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Our top choices for McDonald Observatory hotels

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Butterfield Inn Main Street Cottages

Butterfield Inn Main Street Cottages

Butterfield Inn Main Street Cottages
3.0 star property
16.1 km from McDonald Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (154)
"Clean, convenient and cozy."
United States
Argel
Butterfield Inn Main Street Cottages
Front of property
Mountainside Inn

Mountainside Inn

Mountainside Inn
2.0 star property
15.8 km from McDonald Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (113)
"Clean, the view of the Mountains in the back is beautiful"
United States
Ricardo Acosta
The price is P8,491
P9,596 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026
Mountainside Inn
Reception
Fort Davis Inn & R.V. Park

Fort Davis Inn & R.V. Park

Fort Davis Inn & R.V. Park
2.0 star property
15.9 km from McDonald Observatory
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1107)
"Staff was great, the room was very nice and clean."
United States
Richard
Fort Davis Inn & R.V. Park
Exterior
Davis Mountains Inn

Davis Mountains Inn

Davis Mountains Inn
2.5 star property
16.1 km from McDonald Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (948)
"Great Place to stay!"
United States
Armando
Davis Mountains Inn
Outdoor dining
The Hotel Limpia

The Hotel Limpia

The Hotel Limpia
2.5 star property
16.1 km from McDonald Observatory
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (601)
"Love the Limpia"
United States
david
The price is P5,873
P7,077 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
The Hotel Limpia
Exterior
Fort Davis Drug Store Hotel

Fort Davis Drug Store Hotel

Fort Davis Drug Store Hotel
2.0 star property
16.1 km from McDonald Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (134)
"Such a cool historic spot "
United States
Doug
The price is P6,993
P7,902 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Fort Davis Drug Store Hotel
Interior
4 Mi to Davis Mountains State Park: Family Retreat

4 Mi to Davis Mountains State Park: Family Retreat

4 Mi to Davis Mountains State Park: Family Retreat
3.0 star property
16 km from McDonald Observatory
The price is P6,461
P18,253 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
4 Mi to Davis Mountains State Park: Family Retreat
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top McDonald Observatory Hotel Reviews

Butterfield Inn Main Street Cottages

Butterfield Inn Main Street Cottages

10/10 Excellent
"Clean, convenient and cozy."
Argel 2-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Butterfield Inn Main Street Cottages

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Davis Mountains State Park

4.5/5 (151 reviews)
You can take time to visit Davis Mountains State Park during your travels to Fort Davis. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants.
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USA, Texas, Fort Davis. Fort Davis National Historic Site, Texas, is one of the best surviving examples of an Indian Wars' frontier military post in the Southwest.

Fort Davis National Historic Site

4.5/5 (189 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Fort Davis with a stop at Fort Davis National Historic Site. Discover the mountain views and restaurants in this relaxing area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around McDonald Observatory?
McDonald Observatory is located in a welcoming area of Fort Davis that travelers like for its mountain views and restaurants. Fort Davis is home to 50 hotels and other accommodations, so you can find something that's perfect for your stay.
What's the best place to stay near McDonald Observatory?
The Hotel Limpia is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. You'll find it 10 mi (16.1 km) from McDonald Observatory. Other good options around the area include Fort Davis Inn & R.V. Park and Butterfield Inn Main Street Cottages.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near McDonald Observatory, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near McDonald Observatory.