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

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

A breakfast room with a digital clock, coffee maker, toaster, and a sign indicating cream cheese, butter, and yogurt are available.

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

1. Marina Inn

18.2 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Christine

NT$2,516

NT$2,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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.

2. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

South End, 14.2 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Andrea

NT$3,695

NT$4,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a refrigerator with beverages, and a coffee station.

A hotel with a covered parking area, a brick facade, and a sign indicating a caution zone.

A reception area with a reception desk, a sofa, a coffee table, a chandelier, and a rug.

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and two framed pictures on the wall.

3. Best Western Lakewood

14.9 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Sierra

NT$3,016

NT$3,458 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a desk.

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

A modern lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

4. Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South

20 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Jennifer

NT$3,292

NT$3,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

A vending machine area with drinks and snacks.

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

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

18.1 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Gail

NT$3,713

NT$4,251 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, wooden chairs, and a colorful rug.

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.

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

16.1 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Christian

NT$2,767

NT$3,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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.

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

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

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

7. Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Federal Way

16.7 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Colin

NT$4,072

NT$4,581 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A hotel with a neon sign indicating 'Hampton Inn & Suites' and a clear entrance.

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

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma

South End, 14.3 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Marceli Souza

NT$3,569

NT$4,103 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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

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.

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

9. Waterfront Inn

6.4 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Nicole

NT$5,826

NT$6,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed, a television, a desk, and a sofa.

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

10. The INN at Gig Harbor

4.6 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Cheryl

NT$4,305

NT$4,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

11. Holiday Inn Express Federal Way Seattle South by IHG

16.6 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Claudia

NT$3,456

NT$3,888 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

A conference room with a wooden table, metal chairs, a mirror, and a blue accent wall.

12. Woodspring Suites Algona/Auburn - Seattle South

19.7 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Sheila

NT$2,571

NT$2,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A modern living room with a sofa set, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a lamp.

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

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

13. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 9.3 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

TAYLOR

NT$3,632

NT$4,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A reception area with a counter, a TV, a poster, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

A motel sign with a large number 6 and the text "WI FI HERE" indicating the availability of Wi-Fi.

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

A motel with a '6' sign, a 'Welcome' sign, and a 'No Trucks' sign.

14. Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - Fife

14.2 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Brian

NT$1,798

NT$2,059 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A Best Western Inn & Suites with a landscaped entrance, a flag, and a building with multiple stories and balconies.

An outdoor patio with metal chairs and tables, surrounded by neatly trimmed hedges and trees.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dark wooden cabinet, a wooden coffee table, and a grey sofa.

A hotel room with two beds, a bench, a window with blinds, and a wall-mounted heater.

15. Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites

5.1 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

ROBERT

NT$5,505

NT$6,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining section.

A modern office space with a large desk, multiple chairs, a television, and a view through large windows.

A modern waiting area with comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A spacious restaurant with a long counter and multiple seating areas.

16. Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG

South End, 14.5 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Ronald

NT$2,995

NT$3,451 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

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

Three self-service beverage vending machines with various drink options and snacks.

17. Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

New Tacoma, 10.2 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

John

NT$3,292

NT$3,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

A modern hotel room with a seating area, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV, a kitchenette with a tiled backsplash, and a view of the city.

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

18. Hotel Murano

Downtown Tacoma, 8.6 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Amber

NT$4,267

NT$4,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

An outdoor patio area with a large umbrella, wooden deck, string lights, and a Christmas tree.

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

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

19. Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-

Central Tacoma, 7 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

susan

NT$2,336

NT$3,768 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a balcony with a view.

A pebbly beach with a small island in the distance.

20. The Maritime Inn

5.4 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

nan

NT$6,751

NT$8,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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Compare popular hotels close to Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Marina Inn	8.4 Very good 1,004 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,258 reviews	View
Best Western Lakewood	8.2 Very good 986 reviews	View
Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South	8.4 Very good 1,690 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM	9.4 Exceptional 767 reviews	View

Top Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Hotel Murano

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is filled with beautiful glass art from top to bottom. The location is perfect for taking in museums or shows. We appreciated that it was clean, quiet and chic. Parking was easy."

The Maritime Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very sweet cozy and romantic."

Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

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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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 Harbor History Museum, Fort Nisqually Living 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. Marina Inn

2. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

3. Best Western Lakewood

4. Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

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

7. Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Federal Way

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma

9. Waterfront Inn

10. The INN at Gig Harbor

11. Holiday Inn Express Federal Way Seattle South by IHG

12. Woodspring Suites Algona/Auburn - Seattle South

13. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

14. Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - Fife

15. Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites

16. Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG

17. Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

18. Hotel Murano

19. Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-

20. The Maritime Inn

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Top Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Hotel Murano

The Maritime Inn

Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites

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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