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

1. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

2.8 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Jessica

Rp1.525.148

Rp1.753.921 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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.

2. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

2.2 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Angel

Rp1.747.267

Rp2.009.357 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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.

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

2.8 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Mark

Rp1.877.820

Rp2.248.913 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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.

4. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

2.8 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Montie

Rp1.408.365

Rp1.619.620 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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.

A two-story house with a front porch, columns, and a sign indicating a restaurant.

5. The Crystal River Inn

2.6 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Matt

Rp2.488.559

Rp2.861.843 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A bartender pouring a drink into a glass.

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

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a television, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

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

1.7 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Samantha

Rp1.806.284

Rp2.184.531 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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 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

1.6 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Richard

Rp1.856.088

Rp2.223.736 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

8. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

2.8 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

celes

Rp1.291.225

Rp1.484.909 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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.

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

9. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

2.7 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

John

Rp885.079

Rp1.017.842 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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 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.

A reception desk with a stone wall background, two monitors, and a sign reading "Comfort Inn & Suites".

10. Comfort Inn & Suites San Marcos near Outlet Mall

2.5 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Ebelin

Rp1.200.911

Rp1.381.048 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

A bathroom with a round mirror, two light fixtures, a towel rack, and a wooden cabinet.

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

11. Gruene River Hotel & Retreat

19.8 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

William Reed

Rp4.292.160

Rp4.947.143 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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.

An aerial view of a lush landscape with a river, surrounded by dense greenery and a few buildings with a swimming pool.

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

12. Melrose River Club

7.6 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Emily

Rp2.548.529

Rp3.236.851 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

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

A modern building with a flat roof and large windows, surrounded by tall grass and trees.

13. Onera Wimberley

18.2 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

muganza

Rp3.942.922

Rp4.842.994 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

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

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a large window.

14. Western 1924 Luxury Lofts

12.3 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Anonymous traveller

Rp2.046.877

Rp4.833.860 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

15. Hampton Inn Kyle

18.7 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Gerald

Rp1.774.450

Rp2.011.745 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

16. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Austin - Kyle

19.1 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Stacy

Rp1.448.425

Rp1.665.716 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

A hotel room with a sectional sofa, a bed, a small table, and a mirror.

17. Comfort Suites Kyle

18.6 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Bryan

Rp1.441.450

Rp1.628.838 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

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

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

18. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

5.3 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Brian

Rp2.074.544

Rp2.385.726 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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.

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

5 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Jorge Luis

Rp1.915.376

Rp2.202.682 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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.

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

5.1 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Laura

Rp1.626.550

Rp1.870.533 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 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 1,000 reviews	View
Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos	8.4 Very good 1,007 reviews	View
The Crystal River Inn	8.4 Very good 275 reviews	View

Top Purgatory Creek Natural Area Hotel Reviews

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Good for the price. Would come again"

Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, attentive staff, well finished room, cold AC"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

8/10 Good

"The room was dirty. We lost a sock and moved the chair and found some reading glasses. also there was a lot of trash behind the end table and TV"

Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and comfortable hotel close to the highway, making it super convenient to access everything."

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel"

Red Roof Inn San Marcos

8/10 Good

"The only downside was that one of the bathroom lights was burnt out and the other was very dim, leaving the bathroom poorly lit; otherwise, it offered good value for money, and I would certainly stay there again."

The Downtown Abbey

8/10 Good

"Unique historical 120 year old church that has been renovated into 3 units. Excellent location. On-site parking. More like Airbnb than hotel."

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Malls

10/10 Excellent

"Don’t let the outside building fool you…the rooms have been remodeled recently and are really nice. My husband enjoyed the breakfast."

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 visit 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 in 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 exploring the galleries in Witliff Collections during your trip to 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 exploring the galleries in 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. Travellers love the area for its stunning river views, array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 6 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel 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 traveller 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 choices 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 can I expect to find near Purgatory Creek Natural Area?

Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodation options 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! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Purgatory Creek Natural Area.

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 Dunbar 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. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

2. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

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

4. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

5. The Crystal River Inn

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. Gruene River Hotel & Retreat

12. Melrose River Club

13. Onera Wimberley

14. Western 1924 Luxury Lofts

15. Hampton Inn Kyle

16. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Austin - Kyle

17. Comfort Suites Kyle

18. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

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

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Top Purgatory Creek Natural Area Hotel Reviews

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

Red Roof Inn San Marcos

The Downtown Abbey

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Malls

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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