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Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

2.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, with Sofa Bed (Full Kitchen) | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $113
$98 nightly
$113 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25

Explore the area

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600 Wonder World Dr, San Marcos, TX, 78666
  • Place, Aquarena Springs Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Purgatory Creek Natural Area
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, San Marcos Premium Outlets
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Bedroom, 1 King Bed (Full Kitchen)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 525 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Full Kitchen)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 415 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite (Subject to Availability)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Full Kitchen)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hearing Accessible (Full Kitchen)

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hearing Accessible (Full Kitchen)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, with Sofa Bed (Full Kitchen) | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, with Sofa Bed (Full Kitchen)

  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Full Kitchen)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Full Kitchen)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Full Kitchen)

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Full Kitchen)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Full Kitchen)

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Full Kitchen)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Full Kitchen)

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Full Kitchen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Full Kitchen)

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Bedroom, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Full Kitchen)

  • 525 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Full Kitchen)

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Full Kitchen)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San Marcos

Located in San Marcos, Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG is in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Aquarena Springs Museum and Rio Vista Park. .This hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and 2 mi (3.3 km) from John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park.

What's nearby

  • Aquarena Springs Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Purgatory Creek Natural Area - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 3 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Rio Vista Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Texas State University - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 6 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Thundercloud Subs - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This San Marcos hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 80 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in San Marcos? This hotel has 850 square feet (79 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 850 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Rooftop garden

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 60 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 14 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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 5 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from January to January
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Candlewood San Marcos
Candlewood Suites Hotel San Marcos
Candlewood Suites San Marcos
San Marcos Candlewood Suites
San Marcos Suites
Suites San Marcos
Candlewood Suites San Marcos Hotel
Candlewood Suites cos Hotel

Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 453 out of 990 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 990 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 990 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 990 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 93 out of 990 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly people, clean facilities, fairly priced, convenient location...it all adds up to another great visit there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and lobby clean and well maintained. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was cleaned and staff were kind
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind and friendly staff! Clean room and convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Shae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very nice staff. However, it was noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms were clean and it was very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Annabel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and room was clean. Only issue we had was the internet was pretty bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Leann

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean, staff was very nice & helpful, check in was very easy. We called before booking to ask if there was a pool to give kids something to do… theres a pool but no water in it. Free coffee was good though!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Pets are accepted, I went with my 2 Chihuahuas and had no problem renting with them. The laundry was super clean and organized.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Francisca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, quiet, staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Taylor

The room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good TV and channels good ice machine no breakfast good AC
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Phoebe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generally clean and quiet, snack shop downstairs with easy stuff to cook in room. Power went out one afternoon but restored quickly. My bathroom had some plumbing issue but they fixed it quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, affordable, clean and quiet. Exactly what I was looking for.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it there, plan to be back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Margie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay. Staff were friendly. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Asked to have room cleaned twice. It never was. Had to get towels and dispose of dirty towels ourselves. One chair in the room with four guest. And shower was terrible.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Fantastic location!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Floyd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Clean room easy checkin. Staff talked loudly outside our room at 9am. Check out is not till 11am. we lost an hour of badly needed sleep. Work on it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Friendly staff. Full size fridge was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elianna

Great room for a great price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was near multiple establishments, and in a really good area…
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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