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

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A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A bedroom with a bed, a white shelving unit, and a clock on the wall.

A kitchen with a gas stove, sink, and a window overlooking a house.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a white door, a gray chair, and a mirror reflecting a room with a window.

1. Walk to the waterfront The Cozy Cottage

North End, 2.2 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Adriana

NT$3,284

NT$5,801 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 hotel with multiple floors, a parking lot, and illuminated signage.

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

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

2. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

South End, 14.2 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Uris

NT$3,678

NT$4,227 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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 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.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma

South End, 14.3 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Akele

NT$3,691

NT$4,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

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

16.1 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Christian

NT$3,007

NT$3,383 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

5. Marina Inn

18.2 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Christine

NT$2,505

NT$2,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 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.

6. 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 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.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 9.3 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

TAYLOR

NT$3,908

NT$4,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

8. Holiday Inn Express Federal Way Seattle South by IHG

16.6 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Claudia

NT$3,402

NT$3,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

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

9. Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG

South End, 14.5 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Cary

NT$3,240

NT$3,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a staircase.

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

10. Hotel Murano

Downtown Tacoma, 8.6 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Christopher

NT$4,247

NT$4,874 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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.

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

18.1 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Gail

NT$3,690

NT$4,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

12. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 8.8 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Amber

NT$4,245

NT$4,871 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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 reception desk with a framed 'explore' sign and a 'Hilton Honors' sign.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle/Federal Way

16.8 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Audriana

NT$3,553

NT$3,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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.

14. Best Western Lakewood

14.9 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Karon

NT$3,002

NT$3,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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.

15. Woodspring Suites Algona/Auburn - Seattle South

19.7 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Sheila

NT$2,560

NT$2,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

16. The INN at Gig Harbor

4.6 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Joseph

NT$4,279

NT$4,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

A banquet hall with round tables, white chairs, and floral centerpieces.

17. 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

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple dining tables and chairs, a reception area, and a large window providing natural light.

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

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

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

17.4 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

tina

NT$3,467

NT$3,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

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

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

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

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

19. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tacoma Lakewood

17.3 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

JEAN

NT$3,908

NT$4,471 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

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.

20. Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 8.8 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Kirstin

NT$4,637

NT$5,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Walk to the waterfront The Cozy Cottage	8.4 Very good 18 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,260 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Seattle Federal Way	8.4 Very good 1,442 reviews	View
Marina Inn	8.4 Very good 1,002 reviews	View

Top Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

The INN at Gig Harbor

8/10 Good

"The room was great. The breakfast is just okay. The staff was nice and let us stay an hour later for checkout. The front desk wasn't always staffed."

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. Walk to the waterfront The Cozy Cottage

2. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma

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

5. Marina Inn

6. Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Federal Way

7. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

8. Holiday Inn Express Federal Way Seattle South by IHG

9. Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG

10. Hotel Murano

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

12. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle/Federal Way

14. Best Western Lakewood

15. Woodspring Suites Algona/Auburn - Seattle South

16. The INN at Gig Harbor

17. Staybridge Suites Federal Way - Seattle South by IHG

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

19. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tacoma Lakewood

20. Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

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Top Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

The INN at Gig Harbor

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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