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

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.

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

1. Best Western Plus Big America

2.4 km from Natural History Museum

AED 388

AED 436 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

2. Hotel Avanti

1.7 km from Natural History Museum

CATYA

AED 297

AED 334 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

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

3. Solaire Inn & Suites

2.8 km from Natural History Museum

Maria

AED 240

AED 270 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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.

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

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria

3.2 km from Natural History Museum

Zenny

AED 412

AED 465 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

Yajnaseni

AED 307

AED 346 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

6. Villa Motel

1.1 km from Natural History Museum

John

AED 223

AED 251 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

Jerome

AED 345

AED 389 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Maria

1.1 km from Natural History Museum

David

AED 275

AED 309 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

A modern office space with a wooden desk, a computer, and a vase of flowers.

A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a mirror, and a toilet.

A motel with multiple-story buildings, a parking lot, and several cars parked in front.

9. Colonial Motel

2.5 km from Natural History Museum

Darren

AED 323

AED 364 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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.

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

10. Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - South

1.4 km from Natural History Museum

Amy

AED 327

AED 368 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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.

11. Wine Stone Inn

9.4 km from Natural History Museum

DALLAS Cooper

AED 559

AED 665 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

A board game setup on a table with a sofa and a window in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, parking lot, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A castle-themed attraction with a young girl playing a game.

12. Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

3.4 km from Natural History Museum

leobardo

AED 433

AED 488 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

13. Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG

3.2 km from Natural History Museum

John

AED 378

AED 426 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 cozy library with wooden bookshelves, a fireplace, and a dining area with chairs.

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

AED 475

AED 535 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with curtains.

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

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

15. Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - North

3.4 km from Natural History Museum

Tracy

AED 218

AED 246 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

16. Radisson Hotel Santa Maria

5.9 km from Natural History Museum

Trinh

AED 590

AED 664 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Avanti	8.6 Excellent 504 reviews	View
Solaire Inn & Suites	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria	8.6 Excellent 818 reviews	View
Historic Santa Maria Inn	8.4 Very good 2,390 reviews	View

Top Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Love the views"

Days Inn by Wyndham Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and location was good."

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

10/10 Excellent

"Check-in was well over half an hour; more customer service would have been great."

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Oxford Suites is always my preferred stay when I am in the Pismo Beach area. Staff are always helpful, check-in is smooth, and rooms are always clean and well stocked with toiletries. Only small complaint is I cannot have a printed receipt with amount paid for the stay (receipt printed by the desk clerk shows zero amount paid - need this for work related reimbursement from employer)."

Historic Santa Maria Inn

8/10 Good

"This property is centrally located in Santa Maria, perfect for business trips, my choice for over 20 years. The staff for the most part are friendly and knowledgeable. Over the years there have been some changes. The Restaurant at one time was 4-5 Stars, today 2-3. The wait staff is great; it's the Menu and food have degraded. At one time there was a Coffee Bar, no more. I understand that County Codes are responsible for the smoking restriction in the Patio behind the Bar which was very comfortable and convenient. I am a Cigar Smoker and now both Smoking Areas are uncomfortable and in guest traffic locations, not good. However, I still prefer the Historic Santa Maria Inn over other Hotels in the area."

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"They have a great deck out front of the hotel right on the boardwalk. Couple minute walk to the pier and downtown"

Villa Motel

8/10 Good

"The rooms are definitely old but they look like they are updating then. The room was clean. The parking was great for me because I was driving a large water truck an there was plenty of room !"

Solaire Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Nicely remodeled Quiet and not full of druggies"

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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)

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Santa Maria Civic Theatre

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

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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. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria

5. Historic Santa Maria Inn

6. Villa Motel

7. Quality Inn & Suites Santa Maria

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Maria

9. Colonial Motel

10. Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - South

11. Wine Stone Inn

12. Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

13. Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG

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

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

Days Inn by Wyndham Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Historic Santa Maria Inn

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Villa Motel

Solaire Inn & Suites

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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