Located close to Aquarena Springs Museum and Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park, Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and an arcade/game room. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in San Marcos, Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG is in the business district. Shoppers can check out San Marcos Premium Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park and San Marcos River. Check out an event or a game at Strahan Coliseum, and consider making time for Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our San Marcos travel guide
600 Wonder World Dr, San Marcos, TX, 78666
What's nearby
San Marcos Premium Outlets
3 min drive - 2.8 miles
Rio Vista Park
4 min drive - 2.4 miles
Aquarena Springs Museum
12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Purgatory Creek Natural Area
17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Texas State University
5 min drive - 3.3 miles
Getting around
San Marcos Station
6 min drive
Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS)
43 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A
5 min walk
Whataburger
2 min drive
McDonald's
2 min drive
Jack in the Box
4 min walk
7-Eleven
2 min drive
About this property
Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG
Hotel near San Marcos River
Located close to Aquarena Springs Museum and Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park, Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and an arcade/game room. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
Free self parking
1 meeting room, a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
ATM/banking services, a TV in the lobby, and a vending machine
Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff
Room features
All 80 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Free toiletries and hair dryers
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and recycling
Does Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG?
As of Oct 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG on Oct 29, 2026 start from $116, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG pet-friendly?
Yes, Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 60 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG located?
Situated in the business district, this hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Aquarena Springs Museum and within 3 mi (5 km) of Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park. San Marcos River and Rio Vista Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG Reviews
7.8
Good
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The room was great, but good luck getting ahold of anyone at the front desk. The number on their website was never answered. I had to wait for someone to come to the desk to get checked in and there was no one at the desk when I went to check out. Their app for digital checkout wasn’t working.
Our room key didn't work so had to get new keys 3 times. Hallway had a weird smell and had stains on carpet. The door to our room was dirty (inside and out). Elevator inspection that was posted was past due. The check in girl was very nice at least.
Overbooked and reservations canceled without prior notice or a courtesy phone call. The front counter informed me at 9 p.m., after a long day of traveling and work, that my reservation was canceled. After asking a few questions as to why, I learned that supposedly they tried to call me at 11 a.m.- no missed or unknown calls did I receive and they tried running my card on file, which, again, is untrue; my reservation was to pay at the property. I had no suspicious activity or fraud alerts on my account. Last, they said Expedia was informed of the cancellation again; not true another lie. So after a little back and forth I asked how do we make this right and i was told there was nothing they could do. Not sure why; my only idea is that they gave my room away due to being booked from a third party. My situation might be an isolated incident, but at the end of the day, Expedia customer service came to my aid and helped me with new reservations, which I really needed.
Room was clean, staff was very nice & helpful, check in was very easy. We called before booking to ask if there was a pool to give kids something to do… theres a pool but no water in it. Free coffee was good though!
Generally clean and quiet, snack shop downstairs with easy stuff to cook in room. Power went out one afternoon but restored quickly. My bathroom had some plumbing issue but they fixed it quickly.