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

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

1. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

2.1 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Tamara

￥20,506

￥23,813 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A buffet setup with various food items and utensils.

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

2. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

2.6 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Jessica

￥13,413

￥15,425 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, and a chair. There are two windows with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a rug on the floor.

3. The Downtown Abbey

Heritage, 3.2 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Debbie

￥8,720

￥20,251 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

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

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

1.9 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Mark

￥17,301

￥20,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

5. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

2.6 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Montie

￥14,014

￥16,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

6. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

1 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Angel

￥16,659

￥19,158 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large chandelier.

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.

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

0.9 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Samantha

￥16,514

￥19,935 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 with a central entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a view of the surrounding area at dusk.

8. Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

0.5 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Richard

￥16,357

￥19,596 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

￥12,598

￥14,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

10. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

2.7 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

John

￥7,784

￥8,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

￥11,167

￥12,842 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A stone courtyard with a staircase leading to a building with a balcony.

A lakeside seating area with stone steps, red chairs, and a red umbrella.

A living room with a fireplace, two leather chairs, a glass coffee table, and a book titled "Jack Nicklaus".

A two-story stone building with a balcony, a stone patio, and outdoor seating.

12. Gruene River Hotel & Retreat

19.3 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

William Reed

￥37,748

￥43,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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.

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

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.

13. Melrose River Club

7 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Tiffany

￥28,227

￥34,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, white tiled backsplash, and glass shelves.

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

14. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

4.5 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Brian

￥18,244

￥20,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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.

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

15. Western 1924 Luxury Lofts

11.3 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Anonymous traveler

￥16,596

￥40,969 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

A modern living room with two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall art piece.

16. Hampton Inn Kyle

19.5 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Gerald

￥15,706

￥17,806 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A modern hotel building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a sign for Extended Stay America.

17. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Austin - Kyle

19.9 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Stacy

￥12,738

￥14,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A modern hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and various food items on display.

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

￥12,582

￥14,217 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A Hilton Garden Inn with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance, stone pillars, and a well-maintained outdoor area with rocks and landscaping.

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

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

19. Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

7.6 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Josiah

￥17,927

￥20,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

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

￥16,845

￥19,371 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Compare popular hotels close to Aquarena Springs Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center	8.8 Excellent 1,349 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
The Downtown Abbey	8.8 Excellent 53 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG	8.4 Very good 1,002 reviews	View
Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos	8.4 Very good 1,013 reviews	View

Top Aquarena Springs Museum Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

10/10 Excellent

"Best hotel in San Marcos"

Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

8/10 Good

"The hotel is a bit outdated, Definitely needs to be renovated, but it’s clean and staff is excellent."

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Malls

8/10 Good

"Buena y tranquila"

Red Roof Inn San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff and clean rooms."

Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

10/10 Excellent

"Always a great experience here."

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"

Signature 3BR 2BA | Open Concept | With Balcony

10/10 Excellent

"The apartment was clean, inviting, and in a great location. The beds were very comfortable, and we felt safe with the additional security gate at the unit. The neighbors were quiet, and the apartment was close to plenty of stores and restaurants. Most importantly for us, it was less than 10 minutes from Texas State University, which was perfect since we were in town for a college tour for a potential student. Cindy, our point of contact, was also very responsive and quickly answered any questions we had. We had a great experience and would definitely stay here again!"

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 trip 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 studying the exhibits at Witliff Collections during your travels in 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 studying the exhibits at 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 beautiful river views and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 17 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is 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 traveler 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 can I expect to find close to Aquarena Springs Museum?

Expedia has 17 hotels and other accommodations 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! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Aquarena Springs Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Aquarena Springs Museum?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Aquarena Springs Museum, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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. Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

5. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

6. Homewood Suites by Hilton 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. Gruene River Hotel & Retreat

13. Melrose River Club

14. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

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

Compare popular hotels close to Aquarena Springs Museum

Top Aquarena Springs Museum Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Malls

Red Roof Inn San Marcos

Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

Signature 3BR 2BA | Open Concept | With Balcony

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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