The Best Hotels Closest to Watkins Mill State Park in Kansas City for 2026

A brick building with a tower and a small shed in a wooded area.

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

This weekend

Next weekend

Our top choices for Watkins Mill State Park hotels

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kearney by IHG

10.3 km from Watkins Mill State Park

Marta

NT$3,817

NT$4,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

2. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Kearney Liberty North

9.6 km from Watkins Mill State Park

john

NT$2,004

NT$2,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

3. The Elms Hotel & Spa, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel

8 km from Watkins Mill State Park

Monte

NT$5,375

NT$7,223 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

4. Tru By Hilton Liberty Kansas City

21.1 km from Watkins Mill State Park

Diane

NT$3,051

NT$3,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

5. Sleep Inn & Suites Liberty - Kansas City

21.1 km from Watkins Mill State Park

Dexton

NT$1,865

NT$2,161 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

6. Quality Inn Kearney - Liberty

10.5 km from Watkins Mill State Park

margaret

NT$2,266

NT$2,470 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), rollaway beds (surcharge)

7. Econo Lodge Kearney - Liberty

10.2 km from Watkins Mill State Park

George

NT$1,989

NT$2,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to Watkins Mill State Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kearney by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 998 reviews	View
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Kearney Liberty North	8.2 Very good 1,000 reviews	View
The Elms Hotel & Spa, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Liberty Kansas City	8.4 Very good 38 reviews	View
Sleep Inn & Suites Liberty - Kansas City	7.8 Good 1,001 reviews	View

Top Watkins Mill State Park Hotel Reviews

Argosy Casino & Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This was our first time staying at a casino hotel so we were not sure what to expect but this booking met and exceeded our expectations! Staff were all so friendly, room was clean and had the biggest bathroom we’ve ever had in a hotel room! It was wonderful. There were only 2 things that could use some improvement: WiFi signal was a little spotty in our room and it was difficult to find close parking when returning to the property late at night. Regardless, we would definitely book again for our next trip!"

Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City

10/10 Excellent

"Lobby was clean, free from clutter. Staff were very accommodating. Rooms were genuinely clean, complete with vacuum vacuuming. The perfect hotel for anybody over 6 feet tall. I did not have to take a shower on my knees. Bed was very comfortable. The only bad thing I have to say about this place is the parking lot in the rear, where all the trucks park, needs to be repaved. Outside of that, it was an excellent hotel."

Orangewood Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport

8/10 Good

"The beds are hard and uncomfortable. Water is good and hot, good shower heads."

Super 8 by Wyndham Kansas City

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was nice and clean. Front desk was nice and helpful also"

Wyndham Garden Kansas City Airport

8/10 Good

"Dissapointed that you arecharging $10 for your shuttle which doesn't run past 11pm.."

Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City International Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Good breakfast"

Sleep Inn & Suites Liberty - Kansas City

8/10 Good

"Everything was nice except the bathroom door stuck so bad you could hardly open it."

Four Points by Sheraton Kansas City Airport

10/10 Excellent

"It wasn't too bad. We had to walk through some construction to get to our room. They were remodeling some rooms. Our carpet was soaking wet a couple of feet in front of the air conditioner unit. It still worked though."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Kansas City North/Gladstone

10/10 Excellent

"Check in went smoothly. Our room was clean and spacious! The bed was comfy, we got a king room. We did not use the pool so no info on that. However we did get the breakfast. Not many options. What was there was typical hotel food. Would like more fresh fruit options."

Other attractions near Watkins Mill State Park

Jesse James Farm and Museum

8.4/10 (32 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Jesse James Farm and Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kearney. While in this relaxing area, find time to visit its spas.

See properties

Hall of Waters and Cultural Museum

7.2/10 (25 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Hall of Waters and Cultural Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Excelsior Springs. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

See properties

MariMack Golf Complex

Enjoy a round of golf in Kearney at MariMack Golf Complex. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

See properties

Mack Porter Park

After visiting Mack Porter Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kearney. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

See properties

Jesse James Park

Explore the great outdoors at Jesse James Park, a lovely green space in Holt.

See properties

Kearney Amphitheater

You can get tickets for a performance at Kearney Amphitheater on your trip to Holt.

See properties

Kearney City Hall

Kearney City Hall is just one of the places to see in Kearney, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

See properties

Kearney Historic Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Kearney Historic Museum during your trip to Kearney. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

See properties

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Watkins Mill State Park?

Watkins Mill State Park is located in a historic area of Kansas City known for its array of dining options. You'll find 18 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Watkins Mill State Park?

The Elms Hotel & Spa, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 bars. It's located 5 mi (8 km) from Watkins Mill State Park. Other good options in the area include Sleep Inn & Suites Liberty - Kansas City and Baymont by Wyndham Liberty MO.

How many hotels are there close to Watkins Mill State Park?

Expedia has 18 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Watkins Mill State Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Watkins Mill State Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Watkins Mill State Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Watkins Mill State Park?

To access more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Watkins Mill State Park, head over to our customer service page.

Room 1

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Star rating

Guest rating

Our top choices for Watkins Mill State Park hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kearney by IHG

2. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Kearney Liberty North