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

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

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

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

A spacious lobby with large windows, a modern chandelier, and a reception area.

1. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

South End, 14.2 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Andrea

NT$3,678

NT$4,227 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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

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

16.1 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Christian

NT$3,017

NT$3,395 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

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

3. Holiday Inn Express Federal Way Seattle South by IHG

16.6 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Claudia

NT$3,413

NT$3,840 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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 bed, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a microwave in the kitchenette.

4. Marina Inn

18.2 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Christine

NT$2,505

NT$2,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma

South End, 14.3 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Marceli Souza

NT$3,959

NT$4,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A vending machine area with drinks and snacks.

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

18.1 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Gail

NT$3,703

NT$4,239 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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.

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

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

7. Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Federal Way

16.7 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Colin

NT$4,053

NT$4,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A historic building with the name "McMenamins Elks Temple" on the facade.

A white building with the name "McMenamins" on the facade, featuring a grand staircase and ornate windows.

A cozy bar area with wooden beams, a counter, and seating.

A breakfast setting with a variety of dishes including eggs, toast, and a drink.

8. McMenamins Elk Temple

Downtown Tacoma, 8 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Teresa

NT$4,213

NT$4,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large painting on the wall.

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

9. Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG

South End, 14.5 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Cary

NT$3,251

NT$3,742 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

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

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.

10. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 9.3 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

TAYLOR

NT$3,920

NT$4,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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 home gym with dumbbells, exercise balls, and kettlebells.

11. The INN at Gig Harbor

4.6 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Joseph

NT$4,350

NT$4,941 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a lamp.

A kitchen with a microwave, sink, and refrigerator.

A parking area with electric vehicle charging stations, a hotel building in the background, and a clear sky.

A modern kitchen with a flat-screen TV, wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a sink.

12. Woodspring Suites Algona/Auburn - Seattle South

19.7 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Sheila

NT$2,568

NT$2,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, round tables, and a unique light fixture.

13. Hotel Murano

Downtown Tacoma, 8.6 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Amber

NT$4,261

NT$4,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A spacious lobby with a central chandelier, escalators, and a patterned carpet.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, escalators, and a modern chandelier.

A modern casino hotel lobby with a curved seating area, large windows, and a chandelier.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a sign indicating the direction to the casino parking.

14. Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

Eastside, 11.4 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Gregory

NT$6,678

NT$7,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle/Federal Way

16.8 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Austin

NT$3,553

NT$3,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A circular fire pit surrounded by wicker chairs and tables, with a covered patio area and a building in the background.

A modern hotel with a prominent sign reading "Townfield Suites Marriott".

A lobby with a map, chairs, a round table, and a sign about Lakewood, WA.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a bed, a TV, and a kitchen area.

16. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tacoma Lakewood

17.3 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

JEAN

NT$3,774

NT$4,320 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

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

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

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

A clear blue swimming pool with a lifeguard stand, lounge chairs, and a fenced area with a building in the background.

17. Best Western Lakewood

14.9 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Sierra

NT$3,002

NT$3,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A spacious lounge area with a large gray sofa, ottomans, and a round coffee table. A bar area with stools is visible in the background.

18. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 8.8 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Amber

NT$4,259

NT$4,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern living room with a large TV, a fireplace, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and blue-tiled backsplash.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a bathroom.

19. Staybridge Suites Federal Way - Seattle South by IHG

16.6 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Manal

NT$5,314

NT$5,978 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a polished floor.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

An indoor swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a tiled floor and walls.

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

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma South - Lakewood by IHG

17.4 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

tina

NT$3,478

NT$3,984 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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Compare popular hotels close to Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,264 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Seattle Federal Way	8.4 Very good 1,447 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Federal Way Seattle South by IHG	8.8 Excellent 570 reviews	View
Marina Inn	8.4 Very good 1,006 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma	9.0 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View

Top Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

The INN at Gig Harbor

10/10 Excellent

"outstanding staff - cleanliness and breakfast"

Hotel Murano

8/10 Good

"THE ROOM WAS VERY NICE, CLEAN AND THE VIEW WAS AMAZING. HOWEVER, I DID NOT EXPECT TO HAVE TO PAY ($30) FOR PARKING AFTER PAYING OVER $300 FOR A ROOM, WHY WOULD THAT NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THE ROOM? THE CONCERGIE ROOM ON 25TH FLOOR ONLY HAD A COUPLE OF FIG BARS AND GRANOLA BAR; HOW OFTEN IS THIS ROOM REPLENISHED? THE ICE MACHINE DOES NOT WORK, SO HAD TPO GO DOWN TO NEXT FLOOR TO GET ICE. TRIED TO CALL THE FRONT DESK, I FINALLY HUNG UP AFTER 10 RINGS WITH NO ANSWER, SAME THING WITH THE FOOD BUTTON ON PHONE. TRIED TO GET ROOM SERVICE, WAS TOLD THEY DO NOT PROVIDE IT EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE A RESTAURANT. THE ELEVATOR MAKES CLICKING NOISE ALL NIGHT LONG."

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. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

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

3. Holiday Inn Express Federal Way Seattle South by IHG

4. Marina Inn

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

7. Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Federal Way

8. McMenamins Elk Temple

9. Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG

10. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

11. The INN at Gig Harbor

12. Woodspring Suites Algona/Auburn - Seattle South

13. Hotel Murano

14. Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle/Federal Way

16. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tacoma Lakewood

17. Best Western Lakewood

18. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

19. Staybridge Suites Federal Way - Seattle South by IHG

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma South - Lakewood by IHG

Compare popular hotels close to Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Top Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

The INN at Gig Harbor

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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