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A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large TV screen.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern entrance, multiple floors, and a stone pillar structure.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with a tree branch pattern.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a sofa, a round coffee table, and a view through large windows with sheer curtains.

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

1.4 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

Alvaro

￥15,429

￥17,744 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern building with a sign reading "LIVAWAY SUITES" and a covered entrance area.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in dishwasher, and a stainless steel sink.

A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a white armchair, and a large abstract painting on the wall. There is a grey storage unit with lockers and a floor lamp.

2. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

1.8 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

John

￥11,182

￥12,859 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A buffet setup with various food items and utensils.

A spacious dining area with a large orange sofa, wooden tables, and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel with a prominent entrance, a large American flag, and a 'Welcome' sign.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

1.2 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

Jessica

￥13,413

￥15,425 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel entrance with a green sign, a parking lot, and landscaping.

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.

A gym with cardio machines, weight benches, and dumbbells.

4. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

1.1 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

Montie

￥12,385

￥14,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and hanging light fixtures.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a television, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

A bartender pouring a drink into a glass.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large chandelier.

5. Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

2.9 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

Samantha

￥15,885

￥19,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, blue armchair, and a round coffee table with a decorative bowl.

A well-lit gas station with multiple cars parked, a clear sky, and a building with a covered area.

A hotel reception area with a counter, self-service coffee machines, a bowl of fruit, and a sign indicating the swimming pool is closed.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a fenced area.

6. Best Western San Marcos

Rio Vista, 0.6 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

Sylvia

￥13,449

￥15,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a large window, a television, a dining table, and a bookshelf.

A spacious kitchen with wooden floors, a dining area with a bench, and a view through large windows.

A green building with a white door and arched windows, featuring a tower with a vent.

A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, and a chair. There are two windows with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a rug on the floor.

7. The Downtown Abbey

Heritage, 1.7 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

Debbie

￥12,456

￥24,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.

A spacious living area with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A spacious lobby with leather seating, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A hotel reception area with a 'Free Wi-Fi All Rooms' sign, a reception desk, and a stone wall in the background.

8. Red Roof Inn San Marcos

Rio Vista, 0.3 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

Tiahona

￥9,563

￥10,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A spacious lobby with marble flooring, large columns, and a red patterned carpet.

A lobby with patterned chairs, a round table, and a large window.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A hotel entrance with a brick facade, numbered 1611, and a covered entrance area.

9. Quality Inn University near Downtown

2.6 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

Tarynn

￥9,358

￥10,762 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel with a modern facade, a prominent entrance with a curved roof, and a parking lot with marked spaces.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

A lobby with a blue sofa set, two armchairs, a small ottoman, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a lamp.

10. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

1.1 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

celes

￥11,953

￥13,746 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a wall-mounted phone.

A building with a blue entrance marked '6' and a 'Welcome' sign above the door.

A hotel room with a television mounted on the wall, a small kitchenette, a window with a view of the street, and a heater on the floor.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a television mounted on the wall, and a digital display showing the room rate.

11. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

1.9 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

Daniela

￥8,177

￥9,404 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a phone, and a painting of a forest on the wall.

A living room with a glass coffee table, a brown leather sofa, and potted plants.

A living room with a brown leather couch, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a coffee station with Folgers coffee and creamers, a water dispenser, and a potted plant with purple flowers.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and umbrellas.

12. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Rio Vista, 0.7 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

Jadelyn

￥8,556

￥9,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A restaurant with large windows, wooden tables, and chairs with blue cushions.

A kitchen with a countertop, a coffee maker, a microwave, and a television mounted on the wall.

A Super 8 motel with a blue roof, large windows, and a flagpole with an American flag.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large wall mural.

13. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

2.1 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

Maritza

￥8,210

￥9,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A reception area with a check-in counter, chairs, a small table, and a window with a view.

A Classic Inn hotel with a white pickup truck parked in the lot, a blue and yellow handicapped parking sign, and a building with a number 921 sign.

Vending machines with Coca-Cola and Pepsi, a refrigerator, and a small white appliance in a room with tiled flooring.

A multi-story building with a grey exterior, numbered 921, featuring a central entrance with glass doors, a parking sign, and a wheelchair accessibility sign.

14. Classic Inn San Marcos, TX

Rio Vista, 0.6 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

Bentley

￥11,117

￥13,339 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a microwave.

A spacious lobby with a dining area, a leather sofa, and a glass coffee table.

A breakfast bar with cereal, coffee, and condiments.

A kitchen with orange cabinets, a coffee machine, and a clock on the wall.

15. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

2.5 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

La Tonya

￥9,594

￥11,033 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a TV, and a bathroom with a mirror and lights.

A hotel room with a sofa, a TV on a wooden console, a microwave, and a bathroom with a mirror and lights.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, a mirror, a window with curtains, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A motel with a sign reading "WHITE ROCK INN" and a row of single-story buildings with balconies.

16. White Rock Inn

Rio Vista, 0.2 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

Alan

￥9,059

￥10,418 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

A reception area with a marble counter, potted plants, and a mirror.

A room with a mounted flat-screen TV, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with a view of buildings outside.

A motel with a covered parking area and a row of rooms with red awnings.

17. San Marcos Inn

2.4 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

Bartolo

￥7,752

￥9,277 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a lamp, and a bathroom visible through an archway.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window providing a view of the outside.

A swimming pool with a brick border, a covered area with a roof, and a building with multiple balconies and windows.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a red wall, a clock, and various appliances including a coffee maker and a toaster.

18. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

1.1 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

John

￥7,784

￥8,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a small desk with a chair.

A building facade with a white door, two windows, and a balcony.

A small, clean room with a flat-screen TV, two windows with blinds, a table with four chairs, and a kitchenette area with a stove and refrigerator.

A room with a brown leather sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a small table with four chairs.

19. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX - North

2.9 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

Theresa

￥8,021

￥9,224 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A reception area with a marble counter, a security camera, and various decorative items.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

A kitchen with a built-in microwave, a window with a view of the outside, a small refrigerator, and a potted plant on the counter.

A kitchen with a window, a refrigerator, a sink, a stove, and a potted plant.

20. Executive Inn & Suites San Marcos, TX

0.6 km from San Marcos Discovery Center

Isai

￥8,515

￥10,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to San Marcos Discovery Center

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 409 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos	8.4 Very good 1,010 reviews	View
Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG	8.2 Very good 1,002 reviews	View

Top San Marcos Discovery Center Hotel Reviews

Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

8/10 Good

"Hotel was clean and location was good. We liked everything except breakfast was a little sparce. Would stay hear again."

Red Roof Inn San Marcos

8/10 Good

"Staff was nice. It just need to be listed as not having an elevator"

Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

10/10 Excellent

"Always a great experience here."

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"New favorite place to stay while visiting daughter at school!"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Was great"

Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, attentive staff, well finished room, cold AC"

The House on the River

10/10 Excellent

"This was exactly the peaceful retreat we were hoping for. We enjoyed watching the deer frolic through the backyard, swimming in refreshing river and watching the occasional paddle boarder or tuber go by from the lounge chairs provided. We’ll be back."

Classic Inn San Marcos, TX

10/10 Excellent

"This was an amazing hotel for us. We spent a lot of our time with family, and slept like babies here at the hotel. We would most definitely stay there again. The staff was amazing. We had a great weekend."

Stay in the heart of San Marcos! Walking distance to the river!

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and close to everything"

Other attractions near San Marcos Discovery Center

Rio Vista Park

8.4/10 (401 reviews)

Rio Vista Park is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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Ramon Lucio Park

8.0/10 (1 review)

Ramon Lucio Park is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park

7.6/10 (68 reviews)

John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Cheatham Street Warehouse

After visiting Cheatham Street Warehouse, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Marcos. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Charles S. Cock House Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Charles S. Cock House Museum during your travels in San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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San Marcos Plaza Park

After visiting San Marcos Plaza Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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Bobcat Ballpark

8.0/10 (10 reviews)

Catch an event at Bobcat Ballpark during your trip to San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around San Marcos Discovery Center?

San Marcos Discovery Center is located in San Marcos. Travelers love the area for its beautiful river views, array of dining options, and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 50 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near San Marcos Discovery Center?

Adjacent to San Marcos Discovery Center, Red Roof Inn San Marcos is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Other good choices within a short distance include Comfort Suites Near Texas State University and Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos.

How many hotels are there near San Marcos Discovery Center?

Expedia has 50 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from San Marcos Discovery Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near San Marcos Discovery Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near San Marcos Discovery Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near San Marcos Discovery Center?

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What can I see and do near San Marcos Discovery Center?

You'll want to browse the collections at Charles S. Cock House Museum, Calaboose African American History Museum, and Commemorative Air Force Exhibit. You can wander around John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park, Ramon Lucio Park, or San Marcos City Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Create some family memories at Meadows Center for Water and the Environment and Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park.

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Our top choices for San Marcos Discovery Center hotels

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

2. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

3. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

4. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

5. Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

6. Best Western San Marcos

7. The Downtown Abbey

8. Red Roof Inn San Marcos

9. Quality Inn University near Downtown

10. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

11. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

12. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

13. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

14. Classic Inn San Marcos, TX

15. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

16. White Rock Inn

17. San Marcos Inn

18. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

19. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX - North

20. Executive Inn & Suites San Marcos, TX

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Top San Marcos Discovery Center Hotel Reviews

Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

Red Roof Inn San Marcos

Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

The House on the River

Classic Inn San Marcos, TX

Stay in the heart of San Marcos! Walking distance to the river!

Other attractions near San Marcos Discovery Center

Rio Vista Park

Ramon Lucio Park

John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park

Cheatham Street Warehouse

Charles S. Cock House Museum

San Marcos Plaza Park

Bobcat Ballpark

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