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A hotel entrance with a brick facade, double doors, and potted plants.

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other dishes.

A swimming pool area with a brick building, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

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

1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero by IHG

22 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Isabela

NZ$201

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

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

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

A hotel with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a mountain backdrop.

2. Apple Farm

16.1 km from Santa Margarita Lake

La Raye

NZ$215

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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 sign for San Luis Creek Lodge with outdoor seating.

3. San Luis Creek Lodge

16.2 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Lessette

NZ$326

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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 fireplace, comfortable seating, and large potted plants.

A pool area with wicker furniture and umbrellas, surrounded by a white building with balconies.

4. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

16.5 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Tamra

NZ$284

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A sign for Avenue Inn Downtown with a vacancy message.

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

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

5. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

18.3 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Luis

NZ$151

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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

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

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

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

6. Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

17.6 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Alejandro

NZ$268

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

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

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

An outdoor patio with hexagonal tiles, wooden benches, and tables with chairs. There are string lights overhead and a fire feature in the center.

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

16.3 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Mario

NZ$234

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, glass coffee tables, and a large abstract painting.

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

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

16.3 km from Santa Margarita Lake

MONICA

NZ$261

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

A sign for La Cuesta Inn indicating a vacancy.

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

9. La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

16.1 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Natalia

NZ$239

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

A reception desk with a modern design, a wall-mounted sign with illuminated letters, and potted plants.

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

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

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo

19.7 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Jennifer

NZ$281

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 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.

11. Hotel San Luis Obispo

17.6 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Stephen

NZ$645

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

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

12. University Inn

16.3 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Adilene

NZ$164

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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

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

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

A bar area with wooden beams, a colorful carpet, and a variety of bar stools.

13. Madonna Inn

19.1 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Sona

NZ$319

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

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.

14. Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

21 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Daniel

NZ$155

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Hotel".

A room with a large window, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A bar with a long counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and green bar stools.

An outdoor patio with wooden flooring, tables, chairs, and umbrellas providing shade.

15. Granada Hotel & Bistro

17.5 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Scott

NZ$485

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, large chandeliers, and a bar/lounge in the background.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden flooring, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

16. Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo

19.7 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Gretchen

NZ$331

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

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

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

17. Mission Inn San Luis Obispo

16.2 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Veronica

NZ$189

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a green wall with artwork, and large windows.

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

Laura

NZ$214

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A fire pit surrounded by outdoor seating, a pool, and a building with balconies.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a multi-story building with balconies.

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with a clear sky.

A multi-story hotel with a covered courtyard, palm trees, and a sign reading 'Courtyard by Marriott.'

19. Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo

21.1 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Aila

NZ$241

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

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

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

20. Hotel Buena Vista

16.2 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Luisa Veronica

NZ$190

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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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 1,008 reviews	View
Apple Farm	9.0 Wonderful 1,648 reviews	View
San Luis Creek Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo	9.4 Exceptional 1,535 reviews	View
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo	9.0 Wonderful 1,357 reviews	View

Top Santa Margarita Lake Hotel Reviews

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, short walk to downtown restaurants and shopping. Loved the happy hour with complimentary wine. Property is old so could use some renovating but rooms were clean and comfortable. Also great complimentary breakfast!!"

La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Love the location, breakfast, great staff."

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful folks working here. Clean room and great location."

Mission Inn San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean friendly staff"

Hotel Buena Vista

10/10 Excellent

"My daughter and I stayed at this hotel dor 2 weeks for her summer program and absolutely loved it."

Madonna Inn

10/10 Excellent

"It was fun to stay at this truly unique hotel. The pool area is really nice and open late. We had breakfast in the cafe which was excellent. We stayed in the golfers' room which was clean and comfortable, except for the pillows. Just to note there are not blackout curtains. All of the staff was friendly and welcoming."

Hotel San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"Great decor and great service, on all levels - bartender, check in staff, wait staff, valet service, cleaning staff. So friendly and professional."

Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

10/10 Excellent

"The room was pleasant and clean. The staff were helpful."

Studio 6 San Luis Obispo, Ca

8/10 Good

"We stayed for two nights, the hotel is clean and the room was basic but fine. the beds are good, wifi is reliable, everything working. we stayed with the dog near the pool area it was clean and easy to take him out, they provide poop bags too. The dog liked the place the location isn't ideal, you must have a car. there is nothing within walking distance. The room has a coffee machine and the lobby serves coffee at 6:15 am but no breakfast and it's a bummer. we had to leave one day at 7 and a lot of the places around open after 7. I would really appreciate some snacks in the lobby or fruits. something. also no shampoo or conditioner in the room that was a bit surprising. the lobby people were very nice, polite, helpful. the lady gave my dog a treat. check in and out was easy. would recommend knowing to just be ready upfront with these things above."

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 family-friendly 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.

Top Hotels Near Santa Margarita Lake in Santa Margarita from NZ$151

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Our top choices for Santa Margarita Lake hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero by IHG

2. Apple Farm

3. San Luis Creek Lodge

4. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

5. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

6. Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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

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

9. La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo

11. Hotel San Luis Obispo

12. University Inn

13. Madonna Inn

14. Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

15. Granada Hotel & Bistro

16. Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo

17. Mission Inn San Luis Obispo

18. Peach Tree Inn

19. Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo

20. Hotel Buena Vista

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Top Santa Margarita Lake Hotel Reviews

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Mission Inn San Luis Obispo

Hotel Buena Vista

Madonna Inn

Hotel San Luis Obispo

Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

Studio 6 San Luis Obispo, Ca

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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