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A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple dining areas, and a pool.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a stone building with multiple windows, and a clear blue sky.

A spacious hotel lobby with a long corridor, modern chandeliers, and seating areas.

A modern bar area with a central island and bar stools, surrounded by seating and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

1. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

2.1 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Tamara

€133

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A buffet setup with various food items and utensils.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious dining area with a large orange sofa, wooden tables, and chairs.

A hotel with a prominent entrance, a large American flag, and a 'Welcome' sign.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

2.6 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Jessica

€86

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a large window, a television, a dining table, and a bookshelf.

A spacious kitchen with wooden floors, a dining area with a bench, and a view through large windows.

A green building with a white door and arched windows, featuring a tower with a vent.

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, leading to a landing with a painting and a light fixture.

3. The Downtown Abbey

Heritage, 3.2 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Debbie

€143

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

An outdoor patio with a brick wall, a covered seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a grill station.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table. There is a TV mounted on the wall and a kitchen area in the background.

A snack bar with refrigerated drinks, snack bins, and pantry shelves stocked with various food items.

A modern dining area with high tables, cushioned seating, and a view of the outdoors.

4. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

1 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Angel

€104

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, multiple computer stations, and orange chairs.

A lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a reception desk, and a map on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a TV on a desk.

5. Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

1.9 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Mark

€115

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel entrance with a green sign, a parking lot, and landscaping.

A gym with cardio machines, weight benches, and dumbbells.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk, and a window with curtains.

6. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

2.6 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Montie

€80

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and hanging light fixtures.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a television, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A bartender pouring a drink into a glass.

7. Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

0.9 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Samantha

€107

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel with a swimming pool, a covered area, and a sign indicating pool rules.

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, a round table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a wooden accent wall, a seating area with sofas and chairs, a small table, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a kitchen area.

8. Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

0.5 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Richard

€109

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel with a modern facade, a prominent entrance with a curved roof, and a parking lot with marked spaces.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

A lobby with a blue sofa set, two armchairs, a small ottoman, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a lamp.

9. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

2.6 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

celes

€77

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a lamp, and a bathroom visible through an archway.

A two-story EconoLodge building with a beige facade and red accents.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a red wall, a clock, and various appliances including a coffee maker and a toaster.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window providing a view of the outside.

10. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

2.7 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

John

€50

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller sofa, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A reception desk with a stone wall background, two monitors, and a sign reading "Comfort Inn & Suites".

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, numbered 1053, and a red "No Parking" sign.

A modern kitchen with a coffee station, bowls of fruits, and a coffee machine.

11. Comfort Inn & Suites San Marcos near Outlet Mall

1 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Ebelin

€72

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A group of people sitting around a campfire in a circular arrangement with Adirondack chairs. In the background, there is a trailer with the sign "Melrose River Club" and a building with string lights.

An aerial view of a lush landscape with a river, surrounded by dense greenery and a few buildings with a swimming pool.

An outdoor dining area with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by trees and natural light.

A living room with a mounted buffalo head, two wooden chairs with cushions, a fireplace, and a large plant.

12. Melrose River Club

7 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Tiffany

€159

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern kitchen with a long wooden table, bar stools, a built-in TV, and a brick accent wall.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, a bench, and a red exercise ball.

A grocery store interior with refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and a sign reading "The Market".

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a television, and a dining table.

13. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

4.5 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Brian

€117

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A poolside area with wooden deck and white lounge chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a scenic view of distant hills.

A compact room with a wooden desk, a small refrigerator, a bed, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A room with wooden paneling, a hat on the wall, a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area, and a mirror on the wall.

A modern building with a green metal roof, large windows, and a wooden deck.

14. The Bygone Hotel

17.3 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Jackie

€117

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel with a large building, a reflection in the water, and boats.

A metal staircase leading to an outdoor area with tables and chairs.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a kitchen in the background.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a large window.

15. Western 1924 Luxury Lofts

11.3 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Anonymous traveller

€238

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern facade, a clear entrance, and a neon sign.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with two armchairs, a patterned rug, and a geometric wall art piece.

A hotel dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a bar area.

A snack and treat display area with a 'Treats' sign, a 'Welcome to Kyle' sign, and a variety of snacks and beverages.

16. Hampton Inn Kyle

19.5 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Gerald

€97

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, white bedding, bedside lamps, and a chair.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a mirrored wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a refrigerator.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a trash bin, a coffee station with two coffee makers, and a decorative backsplash.

17. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Austin - Kyle

19.9 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Stacy

€82

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a sectional sofa, a bed, a small table, and a mirror.

A hotel room with a large L-shaped sofa, two ottomans, a bed with a headboard, and three framed pictures on the wall.

A Comfort Suites hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a clear sky.

18. Comfort Suites Kyle

19.5 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

David

€80

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, stone pillars, and a view of the building's exterior.

A spacious living area with large windows, a stone wall, and modern furniture.

A spacious hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outside.

19. Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

7.6 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Josiah

€115

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large TV screen.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern entrance, multiple floors, and a stone pillar structure.

A sign for Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott with a clear view of the hotel entrance and parking area.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with a tree branch pattern.

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

5.2 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Alvaro

€99

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Aquarena Springs Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center	8.8 Excellent 1,345 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
The Downtown Abbey	8.8 Excellent 53 reviews	View
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View

Top Aquarena Springs Museum Hotel Reviews

Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

8/10 Good

"Hotel was clean and location was good. We liked everything except breakfast was a little sparce. Would stay hear again."

Red Roof Inn San Marcos

8/10 Good

"Staff was nice. It just need to be listed as not having an elevator"

Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

10/10 Excellent

"Always a great experience here."

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"New favorite place to stay while visiting daughter at school!"

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Malls

8/10 Good

"The only thing I didn’t like was that I wasn’t able to use the pool. The water looked cloudy and there were some white particles floating in it. Other than that, I had a good experience at the hotel."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, pleasant check in/out. Basic hot breakfast and plenty of parking."

Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and nice-smelling room! Hallways were warm but that is OK, the A/C worked great in the room! Ice machine on 2nd floor didn't work but just used the one on the floor above."

Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, attentive staff, well finished room, cold AC"

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Other attractions near Aquarena Springs Museum

Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park

8.2/10 (346 reviews)

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park during your visit to San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Purgatory Creek Natural Area

You can take time to visit Purgatory Creek Natural Area during your travels to San Marcos. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Dunbar Park

7.2/10 (9 reviews)

After visiting Dunbar Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Cheatham Street Warehouse

After visiting Cheatham Street Warehouse, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Marcos. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Witliff Collections

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Witliff Collections during your trip to San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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Calaboose African American History Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Calaboose African American History Museum during your trip to San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park

7.6/10 (68 reviews)

John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Ramon Lucio Park

8.0/10 (1 review)

Ramon Lucio Park is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Aquarena Springs Museum?

Aquarena Springs Museum is located in a welcoming area of San Marcos known for its stunning river views and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 17 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Aquarena Springs Museum?

Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Aquarena Springs Museum. Other good choices close by include Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG and Comfort Inn & Suites San Marcos near Outlet Mall.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Aquarena Springs Museum?

Expedia has 17 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Aquarena Springs Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Aquarena Springs Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Aquarena Springs Museum.

What can I see and do near Aquarena Springs Museum?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Calaboose African American History Museum and Charles S. Cock House Museum. Spend some time wandering around Dunbar Park, John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park and San Marcos City Park. Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park, San Marcos Discovery Center and Meadows Center for Water and the Environment are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

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Our top choices for Aquarena Springs Museum hotels

1. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

2. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

3. The Downtown Abbey

4. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

5. Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

6. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

7. Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

8. Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

9. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

10. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

11. Comfort Inn & Suites San Marcos near Outlet Mall

12. Melrose River Club

13. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

14. The Bygone Hotel

15. Western 1924 Luxury Lofts

16. Hampton Inn Kyle

17. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Austin - Kyle

18. Comfort Suites Kyle

19. Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

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Top Aquarena Springs Museum Hotel Reviews

Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

Red Roof Inn San Marcos

Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Malls

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

Other attractions near Aquarena Springs Museum

Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park

Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Dunbar Park

Cheatham Street Warehouse

Witliff Collections

Calaboose African American History Museum

John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park

Ramon Lucio Park

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