Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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 this property

Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

Motel with free parking, a short walk to Texas State University
Coffee/tea in a common area, a seasonal outdoor pool and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff assistance and a vending machine are on-site.
Motel 6 San Marcos, TX offers 126 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature blackout curtains. 40-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Motel 6 San Marcos, TX. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Texas State University. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, multilingual staff and a vending machine
  • 9 minutes by foot from Texas State University and a 3-minute drive from San Marcos River
  • Cats and dogs welcome free of charge
As a guest of Motel 6 San Marcos, TX, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX also features coffee/tea in common area, laundry facilities, and pool umbrellas. Free self parking is available.

This San Marcos motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

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.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in stairways (76 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1980
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

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
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 10 September to 18 April:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
On-site 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Up to 3 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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 1026 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 133 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 279 out of 1026 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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

8/10 Good

Hector

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveller
Pool was dirty sheets looked really old with stains the smoke alarm was not working staff where really nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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