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Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Lobby lounge
Gazebo
Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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600 Wonder World Dr, San Marcos, TX, 78666
  • Place, Rio Vista Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Texas State University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, San Marcos Premium Outlets
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 Bedroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Full Kitchen)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Studio Suite (Subject to Availability)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Full Kitchen)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Full Kitchen)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Full Kitchen)

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Full Kitchen)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Full Kitchen)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Full Kitchen)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Full Kitchen)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Full Kitchen)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Full Kitchen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Full Kitchen)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

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 - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rio Vista Park - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Texas State University - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 4 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

Hotel with free parking, near Aquarena Springs Museum
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 transport

  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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

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

Payment types

Important information

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 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. 403 out of 904 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 904 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 904 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 904 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 87 out of 904 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am not sure where to begin, but this is the most disgusting hotel I have stayed in. The entire hotel smelled like weed. The sheets had stains on them. The curtains had what appeared to be blood stains on them. In the drawers of the bathroom Simone left pubic trimmers, dirty underwear and pajama pants. The staff did nothing to take care of the problems. The rewards program was a joke as well. There is little to no lighting in the parking lot so I was a bit surprised my car was still there in the morning. Took photos of all of these things and still the management did nothing. It seriously appeared to be a “pay by the hour hotel”. I do not recommend anything about this hotel other than leaving!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maritssa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was rude and not helpful. The manager was not present and refused to assist with a problem with accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KERAN

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

ERICA

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The elevator went out as soon as we checked in and was out the entire stay.. wouldn’t have been bad except we had a room on the third floor..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The ladies staff were very amicable and professional! During my stay, there was no toilet paper, the ice machine was down and l had a hard time sleeping due to excessive noise from AC units by my window. I did not sleep well there due to loud noise outside my bedroom window due to fans straining excessively and making a very loud noise that kept me up or woke me up abruptly due to loud sounds of AC fans!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For starters i booked a King room and paid for a King room. I got a small Queen room and they wouldn't do anything about it. They said i needed to speak with Expedia about it as it was out of there hands. I even offered to pay for an upgraded room and was told they couldn't do it. The bed and pillows were extremely uncomfortable which i could have lived with if it wasn't for the next part. The elevator went out literally right when we got there granted this was at 230 in the afternoon. They said they could get anyone to fix it till the morning. So every time i left my room i had to take the stairs from the 4th floor. I seen folks struggling due to there age or how much stuff they had. I helped one larger family with their belongings as they had children and a baby. It was an older Mexican family and his pride was big and didn't want any help but did accept my help due to how much he was carrying up those stairs. I went and floated the river for the day and when i came back to wash all that off the shower wouldn't drain so i was standing in a tub full of water during my shower. I think for what i paid this place was joke and ill never go back. Oh yeah as far as they elevator goes then next day it was down even after i checked out at 11 lol. When complained to the receptionist about the whole elevator incident i was offered a free bag of chips. Check out morning my wife went to get coffee that following morning and after her stair-master hike with no luck due to no condiments.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

San Juana, Stafford

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was very good the only thing was that the elevator did not work so we had to walk up and down the stairs (4th floor)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

jay k

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

MAYRA

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was missing the TV control and had to go back and ask again. Didnt have enough towels and when I went to asked for more they said they didnt have any. Other than that thr staffed was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Nyasha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property looked nothing like the pictures on Expedia. Especially the gym. The room was smelly and the towels were dirty when we arrived
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Roderick

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
It’s wasn’t the best but far from the worst. For a 3 night stay we had to deal with the smell of weed in the hall, elevator and our room. No maid service for our whole stay, we had to go to the front desk for clean towels and toilet paper.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

A/c

A/c was making to much noice inside unit and the outside as well told receptionist 2 times and never did anything had trouble sleeping, definitely not staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Hermelinda

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald, Denham Springs

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elianna

Travelled with family
Great room for a great price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

brandy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was fine and staff was great. Room was good size & clean. It’s just very much in an industrial area and by a railroad.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025