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A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large TV screen.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern entrance, multiple floors, and a stone pillar structure.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with a tree branch pattern.

A sign for Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott with a clear view of the hotel entrance and parking area.

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

1.6 km from San Marcos River

Jorge Luis

฿3,227

฿3,711 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A buffet setup with various food items and utensils.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a garden with pink flowers.

A spacious dining area with a large orange sofa, wooden tables, and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

1.6 km from San Marcos River

Jessica

฿2,806

฿3,227 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern building with a sign reading "LIVAWAY SUITES" and a covered entrance area.

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a separate bathroom.

A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a white armchair, and a large abstract painting on the wall. There is a grey storage unit with lockers and a floor lamp.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in dishwasher, and a stainless steel sink.

3. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

2.3 km from San Marcos River

John

฿2,339

฿2,689 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A hotel entrance with a green sign, a parking lot, and landscaping.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, two beds, a sofa, and a lamp.

A gym with cardio machines, weight benches, and dumbbells.

4. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

1.5 km from San Marcos River

Montie

฿2,591

฿2,980 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a large window, a television, a dining table, and a bookshelf.

A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, and a chair. There are two windows with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a rug on the floor.

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, leading to a landing with a painting and a light fixture.

A green building with a white door and arched windows, featuring a tower with a vent.

5. The Downtown Abbey

1.1 km from San Marcos River

Jana

฿2,398

฿4,895 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and hanging light fixtures.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a television, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large chandelier.

6. Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

3 km from San Marcos River

Tracy

฿3,322

฿4,018 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, blue armchair, and a round coffee table with a decorative bowl.

A hotel reception area with a counter, self-service coffee machines, a bowl of fruit, and a sign indicating the swimming pool is closed.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a fenced area.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, and a desk.

7. Best Western San Marcos

1 km from San Marcos River

Francisco

฿2,599

฿2,989 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A spacious lobby with marble flooring, large columns, and a red patterned carpet.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows with a view.

A lobby with patterned chairs, a round table, and a large window.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

8. Quality Inn University near Downtown

2.6 km from San Marcos River

Ricardo

฿1,957

฿2,251 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A Red Roof Inn breakfast area with a juice dispenser, pastries, and a coffee station.

A Red Roof Inn with a large neon sign, a parking lot, and a building with multiple windows.

A reception desk with a digital kiosk, a sign offering free Wi-Fi, and a pet policy notice.

9. Red Roof Inn San Marcos

0.9 km from San Marcos River

Maria Alicia

฿1,895

฿2,180 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A hotel with a modern facade, a prominent entrance with a curved roof, and a parking lot with marked spaces.

A lobby with a blue sofa set, two armchairs, a small ottoman, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a lamp.

10. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

1.5 km from San Marcos River

celes

฿2,157

฿2,480 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A spacious living area with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a table, and a lamp.

A narrow hallway with two refrigerated display cases on either side, stocked with various food and beverage items.

11. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

2.7 km from San Marcos River

Laiesha

฿2,191

฿2,519 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a wall-mounted phone.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a television mounted on the wall, and a digital display showing the room rate.

A building with a blue entrance marked '6' and a 'Welcome' sign above the door.

A hotel room with a television mounted on the wall, a small kitchenette, a window with a view of the street, and a heater on the floor.

12. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

1.9 km from San Marcos River

Megan

฿1,710

฿1,967 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a phone, and a painting of a forest on the wall.

A living room with a brown leather couch, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a coffee station with Folgers coffee and creamers, a water dispenser, and a potted plant with purple flowers.

A living room with a glass coffee table, a brown leather sofa, and potted plants.

A building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a number '1005' on the facade.

13. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

1.1 km from San Marcos River

Jadelyn

฿2,042

฿2,348 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A restaurant with large windows, wooden tables, and chairs with blue cushions.

A Super 8 motel with a blue roof, large windows, and a flagpole with an American flag.

A kitchen with a countertop, a coffee maker, a microwave, and a television mounted on the wall.

A swimming pool with white lounge chairs and a lifeguard stand.

14. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

2.1 km from San Marcos River

Maritza

฿1,747

฿2,009 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a microwave.

A lobby with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, a wooden reception desk, and a staircase.

A spacious lobby with a dining area, a leather sofa, and a glass coffee table.

A breakfast bar with cereal, coffee, and condiments.

15. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

2.5 km from San Marcos River

Joshua

฿1,777

฿2,043 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A reception area with a check-in counter, chairs, a small table, and a window with a view.

Vending machines with Coca-Cola and Pepsi, a refrigerator, and a small white appliance in a room with tiled flooring.

A multi-story building with a grey exterior, numbered 921, featuring a central entrance with glass doors, a parking sign, and a wheelchair accessibility sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

16. Classic Inn San Marcos, TX

1 km from San Marcos River

Bentley

฿2,325

฿2,790 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a TV, and a bathroom with a mirror and lights.

A motel with a sign reading "WHITE ROCK INN" and a row of single-story buildings with balconies.

A hotel room with a sofa, a TV on a wooden console, a microwave, and a bathroom with a mirror and lights.

A kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and various kitchen appliances and items on the counter.

17. White Rock Inn

0.9 km from San Marcos River

Alan

฿1,747

฿2,009 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

A room with a mounted flat-screen TV, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with a view of buildings outside.

A motel with a covered parking area and a row of rooms with red awnings.

A reception area with a marble counter, potted plants, and a mirror.

18. San Marcos Inn

2.4 km from San Marcos River

Bartolo

฿1,743

฿2,080 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a lamp, and a bathroom visible through an archway.

A swimming pool with a brick border, a covered area with a roof, and a building with multiple balconies and windows.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window providing a view of the outside.

A two-story EconoLodge building with a beige facade and red accents.

19. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

1.4 km from San Marcos River

John

฿1,719

฿1,977 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a small desk with a chair.

A room with a brown leather sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a small table with four chairs.

A small, clean room with a flat-screen TV, two windows with blinds, a table with four chairs, and a kitchenette area with a stove and refrigerator.

A reception area with a counter, a brown leather couch, and two round tables with chairs.

20. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX - North

2.8 km from San Marcos River

Theresa

฿1,776

฿2,042 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to San Marcos River

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 386 reviews	View
Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos	8.4 Very good 1,013 reviews	View
The Downtown Abbey	8.8 Excellent 51 reviews	View

Top San Marcos River Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel muy limpio, bonito me encanto la pulcritud en todo, limpieza, en el desayuno hasta salsa de chile había muy rica, el personal muy amable, la ubicación muy cerca de todo, mi estancia estuvo muy cómoda y placentera. Vuelvo con mucho gusto. Gracias por todo."

Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

8/10 Good

"Was a great stay for the price. No issues with the room or property."

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay! I went as a family of 5 and the room was very spacious and the included breakfast was good and such a life saver for our morning routine haha! Overall great location if you’re going tubing for the summer :)"

Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Place was good overall ."

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Front desk staff were incredibly helpful with places to eat and see in the area. Very nice!"

Red Roof Inn San Marcos

8/10 Good

"Buen trato, limpio y buen olor, buena apariencia. La piscina muy limpia. Descanse muy bien toda la noche"

Other attractions near San Marcos River

Rio Vista Park

8.4/10 (401 reviews)

Rio Vista Park is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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San Marcos Plaza Park

After visiting San Marcos Plaza Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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Charles S. Cock House Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Charles S. Cock House Museum during your trip to San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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San Marcos City Park

8.4/10 (331 reviews)

After visiting San Marcos City Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Texas Music Theater

8.4/10 (6 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Texas Music Theater during your stay in San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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The Marc

The Marc is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Hays County Historic Courthouse

You can learn about the history of San Marcos with a stop at Hays County Historic Courthouse.

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Sewell Park

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

After visiting Sewell Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around San Marcos River?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit San Marcos River, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 64 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near San Marcos River?

Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from San Marcos River. Other good choices within a short distance include Red Roof Inn San Marcos and Comfort Suites Near Texas State University.

How many hotels will I find near San Marcos River?

Expedia has 64 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from San Marcos River.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near San Marcos River, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near San Marcos River.

What can I see and do near San Marcos River?

Charles S. Cock House Museum, Calaboose African American History Museum and Commemorative Air Force Exhibit feature captivating exhibits. You can wander around San Marcos City Park, John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park or Sewell Park if you want a dose of fresh air. San Marcos Discovery Center, Meadows Center for Water and the Environment and Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

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Our top choices for San Marcos River hotels

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

2. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

3. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

4. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

5. The Downtown Abbey

6. Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

7. Best Western San Marcos

8. Quality Inn University near Downtown

9. Red Roof Inn San Marcos

10. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

11. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

12. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

13. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

14. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

15. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

16. Classic Inn San Marcos, TX

17. White Rock Inn

18. San Marcos Inn

19. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

20. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX - North

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Top San Marcos River Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

Red Roof Inn San Marcos

Other attractions near San Marcos River

Rio Vista Park

San Marcos Plaza Park

Charles S. Cock House Museum

San Marcos City Park

Texas Music Theater

The Marc

Hays County Historic Courthouse

Sewell Park

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