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A buffet setup with various food items and utensils.

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

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

A hotel with a prominent entrance, a large American flag, and a 'Welcome' sign.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

2.8 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Kyle

NT$2,877

NT$3,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 gym with cardio machines, weight benches, and dumbbells.

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

2. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

2.8 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

douglas

NT$2,743

NT$3,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a brick facade and illuminated signage.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, multiple computer stations, and orange chairs.

A lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a reception desk, and a map on the wall.

A swimming pool with a 3ft depth marker, surrounded by lounge chairs and a building with stone facade.

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

2.8 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Jessica

NT$3,488

NT$4,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

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

A modern dining area with high tables, cushioned seating, and a view of the outdoors.

4. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

2.2 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Angel

NT$3,298

NT$3,792 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A rooftop pool area with a hot tub, seating, and a view of the city skyline at dusk.

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

A building with a sign for 'SPRING'S BISTRO + BAR' and a covered entrance area.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and hanging light fixtures.

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

1.7 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Samantha

NT$3,423

NT$4,132 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, a round table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a wooden accent wall, a seating area with sofas and chairs, a small table, and a reception desk.

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

6. Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

1.6 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Richard

NT$3,391

NT$4,062 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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

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

7. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

2.8 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

celes

NT$2,292

NT$2,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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 hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window providing a view of the outside.

8. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

2.7 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

John

NT$3,048

NT$3,505 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller sofa, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, numbered 1053, and a red "No Parking" sign.

A modern kitchen with a coffee station, bowls of fruits, and a coffee machine.

9. Comfort Inn & Suites San Marcos near Outlet Mall

2.5 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Mary

NT$2,264

NT$2,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

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

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a small round table, a bar area with stools, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

10. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

5.3 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Heather

NT$3,785

NT$4,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A poolside area with wooden deck and white lounge chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a scenic view of distant hills.

A room with a wooden floor, a wooden bench, a wooden-framed mirror, a bathroom with a wooden vanity, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with chairs.

A modern building with a green metal roof, large windows, and a wooden deck.

A room with wooden paneling, a hat on the wall, a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area, and a mirror on the wall.

11. The Bygone Hotel

15.9 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Jackie

NT$3,834

NT$4,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A rectangular swimming pool with a modern building in the background, surrounded by trees and outdoor seating.

A bar area with a bartender, two stools, a wine rack, and a decorative wall with animal silhouettes.

A black-framed door with a glass panel, a black and white striped mat, and a wooden cabinet with a vase of yellow flowers.

A hallway with patterned flooring, a staircase with wooden steps and black railings, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

12. Wimberley Inn

18.6 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Chris

NT$4,665

NT$5,272 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, white bedding, bedside lamps, and a chair.

A modern hotel building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a sign for Extended Stay America.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a mirrored wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a trash bin, a coffee station with two coffee makers, and a decorative backsplash.

13. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Austin - Kyle

19.1 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

maria

NT$2,929

NT$3,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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 modern hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and various food items on display.

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

14. Comfort Suites Kyle

18.6 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Bryan

NT$2,463

NT$2,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, desk, chair, and a painting on the wall.

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.

A conference room with round tables, blue chairs, and framed pictures on the walls.

15. Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

7.2 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Josiah

NT$3,630

NT$4,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

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.

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

5.1 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Kevin

NT$3,159

NT$3,633 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern building with a sign reading "LIVAWAY SUITES" and a covered entrance area.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in dishwasher, and a stainless steel sink.

A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a white armchair, and a large abstract painting on the wall. There is a grey storage unit with lockers and a floor lamp.

17. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

5.5 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Maria

NT$2,571

NT$2,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through the window.

A large hotel with multiple floors, a prominent 'E' on the building, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

18. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

3.3 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Christopher

NT$4,251

NT$4,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A circular stone fire pit with seating around it, set in a courtyard with a fence and trees.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a view of the outdoors.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, parking spaces, and a landscaped area.

A hotel lobby with a large orange sofa, a grey armchair, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

19. Courtyard San Marcos

5.3 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Nicholas

NT$3,198

NT$3,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, yellow chairs, and a striped sofa.

A breakfast bar with a sign reading "inspired table" and "GOOD MORNING".

An indoor swimming pool with yellow chairs and potted plants around the perimeter.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

20. Home2 Suites By Hilton New Braunfels

19.4 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Timothy

NT$3,315

NT$3,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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Compare popular hotels close to Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG	8.2 Very good 1,003 reviews	View

Top Purgatory Creek Natural Area Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms where super clean and the staff was friendly and helpful"

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable."

Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"A great place to stay when in San Marcos. Clean rooms, friendly staff and delicious breakfast."

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

8/10 Good

"Everything was great, except the bed which was hard and uncomfortable for me (bad shoulders). Lobby coffee was TERRIBLE and the breakfast was meh. The gym was an excellent surprise, given that there were no pictures or mentions of it on expedia leaving me to think it didn't have one. Actually it large and has 5-55lb dumbell sets, 2 each of ellipticals and treadmill's and full cable pully weight system. Tons of mirrors, slam/exercise balls."

Comfort Inn & Suites San Marcos near Outlet Mall

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and comfortable. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Great, convenient location."

The Downtown Abbey

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and lots of space."

White Rock Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome hotel"

Other attractions near Purgatory Creek Natural Area

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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Aquarena Springs Museum

7.8/10 (17 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Aquarena Springs Museum during your trip to San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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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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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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Bobcat Soccer Complex

7.6/10 (13 reviews)

Catch an event at Bobcat Soccer Complex during your trip to San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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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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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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The Marc

The Marc is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Purgatory Creek Natural Area?

Purgatory Creek Natural Area is located in San Marcos. Travelers love the area for its beautiful river views, array of dining options, and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 6 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Purgatory Creek Natural Area?

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 1 mi (1.6 km) from Purgatory Creek Natural Area. Other good options within a few miles include Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center and Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Purgatory Creek Natural Area?

Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Purgatory Creek Natural Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Purgatory Creek Natural Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Purgatory Creek Natural Area.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Purgatory Creek Natural Area?

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What can I see and do near Purgatory Creek Natural Area?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Calaboose African American History Museum and Charles S. Cock House Museum. You can wander around Ramon Lucio Park, John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park, or San Marcos City Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Bring the family to Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park, San Marcos Discovery Center, and Meadows Center for Water and the Environment while you're checking out the area near Purgatory Creek Natural Area.

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Our top choices for Purgatory Creek Natural Area hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

2. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

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

4. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

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

6. Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

7. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

8. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

9. Comfort Inn & Suites San Marcos near Outlet Mall

10. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

11. The Bygone Hotel

12. Wimberley Inn

13. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Austin - Kyle

14. Comfort Suites Kyle

15. Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

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

17. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

18. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

19. Courtyard San Marcos

20. Home2 Suites By Hilton New Braunfels

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Top Purgatory Creek Natural Area Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

Comfort Inn & Suites San Marcos near Outlet Mall

The Downtown Abbey

White Rock Inn

Other attractions near Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park

Aquarena Springs Museum

Dunbar Park

Witliff Collections

Bobcat Soccer Complex

Calaboose African American History Museum

Cheatham Street Warehouse

The Marc

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