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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
  • 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 1003 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The room was okay it wasn’t clean or dirty, there was a dead bug in the corner. The sheets where stained and two of the pillows the bed had smelled. The parking are kind of small and the air conditioning was good and also the staff. So it was okay overall.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

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  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    They never replied to any calls Very dirty and bed bugs

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    King suite was spacious and comfortable. Ac stuck on low setting

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Front desk was friendly. Breakfast is severely lacking. One kind of bread and one kind bagel. Coffee and whole milk.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Happy with my room

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Everything about this stay was absolutely terrible the staff and management absolutely completely rude as can be they argued with me about my pet who is a service dog and accused of being a liar even after presented with the documents and literally came to my room a second time saying they needed to see her certificate and while I was pulling it back out they continued to accuse me of lying telling me when is my checkout that I need to not reserve any more nights there called me disrespectful said they don’t want me there and that I better keep it clean which I was very dissatisfied with the room upon arrival there were several dead insects on the floor and in the shower the bed was filthy and the ac was off taking forever to get the room to comfortable temperature and when my wife and daughter were going to the pool the man in the office said it opened at 8 am and so they go only to be told by the manager they couldn’t be in there because the sun would hurt their skin to come back at 10:30 am when check out is at 11 and kept telling them every ten min what time it was and how much longer until check out again it was absolutely ridiculous and the worst stay I ever have had at a hotel I will never stay there or at a Howard Johnson again because of it and I don’t recommend any one else should stay there either unless they like being completely disrespected and treated like trash

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The hotel was a very convenient to get to the school, The door needed repairs.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    AC was turned off when we arrived in the evening and took at least 2 hours for the room to cool down to be comfortable

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The shower was not working properly. The bed was extremely dirty and there were tons of flys in the room that I had to kill.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Nice room for the money overall nice

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Room clean, bed comfy, great price. Breakfast basic. No eggs and bacon. But if kids like cereal, toast, oatmeal. Your good.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    That i was able to get late minute book in due to another hotel canceling me out.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Air conditioning was cut off when we went into the room so it took awhile for the room to cool off. Linens and towels were very low quality and thin. Loved the 70’s decor.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    We got checked in then went to the room. Any room I stay in I check for bugs. This bed was not clean. I asked for a refund he wanted to die another room and there was, what looked like poop on the floor. We said no and wanted the refund then he said he couldn’t had to wait for management. Last minute had to find another hotel. I would not recommend staying there, ever!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The location My bed was a moveable bed. Every time I turned, the bed would move and squeak. I was not able to sleep at all. The only reason I didn't leave was because my daughter was already asleep in the other bed which was not moveable.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Although the motel itself is older, the rooms were remodeled and very up-to-date! Beautiful bathroom fixtures, and the room was very nicely decorated. The owners had gone above and beyond to make it a very nice place. The online pictures were exactly what the room looked like. I will definitely stay here again if I am in the area. No negative review. Everything was great! It really was!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Hotel was what we expected for $51 for the night. The shampoo and conditioner packets were so small.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Yes

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Nothing like it says and it smells very bad on the property

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?
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 53, 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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