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A large hotel with multiple floors, a prominent 'E' on the building, and a well-lit entrance.

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

1. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

2.1 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Christopher

RM533

RM619 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

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

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

2. The Downtown Abbey

Heritage, 3.2 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Debbie

RM349

RM667 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a garden with pink flowers.

A buffet setup with various food items and utensils.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

2.6 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Kyle

RM361

RM415 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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.

4. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

2.6 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

douglas

RM344

RM395 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, a covered outdoor area, and a swimming pool.

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.

5. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

1 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Angel

RM413

RM475 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel entrance with a covered driveway and illuminated signage.

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

A modern interior with a central dining area, a reception desk, and a seating area with a view.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a building with large windows, and a stone facade.

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

1.9 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Jessica

RM437

RM523 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A Holiday Inn hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit entrance.

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

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a pergola, and stone pillars.

A Holiday Inn hotel with a covered entrance, a Spring's Bistro & Bar, and a flagpole with an American flag.

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

0.9 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Aaron

RM429

RM518 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a pathway leading to the entrance, and a view of the mountains in the background.

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.

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

8. Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

0.5 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Richard

RM425

RM509 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

9. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

2.6 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

celes

RM287

RM330 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

A swimming pool with a brick border, a covered area with a roof, and a building with multiple balconies and windows.

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

10. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

2.7 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

John

RM382

RM439 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

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

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, marked depth lines, and an exit sign.

11. Comfort Inn & Suites San Marcos near Outlet Mall

1 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Ana Maria

RM282

RM325 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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.

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

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

Two people in white bathrobes sitting on a bed, holding glasses of a beverage.

12. Melrose River Club

7 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Tiffany

RM802

RM972 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden deck with a hot tub and a table and chairs, overlooking a scenic landscape with a sunset.

A modern building with a flat roof and large windows, surrounded by tall grass and trees.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a wooden fence, during sunset.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

13. Onera Wimberley

19.8 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Ashlei

RM1,247

RM1,474 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, a prominent entrance, and a parking lot with handicapped accessibility.

A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a variety of seating options including sofas, chairs, and ottomans.

14. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

4.5 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Heather

RM474

RM545 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A sign for Gruene Cottages with a rustic stone building, wooden barrels, and potted plants.

A playground with a slide and climbing structures, surrounded by a fenced area and trees.

An outdoor park area with picnic tables, a covered seating area, and a playground in the background.

A two-story building with a balcony and a covered porch.

15. Frio - Gruene Cottages

18.3 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

RM598

RM1,262 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a children's play area.

16. Lavender - Gruene Cottages

18.3 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

RM598

RM1,262 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

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

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

17. Western 1924 Luxury Lofts

11.3 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Anonymous traveller

RM469

RM1,107 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

18. Hampton Inn Kyle

19.5 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Gerald

RM415

RM471 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

19. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Austin - Kyle

19.9 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

maria

RM368

RM423 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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.

20. Comfort Suites Kyle

19.5 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Bryan

RM309

RM349 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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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 1,378 reviews	View
The Downtown Abbey	8.8 Excellent 56 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos	8.4 Very good 1,004 reviews	View
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View

Top Aquarena Springs Museum Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel."

Comfort Inn & Suites San Marcos near Outlet Mall

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, good breakfast and near to everything."

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable."

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

8/10 Good

"Everything was great, except the bed which was hard and uncomfortable for me (bad shoulders). Lobby coffee was TERRIBLE and the breakfast was meh. The gym was an excellent surprise, given that there were no pictures or mentions of it on expedia leaving me to think it didn't have one. Actually it large and has 5-55lb dumbell sets, 2 each of ellipticals and treadmill's and full cable pully weight system. Tons of mirrors, slam/exercise balls."

The Downtown Abbey

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and lots of space."

White Rock Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome hotel"

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 24 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 24 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 John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park, Ramon Lucio 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. The Downtown Abbey

3. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

4. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

5. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

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

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. Onera Wimberley

14. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

15. Frio - Gruene Cottages

16. Lavender - Gruene Cottages

17. Western 1924 Luxury Lofts

18. Hampton Inn Kyle

19. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Austin - Kyle

20. Comfort Suites Kyle

Compare popular hotels close to Aquarena Springs Museum

Top Aquarena Springs Museum Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

Comfort Inn & Suites San Marcos near Outlet Mall

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

The Downtown Abbey

White Rock Inn

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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