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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.

1. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

9.2 km from South Beach

Gina

NT$2,874

NT$3,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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 fireplace, a bed, a television, a desk, and a sofa.

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

2. The INN at Gig Harbor

13.5 km from South Beach

greg

NT$3,927

NT$4,461 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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 a long wooden table and blue chairs, large windows, and a clock on the wall.

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

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

7.2 km from South Beach

Wambui

NT$3,890

NT$4,451 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma

9.1 km from South Beach

Makyah

NT$3,606

NT$4,144 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

5. Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG

9.1 km from South Beach

Cary

NT$3,575

NT$4,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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

6. Best Western Lakewood

5.1 km from South Beach

Jilyana

NT$2,931

NT$3,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

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.

A modern cafe with a central display case, wooden accents, and a unique ceiling design.

7. Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

14.5 km from South Beach

Ocean

NT$4,960

NT$5,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, stone facade, and landscaped surroundings.

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, a reception desk, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A coffee station with a coffee machine, a display of coffee cups, and a honey jar.

8. FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont

11.5 km from South Beach

Malane

NT$3,075

NT$3,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

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

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

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

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

7.5 km from South Beach

Josue

NT$3,480

NT$3,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

10. Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-

9.9 km from South Beach

Jayla

NT$2,530

NT$3,954 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

A hallway with a warm orange wall, black trim, and a large potted plant. There are framed pictures on the walls and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

11. McMenamins Elk Temple

13.3 km from South Beach

Jessica

NT$3,650

NT$4,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

12. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

12.5 km from South Beach

Michael

NT$3,958

NT$4,544 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel with multiple buildings, a parking lot, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel reception area with a long counter, various coffee machines, and decorative vases.

A spacious lobby with modern seating, large windows, and a central column.

A hotel lobby with a pool table, bar area, and seating arrangements.

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle

14.1 km from South Beach

Syed Haroon

NT$2,958

NT$3,408 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A golf course with a lake and a distant island.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a television displaying a news program.

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

A large indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sunlit area with tables and chairs.

14. Hampton Inn & Suites DuPont

10.9 km from South Beach

Paul

NT$3,606

NT$4,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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.

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

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

15. Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

13.1 km from South Beach

Falina

NT$3,469

NT$3,989 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hotel with a covered entrance, brick facade, and illuminated signage.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

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

A living room with a fireplace, blue upholstered chairs, a coffee table, and a clock on the wall.

16. Best Western Liberty Inn DuPont JBLM

11.7 km from South Beach

Carrie

NT$3,658

NT$4,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, blue sofas, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern hotel reception area with a blue-lit wall, wooden reception desks, and a seating area with a patterned wall.

A breakfast area with a counter, coffee machines, and a refrigerator.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and multiple floors.

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Tacoma DuPont

11.7 km from South Beach

SOFIA

NT$4,528

NT$5,159 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

18. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

12.8 km from South Beach

Brando

NT$4,398

NT$5,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

A modern lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a bar with a visible fireplace.

19. Hotel Murano

12.9 km from South Beach

Vincent

NT$4,148

NT$4,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A snack and beverage vending area with various snacks and drinks.

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

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG

9.2 km from South Beach

Kara

NT$3,480

NT$4,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Compare popular hotels close to South Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,272 reviews	View
The INN at Gig Harbor	8.8 Excellent 1,587 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM	9.4 Exceptional 742 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG	8.6 Excellent 1,027 reviews	View

Top South Beach Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

10/10 Excellent

"Everything about our Stay was Excellent!!! Clean and Comfortable! Breakfast was hot and delicious!"

WoodSpring Suites Tacoma - Lakewood

8/10 Good

"Clean room and friendly staff"

Fort Lewis Extended Stay Motel - JBLM

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic Stay - Extremely Efficient And High Quality Service!"

Western Inn Lakewood Tacoma

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice stay"

Other attractions near South Beach

Titlow Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Titlow Park, a lovely green space in Tacoma. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

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Chambers Bay Golf Course

8.0/10 (24 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in University Place at Chambers Bay Golf Course. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

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Lake Steilacoom

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Steilacoom during your travels in Lakewood. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Lakewold Gardens

7.8/10 (40 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Lakewold Gardens, a lovely green space in Lakewood. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Gravelly Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Gravelly Lake during your travels in Lakewood. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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beach near Day Island Yacht Harbor

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Day Island Yacht Harbor during your trip to University Place? Discover the mountain views and shops in this family-friendly area.

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American Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at American Lake during your travels in Tacoma.

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Stina's Cellars

6.6/10 (21 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Stina's Cellars during your travels to Lakewood. 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 South Beach?

South Beach is located in University Place. You'll find 124 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to South Beach?

Best Western Lakewood is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from South Beach.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to South Beach?

Expedia has 124 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from South Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near South Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near South Beach?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near South Beach, click here.

What can I see and do near South Beach?

Spend some time wandering around Fort Steilacoom Dog Park, Lakewold Gardens, and Titlow Park. Enjoy nature at American Lake, Lake Steilacoom, or Gravelly Lake. Chambers Bay Golf Course, Stina's Cellars, or Narrows Plaza Bowl are some local sights worth checking out.

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Our top choices for South Beach hotels

1. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

2. The INN at Gig Harbor

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma

5. Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG

6. Best Western Lakewood

7. Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

8. FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont

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

10. Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-

11. McMenamins Elk Temple

12. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle

14. Hampton Inn & Suites DuPont

15. Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

16. Best Western Liberty Inn DuPont JBLM

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Tacoma DuPont

18. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

19. Hotel Murano

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG

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Top South Beach Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

WoodSpring Suites Tacoma - Lakewood

Fort Lewis Extended Stay Motel - JBLM

Western Inn Lakewood Tacoma

Other attractions near South Beach

Titlow Park

Chambers Bay Golf Course

Lake Steilacoom

Lakewold Gardens

Gravelly Lake

beach near Day Island Yacht Harbor

American Lake

Stina's Cellars

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