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

A spacious dining area with a large orange sofa, wooden tables, and chairs.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

2.8 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Kyle

₩117,948

₩135,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A hotel entrance with a green sign, a parking lot, and landscaping.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, two beds, a sofa, and a lamp.

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.

2. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

2.8 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

douglas

₩112,277

₩129,119 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a TV on a desk.

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

2.8 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Jessica

₩148,102

₩176,988 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table. There is a TV mounted on the wall and a kitchen area in the background.

4. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

2.2 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Angel

₩178,983

₩205,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A cozy cafe interior with brick walls, wooden furniture, and a large window with plants.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a mirror, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A couple embracing under a lit archway in a garden setting with a fountain and lush greenery.

5. The Crystal River Inn

2.6 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Matt

₩185,661

₩213,511 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a television, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

A bartender pouring a drink into a glass.

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

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

1.7 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Samantha

₩140,096

₩169,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a view of the surrounding area at dusk.

7. Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

1.6 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Richard

₩144,099

₩172,385 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

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

8. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

2.8 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

celes

₩93,798

₩107,874 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a lamp, and a bathroom visible through an archway.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a red wall, a clock, and various appliances including a coffee maker and a toaster.

A swimming pool with a brick border, a covered area with a roof, and a building with multiple balconies and windows.

A two-story EconoLodge building with a beige facade and red accents.

9. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

2.7 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

John

₩124,739

₩143,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, marked depth lines, and an exit sign.

10. Comfort Inn & Suites San Marcos near Outlet Mall

2.5 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Simone

₩93,024

₩106,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A group of people sitting around a campfire in a circular arrangement with Adirondack chairs. In the background, there is a trailer with the sign "Melrose River Club" and a building with string lights.

A living room with a mounted buffalo head, two wooden chairs with cushions, a fireplace, and a large plant.

An outdoor dining area with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by trees and natural light.

An aerial view of a lush landscape with a river, surrounded by dense greenery and a few buildings with a swimming pool.

11. Melrose River Club

7.6 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Tiffany

₩211,700

₩264,430 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

A grocery store interior with refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and a sign reading "The Market".

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a television, and a dining table.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, a bench, and a red exercise ball.

12. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

5.3 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Heather

₩154,773

₩177,989 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 room with wooden paneling, a hat on the wall, a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area, and a mirror on the wall.

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

13. The Bygone Hotel

15.9 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Jackie

₩169,717

₩191,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A hotel with a large building, a reflection in the water, and boats.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a kitchen in the background.

A metal staircase leading to an outdoor area with tables and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

14. Western 1924 Luxury Lofts

12.3 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Anonymous traveler

₩153,025

₩361,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a refrigerator.

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.

15. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Austin - Kyle

19.1 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

maria

₩108,608

₩124,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a large L-shaped sofa, two ottomans, a bed with a headboard, and three framed pictures on the wall.

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

A Comfort Suites hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a clear sky.

16. Comfort Suites Kyle

18.6 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Bryan

₩101,058

₩114,195 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A reception desk with a framed landscape painting, a wooden reception desk, and a shelving unit with various items.

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

A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a stone facade.

17. Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

7.2 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Josiah

₩152,740

₩175,651 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large TV screen.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a sofa, a round coffee table, and a view through large windows with sheer curtains.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with a tree branch pattern.

A sign for Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott with a clear view of the hotel entrance and parking area.

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

5 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Quanise

₩142,898

₩164,333 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A modern reception area with a long counter, a coffee machine, and a beverage dispenser.

A La Quinta Inn & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and signage.

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

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

5.1 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Kevin

₩126,523

₩145,501 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 black-framed door with a glass panel, a black and white striped mat, and a wooden cabinet with a vase of yellow flowers.

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

A person lying on a bed with a dog, reading a book, in a room with two bedside tables, each with a lamp and a small bottle.

20. Wimberley Inn

18.6 km from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Chris

₩214,948

₩242,891 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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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 1,000 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 1,000 reviews	View
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos	8.4 Very good 1,002 reviews	View
The Crystal River Inn	8.4 Very good 275 reviews	View

Top Purgatory Creek Natural Area Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

8/10 Good

"Staff was helpful, breakfast was great, close to shopping."

Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice and clean and finally a comfortable bed! Perfect for the price!"

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"exelent"

Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

8/10 Good

"The only complain I had was the room smelled very musty like it was humid"

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Malls

8/10 Good

"Everything"

The Downtown Abbey

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and lots of space."

White Rock Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome hotel"

The Crystal River Inn

10/10 Excellent

"i loved this place, will stay again."

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?

For additional details about updating your stay near Purgatory Creek Natural Area or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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. The Crystal River Inn

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

7. Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

8. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

9. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

10. Comfort Inn & Suites San Marcos near Outlet Mall

11. Melrose River Club

12. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

13. The Bygone Hotel

14. Western 1924 Luxury Lofts

15. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Austin - Kyle

16. Comfort Suites Kyle

17. Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

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

20. Wimberley Inn

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Top Purgatory Creek Natural Area Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Malls

The Downtown Abbey

White Rock Inn

The Crystal River 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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