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Best Budget Inn

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near San Marcos River

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Best Budget Inn is a practical base near Texas State University. Guests enjoy the outdoor pool after exploring. Free self-parking saves hassle and expense, and WiFi in public areas keeps travelers connected. Nearby San Marcos Premium Outlets offer excellent shopping.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Sep 4 - Sep 5
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Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Rio Vista, a neighbourhood in San Marcos, is home to Best Budget Inn. San Marcos Premium Outlets and Plaza East are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Marcos River and Blanco Shoals Natural Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bobcat Ballpark or Bobcat Softball Stadium.
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Map
903 N. I-Hwy. 35 (Rte. 12), San Marcos, TX, 78666

What's nearby

  • 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
  • John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bobcat Stadium - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 3 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fuego Tortilla Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hopdoddy Burger Bar - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Best Budget Inn

Motel near San Marcos River
Close to Texas State University, Best Budget Inn has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
Room features
All guest rooms at Best Budget Inn feature comforts, such as air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 27-inch TVs with premium channels

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 smoke detector
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Best Budget Inn Motel
Best Budget Inn San Marcos
Best Budget Inn Motel San Marcos

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Budget Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Best Budget Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Best Budget Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Budget Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Best Budget Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Budget Inn located?

Located in Rio Vista, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Ramon Lucio Park and San Marcos River. Ramon Lucio Memorial Park and San Marcos Discovery Center are also within 10 minutes. San Marcos Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Best Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

2/10 Terrible

Richard, San Marcos

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

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