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Our top choices for Natural History Museum hotels

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a chandelier.

1. Best Western Plus Big America

Best Western Plus Big America
2.5 star property
2.4 km from Natural History Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Rooms are very clean and outside area is well maintained. Pet friendly rooms at no charge, definitely a plus."
United States
G
The price is P5,896
P6,633 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Best Western Plus Big America
A modern hotel lobby with a long wooden reception desk, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria
3.0 star property
3.2 km from Natural History Museum
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (826 reviews)
"Clean room, nice staff, would stay there again!"
United States
Jim
The price is P6,802
P7,665 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria
A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a bed.

3. Hotel Avanti

Hotel Avanti
2.5 star property
1.7 km from Natural History Museum
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (517 reviews)
"Absolutely wonderful hotel."
United States
Samantha
The price is P5,102
P5,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Hotel Avanti
A house with a stone exterior, large windows, and a small garden with a rock feature.

4. Solaire Inn & Suites

Solaire Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
2.8 km from Natural History Museum
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"great place"
United States
Russel
The price is P4,256
P4,788 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Solaire Inn & Suites
A courtyard with a fountain, palm trees, and string lights.

5. Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn
3.5 star property
0.6 km from Natural History Museum
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2,412 reviews)
"Downtown in walking distance to restaurants and nice bar in hotel."
United States
robert
The price is P5,924
P6,664 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Historic Santa Maria Inn
A hotel room with a bed, a wooden dresser, a desk with a chair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

6. Villa Motel

Villa Motel
2.0 star property
1.1 km from Natural History Museum
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (489 reviews)
"Place was really nice"
United States
Ryan
The price is P3,830
P4,309 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Villa Motel
A reception desk with a 'Welcome' sign, a painting of a landscape, and a bookshelf with magazines.

7. ECONOMY INN

ECONOMY INN
2.5 star property
1.1 km from Natural History Museum
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (110 reviews)
"Clean room lovely staff "
United States
Salina
The price is P4,766
P5,362 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
ECONOMY INN
A modern restaurant with wooden flooring, red seating, and a kitchen area with a counter and decorative items.

8. Quality Inn & Suites Santa Maria

Quality Inn & Suites Santa Maria
2.0 star property
1.8 km from Natural History Museum
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Parking was close by and they had charging station ! Staff was amazing."
United States
Jennifer
The price is P5,930
P6,671 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Quality Inn & Suites Santa Maria
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone, wall-mounted lamps, and a window with blue curtains.

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Maria

Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Maria
2.0 star property
1.1 km from Natural History Museum
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Overall was okay Parking was convenient"
United States
Akos
The price is P4,448
P5,004 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Maria
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

10. Colonial Motel

Colonial Motel
2.0 star property
2.5 km from Natural History Museum
6.6 out of 10, (234 reviews)
"Clean rooms, smaller well kept motel in a good location. "
United States
Darren
The price is P5,674
P6,384 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Colonial Motel
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a small building in the background.

11. Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - South

Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - South
2.0 star property
1.4 km from Natural History Museum
6.2 out of 10, (624 reviews)
"Highly recommend very clean quite and friendly"
United States
Amy
The price is P5,617
P6,319 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - South
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a bottle of wine, and a glass of red wine.

12. Wine Stone Inn

Wine Stone Inn
5.0 star property
9.4 km from Natural History Museum
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (712 reviews)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff, great location"
United States
DALLAS Cooper
The price is P8,521
P10,140 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Wine Stone Inn
A modern dining area with a long table, cushioned seating, and a kitchen in the background.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria
2.5 star property
3.5 km from Natural History Museum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Suites were clean and spacious"
United States
Yesenia
The price is P7,074
P7,972 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria
An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, a glass-top fire feature, and a view of a building with balconies.

14. Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria
3.0 star property
3.4 km from Natural History Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (354 reviews)
"Room was clean and breakfast was great."
United States
Rukshana
The price is P7,435
P8,378 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria
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15. Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG

Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG
2.5 star property
3.2 km from Natural History Museum
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Good kitchenette, free laundry services shower curtain rod was a little off center and internet can be a little slow but overall great stay"
United States
Jeremy
The price is P6,242
P7,022 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG
A house with a porch, steps, and a fence.

16. Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens

Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens
2.5 star property
11.1 km from Natural History Museum
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (224 reviews)
"Plusses: pet-friendly, ni"
United States
Gigi
The price is P8,157
P9,176 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens
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'.

17. Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - North

Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - North
2.0 star property
3.4 km from Natural History Museum
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,236 reviews)
"Friendly front desk guy, clean room, decent bed, quiet…couldn’t have been better."
United States
Jake
The price is P3,207
P3,617 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - North
A dining area with a round table, four white chairs, and a yellow bowl.

18. Retro cottage on Private Rd near park

Retro cottage on Private Rd near park
3.0 star property
5.3 km from Natural History Museum
The price is P9,533
P14,195 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Retro cottage on Private Rd near park
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a view to the outside.

19. MCM 2 bed/1 bath on Private Rd near park

MCM 2 bed/1 bath on Private Rd near park
3.0 star property
5.3 km from Natural History Museum
The price is P11,916
P16,972 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
MCM 2 bed/1 bath on Private Rd near park
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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Compare popular hotels close to Natural History Museum

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a chandelier.
Best Western Plus Big America
2.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,002 reviews
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A modern hotel lobby with a long wooden reception desk, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria
3.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
826 reviews
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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.
Hotel Avanti
2.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
517 reviews
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A house with a stone exterior, large windows, and a small garden with a rock feature.
Solaire Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,002 reviews
View
A courtyard with a fountain, palm trees, and string lights.
Historic Santa Maria Inn
3.5 star property
8.4
Very good
2,412 reviews
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Top Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn

10/10 Excellent
"I really enjoyed my stay here"
Michael 2-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Historic Santa Maria Inn

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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 biking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 12 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Natural History Museum?
Historic Santa Maria Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler 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 are there near Natural History Museum?
Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodations 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, most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer 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.