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Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

2.0 star property
Savor university life while unwinding at the outdoor pool or exploring nearby shopping options.

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Exterior
Located close to Texas State University, Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area has plenty to offer. Unwind by the seasonal outdoor pool or stay connected with in-room WiFi. With RV/bus/truck parking, concierge services and a front-desk safe on site you can enjoy your stay without stress.

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
811 S Guadalupe St, San Marcos, TX, 78666

What's nearby

  • San Marcos River - 15 min walk
  • Rio Vista Park - 16 min walk
  • Texas State University - 2 min drive
  • Strahan Coliseum - 4 min drive
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 10 min walk
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pluckers Wing Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ivar's River Pub - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

Motel near San Marcos Premium Outlets
Located close to Texas State University, Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, multilingual staff and coffee/tea in reception
  • A front desk safe, a 24-hour front desk and concierge services
Room features
All 54 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and room service.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Pay films
  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 18 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from April to September
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge Marcos
Econo Lodge Motel Marcos
Econolodge San Marcos
San Marcos Econo Lodge
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Econo Marcos University Area
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Frequently asked questions

Does Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area?

As of 17 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area on 18 Feb 2025 start from AU$117.66, including 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.

Is Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 18 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area located?

Situated in a shopping district, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ramon Lucio Park and Texas State University. Ramon Lucio Memorial Park and Calaboose African American History Museum are also within 15 minutes. San Marcos Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area Reviews

Reviews

4.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 603 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 603 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 603 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 119 out of 603 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 258 out of 603 reviews

4.8/10

Cleanliness

5.2/10

Staff & service

3.4/10

Amenities

4.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

3.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay there are a lot of times and sometimes everything's good and sometimes not this time the room I stated no heater no television no nothing no nothing no heater no nothing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

yolanda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pick somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Janah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property should NOT even be an Expedia option. Remove it. The pictures are all false. There is no safety. It's a damn sex traffic hotel. How has NO ONE investigated?! I've called authorities. Expedia should be embarrassed. I'm expecting my money back, or i will sue. We took pictures of everything. Take this place iff as an option. Now!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was straight out terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Trash in room, dead roachs in the room, damaged doors, linens with cigarette burns and stains
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Louis

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dead crickets and cockroach everywhere in the room. Just dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I will never stay there again
It was terrible, it stunk, toilet was broken, air conditioning did not work properly, dirty, sink faucet was broken, the table and chairs where dirty like no one cleaned, towels stained,,, just a mess.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
Property computer system was down so was unable to provide service to us but did assure me of a refund thru expedia. Which i am still waiting for. We are hurricane burly survivors looking for a place with ac. Expedia has been horrible to assist us with this refund . Will never use this service again. And advising everyone the same!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was dirty, old, disappointing. Leaking sink, water sprayed everywhere, I did not feel like getting in the shower. The bed was wrinkled , not made well. I slept with my clothes on.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ron

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so nasty in and out. My family and I did not stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nolan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was a bunch of roaches in our motel room and it smelt like cigarettes in our room too. The staff were meh nobody was at the main lobby to take our cards for the motel so we just placed them on the counter
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Barbarita

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very busy street and also unsafe. The stairs looked unsafe too. Nothing like the pictures. Disappointing, we just used it to change and decided not to go back at night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Raedin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disgusting
This place is absolutely disgusting. I’m so sad we had to stay here. There was no cold water, only hot. Burn holes in the bedding, bugs on the floor. And when we walked in the room, it looks like somebody had already been laying in the bed. It was so incredibly discussing. It doesn’t look anything like the pictures online I have never stayed in such a disgusting motel. I couldn’t wait to leave.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Piere

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Keep Driving. Don’t stay here
Sadly, I have to give at least one star. This hotel is a zero star hotel. It is absolutely terrible. When you check in, you have to deal with the receptionist through a small slit, like visiting the drug store at 2am in a rough neighbourhood. I thought, wow, is this a rough neighbourhood? But it’s not, I think the receptionists lock themselves away, to protect themselves from the customers. This place is so bad. When we walked into our room it stank of smoke, even though it was a non smoking room. There were holes in the bedsheets and holes in the top cover - looked like cigarette burns. Of course, there was the obligatory light bulbs out. When we went to heat some food in the microwave there was a plate of green, hairy pasta in it (see photo). Even after I threw that away, the state of the microwave was disgusting. We couldn’t figure out what was going on. This place is so bad. It’s like everyone has just given up. The room was so dirty. You may say, what do you expect. It’s low budget, but we’ve traveled around the US for 5 weeks and stayed at 2 other Econo lodges and this was off the scale in terribleness. I’m never staying in another Econo lodge. Not taking that risk again
Disgusting microwave
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tommy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hell
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Caitlin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t expect much with booking a cheap motel, as I have done many times before for even cheaper rates, however I was so disgusted I couldn’t even sleep. The bedding smelled strongly like sweat, the whole place was dirty, the bathroom door was smashed and broken in, there was a car air freshener hanging on the AC unit I’m assuming to try and mask the smell of cigarettes? I didn’t even feel comfortable taking off my shoes in the hotel, and truly considered sleeping in the truck instead. There was two flat sheets, no fitted sheet, and some sort of mattress pad that was stained with yellow spots all over. Because there was no fitted sheet, I guess they expected me to sleep directly on the mattress pad? I’ve stayed in many discount hotels in the past and definitely wasn’t expecting much, but any halfway decent person would not enjoy staying here. If I hadn’t gotten in past midnight I would have looked for somewhere else even if I had to pay for two places.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024