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

A buffet with labeled containers of turkey sausage and cookies.

1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero by IHG

22 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Linda

₹9,018

₹10,281 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

A sign for Avenue Inn Downtown with a vacancy message.

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.

2. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

18.3 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Hannah

₹6,749

₹7,660 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

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

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

16.3 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Jehmae

₹12,447

₹14,151 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 buffet area with various food items and a coffee station.

4. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

16.5 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Daniel

₹10,776

₹14,625 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 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.

5. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

19.4 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Kennedy

₹4,964

₹6,773 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 large house with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a view of a mountain.

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

6. Apple Farm

16.1 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Alfredo

₹10,167

₹12,639 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

7. Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo

20.8 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Claudia

₹10,041

₹11,416 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 modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a hanging light fixture, and a seating area with a wicker chair.

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

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

16.3 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Caroline

₹9,963

₹11,328 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, balconies, and surrounding greenery.

A residential building with a swimming pool, palm trees, and outdoor seating.

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

A kitchen with a marble countertop, dark cabinets, a coffee station, and a fruit bowl.

9. Hotel Buena Vista

16.2 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Kayla

₹8,458

₹9,600 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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.

10. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

19.5 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Robin

₹10,820

₹12,301 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 modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A compact kitchen with a coffee machine, a trash bin, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and shelves with snacks and condiments.

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

11. Mission Inn San Luis Obispo

16.2 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Kate

₹5,478

₹7,295 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

12. Madonna Inn

19.1 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Bertha

₹12,871

₹17,841 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A sign for La Cuesta Inn indicating a vacancy.

13. La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

16.1 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Cole

₹10,167

₹11,539 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

14. University Inn

16.3 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Kiet

₹4,898

₹8,253 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

15. Petit Soleil

16.7 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Tiffany

₹14,681

₹16,691 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

16. Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

21 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Angela

₹7,261

₹8,256 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

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.

17. Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo

21.1 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Randi

₹11,875

₹13,502 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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 sign for San Luis Creek Lodge with outdoor seating.

18. San Luis Creek Lodge

16.2 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Rosanna

₹12,772

₹16,248 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An outdoor patio area with stone walls, wicker furniture, and a stone fire pit.

A townhouse-style hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Marriott property.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a small side table, and a floor lamp. There is a bed with a nightstand and a lamp in the background.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel refrigerator, and a coffee maker.

19. TownePlace Suites San Luis Obispo

20.3 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Jordan

₹12,056

₹13,707 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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 spacious dining area with a large window, a patterned rug, and a variety of seating options including chairs and tables.

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

20. Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel

19.5 km from Santa Margarita Lake

Patti

₹12,022

₹13,669 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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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 1,000 reviews	View
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo	9.0 Wonderful 1,387 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 2,177 reviews	View
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo	9.4 Exceptional 1,624 reviews	View
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo	8.4 Very good 1,378 reviews	View

Top Santa Margarita Lake Hotel Reviews

Mission Inn San Luis Obispo

8/10 Good

"The room was clean. They updated the rooms, new TV, and furniture, plenty of outlets and charging ports. The shower was nice and so were the provided cleansers. The shower door would not stay closed all the way so there was an inch or so opening so some water leaks out. Really the only negative was the bed, it was not comfortable even with some melatonin. I might stay again since it’s a good value but take two melatonin."

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was great grocery store right across the street. Close To the freeway"

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

8/10 Good

"This was an ideal place for an overnight stay. The location was perfect, and we could walk to places to eat very easily. The office staff was extremely friendly."

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Oxford Suites is always my preferred stay when I am in the Pismo Beach area. Staff are always helpful, check-in is smooth, and rooms are always clean and well stocked with toiletries. Only small complaint is I cannot have a printed receipt with amount paid for the stay (receipt printed by the desk clerk shows zero amount paid - need this for work related reimbursement from employer)."

Apple Farm

8/10 Good

"Do it."

Hotel San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"The stay was amazing! The girl checking us in seemed bothered that we were there. Other than that, we had a great time. The room was beautiful, and the staff did a great job keeping it tidy and clean. Will come back"

University Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Clean upkept room, safe area, nice simple complimentary breakfast"

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was clean and comfortable. The staff was great! There’s free breakfast with made to order omelets & a happy hour that has great pours/selection. We would definitely stay again."

The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Close to school and down town"

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. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero by IHG

2. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

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

4. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

5. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

6. Apple Farm

7. Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo

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

9. Hotel Buena Vista

10. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

11. Mission Inn San Luis Obispo

12. Madonna Inn

13. La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

14. University Inn

15. Petit Soleil

16. Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

17. Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo

18. San Luis Creek Lodge

19. TownePlace Suites San Luis Obispo

20. Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel

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Top Santa Margarita Lake Hotel Reviews

Mission Inn San Luis Obispo

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Apple Farm

Hotel San Luis Obispo

University Inn

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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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