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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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Exterior
Lobby lounge
Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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600 Wonder World Dr, San Marcos, TX, 78666
  • Place, Rio Vista Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Texas State University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, San Marcos Premium Outlets
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds (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 (Full Kitchen)

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

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

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Full Kitchen)

  • 33 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)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Full Kitchen)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 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 (Full Kitchen)

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Full Kitchen)

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

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 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

  • Aquarena Springs Museum - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rio Vista Park - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Texas State University - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 4 min drive - 5.3 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
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬5 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.

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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: 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

  • 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 available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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
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San Marcos Candlewood Suites
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Suites San Marcos
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Reviews

Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 402 out of 901 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 901 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 901 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 901 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 86 out of 901 reviews

Reviews

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

2/10 Terrible

Maritssa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was rude and not helpful. The manager was not present and refused to assist with a problem with accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KERAN

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

ERICA

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The elevator went out as soon as we checked in and was out the entire stay.. wouldn’t have been bad except we had a room on the third floor..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The ladies staff were very amicable and professional! During my stay, there was no toilet paper, the ice machine was down and l had a hard time sleeping due to excessive noise from AC units by my window. I did not sleep well there due to loud noise outside my bedroom window due to fans straining excessively and making a very loud noise that kept me up or woke me up abruptly due to loud sounds of AC fans!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For starters i booked a King room and paid for a King room. I got a small Queen room and they wouldn't do anything about it. They said i needed to speak with Expedia about it as it was out of there hands. I even offered to pay for an upgraded room and was told they couldn't do it. The bed and pillows were extremely uncomfortable which i could have lived with if it wasn't for the next part. The elevator went out literally right when we got there granted this was at 230 in the afternoon. They said they could get anyone to fix it till the morning. So every time i left my room i had to take the stairs from the 4th floor. I seen folks struggling due to there age or how much stuff they had. I helped one larger family with their belongings as they had children and a baby. It was an older Mexican family and his pride was big and didn't want any help but did accept my help due to how much he was carrying up those stairs. I went and floated the river for the day and when i came back to wash all that off the shower wouldn't drain so i was standing in a tub full of water during my shower. I think for what i paid this place was joke and ill never go back. Oh yeah as far as they elevator goes then next day it was down even after i checked out at 11 lol. When complained to the receptionist about the whole elevator incident i was offered a free bag of chips. Check out morning my wife went to get coffee that following morning and after her stair-master hike with no luck due to no condiments.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

San Juana, Stafford

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was very good the only thing was that the elevator did not work so we had to walk up and down the stairs (4th floor)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

jay k

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

MAYRA

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was missing the TV control and had to go back and ask again. Didnt have enough towels and when I went to asked for more they said they didnt have any. Other than that thr staffed was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Nyasha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property looked nothing like the pictures on Expedia. Especially the gym. The room was smelly and the towels were dirty when we arrived
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

A/c

A/c was making to much noice inside unit and the outside as well told receptionist 2 times and never did anything had trouble sleeping, definitely not staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Fantastic location!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hermelinda

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

10/10 Excellent

Henor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald, Denham Springs

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elianna

Travelled with family
Great room for a great price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

brandy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was fine and staff was great. Room was good size & clean. It’s just very much in an industrial area and by a railroad.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Motel in general was excellent, but we were kept awake with other customers above us stomping until 2 am and then started again at 4 am. We had difficulties driving to our home the nex't day.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, helpful and respectful. Room was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025