Red Roof Inn San Marcos

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A spacious lobby with leather seating, a coffee table, and a reception desk.
A hotel with a brick-paved entrance, a covered walkway, and a building with multiple windows.
A hotel reception area with a 'Free Wi-Fi All Rooms' sign, a reception desk, and a stone wall in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a door.
A spacious living area with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
$61 nightly
The current price is $70 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Explore the area

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817 I-35 N, San Marcos, TX, 78666
  • Place, San Marcos River
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Rio Vista Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Texas State University
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (3 Queen Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Marcos

With a stay at Red Roof Inn San Marcos, you'll be centrally located in San Marcos, a 2-minute drive from Texas State University and 8 minutes from San Marcos Premium Outlets. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Ramon Lucio Park and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from San Marcos Discovery Center.

What's nearby

  • Ramon Lucio Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • San Marcos River - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rio Vista Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Texas State University - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Strahan Coliseum - 3 min drive - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 20 min walk
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Herbert's Taco Hut - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ivar's River Pub - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Red Roof Inn San Marcos

Red Roof Inn San Marcos offers 50 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 37-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property allows guests 18 or over to check in with valid military ID.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 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 and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Daily housekeeping is included for stays of 6 nights or less. Limited housekeeping is provided for stays of 7 nights or more.
Pets must be declared at check-in. Guests bringing 1 pet will not be charged pet fees. The listed pet fee in the Fees section applies only if guests bring 2 or more pets. Pets must be leashed in public areas of the property. Guests are expected to clean up after their pet.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from March to September
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Red Roof Inn San Marcos Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 326 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 94 out of 1000 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice friendly staff would recommend 100% if you have a big family like mine loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy parking and very pet friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good very comfortable nice tvs and beds really soft and nice location front desk really helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and they came every day to give new towels and empty the trash. The property is small but very quiet and close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly, nice staff that allowed us to check in early. Best of all no hidden fees no deposit required and was allowed to pay cash. Will return when visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place , a little older location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was decent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I didn't like there is no towels for the pool and the breakfast has really nothing to choose from
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. An very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean, beds were comfortable, had everything we needed for a one night stay. Check in and out was very easy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All was good although the tub looked old and had some stains, but it was clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exelente lugar
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nothing fancy, but it was what I needed at the time. The place was clean and they had a simple breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great and staff great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very moldy strong odor through the building and rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good area, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was well lit, different smell in room, AC was cold, bed was comfortable, minor cosmetic damage, breakfast was small but convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall clean rooms. Breakfast was limited on food items.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very nice, and the staff are notably professional and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
needs some work
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was easy access to hi-way. Room had a leak under the dresser, dead cockroach in the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great prices 🙌 Great staff 🙌 Loved our stay here ❤️‍🔥
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025