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Our top choices for Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium hotels

Classic Studio | Living area

Walk to the waterfront The Hobbit House

Walk to the waterfront The Hobbit House
3.0 star property
North End, 2.2 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
7.6 out of 10, Good, (9 reviews)
"It was such a nice cozy place , we really enjoyed it there"
United States
Dennis
The price is NT$3,667
NT$6,216 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Walk to the waterfront The Hobbit House
Lobby sitting area

The INN at Gig Harbor

The INN at Gig Harbor
3.0 star property
4.6 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,556 reviews)
"Friendly staff, great breakfast, close to everything!"
United States
Kimberly
The price is NT$5,181
NT$5,881 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
The INN at Gig Harbor
BBQ/picnic area

Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites

Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
5.1 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (973 reviews)
"Clean, nice area, and safe. Very friendly and helpful staff"
United States
Ummata
The price is NT$6,663
NT$7,559 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites
Aerial view

The Maritime Inn

The Maritime Inn
4.0 star property
5.4 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (35 reviews)
"Great staff, excellent location and good breakfast!"
United States
Micah
The price is NT$8,051
NT$9,467 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
The Maritime Inn
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront | Marina

Waterfront Inn

Waterfront Inn
3.0 star property
6.4 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (328 reviews)
"An amazing stay right on the waterfront with an incredible view and walking distance to everything Gig Harbor. I will definitely be back."
United States
Todd
The price is NT$7,367
NT$8,192 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Waterfront Inn
Oven, stovetop, dishwasher, rice cooker

Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-

Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-
5.0 star property
Central Tacoma, 7 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (153 reviews)
"Very friendly clean quiet great location"
United States
Nicole
The price is NT$2,930
NT$4,101 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-
Front of property

McMenamins Elk Temple

McMenamins Elk Temple
3.5 star property
Downtown Tacoma, 8 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (386 reviews)
"Such a fun place to visit. Clean rooms, great food, and lots of cool art "
United States
Ashli
The price is NT$4,857
NT$5,566 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
McMenamins Elk Temple
Lobby

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
2.5 star property
New Tacoma, 10.2 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (333 reviews)
"Very clean easy check in good breakfast"
United States
Michelle
The price is NT$3,447
NT$3,965 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
Front of property - evening/night

Hotel Murano

Hotel Murano
4.5 star property
Downtown Tacoma, 8.6 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,996 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and restaurant on site. Wonderful place to stay"
United States
Shicola
The price is NT$4,197
NT$4,816 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Hotel Murano
Casino

Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
4.0 star property
Eastside, 11.4 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,921 reviews)
"amazing across the board, i love staying at this hotel"
United States
Catherine
The price is NT$5,181
NT$5,934 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Lobby

Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
2.5 star property
South End, 14.2 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,212 reviews)
"Such a nice stay!"
United States
Shannon
The price is NT$4,620
NT$5,296 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
Lobby

Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Tacoma, 9.3 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (366 reviews)
"Great stay. Food was great at in house restaurant. Friendly helpful staff."
United States
Barbara
The price is NT$4,602
NT$5,276 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown
Lobby

Quality Inn & Suites Fife Seattle

Quality Inn & Suites Fife Seattle
2.5 star property
14.5 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
6.8 out of 10, (377 reviews)
"It was a ok stay other then the ran down couch in the room that looked like it was found on the side of the road..friendly staff ..breakfast was ok to."
United States
Joshua
The price is NT$3,155
NT$3,600 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Quality Inn & Suites Fife Seattle
Lobby

Days Inn by Wyndham Lakewood South Tacoma

Days Inn by Wyndham Lakewood South Tacoma
2.0 star property
15 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
6.6 out of 10, (1,006 reviews)
"The place was ran by some good people and I would recommend this place to everyone i know."
United States
Melissa
The price is NT$2,323
NT$2,672 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Days Inn by Wyndham Lakewood South Tacoma
Exterior

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle
3.0 star property
New Tacoma, 11 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,417 reviews)
"room was clean staff was friendly great location"
United States
Carrierae
The price is NT$3,909
NT$4,489 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Extended Stay America Suites Tacoma Fife

Extended Stay America Suites Tacoma Fife
2.5 star property
12 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
6.8 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
"GREAT"
United States
P.
The price is NT$3,698
NT$4,217 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Extended Stay America Suites Tacoma Fife
Reception

Niwas Inn

Niwas Inn
3.0 star property
14.4 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
6.6 out of 10, (757 reviews)
"Room was clean, Staff was GREAT. Plenty of parking. Overall a great place to stay"
United States
Debbie
The price is NT$2,865
NT$3,271 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Niwas Inn
Reception

Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma

Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
2.5 star property
South End, 14.3 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Very nice hotel!"
United States
Jennie
The price is NT$4,817
NT$5,520 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
Reception

Tacoma Port Inn Fife I-5

Tacoma Port Inn Fife I-5
2.5 star property
12.1 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
5.8 out of 10, (12 reviews)
"Good stay clean bed it’s cheap I will stay here again"
United States
Charles
The price is NT$1,865
NT$2,321 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 8 - Aug 9
Tacoma Port Inn Fife I-5
Free continental breakfast on weekdays

Best Western Lakewood

Best Western Lakewood
2.5 star property
14.9 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (899 reviews)
"Clean rooms and great staff."
United States
Davon
The price is NT$3,833
NT$4,387 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 11 - Jul 12
Best Western Lakewood
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Compare popular hotels close to Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Classic Studio | Living area
Walk to the waterfront The Hobbit House
3.0 star property
7.6
Good
9 reviews
View
Lobby sitting area
The INN at Gig Harbor
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,556 reviews
View
BBQ/picnic area
Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
973 reviews
View
Aerial view
The Maritime Inn
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
35 reviews
View
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront | Marina
Waterfront Inn
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
328 reviews
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Top Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Hotel Murano

Hotel Murano

10/10 Excellent
"Comfy beds , clean sheets and friendly staff. All needed for a great staycation ❤️"
Muhammad 2-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Hotel Murano

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium?
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium is located in a welcoming area of Tacoma known for its beautiful beaches and hiking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 15 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium?
The INN at Gig Harbor is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium?
Expedia has 15 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium?
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What can I see and do near Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium?
Study the collections at Harbor History Museum, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, or Job Carr Cabin Museum. You can enjoy live performances at Paradise Theatre and Tacoma Musical Playhouse. Spend some time wandering around Point Defiance Park, Crescent Creek Park, and Wright Park.