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A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a flat roof and a covered entrance area.

A modern coffee bar with a chalkboard sign, seating area with red and blue chairs, and a patterned backsplash in the kitchen area.

A hotel room with a Keurig coffee maker, a cup labeled "MUST HAVE COFFEE," and a bed with white bedding.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Heath - Newark by IHG

9.7 km from Watkins Island

Tanya

NT$2,728

NT$3,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by wooden walls and a high ceiling.

A hotel restaurant with a counter, seating area, and various food and beverage options.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a couch.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathtub, a TV, a microwave, and a desk with a chair.

2. Best Western Lakewood Inn

3.5 km from Watkins Island

Alonso

NT$3,775

NT$4,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel dining area with a central island, wooden chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

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

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern facade, a welcoming entrance, and well-maintained landscaping.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and windows allowing natural light.

3. Hampton Inn Heath-Newark

11.2 km from Watkins Island

Peggy

NT$3,479

NT$3,940 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A gazebo with a white roof and railing, surrounded by a pond and lush greenery.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by a stone wall and potted plants.

An indoor swimming pool with stone walls and large windows.

4. Cherry Valley Hotel

13.7 km from Watkins Island

Jaeda

NT$3,128

NT$3,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, blue sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a staircase.

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, a small side table, and a picture frame on the wall.

A hotel room with a wooden dining table, a brown leather sofa, a patterned carpet, and framed pictures on the wall.

A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a covered entrance, parking lot, and a red car parked outside.

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Heath - Newark South

11.9 km from Watkins Island

Mike

NT$2,679

NT$3,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature and a neon sign reading "Elements".

A lobby with a reception desk, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A Starbucks store interior with wooden paneling, a display case of pastries, and a coffee bean shelf.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a sign reading "DOUBLETREE by Hilton".

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Ohio

16.1 km from Watkins Island

William

NT$4,126

NT$4,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern cafe with a wooden counter, menu boards, and a coffee machine.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, blue upholstered bar stools, a laptop, and a bottle of Moon beer.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard chair, and a pool ladder.

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

7. Courtyard by Marriott Newark Granville

14.9 km from Watkins Island

Jere

NT$2,970

NT$3,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A large stone building with a prominent central tower and multiple windows, surrounded by snow.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a fireplace.

A hallway with wooden paneling, a fireplace, two chairs, and a patterned rug.

A stone archway with a balcony, a stone wall with columns, and a welcome sign.

8. Granville Inn

15.8 km from Watkins Island

Jere

NT$7,624

NT$8,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A two-story building with a balcony, American flags, and a signboard.

A dining area with tables set for service, a fireplace, and a portrait on the wall.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A covered patio with a brick wall, metal chairs, and a table set for dining.

9. The Buxton Inn

15.7 km from Watkins Island

Patrick

NT$8,252

NT$9,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A cozy loft-style room with a large wall-mounted sign, a leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, a bed with orange pillows, and a hanging light fixture.

A dining area with a wooden table, a guitar wall art, a potted plant, and a window with blinds.

A kitchen with a wooden cabinet, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A cozy loft-style bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a desk area.

10. The Loft

15.8 km from Watkins Island

Cory

NT$7,827

NT$7,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A row of townhouses with a covered patio area, large sliding glass doors, and outdoor seating.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a dresser, and a painting on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a fireplace, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

A corridor with black doors, each marked with a green sign indicating room numbers 205 and 206.

11. Holmes Suites Inn Columbus Pataskala - I-70 East

17.3 km from Watkins Island

Lisa

NT$2,993

NT$3,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a microwave.

A vending machine with a variety of snacks and a Coca-Cola dispenser.

A laundry room with a commercial dryer, a washing machine, and a fire extinguisher. There is a door leading to another room, a window with blinds, and a red exit sign on the ceiling.

A two-story building with a red roof and stone pillars, featuring a glass entrance and a driveway.

12. Red Roof Inn Columbus - Hebron

4.7 km from Watkins Island

Adriana

NT$2,617

NT$2,963 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A motel with a covered parking area and a red-roofed building in the background.

A motel with a row of rooms, a parking lot, and a small building in the background.

13. Deluxe Inn

4.7 km from Watkins Island

Brittany

NT$2,379

NT$2,694 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A building with a covered entrance, a garage door, and a brick facade.

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

A front view of a white Whirlpool washer and dryer unit with control panel and a door handle.

A breakfast area with a counter, coffee machines, and seating.

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Heath/Newark

10.5 km from Watkins Island

Mike

NT$2,601

NT$2,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a snow-covered lawn.

A kitchen with a coffee machine, microwave, toaster, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, a microwave, and a mirror.

A reception area with a counter, two orange chairs, a large window with a view, and a skylight.

15. Americas Best Value Inn Heath Newark

10.2 km from Watkins Island

Chasidy

NT$2,292

NT$2,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A kitchen island with a granite countertop, a vase of flowers, and two pendant lights.

A porch with four rocking chairs and a planter with flowers.

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a stainless steel stove, and pendant lights.

A room with a large window, a dark wooden table, and a vase of flowers.

16. The Broadway Guest House

16.1 km from Watkins Island

ROBERT

NT$8,627

NT$8,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Watkins Island

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Heath - Newark by IHG	8.8 Excellent 567 reviews	View
Best Western Lakewood Inn	8.2 Very good 941 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Heath-Newark	8.8 Excellent 767 reviews	View
Cherry Valley Hotel	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Heath - Newark South	8.4 Very good 961 reviews	View

Top Watkins Island Hotel Reviews

Baymont by Wyndham Lancaster

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was great. Hotel is a bit dated but kept clean. The rooms were clean and sufficient."

Comfort Suites Columbus Airport

10/10 Excellent

"It was lovely!"

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus I-70E/Reynoldsburg

10/10 Excellent

"Nicenroom and friendly staff"

Hampton Inn by Hilton Columbus I-70E/Hamilton Rd

10/10 Excellent

"Place was clean and Staff were very friendly as well the breakfast was good."

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

10/10 Excellent

"Don't let the bad reviews run you off. Air conditioning worked wonderfully and the staff was so helpful. I didn't have a fridge in my room and they gladly brought me one the day i checked in."

Comfort Suites Columbus

10/10 Excellent

"Hard to find entrance. Needs light at entrance to park8ng lot. Everything else was excellent. Orange juice machine was out of order, but had cold pitchers of breakfast drink."

Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus East Airport

10/10 Excellent

"The property was clean and located close to where we needed to be. I arrived after a music festival, and even with a lobby full of muddy festival goers, the staff was nice and helpful."

Spark by Hilton Columbus East Pickerington

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place. Friendly and helpful staff."

DogHouse Columbus

10/10 Excellent

"One of the best hotels I’ve stayed at. Super unique, but extremely fun! Everyone was very nice. The room was very clean. We’ll definitely book here for any future Columbus trips!"

Other attractions near Watkins Island

Buckeye Lake Brewery

8.4/10 (8 reviews)

You can take time to visit Buckeye Lake Brewery during your travels to Buckeye Lake. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the museums in this romantic area.

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Crane Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Crane Island during your travels in Buckeye Lake. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its museums.

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Cranberry Bog State Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Cranberry Bog State Nature Preserve during your travels to Buckeye Lake. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its museums.

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Mud Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mud Island during your travels in Millersport. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Castle Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Castle Island during your travels in Millersport. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Brooks Park

After visiting Brooks Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Millersport. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Buckeye Lake State Park

8.8/10 (23 reviews)

You can take time to visit Buckeye Lake State Park during your travels to Millersport. Amble around this romantic area's lakeside or experience its museums.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Watkins Island?

Watkins Island is located in Buckeye Lake. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 53 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Watkins Island?

Cherry Valley Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. You'll find it 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Watkins Island. Other good options in the area include Baymont by Wyndham Lancaster and Spark by Hilton Columbus East Pickerington.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Watkins Island?

Expedia has 53 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Watkins Island.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Watkins Island, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Watkins Island.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Watkins Island?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Watkins Island, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Watkins Island?

Get outside and spend some time strolling around Evans Park, Dawes Arboretum, and Brooks Park. You can enjoy nature at Buckeye Lake, Buckeye Lake State Park, or Crane Island. If you've got some time to explore the area around Watkins Island, you may want to make a stop by Buckeye Lake Brewery, National Trail Raceway, and Cranberry Bog State Nature Preserve.

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Our top choices for Watkins Island hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Heath - Newark by IHG

2. Best Western Lakewood Inn

3. Hampton Inn Heath-Newark

4. Cherry Valley Hotel

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Heath - Newark South

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Ohio

7. Courtyard by Marriott Newark Granville

8. Granville Inn

9. The Buxton Inn

10. The Loft

11. Holmes Suites Inn Columbus Pataskala - I-70 East

12. Red Roof Inn Columbus - Hebron

13. Deluxe Inn

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Heath/Newark

15. Americas Best Value Inn Heath Newark

16. The Broadway Guest House

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Top Watkins Island Hotel Reviews

Baymont by Wyndham Lancaster

Comfort Suites Columbus Airport

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus I-70E/Reynoldsburg

Hampton Inn by Hilton Columbus I-70E/Hamilton Rd

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

Comfort Suites Columbus

Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus East Airport

Spark by Hilton Columbus East Pickerington

DogHouse Columbus

Other attractions near Watkins Island

Buckeye Lake Brewery

Crane Island

Cranberry Bog State Nature Preserve

Mud Island

Castle Island

Brooks Park

Buckeye Lake State Park

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