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

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

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

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

1. The Downtown Abbey

Heritage, 2.5 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Debbie

￥11,938

￥23,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

2. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

2.8 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Kyle

￥13,867

￥15,947 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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.

3. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

2.8 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

douglas

￥13,201

￥15,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

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

4. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

2.2 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Angel

￥15,867

￥18,247 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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.

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

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

2.8 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Jessica

￥16,785

￥20,087 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A couple embracing under a lit archway in a garden setting with a fountain and lush greenery.

A cozy cafe interior with brick walls, wooden furniture, and a large window with plants.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a mirror, and a nightstand with a lamp.

6. The Crystal River Inn

2.6 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Matt

￥20,518

￥23,596 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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.

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

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

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

1.7 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Aaron

￥16,471

￥19,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Candlewood Suites' sign, a parking lot, and a landscaped entrance area.

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.

8. Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

1.6 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Richard

￥16,314

￥19,545 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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 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.

9. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

2.8 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

celes

￥11,028

￥12,683 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

A two-story EconoLodge building with a beige facade and red accents.

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

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

10. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

2.7 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

John

￥15,529

￥17,858 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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.

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

2.5 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Ana Maria

￥10,837

￥12,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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.

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.

12. Western 1924 Luxury Lofts

12.3 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Anonymous traveler

￥16,733

￥41,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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.

An outdoor dining area with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by trees and natural light.

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

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

13. Melrose River Club

7.6 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Tiffany

￥28,452

￥34,865 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A modern house with a balcony, large windows, and a wooden exterior.

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.

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

14. Onera Wimberley

18.2 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Ashlei

￥47,897

￥56,590 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

An outdoor patio with a stone wall, a fire feature, and a grill.

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

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

15. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

5.3 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Heather

￥18,213

￥20,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A poolside area with wooden deck and white lounge chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a scenic view of distant hills.

A modern building with a green metal roof, large windows, and a wooden deck.

A compact room with a wooden desk, a small refrigerator, a bed, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A room with wooden paneling, a hat on the wall, a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area, and a mirror on the wall.

16. The Bygone Hotel

15.9 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Jackie

￥18,624

￥21,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A wooden cabin with a view of a river and surrounding trees.

A rustic cabin interior with a loft bedroom, a kitchen area, and a bathroom.

A compact kitchen with a wooden table, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A rustic wooden cabin with a stone pathway leading to a wooden porch supported by logs.

17. Hideout on the Horseshoe

18.7 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Patricia

￥17,201

￥18,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A park with benches, a sign, and a pathway leading to a lake.

A park with a grassy area, trees, and a body of water in the background.

A two-story motel with a stone facade, multiple rooms with blue doors, and a sign advertising the Horseshoe Riverside Lodge.

18. Horseshoe Riverside Lodge

19.1 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

yolanda

￥20,236

￥22,969 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A mural of wildlife and a gate with the letters "FF".

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chair, a dining table, and a door leading outside.

A modern interior with a central round table displaying various products, wooden furniture, and a clean, organized layout.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a window with curtains.

19. Hotel Flora & Fauna

19.2 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Christina

￥22,524

￥25,452 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with two armchairs, a patterned rug, and a geometric wall art piece.

20. Hampton Inn Kyle

18.7 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Gerald

￥15,951

￥18,084 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
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
Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View

Top Purgatory Creek Natural Area Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

10/10 Excellent

"Spent two nights with my family of five in San Marcos. We've always enjoyed when we can stay at an Embassy Suites and this one might've been our favorite. The staff was great—helpful, friendly, and alert—and the hotel itself was in a great location for us. Hope we can stay again."

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice well maintained rooms."

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."

Contemporary 2 bedroom house in San Marcos close to campus, downtown & the river

10/10 Excellent

"We loved this house. Short drive to downtown and river, comfy beds, luxurious linens, very very very clean, quiet eclectic neighborhood, and everything you might need for a comfortable stay. I loved sitting on the front porch and under the oak tree."

Spacious 3BR Retreat Close to Downtown & Outlets

10/10 Excellent

"The beds are very comfortable but they are very high if a person has any mobility issues. Due to an injury, I was on a cane and the bed was tricky."

Other attractions near Purgatory Creek Natural Area

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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Aquarena Springs Museum

7.8/10 (17 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Aquarena Springs Museum during your trip to San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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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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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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Bobcat Soccer Complex

7.6/10 (13 reviews)

Catch an event at Bobcat Soccer Complex during your trip to San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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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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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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The Marc

The Marc is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Purgatory Creek Natural Area?

Purgatory Creek Natural Area is located in San Marcos. Travelers love the area for its beautiful river views, array of dining options, and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 6 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Purgatory Creek Natural Area?

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 1 mi (1.6 km) from Purgatory Creek Natural Area. Other good options within a few miles include Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center and Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Purgatory Creek Natural Area?

Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Purgatory Creek Natural Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Purgatory Creek Natural Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Purgatory Creek Natural Area.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Purgatory Creek Natural Area?

For additional details about updating your stay near Purgatory Creek Natural Area or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Purgatory Creek Natural Area?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Calaboose African American History Museum and Charles S. Cock House Museum. You can wander around Ramon Lucio Park, John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park, or San Marcos City Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Bring the family to Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park, San Marcos Discovery Center, and Meadows Center for Water and the Environment while you're checking out the area near Purgatory Creek Natural Area.

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Our top choices for Purgatory Creek Natural Area hotels

1. The Downtown Abbey

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. The Crystal River Inn

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. Western 1924 Luxury Lofts

13. Melrose River Club

14. Onera Wimberley

15. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

16. The Bygone Hotel

17. Hideout on the Horseshoe

18. Horseshoe Riverside Lodge

19. Hotel Flora & Fauna

20. Hampton Inn Kyle

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Top Purgatory Creek Natural Area Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

Comfort Inn & Suites San Marcos near Outlet Mall

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

Contemporary 2 bedroom house in San Marcos close to campus, downtown & the river

Spacious 3BR Retreat Close to Downtown & Outlets

Other attractions near Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park

Aquarena Springs Museum

Dunbar Park

Witliff Collections

Bobcat Soccer Complex

Calaboose African American History Museum

Cheatham Street Warehouse

The Marc

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