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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

Alvaro

S$158

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A buffet setup with various food items and utensils.

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

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

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

2. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

1.6 km from San Marcos River

Kyle

S$130

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

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.

3. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

2.3 km from San Marcos River

Tammy

S$105

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

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

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

4. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

1.5 km from San Marcos River

douglas

S$124

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

A spacious kitchen with wooden floors, a dining area with a bench, and a view through large windows.

5. The Downtown Abbey

1.1 km from San Marcos River

Debbie

S$194

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A couple embracing under a lit archway in a garden setting with a fountain and lush greenery.

A cozy cafe interior with brick walls, wooden furniture, and a large window with plants.

A two-story house with a front porch, columns, and a sign indicating a restaurant.

6. The Crystal River Inn

1 km from San Marcos River

S$186

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

A bartender pouring a drink into a glass.

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

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

3 km from San Marcos River

Samantha

S$162

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A well-lit gas station with multiple cars parked, a clear sky, and a building with a covered area.

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

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

8. Best Western San Marcos

1 km from San Marcos River

Sylvia

S$105

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.

A spacious lobby with leather seating, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A spacious living area with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel with a brick-paved entrance, a covered walkway, and a building with multiple windows.

9. Red Roof Inn San Marcos

0.9 km from San Marcos River

Amanda

S$90

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A hotel entrance with a brick facade, numbered 1611, and a covered entrance area.

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.

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

10. Quality Inn University near Downtown

2.6 km from San Marcos River

Tarynn

S$88

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

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.

11. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

1.5 km from San Marcos River

celes

S$105

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

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

A breakfast bar with a variety of food items and a large poster advertising 'La Quinta'.

12. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

2.7 km from San Marcos River

Johanna

S$95

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

13. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

1.9 km from San Marcos River

Sarah

S$81

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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 hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and umbrellas.

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

14. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

1.1 km from San Marcos River

Jadelyn

S$81

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

15. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

2.1 km from San Marcos River

Celeste

S$79

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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.

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

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

Angela

S$94

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A breakfast bar with cereal, coffee, and condiments.

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

A kitchen with orange cabinets, a coffee machine, and a clock on the wall.

17. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

2.5 km from San Marcos River

S$88

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, a mirror, a window with curtains, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

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

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

18. White Rock Inn

0.9 km from San Marcos River

EMILIA

S$85

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a mirror, a sink, and a television.

19. San Marcos Inn

2.4 km from San Marcos River

Blas

S$84

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A kitchen with white cabinets, a red wall, a clock, and various appliances including a coffee maker and a toaster.

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

20. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

1.4 km from San Marcos River

John

S$77

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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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 1,003 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 444 reviews	View
Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos	8.4 Very good 1,002 reviews	View
The Downtown Abbey	8.8 Excellent 56 reviews	View

Top San Marcos River Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and relaxing stay"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay next to the outlet malls and San Marcos. Room was clean, they gave us plenty of towels, and I loved that I didn’t have to run to the store to buy water, they had some on site to purchase for a reasonable price. I enjoyed my stay with my family."

Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

8/10 Good

"A"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, and friendly staff!"

Quality Inn University near Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommended! Perfect location, super clean rooms, and friendly staff. The bed was very comfortable, and overall the atmosphere was great. Excellent value for money. Will definitely come back!"

Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"It met my needs."

Melrose River Club

8/10 Good

"Staff was nice. Room was clean. Near River"

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 59 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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

Red Roof Inn San Marcos is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from San Marcos River. Other good choices within a short distance include Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos and Comfort Suites Near Texas State University.

How many hotels will I find near San Marcos River?

Expedia has 59 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 John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park, San Marcos City 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. The Crystal River Inn

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

8. Best Western San Marcos

9. Red Roof Inn San Marcos

10. Quality Inn University near Downtown

11. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

12. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

13. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

14. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

15. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

16. Classic Inn San Marcos, TX

17. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

18. White Rock Inn

19. San Marcos Inn

20. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

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Top San Marcos River Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

Quality Inn University near Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

Melrose River Club

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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