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Our top choices for Natural History Museum hotels

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Hotel Avanti

Hotel Avanti

Hotel Avanti
2.5 star property
1.7 km from Natural History Museum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (282)
"The rooms were surprisingly nice. "
United States
mario
The price is P4,907
P5,520 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Hotel Avanti
Exterior
Historic Santa Maria Inn

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, (1860)
"Nice place to stay "
United States
octaviano
The price is P4,601
P5,176 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Historic Santa Maria Inn
Restaurant
Best Western Plus Big America

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, (1001)
"Room was fabulous as was the staff."
United States
Laura
The price is P6,414
P7,216 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Best Western Plus Big America
Free daily continental breakfast
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria
2.5 star property
3.1 km from Natural History Museum
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (726)
"Clean room and great staff and service! "
United States
Ruby
The price is P6,578
P7,413 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG

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, (1000)
"Clean room . Great stay"
United States
Derek
The price is P5,590
P6,289 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG
Desk, free WiFi
Villa Motel

Villa Motel

Villa Motel
2.0 star property
1.1 km from Natural History Museum
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (174)
"Staff was very friendly "
United States
erika
The price is P3,825
P4,303 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Villa Motel
Reception
ECONOMY INN

ECONOMY INN

ECONOMY INN
2.5 star property
1.1 km from Natural History Museum
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (74)
"Decent hotel for the price"
United States
ydalid
The price is P3,072
P3,456 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
ECONOMY INN
Exterior
Solaire Inn & Suites

Solaire Inn & Suites

Solaire Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
2.7 km from Natural History Museum
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Clean Staff very helpful "
United States
Sally
The price is P3,707
P4,171 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Solaire Inn & Suites
Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Travelodge by Wyndham Santa Maria

Travelodge by Wyndham Santa Maria

Travelodge by Wyndham Santa Maria
2.0 star property
1.8 km from Natural History Museum
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"Great establishment and surrounding neighborhood. "
United States
Julio
The price is P5,802
P6,528 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Santa Maria
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Maria

Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Maria

Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Maria
2.0 star property
1.1 km from Natural History Museum
6.8 out of 10, (1000)
"Room was clean staff was nice. "
United States
Kimberly Dawn
The price is P4,202
P4,727 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Maria
View from property
Buckboard Motel

Buckboard Motel

Buckboard Motel
2.5 star property
2 km from Natural History Museum
6.8 out of 10, (71)
"Excellent place to rest excellent price "
United States
Carlos
The price is P3,678
P4,137 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Buckboard Motel
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Colonial Motel

Colonial Motel

Colonial Motel
2.0 star property
2.5 km from Natural History Museum
6.4 out of 10, (164)
"I recomendar this place "
United States
Everarda
The price is P4,393
P4,943 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 27 - Dec 28
Colonial Motel
Outdoor pool
Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - South

Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - South

Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - South
2.0 star property
1.4 km from Natural History Museum
5.8 out of 10, (511)
"Room was nice and the owner and staff were helpful and kind."
United States
Jason
The price is P4,492
P5,054 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026
Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - South
Free daily buffet breakfast
Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

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, (1000)
"Breakfast very good, Parkin field safe ,the room very clean"
United States
Hugo
The price is P6,970
P7,855 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria
Restaurant
Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria
3.0 star property
3.4 km from Natural History Museum
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (40)
"Room was great and the staff were extremely courteous and helpful! Can't wait to stay there again."
United States
John
The price is P5,935
P6,689 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18, 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria
Terrace/patio
Wine Stone Inn

Wine Stone Inn

Wine Stone Inn
5.0 star property
9.4 km from Natural History Museum
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (600)
"Room was super clean and roomy ...bed was very comfortable! Love the decor in the entire hotel. Staff was friendly and accommodating. "
United States
shannon
The price is P9,249
P11,006 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Wine Stone Inn
Lobby
Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - North

Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - North

Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - North
2.0 star property
3.4 km from Natural History Museum
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1008)
"Great staff and the room was clean"
Canada
Adam
The price is P2,899
P3,271 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - North
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Radisson Hotel Santa Maria

Radisson Hotel Santa Maria

Radisson Hotel Santa Maria
3.5 star property
6 km from Natural History Museum
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1332)
"Staff was great . They were very welcoming made the stay comfortable "
United States
Luis
The price is P5,791
P6,515 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026
Radisson Hotel Santa Maria
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Top Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn

10/10 Excellent
"clean and quickly fixed the toilet."
Jung-A 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Historic Santa Maria Inn

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Regal Edwards Santa Maria & RPX

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Simas Park

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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 9 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 Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria, located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.
How many hotels are there near Natural History Museum?
Expedia has 9 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 Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum, Santa Maria Fairpark, and Rancho Bowl while you're exploring the area around Natural History Museum.