Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
900 Barnes Drive, San Marcos, TX, 78666
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Rio Vista Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Texas State University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room

  • 31.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • 31.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Marcos

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG in San Marcos, you'll be a 4-minute drive from San Marcos Premium Outlets and 6 minutes from San Marcos River. .This spa hotel is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Texas State University and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Gruene Hall.

What's nearby

  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Aquarena Springs Museum - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Rio Vista Park - 4 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Texas State University - 6 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

Hotel with a full-service spa, near San Marcos Premium Outlets
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.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa.
Make yourself at home in one of the 88 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in San Marcos? This hotel has 753 square feet (70 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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 transport

  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 753 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 3 percent

We have included 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)

We should mention

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
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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
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Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 610 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1001 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

SHAN

Keep up the great work!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with family
Very clean & convenient to target and a few other stores!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, clean and quiet. Will recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were very unsatisfied with our stay. We got a room that had broken shades could not open to let sunlight in. The day of check out we went downstairs to get luggage cart at 10:00 am check out is at 11:00. Once we got back to our room an employee was walking out our door saying he was checking batteries. Our son was in the room so we dont know the employees intentions he did not change out any batteries. I approached front desk and ask to speak to a manager. No manager on weekends. I asked for name and phone number of manager I called Monday morning but she was in a meeting I left a message and never heard back. Seems like a perfect time to take someone belongings when you go downstairs to get a luggage cart. One would only arrive home to think they left it behind.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA

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

10/10 Excellent

Rano

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

6/10 Okay

Gorman

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica, Katy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

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

10/10 Excellent

LaTosha

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

10/10 Excellent

Ana, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The entire place was spotless, and the cleanliness really stood out. The front desk staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, both at check-in and check-out, making the whole experience even better. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service

Poor Experience

I booked my room the afternon before my trip. Unfortunately I had an emergency and had to cancel my entire trip. When I reached out that same evening and explained the situation, I was told that there was nothing they could do because it was policy to cancel by a certain time. I replied back asking for an exception to the rule due the the circumstance. This reply was ignored and I was charged for the room. Heartless people and poor Customer Service all around.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keaire

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marleen

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

Family trip

Great location and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

JOSE DANIEL, Saltillo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Clare

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHAHEENA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good experience. Enjoyed the trip
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew, Fredericksburg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to my family's home so convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024