Located near Waco Convention Center and Baylor University, Rodeway Inn offers a warm welcome with in-room WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Savor the convenience of free self parking and coffee/tea in the lobby.
Magnolia Market at the Silos - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬19 min walk
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬18 min walk
‪7-Eleven - ‬13 min walk
‪Baylor Club - ‬2 min drive
‪Lucky Buck’s - ‬2 min drive
About this property
Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University
Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University puts you just a 5-minute drive from Magnolia Market at the Silos and Baylor University. Free perks include WiFi and self parking.
At a glance
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Hotel size
40 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets stay free (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 80 lbs per pet)
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Services
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels
Pay movies
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Alarm clock
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free long-distance and local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Daily housekeeping is included for stays of 6 nights or less. Limited housekeeping is provided for stays of 7 nights or more.
Pets must not exceed 80 pounds (36 kilograms) combined.
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University?
Yes, cats and dogs stay free, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 80 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What's the area around Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University like?
Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University is in East Riverside, a short 16-minute walk from Waco Convention Center and 10 minutes' walk from Texas Ranger Hall of Fame.
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Reviews
Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University Reviews
6.6
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6.4
Cleanliness
7.0
Location
7.4
Staff & service
6.0
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2024
It's very clean and nice and everyone was quiet and respectful. Staying here is buch better then other places
Taylor
Taylor, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2023
This is a quiet place to stay. I’m sure it’s not always that way, but we have stayed there twice this far and it’s been a pleasant stay.
Lydia
Lydia, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Aug 30, 2025
I was willing to give it a chance.
I was willing to give it a chance, but the toilet hadn’t been cleaned, hair on the floor, and the stench was so bad we left at 4:45 am.
Location was great and workers were friendly but overall it mad me sad
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 15, 2025
Basic but clean.
Room was clean. Easy and fast check in. Great location and close to food and shopping. Refrigerator was nice and cold. Will stay again.
Only 2 pillows for each bed. We did not ask if more were available.
Kymberley
Kymberley, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 28, 2023
A roof over my head
Room was clean and comfortable, Motel is conveniently located next to the highway
Phillip
Phillip, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 2, 2025
Check in was quick, the staff was friendly. The room was okay, but mainly because the bad was comfortable and I was exhausted. Otherwise, regular maintenance is clearly not done. The toilet paper holder wouldn’t hold a roll. Towel rack was barely attached and the place hasn’t been painted in decades. It was moderately clean. You get what you pay for and $35 was about the right price.
Royce
Royce, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 31, 2023
Staff was nice and pleasant. Breakfast very very basic. Coffee good. Cleanliness of stairwells was poor. Facility in great need of maintenance and upkeep as well as renovation.
Brian
Brian, 3-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 25, 2023
Great location to Baylor and convenient to downtown. But property was neglected. Mold in tub around faucet, musty smell, small stains on sheets. Breakfast was very low supply, never staff in the office. Ice machine was a plus, unlimited. Lack of vending machines other than sodas.
Deanne
Deanne, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2023
Nothing displeasing about the property. It’s decent. Just not for the price we paid.
The door to our room looked like it had been shimmied or broke into at some point in its existence. When we closed the door and locked it, there was still a gap to where I could see out. Just kept it locked and covered it up with a towel.
Rooms are clean and don’t have any residual smell.
Lydia
Lydia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 5, 2026
The rooms was clean and the staff was nice just need better lighting in the parking lot.
Ericka
Ericka, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
May 15, 2026
Room was dirty, bathtub had hair and spiders in it. TV did not work. Deadbolt was broken had to use the chair with cigaret stain in it to block the door. At 5am a homeless person tried to enter my room. Coffee that was offered in the morning was cold and no lids for the cups. Was already scheduled to stay there for Baylor's parents weekend in the fall and cancelled and rescheduled elsewhere. Great location, terrible experience.
Ty
Ty, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Mar 11, 2026
Nasty smell filled the room. Even worse in the restroom.
Cassandra
Cassandra, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2025
Great place
DeMarcus
DeMarcus, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jan 8, 2026
It was fine
Damien
Damien, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 9, 2024
Good hotel overall
Oleg
Oleg, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 19, 2022
Easy off-highway access
Location close to area attractions
Clean
Friendly staff
Grab and go breakfast pretty lean
Charles
Charles, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 26, 2024
I come here often and it’s always clean and the managers are always nice
DeMarcus
DeMarcus, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Aug 26, 2025
Treatable smell
Worst hotel room I’ve ever been in
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 29, 2024
Easy to check in / easy on & off I35.
Maxey
Maxey, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2024
Great people
DeMarcus
DeMarcus, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Aug 30, 2025
Smelled like raw sewage
Cooper
Cooper, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Aug 31, 2025
Absolute worst experience I’ve ever had at a motel. The entire place was completely unsanitary. An overpowering smell of sewage made it impossible to stay in the room.
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Aug 24, 2025
Property and room stunk like sewer so bad, we couldn’t stay in the room, slept in the truck. The most disgusting property I’ve ever stayed at. Smelled so bad it made us physically sick.
milissa
milissa, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 24, 2023
Excellent location across from football and track stadiums. Our room showed some wear. Friendly staff
Dan
Dan, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2022
Game day room
Friendly staff. Clean room. Great location for Baylor and Football games.