Top 10 Hotels Near Aquarena Springs Museum in San Marcos for 2026

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A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple dining areas, and a pool.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a stone building with multiple windows, and a clear blue sky.

A modern bar area with a central island and bar stools, surrounded by seating and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A spacious hotel lobby with a long corridor, modern chandeliers, and seating areas.

1. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

2.1 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Alberto

P8,299

P9,637 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A buffet setup with various food items and utensils.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a garden with pink flowers.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

2.6 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Jessica

P5,355

P6,159 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a large window, a television, a dining table, and a bookshelf.

A spacious kitchen with wooden floors, a dining area with a bench, and a view through large windows.

A green building with a white door and arched windows, featuring a tower with a vent.

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, leading to a landing with a painting and a light fixture.

3. The Downtown Abbey

Heritage, 3.2 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Jana

P2,833

P7,269 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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

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

A spacious hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.

A gym with cardio machines, weight benches, and dumbbells.

4. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

2.6 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Matthew

P5,350

P6,152 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, a covered outdoor area, and a swimming pool.

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

5. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

1 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Yadira

P6,022

P6,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building at night with illuminated signage and a covered entrance.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining space.

An outdoor patio area with multiple tables and chairs, a building with large glass doors, and a stone facade.

A swimming pool with a stone facade building in the background.

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

1.9 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Celina

P5,986

P7,192 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A Holiday Inn hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit entrance.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and televisions displaying content.

A hotel lobby with a purple carpet, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the parking lot.

A Holiday Inn hotel with a covered entrance, a visible Spring's restaurant, and a flagpole with an American flag.

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

0.9 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

yerika

P6,233

P7,538 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a kitchen area.

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, a round wooden table, and grey armchairs.

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a view of the surrounding area at dusk.

8. Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

0.5 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Richard

P5,492

P6,625 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A hotel with a modern facade, a prominent entrance with a curved roof, and a parking lot with marked spaces.

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

A lobby with a blue sofa set, two armchairs, a small ottoman, and two wall-mounted lamps.

9. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

2.6 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Hector

P3,904

P4,490 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

A two-story EconoLodge building with a beige facade and red accents.

A swimming pool with a brick border, a covered area with a roof, and a building with multiple balconies and windows.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a red wall, a clock, and various appliances including a coffee maker and a toaster.

10. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

2.7 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

John

P3,224

P3,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, marked depth lines, and an exit sign.

11. Comfort Inn & Suites San Marcos near Outlet Mall

1 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Ebelin

P3,759

P4,323 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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 living room with a fireplace, two leather chairs, a glass coffee table, and a book titled "Jack Nicklaus".

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

12. Gruene River Hotel & Retreat

19.3 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

William Reed

P14,810

P17,070 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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.

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

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.

13. Melrose River Club

7 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Leslie

P9,779

P12,217 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, a bench, and a red exercise ball.

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

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

14. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

4.5 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Heather

P6,912

P7,949 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

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

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a kitchen in the background.

15. Western 1924 Luxury Lofts

11.3 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Anonymous traveler

P7,078

P16,714 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

A modern living room with two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall art piece.

16. Hampton Inn Kyle

19.5 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Caroline

P5,840

P6,621 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A spacious living area with large windows, a stone wall, and modern furniture.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, stone pillars, and a view of the building's exterior.

A Hilton Garden Inn with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance, stone pillars, and a well-maintained outdoor area with rocks and landscaping.

17. Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

7.6 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Garrett

P5,821

P6,694 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel named La Quinta with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a modern building facade.

A modern reception area with a long counter, a coffee machine, and a beverage dispenser.

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

A lobby with a mural of a street scene, a vending machine, and two blue reception desks.

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

4 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Jose

P5,613

P6,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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 modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a sofa, a round coffee table, and a view through large windows with sheer curtains.

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

5.2 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Andrea

P6,054

P6,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

A Comfort Suites hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a clear sky.

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

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

20. Comfort Suites Kyle

19.5 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Bryan

P4,641

P5,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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Compare popular hotels close to Aquarena Springs Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center	8.8 Excellent 1,315 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 1,020 reviews	View
The Downtown Abbey	8.8 Excellent 51 reviews	View
Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos	8.4 Very Good 1,017 reviews	View
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos	8.4 Very Good 1,009 reviews	View

Top Aquarena Springs Museum Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent all around very happy with my stay !"

Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Felt safe and close to food places walking distance. Chili’s is right there you can walk through parking lot. Breakfast was good at the property."

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Malls

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay. The room and facilities were very clean and the staff was super friendly and helpful. The location was perfect for what we were in town for. Would stay there again"

The Crystal River Inn

10/10 Excellent

"So easy to check in and out. Great location for walking."

Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

8/10 Good

"Very nice and clean room ."

Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

10/10 Excellent

"Was ok"

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"well maintained and nice staff"

The Downtown Abbey

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay. the mosquitos on the patio in the back were horrible though. Also maybe better instructions given as a lady walked in to our room because she wasn’t sure where to go. (our fault for not having door locked) beautiful house"

Other attractions near Aquarena Springs Museum

Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park

8.2/10 (346 reviews)

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park during your trip to San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Purgatory Creek Natural Area

You can take time to visit Purgatory Creek Natural Area during your travels to San Marcos. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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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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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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Witliff Collections

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Witliff Collections during your travels in San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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Calaboose African American History Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at 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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John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park

7.6/10 (68 reviews)

John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Ramon Lucio Park

8.0/10 (1 review)

Ramon Lucio Park is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Aquarena Springs Museum?

Aquarena Springs Museum is located in a welcoming area of San Marcos known for its beautiful river views and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 17 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Aquarena Springs Museum?

Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Aquarena Springs Museum. Other good choices close by include Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG and Comfort Inn & Suites San Marcos near Outlet Mall.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Aquarena Springs Museum?

Expedia has 17 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Aquarena Springs Museum.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Aquarena Springs Museum.

What can I see and do near Aquarena Springs Museum?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Calaboose African American History Museum and Charles S. Cock House Museum. Spend some time wandering around San Marcos City Park, John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park, and Sewell Park. Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park, San Marcos Discovery Center, and Meadows Center for Water and the Environment are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

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Our top choices for Aquarena Springs Museum hotels

1. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

2. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

3. The Downtown Abbey

4. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

5. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

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

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

8. Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

9. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

10. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

11. Comfort Inn & Suites San Marcos near Outlet Mall

12. Gruene River Hotel & Retreat

13. Melrose River Club

14. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

15. Western 1924 Luxury Lofts

16. Hampton Inn Kyle

17. Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

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

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

20. Comfort Suites Kyle

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Top Aquarena Springs Museum Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Malls

The Crystal River Inn

Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

The Downtown Abbey

Other attractions near Aquarena Springs Museum

Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park

Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Dunbar Park

Cheatham Street Warehouse

Witliff Collections

Calaboose African American History Museum

John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park

Ramon Lucio Park

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