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

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

A swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

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

1. Best Western Plus Big America

2.4 km from Natural History Museum

Edward

NT$3,607

NT$4,058 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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 spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and cabinets.

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

Alejandro

NT$2,857

NT$3,214 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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.

3. Solaire Inn & Suites

2.8 km from Natural History Museum

Esmeralda

NT$2,383

NT$2,681 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a blue awning labeled "CANDLEWOOD SUITES".

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

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

4. Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG

3.2 km from Natural History Museum

Ana

NT$3,495

NT$3,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

An outdoor wedding venue with rows of white chairs and floral centerpieces.

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

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

5. Historic Santa Maria Inn

0.6 km from Natural History Museum

Monique

NT$3,740

NT$4,208 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

A motel with multiple rooms, a parking lot, and palm trees.

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

6. Villa Motel

1.1 km from Natural History Museum

John

NT$1,893

NT$2,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

A hotel lobby with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, a floral rug, a Monster energy drink fridge, and a kitchen area in the background.

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.

7. Quality Inn & Suites Santa Maria

1.8 km from Natural History Museum

michael

NT$2,988

NT$3,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A Days Inn hotel with a sunny sign, palm trees, and a two-story building.

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

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

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Maria

1.1 km from Natural History Museum

Edgar H

NT$2,329

NT$2,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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.

9. Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - South

1.4 km from Natural History Museum

Amy

NT$2,831

NT$3,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

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

A two-story building with a sign reading "Wine Store Inn." It features a balcony on the upper floor and a covered outdoor seating area on the ground floor.

10. Wine Stone Inn

9.4 km from Natural History Museum

DALLAS Cooper

NT$5,645

NT$6,717 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

3.5 km from Natural History Museum

Yesenia

NT$4,306

NT$4,853 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

An outdoor patio with a grill, seating, and a view of a building.

12. Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

3.4 km from Natural History Museum

Erwin

NT$3,747

NT$4,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A cozy library with wooden bookshelves, a fireplace, and a dining area with chairs.

13. Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens

11.1 km from Natural History Museum

Gigi

NT$4,188

NT$4,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a bathroom, and a nightstand with a phone.

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

A vending machine with snacks and Coca-Cola bottles.

14. Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - North

3.4 km from Natural History Museum

Tracy

NT$2,021

NT$2,278 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a sliding glass door to a balcony, a wall-mounted artwork, and a bedside table with a lamp.

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

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

15. Radisson Hotel Santa Maria

6 km from Natural History Museum

Trinh

NT$4,834

NT$5,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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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 1,004 reviews	View
Hotel Avanti	8.6 Excellent 492 reviews	View
Solaire Inn & Suites	8.6 Excellent 1,011 reviews	View
Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Historic Santa Maria Inn	8.4 Very good 2,380 reviews	View

Top Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Solaire Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Front desk is very nice and funny. The hotel is small and clean."

Days Inn by Wyndham Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach

10/10 Excellent

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Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very friendly and the room was very clean"

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

8/10 Good

"Has a nice room with everything we needed. The room wasn’t as clean as I originally thought, we found candy on the ground. We also noticed dust in the corners of the room. The plugs were hard to keep our devices plugged in, those definitely need to be changed. The bathroom was clean and the soaps were great. I love the little kitchen area made the stay nice. We weren’t too pleased with the breakfast the food was not good. The room was a bit crowded and my mom had to leave, she threw her waffle away because she said it was not good. I would stay there again but most likely avoid breakfast."

Historic Santa Maria Inn

10/10 Excellent

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Villa Motel

10/10 Excellent

"This is a very well managed, clean and neat motel. Staff was very kind and accommodating. It is a very good value for the money and a quick overnight stay. Would definitely stay here again if the need arises."

Hotel Avanti

10/10 Excellent

"Great rooms staff very friendly"

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

10/10 Excellent

"My boyfriend & I had such a wonderful stay, Pismo & SLO was fun too. We can’t wait to come back."

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

8/10 Good

"Everything was excellent, the staff, the room really clean, amenities, the breakfast was awesome. Everything was great."

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Simas Park

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Santa Maria Valley Historical Society

8.8/10 (11 reviews)

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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 savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Santa Maria Fairpark

8.0/10 (105 reviews)

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Pacific Conservatory Theatre

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can get tickets for a performance at Pacific Conservatory Theatre during your stay in Santa Maria. While in this romantic area, you can savor 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 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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Natural History Museum?

To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Natural History Museum, head over to our customer service page.

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. Solaire Inn & Suites

4. Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG

5. Historic Santa Maria Inn

6. Villa Motel

7. Quality Inn & Suites Santa Maria

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Maria

9. Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - South

10. Wine Stone Inn

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

12. Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

13. Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens

14. Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - North

15. Radisson Hotel Santa Maria

Compare popular hotels close to Natural History Museum

Top Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Solaire Inn & Suites

Days Inn by Wyndham Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach

Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn

Villa Motel

Hotel Avanti

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

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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