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A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a large window, a television, a dining table, and a bookshelf.

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, leading to a landing with a painting and a light fixture.

A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, and a chair. There are two windows with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a rug on the floor.

A green building with a white door and arched windows, featuring a tower with a vent.

1. The Downtown Abbey

Heritage, 1.5 mi from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Debbie

£114

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A buffet setup with various food items and utensils.

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

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

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

2. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

1.7 mi from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Andrew

£77

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

3. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

1.7 mi from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

douglas

£73

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 two-story house with a front porch, columns, and a sign indicating a restaurant.

4. The Crystal River Inn

1.6 mi from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Matt

£120

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

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

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

1.8 mi from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Mark

£102

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large chandelier.

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

A bartender pouring a drink into a glass.

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

1.1 mi from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Samantha

£96

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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".

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

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

7. Comfort Inn & Suites San Marcos near Outlet Mall

1.5 mi from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Ebelin

£59

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

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.

8. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

1.7 mi from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

John

£45

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A stone courtyard with a staircase leading to a building with a balcony.

A lakeside seating area with stone steps, red chairs, and a red umbrella.

A bathroom with a round mirror, two light fixtures, a towel rack, and a wooden cabinet.

A two-story stone building with a balcony, a stone patio, and outdoor seating.

9. Gruene River Hotel & Retreat

12.3 mi from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Sandy

£209

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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.

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

Two people in white bathrobes sitting on a bed, holding glasses of a beverage.

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

10. Melrose River Club

4.7 mi from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Tiffany

£167

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A wooden deck with a hot tub and a table and chairs, overlooking a scenic landscape with a sunset.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a wooden fence, during sunset.

A modern building with a flat roof and large windows, surrounded by tall grass and trees.

11. Onera Wimberley

11.3 mi from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

muganza

£293

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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.

12. Western 1924 Luxury Lofts

7.6 mi from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Anonymous traveller

£194

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

13. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

3.3 mi from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Heather

£109

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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.

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

14. Wimberley Inn

11.5 mi from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Chris

£138

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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 compact room with a wooden desk, a small refrigerator, a bed, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

15. The Bygone Hotel

9.9 mi from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Jackie

£123

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

16. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Austin - Kyle

11.8 mi from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Bruce

£70

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A mural of wildlife and a gate with the letters "FF".

A modern exterior with a door leading to a bedroom, a small seating area with a table and chairs, and a potted plant.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chair, a dining table, and a door leading outside.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a window with curtains.

17. Hotel Flora & Fauna

11.9 mi from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Diana

£123

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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 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.

18. Comfort Suites Kyle

11.6 mi from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

David

£65

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A spacious living area with large windows, a stone wall, and modern furniture.

A spacious hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outside.

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.

19. Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

4.5 mi from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Josiah

£96

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor patio area with tables, benches, and an umbrella.

A room with a bed, a wooden desk, a chair, a door leading outside, and a wall with a welcome sign.

A two-story motel with a stone facade, multiple rooms with blue doors, and a sign advertising the Horseshoe Riverside Lodge.

20. Horseshoe Riverside Lodge

11.9 mi from Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Sheila

£111

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Downtown Abbey	8.8 Excellent 55 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View
The Crystal River Inn	8.4 Very good 275 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View

Top Purgatory Creek Natural Area Hotel Reviews

Red Roof Inn San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"My stay was very pleasant. Breakfast should be updated a bit with more to choose from. Other than that not bad at all."

Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

8/10 Good

"La cocina del cuarto, la cafetera, los sartenes, y el refrigerador por afuera están muy sucios. Afuera decía smoke 100% free Pero un inquilino estaba fumando mariguana en una habitación que daba el olor hasta el pasillo, eso pasó en la noche."

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente para pasar la noche y descansar."

Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Very satisfied with the facility and stafff"

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Elevated Contemporary 2BR 2BA with Balcony

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience in that it was just easy, clean and what we expected."

The Crystal River Inn

10/10 Excellent

"i loved this place, will stay again."

Signature Sunlit 2BR 2BA | Open Concept

10/10 Excellent

"This was a nice place to stay for a couple of nights. The gym was functional and fairly modern, although lacking a lat-pull down, which is odd, but there were multiple pull up bars, so no biggie. I’d stay here again."

TXST Cozy and centrally located

10/10 Excellent

"Clean house and close to everything u need and good host"

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 visit 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 in 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 exploring the galleries in Witliff Collections during your trip to 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 exploring the galleries in 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. Travellers love the area for its stunning river views, array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 6 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel 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 traveller 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 choices 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 can I expect to find near Purgatory Creek Natural Area?

Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodation options 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! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Purgatory Creek Natural Area.

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. The Downtown Abbey

2. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

3. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

4. The Crystal River Inn

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

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

7. Comfort Inn & Suites San Marcos near Outlet Mall

8. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

9. Gruene River Hotel & Retreat

10. Melrose River Club

11. Onera Wimberley

12. Western 1924 Luxury Lofts

13. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

14. Wimberley Inn

15. The Bygone Hotel

16. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Austin - Kyle

17. Hotel Flora & Fauna

18. Comfort Suites Kyle

19. Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

20. Horseshoe Riverside Lodge

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Top Purgatory Creek Natural Area Hotel Reviews

Red Roof Inn San Marcos

Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

Elevated Contemporary 2BR 2BA with Balcony

The Crystal River Inn

Signature Sunlit 2BR 2BA | Open Concept

TXST Cozy and centrally located

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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