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Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos
Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos – San Marcos, TX
Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos – San Marcos, TX
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

This hotel is located just off Interstate 35 and is 0.6 mi from Texas State University - San Marcos. The hotel offers an outdoor pool and free WiFi in every room. Howard Johnson San Marcos rooms include a microwave and refrigerator. The rooms are equipped with a cable TV and air conditioning. San Marcos Howard Johnson provides guests breakfast to go. The hotel also offers a barbecue area. The Howard Johnson is 3 miles from Wonder World Park, a theme park. The Aquarena Nature Center is one mile from the hotel. The hotel is 35 minutes' drive from downtown Austin.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Self-service laundry
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Airport shuttle
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

2.9 / 5
Good 1024 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    I didn’t realize they were external rooms. I thought they would be hall entry but it was ok. Front desk was friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and fairly updated. Overall good experience.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Passable

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    El desayuno muy simple. Ponen poco y si se acaba, de malas. Ni huevos ni yogurth, como en otro hoteles. Lo que mas me molestó fue que el primer dia habian dos bananos pichos. Es mejor que no pongan fruta si la que van a poner esta dañada.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    All in all, it is a convenient place to stay short term and when on a budget, the people who work there are friendly, but if you're looking for squeaky clean and friendly looking neighbors, I'd suggest you keep scrolling and then come back to this one.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The rooms are clean, the bathroom the wash area. The flooring and sleep area, not to my standards. But you get what you pay for. The staff are very kind helpful and polite. The continental breakfast was perfect. Air conditioning is good. Overall you get what you pay for. Would I stay again, of course.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Clean , safe , comfortable , near all desired locations

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    If you are looking for a room on a budget, this is the place for you. Nice property owners, clean beds, bathrooms, and floors. It takes the ac a bit to catch up so get there at check in and turn it on. If you are looking for breakfast, this is not the place for you. This place has bagles, toast, oatmeal, bananas, and cereal.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The location was great, everywhere we needed to go was nearby. The beds were comfy. The property could use a little update & the towels were a bit worn out & should be replaced.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The hotel room smelled like pot and cigarettes. We stayed for 4 nights and housekeeping never came and cleaned or changed the trash. Also there was no coffee pot in the room.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very poor

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Not the best place to stay at. This was a last minute booking and the pictures seemed decent. The whole place didn't feel safe, the bed was old and the backboard was coming apart. The comforter had stains, towels also had odd stains on them and the room smelled like skunk! The front office staff is hardly there, I waited for my receipt and no one came to attend me. Now, I am dealing with them about the deposit. I have yet heard back from them via messages and I have called but I either get hung up on or get transferred to the operator, which the auto-message is on constant repeat and doesn't direct your call. Horrible place.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Booked this room through Expedia, around a month before the trip as it was “reserve now pay later” on the day of check in while I’m making my 4 hour drive I get a notification my room has been cancelled. I called and they LIED saying my card had declined, but they had never tried to charge it, then proceeded to tell me they couldn’t reverse the cancellation all I could do was rebook and a much higher rate than what I originally reserved.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The price They had a basket for you to drop your keys at checkout. She was friendly check in but as friendly when I woke her to checkout.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The pictures online are NOT what the property looks like. I was very shocked when pulling in. Staff was very nice but property is not that nice at all. Sheets had stains and just not a very nice place to stay.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The only good thing about this property was the air conditioner was cold. It was dirty, old, unkept, smelled, tv didn’t work, hair dryer didn’t work, the mattresses were extremely dirty, the door bolt lock was broke. I could say more but you get the point.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I never got my $50 deposit back and I had to leave the room due to bed bugs spiders and cobwebs all over plus dirty dirty mattresses!!

Frequently asked questions about Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos offer parking?
Yes, Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos offers free parking on-site.
Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos have a fitness center?
Yes, Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include pool.
Where is Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos located, and how walkable is the area?
Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos is located at 1601 I-H 35 North, San Marcos, TX 78666-6711. With a Walk Score of 48, the area is rated Car-Dependent. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

What's nearby

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  • Texas State University 1.6 mi

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