Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX

2.5 star property

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Property entrance

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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903 S I-35 South Frontage Rd, San Marcos, TX, 78666
  • Place, Rio Vista Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, San Marcos River
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Texas State University
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Marcos

At Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like San Marcos River and Texas State University. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Rio Vista motel, you'll be 9.4 km (5.8 mi) from San Marcos Premium Outlets.

What's nearby

  • Ramon Lucio Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rio Vista Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • San Marcos River - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Texas State University - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Strahan Coliseum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 8 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chuy's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Buddy’s Burger - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX

Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX offers its guests room service (during limited hours). WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Marcos motel.

  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Premium cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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 is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX?

Yep, Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX?

No, Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Best Budget Inn San Marcos, TX Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Randy

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

2/10 Terrible

Richard, San Marcos

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thy said thy had WiFi there was no in the room I was in not sure why but thy didn’t help I needed WiFi for writing and posting things online. That was only reason to get a room with WiFi. All and all was bad
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Mikel

Business traveller
Pretty quiet, for the money was good for rest. Something's could have been updated, but overall it met my need.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A/C was barely blowing made it miserably hot. Shower curtains were held up by what looked like wire hangers. TV didn't even work. Only had two bath towels a day. No hand towels nor wash rags. All in all a terrible experience
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020