The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in San Marcos

If you're planning a weekend getaway to San Marcos, Texas, you'll need to find a great hotel to stay at. We've analyzed all of the hotels in the area based on key criteria to help you figure out where to stay for a weekend in San Marcos. Whether you're a family or a couple, there are plenty of hotels in the area to suit your needs for the perfect long weekend. From affordable rates to luxurious amenities, there's something for everyone. Many of the hotels offer comfortable, relaxing rooms with easy access to nearby activities which are perfect for a 2-day or 3-day trip to the area. You'll also find plenty of great restaurants and bars in the area, perfect for a night out and the ultimate weekend of culture and cuisine. And there's no shortage of things to do in San Marcos, from sightseeing to exploring. So why wait? Book your hotel for a weekend escape in San Marcos at one of these terrific places to start planning your perfect weekend getaway.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Courtyard by Marriott San Marcos

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $137 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in San Marcos
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

Located at 625 Commercial Loop, Courtyard by Marriott San Marcos has great rooms from $137 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 5 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love laundry services, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and tennis at this convenient hotel. The indoor pool here is terrific, and makes for a great place to relax and have fun no matter what the weather is like.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel Spa & Conference Center

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $168 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel Spa & Conference Center which has nice rooms starting at $168. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1001 E. McCarty Lane. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers parking, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.5 miles from the city center. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $114 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed

We found Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $114. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 2131 N. HWY 35. You'll also find laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 2.6 miles from the center of town. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn San Marcos

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $134 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in San Marcos
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed

With terrific rooms from $134, Holiday Inn San Marcos, at 1930 Ih-35 S provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a kid-friendly buffet, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms. It's located just 1.7 miles from the city center, too. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $115 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to San Marcos
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $115 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1250 North Ih-35. Furthermore, it also offers a free breakfast, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a heated pool, which is nice for visitors. Just 1.4 miles from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave


Homewood Suites By Hilton San Marcos

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $129 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in San Marcos
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed

The great guest rating of Homewood Suites By Hilton San Marcos is 8.50 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and a free breakfast. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $129, and it's located at 451 Barnes Drive. We also love the pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, a multi-lingual staff, and air-conditioning which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 2.7 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $89 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in San Marcos
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed

A cool place is Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos because it has great rooms that start at $89. It has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 106 Ih 35 North. Only 1 miles from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a multi-lingual staff at this fun hotel. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the Weekend Trip hotels in nearby destinations: San Antonio, Austin, Round Rock, and New Braunfels.

For more terrific hotel ideas in San Marcos, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in San Marcos, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in San Marcos, Best Hotels for One Week in San Marcos, Best Hotels for One Night in San Marcos, or Best Business Hotels in San Marcos.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in San Marcos?

San Marcos Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$127

Visitors will find a large range of terrific weekend trip hotel choices when planning a visit to San Marcos, Texas. The price of these weekend trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average weekend trip hotel price in San Marcos, Texas based on data from 7 hotels is an affordable $127. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in San Marcos.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $127


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