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

A modern lobby with seating, a fireplace, and potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to an elevator.

A minibar with snacks and beverages, a refrigerator stocked with drinks, and a wooden panel wall.

1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero by IHG

22 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Linda

RM444

RM506 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A sign for Avenue Inn Downtown with a vacancy message.

A reception area with two armchairs, a wooden reception desk, and a large window with a view of buildings outside.

A waiting area with two patterned chairs, a small table, and a reception desk.

2. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

18.3 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Luis

RM342

RM388 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel with multiple buildings, green roofs, and outdoor seating areas.

A large house with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a view of a mountain.

A spacious living room with a blue sofa, patterned armchair, and a coffee table with a vase of red flowers.

A kitchen with a wooden cabinet, a coffee maker, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

3. Apple Farm

16.1 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Griselda

RM378

RM476 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern living room with leather sofas, a glass coffee table, and a large window.

A modern restaurant with outdoor seating, large windows, and a minimalist interior design.

A sign for La Cuesta Inn indicating a vacancy.

A multi-story hotel with a red roof, surrounded by greenery and a mountain in the background.

4. La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

16.1 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Mark

RM483

RM549 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a small chapel, and a waterfall.

A stone building with a tower, large windows, and a garden with rocks and flowers.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a gazebo, and a waterfall.

A cave-like interior with a red-framed window, stone walls, and a small table with a red object.

5. Madonna Inn

19.1 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Kimberly D.

RM605

RM825 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern kitchen with a wooden clock, grey cabinets, and a small island. There are two armchairs with cushions, a small table with a plant, and a window with a view of the street.

A road with a blue sign for Vagabond Inn and a yellow sign for Denny's.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a toilet, and a hairdryer.

A Vagamond Inn with a large sign, a modern building, and landscaped garden.

6. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

19.4 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Cameron

RM271

RM356 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A brick-paved entrance with a green door, white columns, and a covered porch.

A garden street inn with a red awning, a bench, and a well-maintained garden.

A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a vanity, and a window with a view of greenery.

A dining area with a large table set for six, surrounded by white chairs, a chandelier, and large windows with stained glass.

7. Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

17.6 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Alejandro

RM533

RM605 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A dining area with tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a Christmas tree.

A pathway leading to the Botanical Garden entrance with a pergola overhead and a small building in the distance.

A white building with a tiled roof and a number '1772' on the facade.

A reception desk with a stone facade, a clock, and a sign reading "UNIVERSITY INN".

8. University Inn

16.3 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Lonyatta

RM225

RM371 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A spacious outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and turquoise cushions, overlooking a white building with teal accents.

A buffet area with various food items and a coffee station.

A spacious lobby with a fountain, seating area, and a reception desk.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large potted plants.

9. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

16.5 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Martin

RM533

RM707 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, balconies, and surrounding greenery.

A kitchen with a marble countertop, dark cabinets, a coffee station, and a fruit bowl.

A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and two lit windows.

A spacious living area with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of a garden through large windows.

10. Hotel Buena Vista

16.2 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Jessie

RM393

RM446 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a view of the building's interior balconies.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and armchairs, and a large hanging light fixture.

A modern hotel with a sign reading "Embassy Suites" and a covered entrance.

11. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

19.5 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Elisabeth

RM563

RM640 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern living room with green sofas, a fireplace, and a large bookshelf filled with books.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a hanging light fixture, and a seating area with a wicker chair.

A hotel with a white facade, a sign reading "The Ritz-Carlton," and a view of green hills in the background.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large seating area, a hanging chair, and a bookshelf filled with books.

12. The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

16.3 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Mario

RM496

RM564 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted light, and a door.

A hotel reception area with a digital screen displaying a booking message, a coffee machine, a plant, and informational posters on the walls.

A residential area with a white picket fence, a well-maintained lawn, and a pool area with a red umbrella.

A laundry facility with multiple washing machines and a wall-mounted soap and bleach dispenser.

13. Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

21 km from Santa Margarita Lake

John

RM329

RM374 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A two-story motel with a sign reading "Mission Inn" and a parking lot with directional arrows.

A spacious interior with a large window, a reception desk, and a tiled floor.

A compact kitchen with a coffee machine, a trash bin, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and shelves with snacks and condiments.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a desk with a chair.

14. Mission Inn San Luis Obispo

16.2 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Veronica

RM337

RM429 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A modern outdoor lounge area with a fireplace, seating, and a glass railing overlooking a cityscape.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, a sofa, and a floor lamp.

A rooftop pool area with a view of a mountain, a staircase, and outdoor seating.

A modern bar area with a central counter, bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

16.3 km from Santa Margarita Lake

MONICA

RM603

RM686 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

An outdoor patio area with a fire feature, seating, and a bar area.

A modern lobby with a large beige sofa, round tables, and a bookshelf.

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A modern restaurant interior with multiple dining areas, a bar, and a kitchen visible through the windows.

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo

19.7 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Jennifer

RM597

RM679 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A modern building with a large glass entrance, numbered 877, and a row of bicycles parked outside.

A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a long counter with seating, and decorative plants.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee machine, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

17. Hotel San Luis Obispo

17.6 km from Santa Margarita Lake

David

RM1,535

RM1,742 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a tiled floor.

A room with a zebra-patterned armchair, a dining table with chairs, a small statue, and a bed with a floral bedspread.

A hotel with a sign reading "Peach Tree Inn" and a mountain backdrop.

A reception desk with a wooden counter, a potted plant, and a bookshelf filled with books.

18. Peach Tree Inn

16.2 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Yoko

RM402

RM517 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A kitchen with white paneled walls, a wooden countertop, a ceiling light fixture, a large white vase with dried plants, a woven basket, and a patterned rug on the floor.

A room with white paneled walls, a large window, two wicker chairs, a small table, a potted plant, and a hanging black beaded decoration.

A bedroom with a large bed, two smaller beds, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

A room with a fireplace, a framed abstract artwork, a wicker chair, a small round table with a book, and a window with curtains.

19. San Luis Creek Lodge

16.2 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Lessette

RM669

RM834 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a small kitchenette, and a view of the outdoors.

A courtyard with palm trees, a blue planter with flowers, and a building with a balcony.

A hotel hallway with a geometric patterned carpet, wooden doors, and a light-colored wall.

20. Hotel Calle Joaquin

20.9 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Tony

RM210

RM285 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Margarita Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo	9.0 Wonderful 1,374 reviews	View
Apple Farm	9.0 Wonderful 1,662 reviews	View
La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Madonna Inn	9.2 Wonderful 1,580 reviews	View

Top Santa Margarita Lake Hotel Reviews

Cottage Inn By The Sea

10/10 Excellent

"I love the views and everything"

Madonna Inn

10/10 Excellent

"My first time staying here and I was really impressed by the beautiful grounds and pool area, awesome staff, great restaurants and clean, comfortable, unique rooms. I stayed in the “Mountain Cabin”. Will definitely be back."

Sands Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean smelt nice the property was clean. The staff was very friendly. They had great breakfast."

Hotel Calle Joaquin

10/10 Excellent

"Great pool & huge hottub my kids loved it . Person at the front very kind and helpful he even let us borrow a charger :) thank you so much for all the help at our stay"

Apple Farm

8/10 Good

"Our room was very nice and comfortable. Clean and bright. Warm feeling and cozy."

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent"

Hotel San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience"

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

8/10 Good

"This place is a nice little motel. No frills, but clean & easy access from the freeway. Approximately a half mile from downtown - easy walk to cafes, Starbucks etc."

La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

8/10 Good

"The room was clean, the location was perfect. I would definitely stay again, the only suggestion would be to vary breakfast items, rather than have the same thing every day. Also, the breakfast sausage was awful."

Other attractions near Santa Margarita Lake

Pozo Saloon

You can make plans for a show at Pozo Saloon during your trip to Pozo. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Ancient Peaks Winery

8.0/10 (11 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Ancient Peaks Winery during your travels to Santa Margarita. Visit the top-notch restaurants or wineries in this family-friendly area.

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Reservoir Canyon Trail

Enjoy a trip to Reservoir Canyon Trail and popular activities such as cycling in San Luis Obispo. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Mustang Waterpark

8.2/10 (12 reviews)

Bring the children to Mustang Waterpark and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Arroyo Grande. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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Lopez Lake Recreation Area

8.4/10 (91 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Lopez Lake Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Arroyo Grande. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Wolff Vineyards

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Wolff Vineyards during your travels to San Luis Obispo. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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Performing Arts Center

8.4/10 (15 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Performing Arts Center during your trip to San Luis Obispo. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Chamisal Vineyards

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Chamisal Vineyards during your travels to Arroyo Grande. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Margarita Lake?

Santa Margarita Lake is located in Santa Margarita. You'll find 6 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Santa Margarita Lake?

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. You'll find it 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Santa Margarita Lake. Other good options around the area include Apple Farm and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Santa Margarita Lake?

Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Santa Margarita Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Margarita Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Santa Margarita Lake.

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Our top choices for Santa Margarita Lake hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero by IHG

2. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

3. Apple Farm

4. La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

5. Madonna Inn

6. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

7. Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

8. University Inn

9. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

10. Hotel Buena Vista

11. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

12. The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

13. Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

14. Mission Inn San Luis Obispo

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo

17. Hotel San Luis Obispo

18. Peach Tree Inn

19. San Luis Creek Lodge

20. Hotel Calle Joaquin

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Top Santa Margarita Lake Hotel Reviews

Cottage Inn By The Sea

Madonna Inn

Sands Inn & Suites

Hotel Calle Joaquin

Apple Farm

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

Hotel San Luis Obispo

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

Other attractions near Santa Margarita Lake

Pozo Saloon

Ancient Peaks Winery

Reservoir Canyon Trail

Mustang Waterpark

Lopez Lake Recreation Area

Wolff Vineyards

Performing Arts Center

Chamisal Vineyards

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