The Best Hotels Closest to Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Tacoma for 2026

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A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, large windows offering views of the outdoors, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A home gym with dumbbells, exercise balls, and kettlebells.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, a microwave, and a fireplace.

1. The INN at Gig Harbor

4.6 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Joseph

NT$3,924

NT$4,458 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A Marina Inn with a blue and white exterior, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

A long, narrow hallway with wooden flooring and blue walls, featuring doors on both sides and a sign indicating a breakfast room and fire monitor system.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a microwave in the kitchenette.

A hotel room with a blue wall, a wooden floor, a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a cart, and a staircase.

2. Marina Inn

18.2 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Jessica

NT$2,602

NT$2,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a view of the parking area.

A modern conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a large screen, and a fireplace.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by walls with large windows.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a parking lot, and illuminated signage.

3. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

South End, 14.2 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Elizabeth

NT$3,602

NT$4,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, chairs, and a view of a house and trees.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a fireplace, and multiple windows.

A residential building with multiple units, a driveway, and landscaped gardens.

4. Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites

5.1 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Matthew

NT$5,384

NT$6,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern breakfast area with a self-serve station, refrigerated display, and a view through the window.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating with orange and gray chairs.

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

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Seattle Federal Way

16.1 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Deantre

NT$3,203

NT$3,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

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

A hotel reception desk with a wooden counter, a receptionist, and a welcome sign.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, sink, and a small countertop.

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma

South End, 14.3 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Chris

NT$3,497

NT$4,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bar area with multiple seating options, a coffee machine, and a variety of beverages and snacks displayed on shelves.

An outdoor patio area with a dining table, chairs, and a large umbrella.

A modern lobby with a digital display, a reception desk, and a seating area.

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

7. Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Federal Way

16.7 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Raphael

NT$3,969

NT$4,465 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a long table and chairs.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a staircase, and a coffee station.

A buffet setup with various food items in metal containers, a coffee machine, and a rice cooker on a kitchen counter.

A Holiday Inn Express with Staybridge Suites and Replenish checkout areas, featuring refrigerated beverage dispensers and snack shelves.

8. Holiday Inn Express Federal Way Seattle South by IHG

16.6 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Daniel

NT$3,469

NT$3,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and chairs.

A rooftop pool with a glass enclosure, outdoor seating, and a city view.

A modern lounge area with a bar, sofas, and a large window overlooking a cityscape.

A spacious lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a staircase connecting floors.

9. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 8.8 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

wesley

NT$4,410

NT$5,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a modern design, located near a busy intersection with visible traffic.

A modern hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, a small table, and a large ottoman. There are multiple seating areas and a reception desk in the background.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, a selection of bottles, and a menu board.

10. Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 8.8 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Kirstin

NT$4,288

NT$4,918 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A storage area with metal shelves and wooden cabinets, containing various items.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a seating area with couches and tables.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of mountains through the window.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building.

11. Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South

20 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Brent

NT$3,215

NT$3,680 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a large island with bar stools, pendant lighting, and a geometric wall design.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a brown armchair, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A two-story house with a front porch and a garden with purple flowers.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a marble island, and pendant lighting.

12. Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-

Central Tacoma, 7 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

susan

NT$2,650

NT$4,095 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a television, and a kitchenette.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with a bed, a coffee maker, a microwave, a nightstand, and framed pictures on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, multiple balconies, and a visible entrance with a covered area.

13. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 9.3 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Linda

NT$3,969

NT$4,556 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A pebbly beach with a small island in the distance.

14. The Maritime Inn

5.4 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Micah

NT$7,005

NT$8,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A marina with boats docked, a wooden pier with seating, and a backdrop of houses and trees.

A living room with two armchairs, a television, and a fireplace with a visible fire.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a view of a lake and dock.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table. There is a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a stone wall and greenery outside.

15. Waterfront Inn

6.4 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

James

NT$5,827

NT$6,480 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A lobby with four armchairs, a central ottoman, and framed artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, red and black chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

A spacious indoor area with a long wooden table and blue chairs, large windows, and a clock on the wall.

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

18.1 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Wambui

NT$4,005

NT$4,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and well-maintained landscaping.

A hotel lobby with multiple dining tables and chairs, a fireplace, artwork on the walls, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

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

A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a large mirror, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a large window offering a city view.

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle/Federal Way

16.8 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Megan

NT$3,341

NT$3,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A bar area with multiple stools, a bar counter, and hanging pendant lights.

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

A modern indoor space with tables and chairs, large windows, and artwork on the walls.

A spacious lobby with seating areas, a patterned wall, and large windows.

18. Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

New Tacoma, 10.2 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Falina

NT$3,209

NT$3,693 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern hotel entrance with a neon sign, a covered walkway, and a parking area.

A modern bar area with leather chairs, a round table, and a bar stocked with various bottles.

A modern spa interior with a dark tiled wall, a reception desk, and a visible spa area with a chair and a mirror.

A spacious lobby with a leather sofa, blue armchairs, and a chandelier.

19. Hotel Murano

Downtown Tacoma, 8.6 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Carrie

NT$3,636

NT$4,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A rectangular indoor pool with a 4'12" depth marker, surrounded by stone tiles and large windows.

A swimming pool with a tiled border, a changing room, and a door.

A breakfast setup with a flat-top griddle, a sign with a breakfast menu, and various breakfast items.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a blue sofa, and a small rug.

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG

South End, 14.7 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Glenn

NT$3,629

NT$4,170 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The INN at Gig Harbor	8.8 Excellent 1,616 reviews	View
Marina Inn	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,276 reviews	View
Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Seattle Federal Way	8.4 Very good 1,416 reviews	View

Top Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Hotel Murano

8/10 Good

"Staff were nice and room’s were clean overall but some of the amenities weren’t working like ice machine on our floor, our TV, and Wi-Fi was spotty too. For waters or bottled drinks, there aren’t any vending machines on the room floors so you have to ask for them at the front desk. It’s located in a convenient spot in downtown Tacoma with the T-line station and bus stations being very walkable."

Walk to the waterfront The Cozy Cottage

8/10 Good

"The cozy cottage is the perfect place to stay for 1-2 people when visiting the Ruston area in Tacoma. There’s a small convenience store a couple blocks away with coffee, beers, etc. Wifi on site was fast and easy to connect to (once we did a little troubleshooting). Towels and basic toiletries are provided as well as dishes, a Brita water filter, and Keurig coffee maker. The bed is comfy, but the bedroom does get warm in the summer. There’s a large fan in the bedroom to keep cool. Overall, I would recommend this place of looking for a place to stay in Ruston / Tacoma."

Walk to the waterfront The Hobbit House

10/10 Excellent

"It was quiet and quaint, very homey. The communication from the host was impeccable. We'll be a return guest, for sure!"

Other attractions near Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

A rustic wooden cabin interior with various tools and equipment, including a large bear statue, wooden buckets, and a wheelbarrow.

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum

Interact with interpreters in period clothing and explore replica 19th-century buildings at this living history museum.

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A coastal walkway with a dog, a person walking, and a mountain in the background.

Point Defiance Park

9.4/10 (37 reviews)

One of the largest urban parks in the United States is a green space home to lovely gardens as well as a fun-filled zoo and aquarium.

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A calm lake with a pier, a mountain in the background, and a forested area to the right.

Owen Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Owen Beach during your trip to Tacoma?

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Adventure Maze

Enjoy an outing to Adventure Maze during your stay in Tacoma.

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Cinemark Century Point Ruston

You can take time to visit Cinemark Century Point Ruston during your travels to Tacoma.

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Marine Park

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Marine Park, a lovely green space in Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Cushman Trail

8.4/10 (16 reviews)

You can take time to visit Cushman Trail during your travels to Gig Harbor. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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beach near Narrows Bridge Pond

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Narrows Bridge Pond during your trip to Gig Harbor? Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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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 Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Harbor History Museum, or Job Carr Cabin Museum. You can enjoy live performances at Tacoma Musical Playhouse and Paradise Theatre. Spend some time wandering around Point Defiance Park, Titlow Park, and Crescent Creek Park.

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Our top choices for Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium hotels

1. The INN at Gig Harbor

2. Marina Inn

3. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

4. Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Seattle Federal Way

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma

7. Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Federal Way

8. Holiday Inn Express Federal Way Seattle South by IHG

9. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

10. Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

11. Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South

12. Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-

13. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

14. The Maritime Inn

15. Waterfront Inn

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle/Federal Way

18. Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

19. Hotel Murano

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG

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Top Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Hotel Murano

Walk to the waterfront The Cozy Cottage

Walk to the waterfront The Hobbit House

Other attractions near Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum

Point Defiance Park

Owen Beach

Adventure Maze

Cinemark Century Point Ruston

Marine Park

Cushman Trail

beach near Narrows Bridge Pond

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