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

1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero by IHG

22 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Isabela

Rp1.857.870

Rp2.118.149 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

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

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

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

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

16.3 km from Santa Margarita Lake

MONICA

Rp2.413.462

Rp2.743.986 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

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

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

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

3. Apple Farm

16.1 km from Santa Margarita Lake

La Raye

Rp1.815.404

Rp2.265.381 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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.

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

4. Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

17.6 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Alejandro

Rp2.481.584

Rp2.816.708 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

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

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

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

5. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

18.3 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Luis

Rp1.574.766

Rp1.787.359 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 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 fountain, seating area, and a reception desk.

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

6. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

16.5 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Tamra

Rp2.320.037

Rp3.080.116 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

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

A sign for La Cuesta Inn indicating a vacancy.

7. La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

16.1 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Natalia

Rp2.054.273

Rp2.331.600 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

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.

8. Madonna Inn

19.1 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Sona

Rp2.636.406

Rp3.594.801 total

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 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.

9. Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

21 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Jose

Rp1.433.037

Rp1.629.087 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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

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.

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

10. University Inn

16.3 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Adilene

Rp1.080.573

Rp1.728.527 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a bench.

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

A modern hotel lobby with wooden flooring, a green sofa, a wooden reception desk, and a television screen.

A hotel bathroom with a granite countertop, a sink, a mirror, a coffee maker, and a trash can.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo

20.8 km from Santa Margarita Lake

George

Rp2.016.762

Rp2.292.957 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

12. Peach Tree Inn

16.2 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Laura

Rp1.751.706

Rp2.250.323 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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

A poolside area with outdoor seating and a fire pit.

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

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

13. Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel

19.5 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Valerie

Rp2.391.344

Rp2.718.839 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a large potted plant.

A hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A spacious restaurant with a long counter, multiple tables, and a brick wall.

A wooden pergola structure with a table and chairs underneath, surrounded by greenery.

14. HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

17.7 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Samuel

Rp4.405.806

Rp5.612.723 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and armchairs, and a large hanging light fixture.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a view of the building's interior balconies.

A spacious indoor dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and potted plants.

15. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

19.5 km from Santa Margarita Lake

W Martin

Rp2.168.451

Rp2.465.419 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

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

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

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo

19.7 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Jennifer

Rp2.601.018

Rp2.957.227 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

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.

17. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

19.4 km from Santa Margarita Lake

amanda

Rp1.258.043

Rp1.640.207 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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

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

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

A modern lobby with a central seating area, a long bookshelf, and a dining setup with multiple chairs and tables.

18. Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo

19.7 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Gretchen

Rp3.061.062

Rp3.480.274 total

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

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.

19. Mission Inn San Luis Obispo

16.2 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Veronica

Rp1.384.025

Rp1.771.523 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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

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

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

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

16.3 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Mario

Rp2.161.853

Rp2.457.919 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 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 1,011 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 2,135 reviews	View
Apple Farm	9.0 Wonderful 1,648 reviews	View
Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 841 reviews	View
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo	9.0 Wonderful 1,361 reviews	View

Top Santa Margarita Lake Hotel Reviews

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hotel!!!!! Will be back."

Madonna Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Easy location to jump on highway and get to downtown or down to beach. Eclectic property with great themed rooms and fun steakhouse. Enjoyed an excellent meal there. We’d stay there again for sure. Only negative is you have to drive everywhere, not really in a location for walking to town, etc."

Mission Inn San Luis Obispo

8/10 Good

"Room was nice and clean, and the staff was very friendly. There was plenty of parking, and the room had good air conditioning, which was a plus. The only downside was that the bed was a little too firm for my liking. Other than that, I had a great stay and would definitely recommend this place. The rooms were comfortable, clean, and well maintained."

Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

10/10 Excellent

"Plenty of parking and easy access to the rooms and easy to get to the freeway"

La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Love the location, breakfast, great 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."

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."

Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"Every time we visit San Luis Obispo, we stay at the Hampton Inn. Awesome customer service, breakfast is great and clean. Coffee is easy to pour, no coffee machines to wait on… This is our third time staying there and all three times were excellent!"

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.

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Our top choices for Santa Margarita Lake hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero by IHG

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

3. Apple Farm

4. Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

5. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

6. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

7. La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

8. Madonna Inn

9. Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

10. University Inn

11. Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo

12. Peach Tree Inn

13. Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel

14. HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

15. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo

17. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

18. Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo

19. Mission Inn San Luis Obispo

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

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Top Santa Margarita Lake Hotel Reviews

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Madonna Inn

Mission Inn San Luis Obispo

Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Buena Vista

Studio 6 San Luis Obispo, Ca

Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo

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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