Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

Hotels
Candlewood Suites
8 (375 reviews)
600 Wonderworld Drive , San Marcos , us

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean room
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Dated room
No breakfast

Categories

Cleanliness
6.71
The kitchen floor had crumbs and bits of food left from prior guests, showing that it hadn’t been cleaned properly.
Service
9.68
Excellent service from staff, particularly at the front desk, with a very fast check-in process.
Location
9.22
Great location close to everything.
Room Quality
6.67
Room condition was dated and worn with clear signs of damage.
Amenities
8.2
Nice amenities but lack of breakfast options.
Value for Money
7.66
Pretty pricy for what was offered.
Food and Beverage
7.21
Hotel does not provide complimentary breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.68
Overall experience was marred by cleanliness issues but positive service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 18:32

Property Description

Conveniently Located Texas Hotel with Impressive Amenities

Modern Guest Rooms with Fully-Equipped Kitchens
Indulge in a cinematic experience with our flat-screen TVs and DVD players, and make use of the fully-equipped kitchen provided in every guest room, complete with a microwave, refrigerator, and stove.

Outdoor Recreation and Business Facilities
Relax by the outdoor swimming pool or enjoy a BBQ on the covered patio with picnic tables. Stay productive with our business center offering web access, printers, and fax services. Maintain your fitness routine at our well-equipped gym with cardio machines and weights.

Near Major Attractions
With Wonder World Park just 2 miles away and Texas State University within a 10-minute drive, Candlewood Suites San Marcos is the ideal choice for both leisure and business travelers.

Book your stay now and experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Candlewood Suites San Marcos.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: AUS

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 375 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.71
Service: 9.68
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 6.67
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 7.66
Food and Beverage: 7.21
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Dawn couple us
7
2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Lizbeth Sandoval family_with_children mx
10
Pros:

La atención de la housekeeping, y la ubicación del hotel

Cons:

Que los de recepción no estan atentos a que este el carrito de equipaje, varias veces tuve q buscar uno

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Unae solo_traveller us
10
2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Gloria couple us
9
Was not expecting such a pleasant experience.
Pros:

room was clean, no bugs. large comfortable room, good bedding, good AC, great pillows. convenient kitchen. Free parking, 24 hour great coffee.

Cons:

no full length mirror in my room, but some rooms did have one. No complimentary breakfast.

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Dwiggins family_with_children us
3
I stayed a few years ago. It’s gone downhill. Very disappointed
Pros:

Room was big. Great location

Cons:

There was no hot water in the morning. Coffee machine in lobby dint work. Toilet was loose- as if it would fall over. Shower curtain bar loose and old. Base board in bathroom need paint.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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I4566EHethans Solo travel
10
Mona is awesome!
Pros:

I recently stayed at Candlewood Suites here in San Marcos on Wonderworld Drive and Mona was wonderful! I would definitely recommend coming and booking a stay here--my room was immaculate, but yes very nice hotel overall; 9/10 overall rating for me.

2026-03-25 via Tripadvisor
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16nancyv Solo travel
10
San Marcos Stay
Pros:

Hotel was clean and the room was great. The staff was great and very helpful especially Grayson at the front desk.

2026-03-16 via Tripadvisor
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Knoblock family_with_children us
8
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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stephaniebF1055OW Family
10
Your People Make the Stay
Pros:

Grayson at the front desk was super helpful during a very stressful time and I really appreciate him. He was kind, compassionate, professional and empathetic to my situation. The rooms were nice, our stay was pleasant and I will definitely stay here again, but Grayson is the main reason Candlewood Suites will always be my choice in San Marcos. Employees, especially your frontline, truly make the difference.

2026-02-28 via Tripadvisor
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Yvonne family_with_children us
3
Not satisfied!
Pros:

Location was great!

Cons:

We all booked together as a team, other parents got moved to a different location and they still didn’t have the reservation at the new location. And we drove a distance to go play over there. It was just a total mess. One of our parents room got flooded. Staff needs to have better communication and better customer service!

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Reymundo family_with_children us
10
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Paige family_with_children us
2
Very poor
Pros:

Location only

Cons:

Dirty, no maintenance for issue with bath tub, poor condition of furniture/curtains in room, no working ice machine, staff would not respond to a plumbing/bath issue

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Daniel solo_traveller us
9
Great place to stay when working away from home.
Pros:

Staff was wonderful and very friendly.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Efren family_with_children us
1
It was very sad
Pros:

There was no breakfast to our surprise.

Cons:

From our arrival night there was only parking in the back of hotel under the trees where there were 100's of birds or bats elevators were out of order which we had to carry our luggage to the 4th floor but on the 2nd flights of stairs I fell forward which till this day I'm hurting & waiting for a response from booking.com to refund us our money the room was very dirty sheets & all. I have pics to prove my stay.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Alondra couple us
3
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Odyssey521551 Friends getaway
10
Wedding Room Block
Pros:

Stayed at the hotel for a wedding. Hotel is nice and clean. Very welcoming at the front desk. Beds slept well too. Centrally located. No complaints.

2026-01-04 via Tripadvisor
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Lorilee couple us
10
2026-01-02 via Nuitee
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Daniela couple mx
10
Excelente hotel
Pros:

La habitación me gusto mucho, desde el espacio y la comodidad de la cama y el baño estuvo super bien. Me encantó que hubiera cocineta y un refrigerador.

Cons:

Todo me encantó, no podría quejarme de algo.

2025-12-30 via Nuitee
5
513dionm Business
10
Just what I was looking for
Pros:

Convenient location, quiet, clean and affordable. Just what I needed for this trip. Though I didn't need the kitchen and other amenities, they were clean and would have been handy had I not been on such a tight schedule.

2025-12-23 via Tripadvisor
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Megan couple us
8
Ok
Pros:

Friendly workers. Great location and comfy

Cons:

The surface was clean. But the toilet under the rim looked like it had not been cleaned for awhile. The blackout curtains were grungy stained with food and whatever previous tenants had on their hands.

2025-12-15 via Nuitee