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Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel with a swimming pool, a covered area, and a sign indicating pool rules.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a kitchen area.
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a wooden accent wall, a seating area with sofas and chairs, a small table, and a reception desk.
A modern lounge area with leather sofas, a round table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A hotel with a central entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a view of the surrounding area at dusk.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $129
$112 nightly
$129 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, and toilet.

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 wired internet

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

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a single bed, a TV, and a mirror.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Full Kitchen)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 415 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Studio Suite (Subject to Availability)

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a single bed, a TV, and a mirror.

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 wired internet

View all photos for Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Full Kitchen)

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

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 wired internet

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a dresser.

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 wired internet

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, with Sofa Bed (Full Kitchen)

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

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 wired internet

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

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a single bed, a TV, and a mirror.

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 wired internet

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a dresser.

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Full Kitchen)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Full Kitchen)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

A bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, a sink, and a toilet.

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 wired internet

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

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, shower, and grab bars.

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 wired internet

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

A bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, a sink, and a toilet.

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 wired internet

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

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, shower, and grab bars.

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Full Kitchen)

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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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

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬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
  • 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 454 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 100 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it Concierge very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my to go to hotel in the summer while enjoy the hill country. I highly recommend them
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was helpful, they allow pets which was great for us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very attentive!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Nice staff. Clean and spacious room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice hotel, fully recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Pool was not working and my kids wanted to swim. One small ice machine for the whole hotel. Internet was in & out. The location was a little tricky to get to. Parking lot was very dark.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

8/10 Good

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room key didn't work so had to get new keys 3 times. Hallway had a weird smell and had stains on carpet. The door to our room was dirty (inside and out). Elevator inspection that was posted was past due. The check in girl was very nice at least.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, quiet, staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ill try to sum up. Made reservation on Expedia n ckd CW website for pool. PD. Ckin n pool closed. Each one directing me 2 the other like I had somewhere 2 go interim. If I pd 4 amenities listed thru both n didn't get them why am I paying full price? No assistance yet from either.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The place has an unpleasant odor. Not a " stink" per se' just a muggy scentI. Probably time to replace the carpet ? It is in a good location for Texas State. We have stayed here before but will probably be our last...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk staff, which were two grown men were very rude, and I had an awful experience there with the way they handled issues around there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

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