Closest: Crystal River Inn, about a 5-minute drive. 26 places to stay inside a 10-minute drive, 30 within 15 and 33 within 20. Food by the gate: Kerbey Lane Cafe, 0.0 miles from the grounds.
How we measured
Times end at the nearest edge of the mapped grounds. Big complexes spread out: allow a few extra minutes from the lot to your field. Map read November 2026. More on our method
Stay-to-play?
Some events make teams book through their housing partner: read your event's housing page first. How it works
Places to stay, nearest first
How far
At the hotel
Near the hotel
36 places to stay shown
Walk times follow a real walking route; drive times are about. Suites, breakfast, kitchen and laundry are brand standards. Pool means one is mapped at the hotel. Nearby spots sit within 0.4 miles of the hotel, as the crow flies.
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Crystal River Inn
Guest house / B&B · 326 West Hopkins Street, San Marcos, TX · 0.7 mi straight line
- Places to eat: North Street Curry Shop, 0.0 mi (+24 more)
- Groceries: H-E-B, 0.1 mi
- Pharmacy: B&J Pharmacy, 0.1 mi
Classic Inn
921 North Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX · 0.8 mi straight line
- Pool (a pool is mapped at the hotel)
- Places to eat: Fuego Tortilla Grill, 0.1 mi (+13 more)
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, 0.3 mi
Worth asking
- Check the pool's hours with the hotel.
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Motel · 1005 North Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX · 0.8 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Five Guys, 0.1 mi (+17 more)
- Groceries: H-E-B, 0.4 mi
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, 0.3 mi
Best Western San Marcos
917 North Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX · 0.9 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Pool (a pool is mapped at the hotel)
- Places to eat: Fuego Tortilla Grill, 0.0 mi (+11 more)
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, 0.4 mi
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
- Check the pool's hours with the hotel.
Best Budget Inn
Motel · 903 North Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX · 0.9 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Fuego Tortilla Grill, 0.0 mi (+8 more)
Red Roof Inn San Marcos
817 North Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX · 0.9 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Fuego Tortilla Grill, 0.1 mi (+6 more)
Rodeway Inn
Motel · 0.9 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Herbert's Taco Hut, 0.1 mi (+2 more)
White Rock Inn
Motel · 0.9 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Herbert's Taco Hut, 0.1 mi (+2 more)
Parkside Inn & Suites, San Marcos
Motel · 1.0 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Herbert's Taco Hut, 0.2 mi (+2 more)
Executive Inn & Suites
Motel · 930 North Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX · 1.0 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Fuego Tortilla Grill, 0.1 mi (+13 more)
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, 0.3 mi
Motel 6 San Marcos, TX
Motel · 1321 North Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX · 1.1 mi straight line
- Pool (a pool is mapped at the hotel)
- Places to eat: Texas Bean and Brew, 0.1 mi (+18 more)
Worth asking
- Check the pool's hours with the hotel.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Austin San Marcos
1250 North Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX · 1.1 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Japan Latino Sushi & Steak, 0.1 mi (+16 more)
- Groceries: Walmart Supercenter, 0.3 mi
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, 0.4 mi
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos
Motel · 1429 North Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX · 1.2 mi straight line
- Pool (a pool is mapped at the hotel)
- Places to eat: In-and-Out Burger, 0.1 mi (+12 more)
Worth asking
- Check the pool's hours with the hotel.
Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area
Motel · 811 South Guadalupe Street, San Marcos, TX · 1.3 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Pluckers Wing Bar, 0.0 mi (+21 more)
University Inn
Motel · 1635 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos, TX · 1.3 mi straight line
- Places to eat: In-N-Out Burger, 0.1 mi (+10 more)
Americas Best Value Inn
Motel · 1507 North Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX · 1.3 mi straight line
- Places to eat: In-N-Out Burger, 0.1 mi (+9 more)
Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos
Motel · 1601 North Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX · 1.4 mi straight line
- Places to eat: In-N-Out Burger, 0.2 mi (+4 more)
Comfort Suites Near Texas State University
104 North Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX · 1.4 mi straight line
- Suites (every room is a suite: brand standard)
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Pool (a pool is mapped at the hotel)
- Places to eat: Chili's, 0.0 mi (+19 more)
Worth asking
- Suite layouts differ (sofa bed or sitting area): ask which type fits your crew.
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
- Check the pool's hours with the hotel.
Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos
Motel · 108 North Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX · 1.4 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Pool (a pool is mapped at the hotel)
- Places to eat: Chili's, 0.1 mi (+19 more)
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
- Check the pool's hours with the hotel.
Quality Inn
1611 North Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX · 1.4 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Panda Express, 0.2 mi (+4 more)
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Hampton Inn & Suites - San Marcos
106 South Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX · 1.5 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Chili's, 0.1 mi (+19 more)
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
La Quinta Inn San Marcos
1619 North Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX · 1.5 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Panda Express, 0.3 mi (+4 more)
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Motel 6
Motel · 1701 North Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX · 1.6 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Panda Express, 0.3 mi (+1 more)
Country Inn & Suites, San Marcos, TX
1560 South Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX · 1.9 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Hays County Barbecue, 0.1 mi (+5 more)
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos
2131 North Highway 35, San Marcos, TX · 2.1 mi straight line
Holiday Inn San Marcos Convention Center Area
105 Bintu Drive, San Marcos, TX · 2.3 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Taste of China Super Buffet, 0.2 mi (+6 more)
Studio 6 San Marcos
2212 North Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX · 2.3 mi straight line
Candlewood Suites
600 East Wonder World Drive, San Marcos, TX · 2.5 mi straight line
- Suites (every room is a suite: brand standard)
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Pool (a pool is mapped at the hotel)
- Kitchen (kitchen or kitchenette in rooms: brand standard)
- Laundry (guest laundry: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Jack in the Box, 0.2 mi (+5 more)
Worth asking
- Suite layouts differ (sofa bed or sitting area): ask which type fits your crew.
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
- Check the pool's hours with the hotel.
- Guest laundry is handy between Saturday and Sunday games.
Homewood Suites San Marcos
451 Barnes Drive, San Marcos, TX · 3.3 mi straight line
- Suites (every room is a suite: brand standard)
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Pool (a pool is mapped at the hotel)
- Kitchen (kitchen or kitchenette in rooms: brand standard)
- Laundry (guest laundry: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Cheddar's, 0.1 mi (+2 more)
Worth asking
- Suite layouts differ (sofa bed or sitting area): ask which type fits your crew.
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
- Check the pool's hours with the hotel.
- Guest laundry is handy between Saturday and Sunday games.
Comfort Inn & Suites
1053 Clovis Barker Drive, San Marcos, TX · 3.4 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Cheddar's, 0.2 mi (+2 more)
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Marcos South
900 Barnes Drive, San Marcos, TX · 3.9 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Panda Express, 0.3 mi (+3 more)
- Pharmacy: Target Pharmacy, 0.3 mi
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel Conference Center
1001 East McCarty Lane, San Marcos, TX · 4.0 mi straight line
- Suites (every room is a suite: brand standard)
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Pool (a pool is mapped at the hotel)
- Places to eat: Panda Express, 0.3 mi (+2 more)
Worth asking
- Suite layouts differ (sofa bed or sitting area): ask which type fits your crew.
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
- Check the pool's hours with the hotel.
La Quinta Inn & Suites San Marcos Outlet Mall
111 Center Point Court, San Marcos, TX · 5.2 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Pool (a pool is mapped at the hotel)
- Places to eat: Branding Iron BBQ, 0.1 mi (+13 more)
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
- Check the pool's hours with the hotel.
Baymont San Marcos
4210 South Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX · 5.4 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Hat Creek Burger, 0.1 mi (+17 more)
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Residence Inn San Marcos
625 Commercial Loop, San Marcos, TX · 5.5 mi straight line
- Suites (every room is a suite: brand standard)
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Pool (a pool is mapped at the hotel)
- Kitchen (kitchen or kitchenette in rooms: brand standard)
- Laundry (guest laundry: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Hat Creek Burger, 0.1 mi (+16 more)
Worth asking
- Suite layouts differ (sofa bed or sitting area): ask which type fits your crew.
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
- Check the pool's hours with the hotel.
- Guest laundry is handy between Saturday and Sunday games.
Courtyard San Marcos
625 Commercial Loop, San Marcos, TX · 5.5 mi straight line
- Pool (a pool is mapped at the hotel)
- Places to eat: Great American Cookies, 0.2 mi (+16 more)
Worth asking
- Check the pool's hours with the hotel.
Suite hotels near Freeman Aquatic Biology
Brands where every room is a suite, inside a 15-minute drive. Room layouts vary: ask before you book for four.
- Comfort Suites Near Texas State Universityabout a 8-minute drive
- Candlewood Suitesabout a 11-minute drive
- Homewood Suites San Marcosabout a 14-minute drive
Before the team books
- Ask your event if it is stay-to-play, and whether a team block already exists.
- Call the hotel about breakfast hours: 7 a.m. games often start before the buffet opens.
- Ask about parking for team vans or trailers, and a late checkout on the last day.
- Ask the hotel about guest laundry: towels and suits rarely dry between prelims and finals.
Common questions
What hotels are closest to Freeman Aquatic Biology?
On the map, the nearest are Crystal River Inn, Classic Inn, Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos, each inside a 10-minute drive. The list above runs nearest first.
Can you walk from a hotel to Freeman Aquatic Biology?
Not really. No place to stay on the map is inside a 20-minute walk, so plan on driving. Times end at the nearest edge of the mapped grounds. Big complexes spread out: allow a few extra minutes from the lot to your field.
How many places to stay are near Freeman Aquatic Biology?
26 places to stay inside a 10-minute drive, 30 within 15 and 33 within 20, counted from the map.
Do hotels near Freeman Aquatic Biology have suites?
4 hotels inside a 20-minute drive belong to all-suite brands such as Embassy Suites, Homewood Suites, Home2 Suites or Residence Inn. The suite list above names the closest.
Does my tournament require a team hotel?
Some do. Stay-to-play events ask teams to book through a housing partner, and teams that don't can lose a spot. Check your event's housing page first. How stay-to-play works.
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