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

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

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

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

Halona

￥22,936

￥26,634 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

2. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

2.6 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Jessica

￥13,461

￥15,480 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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.

3. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

2.6 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

douglas

￥13,283

￥15,275 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A bathroom with white tiled walls, a white bathtub, a handheld showerhead, a handheld shower control, and a soap dish.

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

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.

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

4. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

1 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Angel

￥17,845

￥20,521 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

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

￥17,364

￥20,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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 bartender pouring a drink into a glass.

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

0.9 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Samantha

￥15,943

￥19,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

7. Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

0.5 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Richard

￥16,416

￥19,667 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

8. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

2.6 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

celes

￥12,644

￥14,541 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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.

9. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

2.7 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

John

￥8,246

￥9,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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.

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

10. Comfort Inn & Suites San Marcos near Outlet Mall

1 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Ebelin

￥11,031

￥12,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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.

11. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

4.5 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Brian

￥18,311

￥21,058 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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.

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

12. Hampton Inn Kyle

19.5 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Gerald

￥15,942

￥18,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, yellow chairs, and a striped sofa.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a bookshelf with decorative items and a small dining area with a table and chairs.

A breakfast bar with a sign reading "inspired table" and "GOOD MORNING".

An indoor swimming pool with yellow chairs and potted plants around the perimeter.

13. Home2 Suites By Hilton New Braunfels

18.6 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Timothy

￥17,345

￥19,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

14. Western 1924 Luxury Lofts

11.3 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Anonymous traveler

￥16,655

￥41,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

15. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Austin - Kyle

19.9 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Bruce

￥12,784

￥14,702 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 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 modern hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and various food items on display.

16. Comfort Suites Kyle

19.5 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

David

￥12,868

￥14,541 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a sofa, a round coffee table, and a view through large windows with sheer curtains.

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

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

5.2 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Alvaro

￥15,503

￥17,829 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern building with a sign reading "LIVAWAY SUITES" and a covered entrance area.

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a separate bathroom.

A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a white armchair, and a large abstract painting on the wall. There is a grey storage unit with lockers and a floor lamp.

18. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

5.4 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Tammy

￥11,223

￥12,906 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel named La Quinta with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a modern building facade.

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

A La Quinta Inn & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and signage.

A lobby with a mural of a street scene, a vending machine, and two blue reception desks.

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

4 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Laura

￥14,356

￥16,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A circular stone fire pit with seating around it, set in a courtyard with a fence and trees.

A hotel lobby with a large orange sofa, a grey armchair, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a view of the outdoors.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, parking spaces, and a landscaped area.

20. Courtyard San Marcos

4.5 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Nicholas

￥15,485

￥17,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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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 1,356 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos	8.4 Very good 1,002 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

"Great breakfast, location nearby restaurants. Travel for business, was great stay."

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"We only stayed 1 night, visiting our son at Texas State. Would definitely choose this hotel again! Clean room, comfortable bed & great location for shopping and restaurants!"

Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and comfortable beds."

Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

10/10 Excellent

"Always a great experience here."

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!"

Elevated Contemporary 2BR 2BA with Balcony

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great! Communication was awesome. Condo was super clean. Beds were really comfortable."

Signature Sunlit 2BR 2BA | Open Concept

10/10 Excellent

"This was a nice place to stay for a couple of nights. The gym was functional and fairly modern, although lacking a lat-pull down, which is odd, but there were multiple pull up bars, so no biggie. I’d stay here again."

Stylish Ground Floor 2BR 2BA with Private Patio

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

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 24 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 24 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?

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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. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

3. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

4. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

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

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

7. Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

8. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

9. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

10. Comfort Inn & Suites San Marcos near Outlet Mall

11. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

12. Hampton Inn Kyle

13. Home2 Suites By Hilton New Braunfels

14. Western 1924 Luxury Lofts

15. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Austin - Kyle

16. Comfort Suites Kyle

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

18. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

20. Courtyard San Marcos

Compare popular hotels close to Aquarena Springs Museum

Top Aquarena Springs Museum Hotel Reviews

Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

Signature 3BR 2BA | Open Concept | With Balcony

Elevated Contemporary 2BR 2BA with Balcony

Signature Sunlit 2BR 2BA | Open Concept

Stylish Ground Floor 2BR 2BA with Private Patio

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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