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

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

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a sofa, and a dining table.

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

1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero by IHG

22 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Satoru

AU$172

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

2. Apple Farm

16.1 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Sandra Lee

AU$162

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A building with a stone facade, a glass entrance, and a sign indicating a vacancy.

A sign for Avenue Inn Downtown with a vacancy message.

3. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

18.3 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Melissa

AU$116

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

JESSICA

AU$221

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

5. Madonna Inn

19.1 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Raymond

AU$269

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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.

A residential building with a swimming pool, palm trees, and outdoor seating.

6. Hotel Buena Vista

16.2 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Kayla

AU$145

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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 balcony with a table and chair, overlooking a lush garden and distant mountains.

7. La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

16.1 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Sarash

AU$174

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 cozy living room with a fireplace, a bookshelf filled with books, a comfortable armchair, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

8. Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

17.6 km from Santa Margarita Lake

DAVID

AU$171

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with striped umbrellas, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

A kitchen with a white countertop, black cabinets, and a framed artwork above.

A building with a striped awning, a window with a shutter, and a sign that reads "MISE".

A round marble table with two glasses of amber-colored drink, a vase with dried flowers, and a textured wall in the background.

9. Petit Soleil

16.7 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Katelin

AU$310

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

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

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

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

16.3 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Daniel

AU$228

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

11. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

19.4 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Kennedy

AU$106

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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 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.

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

12. San Luis Creek Lodge

16.2 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Rosanna

AU$269

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

13. Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

21 km from Santa Margarita Lake

John

AU$125

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

16.3 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Kiana

AU$172

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

15. University Inn

16.3 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Summer

AU$119

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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.

16. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

19.5 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Alondra

AU$194

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

keith

AU$112

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

18. Peach Tree Inn

16.2 km from Santa Margarita Lake

margaret

AU$175

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a balcony with outdoor furniture.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a chandelier, a large window, and a reception area with a plant.

A spacious dining area with a large window, a patterned rug, and a variety of seating options including chairs and tables.

A hotel entrance with a sign for Best Western Plus, palm trees, and a parking area.

19. Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel

19.5 km from Santa Margarita Lake

BEATRIZ

AU$206

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

20. Hotel San Luis Obispo

17.6 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Zeena

AU$560

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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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
Apple Farm	9.0 Wonderful 1,650 reviews	View
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo	9.0 Wonderful 1,379 reviews	View
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo	9.4 Exceptional 1,601 reviews	View
Madonna Inn	9.2 Wonderful 1,596 reviews	View

Top Santa Margarita Lake Hotel Reviews

Apple Farm

10/10 Excellent

"good location and well maintained"

Madonna Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very unique and fun place to stay with the themed rooms, dining, and pool area, will be back!"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

8/10 Good

"Simply nice."

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

10/10 Excellent

"The whole stay was pleasant. Very satisfied with everything. The whole family enjoyed the stay. Can’t wait to book this location again for next visit."

La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very cleaned, pleasant staffs from front desk to the room cleaning staff. They offered decent breakfast which was nice and we love small gestures they do guests. We’d stayed for couple of nights for family weekends. We got complimentary T-shirts with SLO background on the back of the Shirts and they had afternoon cookies in the lobby for guests! We also love how close the hotel is to the downtown and the university."

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

8/10 Good

"It was a good stay! the water honestly smelt of sewage when i would go to wash my face or brush my teeth. and after awhile in a warm shower the water starts to sputter other than that the staff was nice, check in and out was easy, if you want a cheap and easy stay i would recommend"

Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

8/10 Good

"I love staying here. I recommend this place if you are wanting to have a pleasant experience"

Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"Just wish there was a hot breakfast included"

The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Great location near campus and new feeling and clean - but staff did not pick up phone, were somewhat inattentive - every little thing costs more - no coffee in lobby in morning"

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.

Top Hotels Near Santa Margarita Lake in Santa Margarita from AU$106

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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. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

4. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

5. Madonna Inn

6. Hotel Buena Vista

7. La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

8. Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

9. Petit Soleil

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

11. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

12. San Luis Creek Lodge

13. Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

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

15. University Inn

16. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

17. Mission Inn San Luis Obispo

18. Peach Tree Inn

19. Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel

20. Hotel San Luis Obispo

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Top Santa Margarita Lake Hotel Reviews

Apple Farm

Madonna Inn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo

The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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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