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

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

1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero by IHG

22 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Linda

S$159

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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 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.

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

16.3 km from Santa Margarita Lake

MONICA

S$197

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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.

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

3. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

16.5 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Tamra

S$221

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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.

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

4. Apple Farm

16.1 km from Santa Margarita Lake

La Raye

S$163

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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.

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

5. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

18.3 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Luis

S$115

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

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

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.

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

6. La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

16.1 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Natalia

S$167

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

7. Madonna Inn

19.1 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Sona

S$237

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

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

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

8. Petit Soleil

16.7 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Katelin

S$259

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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

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

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.

9. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

19.5 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Jessica

S$176

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

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.

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

16.3 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Mario

S$176

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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 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.

A bedroom with a large bed, two smaller beds, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

11. San Luis Creek Lodge

16.2 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Lessette

S$246

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

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

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a vanity, and a window with a view of greenery.

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

12. Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

17.6 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Alejandro

S$202

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

A hotel reception area with a dark reception desk, a counter with a coffee machine, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

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

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

13. Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo

20.8 km from Santa Margarita Lake

George

S$165

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 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 road with a blue sign for Vagabond Inn and a yellow sign for Denny's.

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

14. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

19.4 km from Santa Margarita Lake

amanda

S$104

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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

A reception desk with a modern design, a wall-mounted sign with illuminated letters, and potted plants.

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

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

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo

19.7 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Jennifer

S$212

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

A person relaxing in a hot tub with lounge chairs in the background.

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

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

16. Hotel San Luis Obispo

17.6 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Stephen

S$456

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

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

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

A bar area with a brick wall, wooden bar counter, and green chairs.

17. Granada Hotel & Bistro

17.5 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Scott

S$362

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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 spacious living area with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of a garden through large windows.

18. Hotel Buena Vista

16.2 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Christy

S$140

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

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

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

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

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

19. Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo

19.7 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Gretchen

S$250

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

A multi-story hotel with a covered courtyard, palm trees, and a sign reading 'Courtyard by Marriott.'

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

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

20. Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo

21.1 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Aila

S$182

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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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 1,019 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 2,139 reviews	View
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo	9.4 Exceptional 1,543 reviews	View
Apple Farm	9.0 Wonderful 1,653 reviews	View
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo	9.0 Wonderful 1,367 reviews	View

Top Santa Margarita Lake Hotel Reviews

The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and cute. The staff were super helpful and kind. The gym was SO tiny! I realize many people will go outside to exercise, however, I was looking for a weight rack and there was not one. They had 1 treadmill, 1 elliptical, and one peloton bike plus a yoga mat. That was it! Take a room and convert and get some weights. Other than the exercise room, everything else was nice."

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and staff was very helpful"

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent."

Hotel San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"If you do not valet, self-parking is right across the street, which is nice, however you have to pay separate for parking each time you go in and out of the parking garage. It is an added expense."

Madonna Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very cute place: the staff were friendly. Our stay was magical. This place met my expectations plus more. We will be coming back soon."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was friendly, the room was clean and spacious, and shower water pressure was great!"

Studio 6 San Luis Obispo, Ca

8/10 Good

"Pros: Free parking Clean room Microwave, Coffee pot, Refrigerator, Electric stove Hot water and good water pressure in shower Swimming pool Cons: No complentary water bottle No paper tissues box Sink faucet water pressure is super low Windows are not tinted so can't keep blinds open as they are beside the door and people walking can look in, so.no.natural.light into the room No shampoo , only travel size soap bar No temperature control on AC, only 3 settings Check out at front desk only"

Sands Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Our first room had AC not working, lotion and body wash missing (holders there but no containers), bathroom window screen missing. They moved us to a new room the 2nd time I brought up the AC. 2nd room had everything intact and working and better wifi connection. There is a sign up at the desk saying the TVs weren’t working and it was something out of their control. They also advertise laundry facilities but we were told those were not working also. Pool and hot tub looked nice. Bed was comfortable. Location was good. Breakfast was decent with scrambled eggs and sausage, bagels, instant oatmeal, etc. Would stay here again in spite of the issues."

Hotel Buena Vista

8/10 Good

"Fit the bill for two nights. Nice pool and patio area. Breakfast needs a new makeover!!"

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. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

4. Apple Farm

5. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

6. La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

7. Madonna Inn

8. Petit Soleil

9. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

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

11. San Luis Creek Lodge

12. Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

13. Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo

14. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo

16. Hotel San Luis Obispo

17. Granada Hotel & Bistro

18. Hotel Buena Vista

19. Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo

20. Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo

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Top Santa Margarita Lake Hotel Reviews

The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Hotel San Luis Obispo

Madonna Inn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

Studio 6 San Luis Obispo, Ca

Sands Inn & Suites

Hotel Buena Vista

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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