Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

2.0 star property

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi
Coffee service
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Vending machine
Lobby

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1321 North I-35, San Marcos, TX, 78666
  • Texas State University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Bobcat Stadium
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Rio Vista Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

San Marcos

With a stay at Motel 6 San Marcos, TX, you'll be centrally located in San Marcos, within a 5-minute drive of Texas State University and San Marcos River. .This motel is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from San Marcos Premium Outlets and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Bobcat Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Texas State University - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bobcat Stadium - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • San Marcos River - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Rio Vista Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Strahan Coliseum - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 8 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

Motel with free parking, a short walk to Texas State University
Motel 6 San Marcos, TX offers 126 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature blackout drapes/curtains. 40-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This San Marcos motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Stay in one of 126 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in stairways (76 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1980
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 55.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property allows guests 18 or over to check in with valid military ID.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 10 to April 18:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 55.00 (subject to availability)

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from April to September
Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Motel 6 San Marcos, TX Reviews

6.2

5.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 130 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 275 out of 1010 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was very nied
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gino

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nonprofessional opening my door without permission saying I hadn't paid when I had!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

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

6/10 Okay

Eric

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Typical motel 6. Not best not worst. Cheap and worth stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Phillip

Business traveller
Bugs everywhere. Room was not very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Eternity

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The first room they gave me was extremely dirty with no sheets . The second room had bugs and you can tell the sheets and towels were not fresh n clean .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ricky

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

violeta

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Selena

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Selena

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

4/10 Poor

Brittany

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lot of bugs. Poor bathroom lighting
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brittny

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Will never stay agian
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice stay, walking distance from the river and heb
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ezequiel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tyler

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff very friendly and rooms are clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jovani

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Devlina

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They never have the pool open
Stayed 1 night in May 2025