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Our top choices for Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium hotels

Classic Apartment | Living area

Walk to the waterfront The Cozy Cottage

Walk to the waterfront The Cozy Cottage
3.0 star property
North End, 2.2 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (15 reviews)
"I love this property and will stay again when I come to visit again. "
United States
Adriana
The price is €186
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Walk to the waterfront The Cozy Cottage
Classic Studio | Living area

Walk to the waterfront The Hobbit House

Walk to the waterfront The Hobbit House
3.0 star property
North End, 2.2 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
7.6 out of 10, Good, (9 reviews)
"It was such a nice cozy place , we really enjoyed it there"
United States
Dennis
The price is €195
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Walk to the waterfront The Hobbit House
Lobby sitting area

The INN at Gig Harbor

The INN at Gig Harbor
3.0 star property
4.6 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,534 reviews)
"The place is good, staff were great, breakfast too"
United States
joseph
The price is €136
includes taxes & fees
11 Jun - 12 Jun
The INN at Gig Harbor
BBQ/picnic Area

Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites

Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
5.1 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (953 reviews)
"Clean, nice area, and safe. Very friendly and helpful staff"
United States
Ummata
The price is €157
includes taxes & fees
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites
Aerial view

The Maritime Inn

The Maritime Inn
4.0 star property
5.4 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"Great staff, excellent location and good breakfast!"
United States
Micah
The price is €215
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
The Maritime Inn
Front of property

McMenamins Elk Temple

McMenamins Elk Temple
3.5 star property
Downtown Tacoma, 8 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (378 reviews)
"Such a fun place to visit. Clean rooms, great food, and lots of cool art "
United States
Ashli
The price is €142
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
McMenamins Elk Temple
Front of property – evening/night

Hotel Murano

Hotel Murano
4.5 star property
Downtown Tacoma, 8.6 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,955 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and restaurant on site. Wonderful place to stay"
United States
Shicola
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Hotel Murano
Lobby

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
2.5 star property
New Tacoma, 10.2 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (298 reviews)
"Very clean easy check in good breakfast"
United States
Michelle
The price is €134
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
Lobby

Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Tacoma, 9.3 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (352 reviews)
"The front desk staff were very kind and made my stay even better!"
United States
Yukie
The price is €130
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown
Exterior

Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Tacoma, 8.8 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (958 reviews)
"Great staff and wonderful atmosphere!!"
United States
Kevin
The price is €134
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Lobby

Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
2.5 star property
South End, 14.2 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,205 reviews)
"Such a nice stay!"
United States
Shannon
The price is €142
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
49-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix

Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Marriott Tacoma Downtown
4.0 star property
Downtown Tacoma, 8.8 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,010 reviews)
"The staff was wonderful, and the room was exquisite. "
United States
Darlene
The price is €151
includes taxes & fees
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Casino

Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
4.0 star property
Eastside, 11.4 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,853 reviews)
"amazing across the board, i love staying at this hotel"
United States
Catherine
The price is €231
includes taxes & fees
11 Jul - 12 Jul
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Lobby

Days Inn by Wyndham Lakewood South Tacoma

Days Inn by Wyndham Lakewood South Tacoma
2.0 star property
15 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
6.6 out of 10, (1,008 reviews)
"The place was ran by some good people and I would recommend this place to everyone i know."
United States
Melissa
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Days Inn by Wyndham Lakewood South Tacoma
Lobby

Quality Inn & Suites Fife Seattle

Quality Inn & Suites Fife Seattle
2.5 star property
14.5 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
6.8 out of 10, (367 reviews)
"It was a ok stay other then the ran down couch in the room that looked like it was found on the side of the road..friendly staff ..breakfast was ok to."
United States
Joshua
The price is €120
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Quality Inn & Suites Fife Seattle
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Extended Stay America Suites Tacoma Fife

Extended Stay America Suites Tacoma Fife
2.5 star property
12 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
6.8 out of 10, (1,003 reviews)
"GREAT"
United States
P.
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Extended Stay America Suites Tacoma Fife
Exterior

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle
3.0 star property
New Tacoma, 11 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,414 reviews)
"room was clean staff was friendly great location"
United States
Carrierae
The price is €143
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle
Reception

Niwas Inn

Niwas Inn
3.0 star property
14.4 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
6.6 out of 10, (741 reviews)
"Room was clean, Staff was GREAT. Plenty of parking. Overall a great place to stay"
United States
Debbie
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Niwas Inn
Exterior

Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG

Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
3.0 star property
South End, 14.5 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean and excellent breakfast."
United States
DONNA
The price is €142
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
Terrace/patio

Lodges on Vashon

Lodges on Vashon
3.0 star property
16.8 km from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (338 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Rick
The price is €206
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Lodges on Vashon
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Compare popular hotels close to Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Classic Apartment | Living area
Walk to the waterfront The Cozy Cottage
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
15 reviews
View
Classic Studio | Living area
Walk to the waterfront The Hobbit House
3.0 star property
7.6
Good
9 reviews
View
Lobby sitting area
The INN at Gig Harbor
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,534 reviews
View
BBQ/picnic Area
Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
953 reviews
View
Aerial view
The Maritime Inn
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
22 reviews
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Top Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

The INN at Gig Harbor

The INN at Gig Harbor

2/10 Terrible
"The elevator was broken the entire 5nights and they didn’t advise ahead of time. And it was prior to our stay advised by other guest. No 1st floor rooms were mot available. I also had to change rooms because the heater did not work. Property needed renovations!!!"
Mary lou 5-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
The INN at Gig Harbor

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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, take a look at the 20 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel 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 traveller 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 will I find near Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium?
Expedia has 20 hotels and other accommodation options 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! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium.
What can I see and do near Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium?
Study the collections at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Harbor 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.