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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
  • On-site dining
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Self-service laundry
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Airport shuttle
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

2.9 / 5
Good 1001 reviews
  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Absolutely horrible! The room had broken bed board that were peeling and there were no room amenities like shampoo or soap. Just to name a few. I will never stay here again but thought for one night to take my kid to college would be ok, it was NOT! Never again.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    I didn't expect it to be a motel so I'm trying to be generous with my review. The existing furniture in the room was old and stained, there was tissue paper shoved into the peep hole. Staff was polite. Room walls are thin you can hear normal level conversation of adjoining rooms. Very loud freeway noise and for some reason a man was standing on his car in front of my room peeing on the parking lot. I didn't know Howard Johnson was a motel chain I thought it was just a regular hotel like holiday inn. So I accept the fault with my booking here. Again though, the staff are very kind

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    I was so excited to find a good deal by next to the school. But it was too good to be true. The bed sheet was had a yellow spot on it. I felted save there. But the try to make it look good. But just know you get what I pay for.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    The room was clean. The breakfast was toast and oatmeal. The towels were limited.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Poor

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Everything is good Communication with the stuff, not great

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    It was very dirty and I had to clean it myself.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The staff was friendly. The property was clean. The rooms were so nice and very comfortable. Everything was great

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Working Ac even though it sounded like it was going to break or explode. It did work which in the Texas heat I’m grateful for. Not sure where this breakfast was located didn’t know where it was staff up front weren’t friendly at all. There were huge cockroaches and the bed sheets had dirt stains. I paid for 4 nights and only stayed the 3.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    It was quite but never once did anyone come clean our room or bring us towels! No cleaning service!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Don't stay here. No one would answer the phone. We had a non smoking but you could tell someone smoked in there. Had to go buy air fresher. Sheets had stains and cigarette burns on them. The microwave didn't work. Definitely wasn't clean. We picked it instead of a air bnb for the breakfast. Tried it once. Definitely won't be back.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The property is right on the freeway and is very loud. Also, it seems to be in a less desirable part of town.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Didn't clean our room

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Location Didn't clean our room

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The Hotel was close to the stadium for the UTSA and Texas State game less than a mile away. The room was clean and no issues of smells. The only issue was the free breakfast. Not even a waffle maker only cereal that was stale and milk. I seen two blueberry muffins. Quick clean spot to sleep for a night or two .

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Friendly staff Room and staff

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Room and staff

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Cheap Non smoking room with burn holes in the blanket and only provide one little packet of shampoo and one towel that was so rough and barely soaked up water

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Nothing Everything… but it’s way more rundown in person than on their site…

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?
Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in San Marcos, see business hotels in San Marcos.
Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos have a fitness center?
Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
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 52, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos
  • Texas State University 1.6 mi

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