Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

2.0 star property

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi
Lobby
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Vending machine
Coffee service

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1321 North I-35, San Marcos, TX, 78666
  • Place, Texas State University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bobcat Stadium
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Rio Vista Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

San Marcos

With a stay at Motel 6 San Marcos, TX, you'll be centrally located in San Marcos, within a 5-minute drive of Texas State University and San Marcos River. .This motel is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from San Marcos Premium Outlets and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Bobcat Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Texas State University - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bobcat Stadium - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • San Marcos River - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Rio Vista Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Strahan Coliseum - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 8 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪First Watch - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

Motel with free parking, a short walk to Texas State University
Motel 6 San Marcos, TX offers 126 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature blackout drapes/curtains. 40-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This San Marcos motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Stay in one of 126 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 55.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property allows guests 18 or over to check in with valid military ID.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 10 to April 18:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 55.00 (subject to availability)

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from April to September
Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Motel 6 San Marcos, TX Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 132 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 278 out of 1024 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jerrianne

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

SMTX trip

Quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Dina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It looked spooky when we arrived. Our feet were black after showering. The room had an ugly odor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Ricky

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. It's very old and not kept renovated very well. It did its job. Good a/c and a hot shower. The parking lot was well lit. This was important to me because I was hauling a trailer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was very nied
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gino

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nonprofessional opening my door without permission saying I hadn't paid when I had!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

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

6/10 Okay

Eric

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Typical motel 6. Not best not worst. Cheap and worth stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Phillip

Business traveller
Bugs everywhere. Room was not very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Eternity

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The first room they gave me was extremely dirty with no sheets . The second room had bugs and you can tell the sheets and towels were not fresh n clean .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ricky

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

violeta

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Selena

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Selena

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Brittany

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lot of bugs. Poor bathroom lighting
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brittny

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Will never stay agian
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice stay, walking distance from the river and heb
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ezequiel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2025