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

A laundry facility with multiple washing machines and a wall-mounted soap and bleach dispenser.

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

1. Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

21 km from Santa Margarita Lake

John

Rp1.369.095

Rp1.556.676 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 minibar with snacks and beverages, a refrigerator stocked with drinks, and a wooden panel wall.

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

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero by IHG

22 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Linda

Rp1.754.102

Rp1.999.677 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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.

3. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

18.3 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Melissa

Rp1.414.021

Rp1.604.914 total

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

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

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

4. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

19.4 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Kennedy

Rp1.127.637

Rp1.494.656 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

16.3 km from Santa Margarita Lake

david

Rp2.346.917

Rp2.668.328 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a tiled floor.

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.

A hotel with a sign reading "Peach Tree Inn" and a mountain backdrop.

6. Peach Tree Inn

16.2 km from Santa Margarita Lake

margaret

Rp1.692.171

Rp2.185.647 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A stone building with a tower, large windows, and a garden with rocks and flowers.

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.

7. Madonna Inn

19.1 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Raymond

Rp2.666.951

Rp3.636.540 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

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

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

8. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

16.5 km from Santa Margarita Lake

JESSICA

Rp2.031.894

Rp2.757.637 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel reception area with a large window, air conditioning units, a plant, a digital screen, a magazine rack, and a small trash can.

A hotel reception area with a digital screen displaying a welcome message, a coffee station, and a reception desk.

A modern bathroom with a granite countertop, a sink, a mirror, a coffee maker, and a shelf with toiletries.

A modern kitchen with a granite countertop, stainless steel sink, and a coffee maker.

9. Studio 6 San Luis Obispo, Ca

21 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Grayson

Rp1.610.731

Rp1.828.204 total

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 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 hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a desk with a chair.

10. Mission Inn San Luis Obispo

16.2 km from Santa Margarita Lake

keith

Rp1.111.528

Rp1.464.675 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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.

11. Apple Farm

16.1 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Roberto

Rp1.916.983

Rp2.383.252 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hotel with a white facade, a sign reading "The Ritz-Carlton," and a view of green hills in the background.

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

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

16.3 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Kiana

Rp1.893.356

Rp2.152.651 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 with a sign reading "Embassy Suites" and a covered entrance.

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

13. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

19.5 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Robin

Rp2.040.128

Rp2.319.523 total

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 hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

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

14. Petit Soleil

16.7 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Katelin

Rp3.399.020

Rp3.864.516 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

A pathway leading to the Botanical Garden entrance with a pergola overhead and a small building in the distance.

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

15. University Inn

16.3 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Summer

Rp907.479

Rp1.537.882 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 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.

16. Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel

19.5 km from Santa Margarita Lake

BEATRIZ

Rp2.266.908

Rp2.577.361 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A rectangular swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a deck area with tables and chairs.

A spacious indoor area with a balcony, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a stone accent wall.

A wooden deck with a hot tub, a wicker sofa, and a wooden fence.

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and brown headboards. There are bedside tables with lamps and a phone.

17. Inn at San Luis Obispo

16.2 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Lisa

Rp1.145.357

Rp1.299.980 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A fire pit surrounded by outdoor seating, a pool, and a building with balconies.

A modern living room with sofas, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a bar area with stools.

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with a clear sky.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a multi-story building with balconies.

18. Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo

21.1 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Randi

Rp2.239.165

Rp2.545.819 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 multi-story hotel with a red roof, surrounded by greenery and a mountain in the background.

A sign for La Cuesta Inn indicating a vacancy.

19. La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

16.1 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Sarash

Rp1.916.983

Rp2.175.776 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Hotel".

A room with a large window, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A bar with a long counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and green bar stools.

An outdoor patio with wooden flooring, tables, chairs, and umbrellas providing shade.

20. Granada Hotel & Bistro

17.5 km from Santa Margarita Lake

David

Rp4.456.851

Rp5.067.217 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Margarita Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South	8.4 Very good 1,161 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo	9.0 Wonderful 1,383 reviews	View
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo	8.4 Very good 1,371 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 2,167 reviews	View

Top Santa Margarita Lake Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"My neighbors played load music All night, certain it could be heard throughout the building. Its seems management turned a blind ear. Great spot close to all. Will stay again, price location cant beat it. A sleeping place when traveling for work."

Madonna Inn

8/10 Good

"the property is a hoot. staff all very friendly and paid attention to detail. The cakes and pastries are a sight to behold and smell in the morning.The views from the pool are amazing. Some aspects seem old and could use some sprucing up (faded paint, carpets in our room smelled musty) but overall definitely worth a stop if you prefer a unique experience instead of a chain hotel. We've never seen anything quite like it."

Apple Farm

10/10 Excellent

"The cleanliness, the beautiful big bedroom and how comfortable the bed is. Friendly staff."

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"Thanks"

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel ans staff"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Loved my stay wouldnt change a thing."

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

8/10 Good

"Please consider offering complimentary bottled water to your guests. Thank you!"

Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"Just wish there was a hot breakfast included"

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.

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Our top choices for Santa Margarita Lake hotels

1. Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero by IHG

3. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

4. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

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

6. Peach Tree Inn

7. Madonna Inn

8. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

9. Studio 6 San Luis Obispo, Ca

10. Mission Inn San Luis Obispo

11. Apple Farm

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

13. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

14. Petit Soleil

15. University Inn

16. Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel

17. Inn at San Luis Obispo

18. Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo

19. La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

20. Granada Hotel & Bistro

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Top Santa Margarita Lake Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Madonna Inn

Apple Farm

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Courtyard by Marriott 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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