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Based on 576 guest reviews
| Check In: | 03:00 PM |
| Check Out: | 11:00 PM |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2016 |
| Floors: | 4 |
| Rooms: | 105 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 105 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 8 |
| Rooms with 1 Bed: | 42 |
| Rooms with 2 Beds: | 63 |
| Suites: | 13 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Don't Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 5 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 4150 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 200 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | 1.0 Mi |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 4.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 3.0 Mi |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 4:30PM-10PM |
| FEMA Approved: | Yes |
| Pool Info: Outdoor Pool and Hot Tub9am-10pm daily | |
| Ownership: | SMMHI. Holiday SM, LLC |
| Cancellation: Individual bookings: 48 hours prior to arrival.Group blocks: require 21-30 day cut off dates | |
| Nightly Parking: | 0 |
| Total Taxes: | 15.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 6.00% |
| Occupancy Tax: | 9.00% |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 8.25% |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 8.25% |
| Additional Person Fee: | 10.00 Per Person (starting with 3rd person) |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 21.00% |
| Audio Visual Service Charge: | 21.00% |
| Banquet Bartender Fees: | 125.00 Per Function |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 13.00 Per Person (on average) |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 16.00 Per Person (on average) |
| Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: | 17.00 Per Person (on average) |
| Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: | 19.00 Per Person (on average) |
| Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: | 14.00 Per Person (on average) |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 30.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: | 29.00 Per Person |
| Morning Break Cost: | 10.00 Per Person (on average) |
| Afternoon Break Cost: | 10.00 Per Person (on average) |
| Banquet Gallon of Coffee: | 40.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Soda: | 2.00 Per Item |
| Banquet Bottled Water: | 2.00 Per Item |
| Banquet Hosted Bar: | 9.00 Per Item (on average per drink) |
| Banquet Reception w Hors d'oeuvres: | 3.00 Per Item (on average) |
Airport for Austin Texas to San Marcos Texas is 34 miles and 36 minutesAirport from San Antonio Texas to San Marcos Texas is 44.9 miles and 56 minutes
Local Shuttle Info: Holiday Inn San Marcos does not have a Shuttle Services. We are more then welcome to help you find a company that can accommodate your needs.
Served in the Spring's Bistro each morning via menu service, buffet on weekends, and average cost per entree is $15.00.
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.Free self parking
Wi-Fi Internet is complimentary to all guests, and is available in each guest room, lobby, business center and public space as well as in the meeting rooms and ballroom.
IHG Way of Clean®Holiday Inn San Marcos Convention Center proudly follows the IHG Way of Clean®, an enhanced set of cleanliness standards designed to provide guests and meeting planners with confidence and peace of mind.This program builds on IHG’s long-standing cleaning practices by incorporating industry-leading cleaning methods, increased focus on high-touch surfaces, and ongoing staff training. Public spaces, guest rooms, meeting areas, and back-of-house operations follow consistent, brand-approved procedures to ensure a clean, well-maintained environment throughout the hotel.Key elements of the IHG Way of Clean® include:Enhanced cleaning and disinfecting of high-touch surfaces in guest rooms, meeting spaces, and public areasUse of approved, professional-grade cleaning productsClearly defined cleaning protocols and checklists for all hotel areasOngoing team member training and accountabilityVisible cleanliness measures to reinforce guest confidenceBy adhering to the IHG
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The graph above is trends of room rates for both group prices and the lowest online individual prices our rate checker could find at the time the group/meeting offer was submitted. The lowest group discount displayed is 19.3% in the month of December 2025 and the highest average individual rate is $218 in the month of June 2024. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Holiday Inn San Marcos Convention Center in a month when rates are lower.
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Holiday Inn San Marcos Convention Center.
Feel free to use the Holiday Inn San Marcos Convention Center meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in San Marcos event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| (A+B+C) Hill Country Ballroom | 76 x 42 x 13 | 3150 | --/170 | 85 | 131 | 76 | 90 | 76 | --/-- | 260 | -- | -- |
Close This (A+B+C) Hill Country BallroomRoom Type: Ballroom Total Size: 3150 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 76 x 42 x 13 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 15 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $1500.00 USD Full Day Rental: $1500.00 USD Rental rates are based on room not length of utilized time. Food & beverage minimums apply and if met may waive room rental fees. F&B minimums are based on menu selections and number of attendees, and must meet or exceed 1.5 times the room rental fee or a prorated room rental fee will be assessed. | ||||||||||||
| (A) Blanco | 25 x 42 x 13 | 1075 | --/60 | 30 | 56 | 26 | 22 | 26 | --/-- | 100 | -- | -- |
Close This (A) BlancoRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1075 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 25 x 42 x 13 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 5 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $500.00 USD Full Day Rental: $500.00 USD Rental rates are based on room not length of utilized time. Food & beverage minimums apply and if met may waive room rental fees. F&B minimums are based on menu selections and number of attendees, and must meet or exceed 1.5 times the room rental fee or a prorated room rental fee will be assessed. | ||||||||||||
| (B) Driftwood | 25 x 42 x 13 | 1000 | --/50 | 25 | 50 | 24 | 20 | 24 | --/-- | 60 | -- | -- |
Close This (B) DriftwoodRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1000 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 25 x 42 x 13 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 5 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $500.00 USD Full Day Rental: $500.00 USD Rental rates are based on room not length of utilized time. Food & beverage minimums apply and if met may waive room rental fees. F&B minimums are based on menu selections and number of attendees, and must meet or exceed 1.5 times the room rental fee or a prorated room rental fee will be assessed. | ||||||||||||
| (C) Wimberley | 26 x 42 x 13 | 1075 | --/60 | 30 | 56 | 26 | 22 | 26 | --/-- | 100 | -- | -- |
Close This (C) WimberleyRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1075 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 26 x 42 x 13 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 5 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $500.00 USD Full Day Rental: $500.00 USD Rental rates are based on room not length of utilized time. Food & beverage minimums apply and if met may waive room rental fees. F&B minimums are based on menu selections and number of attendees, and must meet or exceed 1.5 times the room rental fee or a prorated room rental fee will be assessed. | ||||||||||||
| Venue at Willow Creek | 66 x 41 x 0 | 2706 | --/160 | 80 | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 300 | -- | -- |
Close This Venue at Willow CreekVenue at Willow Creek is the Holiday Inn San Marcos' beautifully landscaped outdoor area offering you a unique choice for your next function or event. Area is comprised of stamped concrete and grass. Area does close at 10pm and all furnishings (garden chairs, tent, and tables etc) for this area must be arranged thru a third party rental company. Room Type: Outdoor Miscellaneous Total Size: 2706 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 66 x 41 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: Yes Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $1000.00 USD Full Day Rental: $1000.00 USD Rental rates are based on room not length of utilized time. Food & beverage minimums apply and if met may waive room rental fees. F&B minimums are based on menu selections and number of attendees, and must meet or exceed 1.5 times the room rental fee or a prorated room rental fee will be assessed. | ||||||||||||
| (*A+B+C*) Hill Country Ballroom | 75 x 42 x 13 | 3150 | --/-- | -- | 162 | 72 | 48 | -- | --/-- | 200 | -- | -- |
Close This (*A+B+C*) Hill Country BallroomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 3150 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 75 x 42 x 13 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available Rental rates are based on room not length of utilized time. Food & beverage minimums apply and if met may waive room rental fees. F&B minimums are based on menu selections and number of attendees, and must meet or exceed 1.5 times the room rental fee or a prorated room rental fee will be assessed. | ||||||||||||
| A+B : Blanco + Driftwood | 49 x 42 x 13 | 2074 | --/-- | -- | 60 | 42 | 22 | 42 | --/-- | 120 | -- | -- |
Close This A+B : Blanco + DriftwoodRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 2074 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 49 x 42 x 13 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available Rental rates are based on room not length of utilized time. Food & beverage minimums apply and if met may waive room rental fees. F&B minimums are based on menu selections and number of attendees, and must meet or exceed 1.5 times the room rental fee or a prorated room rental fee will be assessed. | ||||||||||||
| B+C : Driftwood + Wimberley | 49 x 42 x 13 | 2074 | --/-- | -- | 60 | 42 | 22 | 42 | --/-- | 120 | -- | -- |
Close This B+C : Driftwood + WimberleyRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 2074 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 49 x 42 x 13 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available Rental rates are based on room not length of utilized time. Food & beverage minimums apply and if met may waive room rental fees. F&B minimums are based on menu selections and number of attendees, and must meet or exceed 1.5 times the room rental fee or a prorated room rental fee will be assessed. | ||||||||||||
Check in time is 03:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
Check out time is 11:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
There are 105 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Yes, they have 5 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
Served in the Spring's Bistro each morning via menu service, buffet on weekends, and average cost per entree is $15.00.
Free self parking
Wi-Fi Internet is complimentary to all guests, and is available in each guest room, lobby, business center and public space as well as in the meeting rooms and ballroom.
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Outdoor Pool and Hot Tub9am-10pm daily.
