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A restaurant with long wooden tables and booths, hanging plants, and a decorative ceiling.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and a lamp on the nightstand.

A spacious living area with a grand piano, a chandelier, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.

1. Best Western Plus Big America

2.4 km from Natural History Museum

Edward

฿3,688

฿4,149 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a bed.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a mirror.

A spacious living area with a kitchen, a dining area, and a seating area with a coffee table and sofas.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a blue chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

2. Hotel Avanti

1.7 km from Natural History Museum

Michael

฿2,713

฿3,052 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a long wooden reception desk, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A lobby with a stone wall, a large painting, a beige sofa, and a wooden chair.

A hotel with a parking lot, electric vehicle charging stations, and a covered entrance.

A reception area with wooden reception desks, a large decorative wall piece, and a seating area with a round table.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria

3.1 km from Natural History Museum

Zenny

฿3,763

฿4,241 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A sign for Solaire Inn & Suites with a clear view of the surrounding palm trees and a street in the background.

A wall with framed certificates and a vase of white roses.

A hotel room with two beds, a window with blinds, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

A kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, a chair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

4. Solaire Inn & Suites

2.8 km from Natural History Museum

Frank

฿2,515

฿2,829 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a bedroom.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a man and woman at the desk, a dog on a leash, and a luggage cart.

A kitchenette with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and a coffee machine.

A covered outdoor patio with two barbecue grills, a concrete floor, and a metal fence.

5. Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG

3.2 km from Natural History Museum

Ana

฿3,688

฿4,149 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A courtyard with a fountain, palm trees, and string lights.

A courtyard with a stone fountain, palm trees, and a building with ivy-covered arches.

A restaurant with a long, curved seating area featuring cushioned booths and tables set for dining.

A bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple stools, and a brick wall backdrop.

6. Historic Santa Maria Inn

0.6 km from Natural History Museum

Monique

฿3,766

฿4,237 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden dresser, a desk with a chair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, sink, and mirror.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a bulletin board, and a door leading outside.

7. Villa Motel

1.1 km from Natural History Museum

John

฿2,037

฿2,292 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, desk, TV, and ceiling fan.

A living room with a beige wall, a ceiling fan, a black refrigerator, a brown sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a window with blinds.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a covered area with a vending machine.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a wooden island, a waffle station, and decorative wall art.

8. Quality Inn & Suites Santa Maria

1.8 km from Natural History Museum

michael

฿3,154

฿3,548 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone, wall-mounted lamps, and a window with blue curtains.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a coffee maker, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, shower, and towel rack.

A clear swimming pool with a red border, surrounded by palm trees and a lounge area with chairs.

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Maria

1.1 km from Natural History Museum

David

฿2,508

฿2,822 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a small building in the background.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, a clock, and a reception desk.

A spacious lobby with a large clock, a fireplace, and a pool view.

A hotel reception area with a coffee machine, a microwave, and a potted plant.

10. Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - South

1.4 km from Natural History Museum

Amy

฿2,987

฿3,361 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a bottle of wine, and a glass of red wine.

A modern lounge area with a wine rack, comfortable seating, and a TV displaying golf.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, wine bottles, and a decorative backsplash.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a wine display.

11. Wine Stone Inn

9.4 km from Natural History Museum

DALLAS Cooper

฿6,153

฿7,322 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern cafe with a central serving table, a kitchen area, and a wall with food-related decor.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade and a welcoming entrance.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, a reception desk, a wall with a welcome sign, and a display case with snacks.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

3.5 km from Natural History Museum

Yesenia

฿3,962

฿4,464 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A dining table with a plate of food, a glass of white wine, and a bar area in the background.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bottles, glasses, and two large screens.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a coffee machine.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a kitchenette.

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

3.4 km from Natural History Museum

Erwin

฿3,954

฿4,456 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a white picket fence.

A gazebo with a white exterior and a peaked roof, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, two armchairs, a TV, and a bathroom with a bathtub and shower.

A living room with a grand piano, a dark-colored sofa, and a coffee table.

14. Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens

11.1 km from Natural History Museum

Gigi

฿4,373

฿4,920 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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'.

A vending machine with snacks and Coca-Cola bottles.

A row of white front-loading washing machines in a laundry room with a plain wall and a sloped ceiling.

A motel with a swimming pool, multiple rooms, and a parking area.

15. Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - North

3.4 km from Natural History Museum

Tracy

฿2,133

฿2,404 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and a central bar.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a high ceiling with exposed beams, and a modern design.

A hotel pool area with multiple levels of balconies, lounge chairs, and a clear blue pool.

A modern interior with seating areas, a high ceiling, and visible structural elements.

16. Radisson Hotel Santa Maria

6 km from Natural History Museum

Trinh

฿5,387

฿6,060 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Natural History Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Best Western Plus Big America	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Hotel Avanti	8.6 Excellent 498 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria	8.6 Excellent 816 reviews	View
Solaire Inn & Suites	8.6 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View

Top Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay. Our room is clean."

Hampton Inn & Suites Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach Area, CA

10/10 Excellent

"The room were very clean. Love their breakfast they have little bit of everything ❤️"

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great property with amazing views. Great location to beach and Pismo Pier. On property restaurant “Blaze & Brew,” is fun and excellent food/menu. Rooms have been redone fairly recently and are spacious and comfortable. Plenty of amenities. Daily breakfast is good. We’d definitely stay again."

Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Room was as expected. Good price for a nice place to stay."

Hotel Avanti

8/10 Good

"Clean rooms, cool staff, nice shower, comfortable bed"

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

8/10 Good

"I felt overall the stay was good. There were a couple of things that stood out that could be changed. First, the upstairs balcony seating area was well arranged. However, the glass was really dirty. I’m not sure how often its cleaned but our entire stay it was dirty. Secondly the tv kept freezing up and even going out. I know that may be more of a network issue but just thought I would mention it. Overall, worth the price!"

The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay!! Will definitely be back!"

Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

Days Inn by Wyndham Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Front desk receptionist was VERY helpful and engaging. Super sweet!"

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Simas Park

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Santa Maria Valley Historical Society

8.8/10 (11 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Santa Maria Valley Historical Society in Santa Maria. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Children's Resource & Referral (CRR) Discovery Museum

9.2/10 (7 reviews)

You can take time to visit Children's Resource & Referral (CRR) Discovery Museum during your travels to Santa Maria. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Santa Maria Fairpark

8.0/10 (105 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Santa Maria Fairpark during your trip to Santa Maria. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Pacific Conservatory Theatre

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can enjoy a show at Pacific Conservatory Theatre on your trip to Santa Maria. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Santa Maria Civic Theatre

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

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Sunset Ridge Golf Center

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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 cycling. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 12 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Natural History Museum?

Historic Santa Maria Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller 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 will I find near Natural History Museum?

Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodation options 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, the majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals 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.

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Our top choices for Natural History Museum hotels

1. Best Western Plus Big America

2. Hotel Avanti

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria

4. Solaire Inn & Suites

5. Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG

6. Historic Santa Maria Inn

7. Villa Motel

8. Quality Inn & Suites Santa Maria

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Maria

10. Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - South

11. Wine Stone Inn

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

14. Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens

15. Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - North

16. Radisson Hotel Santa Maria

Compare popular hotels close to Natural History Museum

Top Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

Hampton Inn & Suites Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach Area, CA

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG

Hotel Avanti

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

Days Inn by Wyndham Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach

Other attractions near Natural History Museum

Regal Edwards Santa Maria & RPX

Simas Park

Santa Maria Valley Historical Society

Children's Resource & Referral (CRR) Discovery Museum

Santa Maria Fairpark

Pacific Conservatory Theatre

Santa Maria Civic Theatre

Sunset Ridge Golf Center

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