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A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a bed.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a blue chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a mirror.

A spacious living area with a kitchen, a dining area, and a seating area with a coffee table and sofas.

1. Hotel Avanti

1.7 km from Natural History Museum

Jason

₹7,080

₹7,965 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A restaurant with long wooden tables and booths, hanging plants, and a decorative ceiling.

A spacious living area with a grand piano, a chandelier, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and a lamp on the nightstand.

2. Best Western Plus Big America

2.4 km from Natural History Museum

Vicente

₹10,394

₹11,694 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a long wooden reception desk, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A lobby with a stone wall, a large painting, a beige sofa, and a wooden chair.

A hotel with a parking lot, electric vehicle charging stations, and a covered entrance.

A reception area with wooden reception desks, a large decorative wall piece, and a seating area with a round table.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria

3.1 km from Natural History Museum

Alexandria

₹10,971

₹12,364 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a bedroom.

A kitchenette with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and a coffee machine.

A covered outdoor patio with two barbecue grills, a concrete floor, and a metal fence.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a man and woman at the desk, a dog on a leash, and a luggage cart.

4. Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG

3.2 km from Natural History Museum

Leighanna

₹10,961

₹12,332 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A courtyard with a fountain, palm trees, and string lights.

An outdoor wedding venue with rows of white chairs and floral centerpieces.

A bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple stools, and a brick wall backdrop.

A restaurant with a long, curved seating area featuring cushioned booths and tables set for dining.

5. Historic Santa Maria Inn

0.6 km from Natural History Museum

Dan

₹9,937

₹11,179 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A sign for Solaire Inn & Suites with a clear view of the surrounding palm trees and a street in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a window with blinds, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

A wall with framed certificates and a vase of white roses.

A kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, a chair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

6. Solaire Inn & Suites

2.8 km from Natural History Museum

Eduardo

₹6,024

₹6,777 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden dresser, a desk with a chair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A motel with multiple rooms, a parking lot, and palm trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, sink, and mirror.

7. Villa Motel

1.1 km from Natural History Museum

Luis

₹5,501

₹6,188 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, desk, TV, and ceiling fan.

A living room with a beige wall, a ceiling fan, a black refrigerator, a brown sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a window with blinds.

A hotel lobby with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, a floral rug, a Monster energy drink fridge, and a kitchen area in the background.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a covered area with a vending machine.

8. Quality Inn & Suites Santa Maria

1.8 km from Natural History Museum

April

₹9,355

₹10,525 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone, wall-mounted lamps, and a window with blue curtains.

A Days Inn hotel with a sunny sign, palm trees, and a two-story building.

A clear swimming pool with a red border, surrounded by palm trees and a lounge area with chairs.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a coffee maker, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Maria

1.1 km from Natural History Museum

Alejandro

₹6,827

₹7,681 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a small building in the background.

A spacious lobby with a large clock, a fireplace, and a pool view.

A hotel reception area with a coffee machine, a microwave, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a bed, a mirror, and a green wall.

10. Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - South

1.4 km from Natural History Museum

Amy

₹8,419

₹9,471 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a bottle of wine, and a glass of red wine.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, wine bottles, and a decorative backsplash.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a wine display.

A modern lounge area with a wine rack, comfortable seating, and a TV displaying golf.

11. Wine Stone Inn

9.4 km from Natural History Museum

DALLAS Cooper

₹12,771

₹15,197 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern cafe with a central serving table, a kitchen area, and a wall with food-related decor.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a pink office chair, a flat-screen TV, and a small desk. There is a kitchen area with a sink and cabinets.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, a reception desk, a wall with a welcome sign, and a display case with snacks.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade and a welcoming entrance.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

3.5 km from Natural History Museum

Kevin

₹11,968

₹13,487 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A dining table with a plate of food, a glass of white wine, and a bar area in the background.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a coffee machine.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bottles, glasses, and two large screens.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a kitchenette.

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

3.4 km from Natural History Museum

Katrina

₹12,390

₹13,963 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a white picket fence.

A gazebo with a white exterior and a peaked roof, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, two armchairs, a TV, and a bathroom with a bathtub and shower.

A cozy library with wooden bookshelves, a fireplace, and a dining area with chairs.

14. Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens

11.1 km from Natural History Museum

Gigi

₹12,714

₹14,304 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel reception area with a counter, a TV displaying news, framed pictures on the wall, and a sign indicating the hotel name 'motel 6'.

A motel with a swimming pool, multiple rooms, and a parking area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a bathroom, and a nightstand with a phone.

A row of white front-loading washing machines in a laundry room with a plain wall and a sloped ceiling.

15. Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - North

3.4 km from Natural History Museum

Elizabeth

₹5,609

₹6,325 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and a central bar.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a high ceiling with exposed beams, and a modern design.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sliding glass door to a balcony, a wall-mounted artwork, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A modern interior with seating areas, a high ceiling, and visible structural elements.

16. Radisson Hotel Santa Maria

6 km from Natural History Museum

Shatari

₹14,377

₹16,175 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Natural History Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Avanti	8.8 Excellent 464 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Big America	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria	8.6 Excellent 808 reviews	View
Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Historic Santa Maria Inn	8.4 Very good 2,292 reviews	View

Top Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Grover Beach-Pismo Beach Area by IHG

8/10 Good

"Good location The place is clean and easy access to parking lot The breakfast is a plus"

Cottage Inn By The Sea

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was clean with a beautiful view. The staff was very professional."

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

8/10 Good

"We had a comfortable overnight stay. The staff is very friendly and helpful!"

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"BEAUTIFUL"

Edgewater Inn And Suites

8/10 Good

"The room was spotlessly clean but some of the wooden furniture has seen better days and needs replacing. The room was good but didn’t look like the website photos. Breakfast was grab and go and consisted of cakes and bagels, oats cereal and coffee only."

The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection

10/10 Excellent

"I only stayed one night. Very comfortable bed and room. Staff was very friendly. I didn’t have the free breakfast. I highly recommend this hotel."

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Our favorite place to stay when visiting SLO"

Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG

8/10 Good

"The room wasclean and quite large. There was a full size refrigerator, a small stove and dishes. The bedwas comfortable but the mattress was a little too soft. It was a nice stay."

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Simas Park

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Santa Maria Valley Historical Society

8.8/10 (11 reviews)

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Children's Resource & Referral (CRR) Discovery Museum

9.2/10 (7 reviews)

You can take time to visit Children's Resource & Referral (CRR) Discovery Museum during your travels to Santa Maria. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Santa Maria Fairpark

8.0/10 (105 reviews)

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Pacific Conservatory Theatre

6.0/10 (1 review)

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Santa Maria Civic Theatre

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

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Sunset Ridge Golf Center

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Natural History Museum?

Natural History Museum is located in a family-friendly area of Santa Maria known for its array of dining options and cycling. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 8 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Natural History Museum?

Historic Santa Maria Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Natural History Museum. Another good choice is Villa Motel, located just 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

How many hotels will I find near Natural History Museum?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Natural History Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Natural History Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Natural History Museum.

What can I see and do near Natural History Museum?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Santa Maria Valley Historical Society and Santa Maria Museum of Flight. You can enjoy live performances at Pacific Conservatory Theatre and Santa Maria Civic Theatre. Create some family memories at Children's Resource & Referral (CRR) Discovery Museum, Santa Maria Fairpark and Rancho Bowl while you're exploring the area around Natural History Museum.

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Our top choices for Natural History Museum hotels

1. Hotel Avanti

2. Best Western Plus Big America

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria

4. Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG

5. Historic Santa Maria Inn

6. Solaire Inn & Suites

7. Villa Motel

8. Quality Inn & Suites Santa Maria

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Maria

10. Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - South

11. Wine Stone Inn

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

14. Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens

15. Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - North

16. Radisson Hotel Santa Maria

Compare popular hotels close to Natural History Museum

Top Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Grover Beach-Pismo Beach Area by IHG

Cottage Inn By The Sea

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

Edgewater Inn And Suites

The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG

Other attractions near Natural History Museum

Regal Edwards Santa Maria & RPX

Simas Park

Santa Maria Valley Historical Society

Children's Resource & Referral (CRR) Discovery Museum

Santa Maria Fairpark

Pacific Conservatory Theatre

Santa Maria Civic Theatre

Sunset Ridge Golf Center

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