78666
  • Place, Seton Heart Institute - WellMed San Marcos
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Aquarena Springs Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Purgatory Creek Natural Area
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Bedroom, 1 King Bed (Full Kitchen)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Full Kitchen)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite (Subject to Availability)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Full Kitchen)

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Full Kitchen)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hearing Accessible (Full Kitchen)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, with Sofa Bed (Full Kitchen)

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, with Sofa Bed (Full Kitchen)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Full Kitchen)

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Full Kitchen)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Full Kitchen)

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Full Kitchen)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Full Kitchen)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Full Kitchen)

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Full Kitchen)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Full Kitchen)

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Full Kitchen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Full Kitchen)

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Bedroom, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Full Kitchen)

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Full Kitchen)

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Full Kitchen)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Marcos

In San Marcos .A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Aquarena Springs Museum and 3 miles (5 km) of Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park. John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park and San Marcos River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Seton Heart Institute - WellMed San Marcos - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Aquarena Springs Museum - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Purgatory Creek Natural Area - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 3 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Dunbar Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 6 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

Hotel near Aquarena Springs Museum in San Marcos
Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available.

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 850 square feet (79 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 1 building
  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 850 sq ft of conference space
  • 79 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2012
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Game room or arcade
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This San Marcos hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Weight limit: 60 lbs per pet
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 14 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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, Union Pay, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. 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

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in January.
  • Up to 3 children 14 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

Candlewood San Marcos
Candlewood Suites Hotel San Marcos
Candlewood Suites San Marcos
San Marcos Candlewood Suites
San Marcos Suites
Suites San Marcos
Candlewood Suites San Marcos Hotel
Candlewood Suites cos Hotel

Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 416 out of 920 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 920 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 920 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 920 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 88 out of 920 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

10/10 Excellent

Carissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Freat
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Margie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay. Staff were friendly. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

6/10 Okay

Alejandro

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Juanita

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

vishwanatha

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it there, plan to be back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anita, McKinney

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was terrible! The elevators didn’t work, card keys worked sometimes on the doors, grass out front was tall as my car, people hanging out in the parking lot, and the staff wasn’t the best. We opted to leave
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emelda

Travelled with family
No breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Big roach in the room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Myo

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

Not a good experience.

It was not what I paid for. No sofa, no hair dryer. No separate rooms. No soaps. Will not be staying there next time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pamela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is only 1 elevator. It has been out off & on for several months. Room we booked was not available. After much discussion with Expedia they moved us to a much better place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

PATRICIA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First, as you drive up to the property, the weeds are almost as tall as the hotel in the property just in front of the Hotel, that it maid it look abandoned. Then we tried to check in only to find out KEY CARD system had been down for a 2nd day so no key card to issue. They had to personally let us in our rooms with a key card and advised that we not lock the doors if we were going to be going in and out. Then they also tell us the elevators are broken and no ETA of when they would be fixed. So we had to carry our luggage to the 4th floor and there were 10 of us with kids. Upon waking up the next morning, there was a large roach crawling on our bed! When I checked out and told the front desk her reply was 'OH'. Never again will we stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Llana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
I arrived with a confirmed reservation only to be told there was no room because the hotel had overbooked. No one contacted me in advance, and I was offered nothing more than a bottle of water as “compensation.” With no available rooms in the city, I was forced to drive home late at night while exhausted, putting my safety at risk. This was not just inconvenient — it was unacceptable. A reservation is a promise, and this property failed to honor it or provide meaningful support. Management needs to address this failure and compensate guests appropriately, or travelers should think twice before booking here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Never again.

Its move in week at TXST! 1 person at front desk, took 30 mins to check in. Our room smelled like fried fish, killed 2 roaches during our stay. Carpet is torn and horrible. The whole place is run down and not clean. Will not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raegan

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

LISA LORENA

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Christian

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Everything was broken

The elevators were broken. They gave us the 4th floor room. The whole hotel smelled like mildew. Tiles in the bathroom were broken. Coffee machine broken. The stairwell was also warm. We were only offered a snack for the inconvenience. And it was too late to get a full refund to go anywhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was near multiple establishments, and in a really good area…
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am not sure where to begin, but this is the most disgusting hotel I have stayed in. The entire hotel smelled like weed. The sheets had stains on them. The curtains had what appeared to be blood stains on them. In the drawers of the bathroom Simone left pubic trimmers, dirty underwear and pajama pants. The staff did nothing to take care of the problems. The rewards program was a joke as well. There is little to no lighting in the parking lot so I was a bit surprised my car was still there in the morning. Took photos of all of these things and still the management did nothing. It seriously appeared to be a “pay by the hour hotel”. I do not recommend anything about this hotel other than leaving!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025