The Best Hotels Closest to Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin for 2026

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 Ellen Trout Zoo hotels

A building with a covered entrance, stone facade, and a landscaped garden area with various plants and flowers.

A spacious dining area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a counter with a beverage station, and a kitchen in the background.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a couch, and a TV.

1. Sleep Inn Lufkin

1.3 km from Ellen Trout Zoo

Ja'Cole

₩157,198

₩177,634 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A lobby with sofas, a coffee table, a reception desk, and a stone wall.

A building with a stone facade, large glass entrance, and a covered walkway.

A hotel entrance with stone pillars, a covered walkway, and a landscaped area with plants.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a TV, and a window with a view of greenery.

2. MainStay Suites Lufkin

1.4 km from Ellen Trout Zoo

Robyn

₩163,291

₩184,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious living room with a fireplace, multiple seating options, and a decorative chandelier.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a painting on the wall, and a window with blinds.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden paneling, a large painting, and a television.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, framed pictures on the walls, and an exit sign.

3. Best Western Plus Crown Colony Inn & Suites

Crown Colony, 9.4 km from Ellen Trout Zoo

Stacey

₩172,620

₩195,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

4. Home2 Suites By Hilton Lufkin, Tx

6.6 km from Ellen Trout Zoo

Heather

₩172,092

₩194,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a decorative shelf with vases.

A bar area with a menu board, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern hotel lobby with a digital display, a seating area with a table and chairs, and decorative shelves with vases.

5. Courtyard Lufkin

7.6 km from Ellen Trout Zoo

Dontriellen

₩166,812

₩189,486 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious conference room with a long table, multiple chairs, and a modern ceiling design.

A reception area with a counter, seating, framed artwork, and a glass door leading outside.

A hotel interior with a modern design, featuring a central sign for Holiday Inn Express & Suites.

A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, multiple seating arrangements including booths and tables, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lufkin South by IHG

10.6 km from Ellen Trout Zoo

Valerie

₩154,355

₩176,166 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture and a wooden ceiling.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a green chair, a desk lamp, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a large mirror.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight benches.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Lufkin, TX

10.6 km from Ellen Trout Zoo

Jessica

₩155,438

₩176,421 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a mirror.

Two vending machines with various beverages and snacks, and a separate ice dispenser.

A reception desk with a digital screen displaying a booking message.

A modern office space with a mounted flat-screen TV displaying a news broadcast, a framed certificate, and a motivational poster. There are two coffee makers on a cabinet, and a trash bin is visible.

8. Motel 6 Lufkin, TX

5.2 km from Ellen Trout Zoo

Richard

₩58,655

₩73,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a microwave, and a desk.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and buildings with a red-tiled roof.

A hotel with a prominent sign, a central entrance, and a tower-like structure.

A hotel room with a TV, green sofas, a desk, and a ceiling fan.

9. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Lufkin

7.4 km from Ellen Trout Zoo

Michael

₩86,520

₩97,768 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A laundry facility with multiple washing machines, a wooden counter, and ceiling fans.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, sink, and mirror.

10. Angelina Motel

6.3 km from Ellen Trout Zoo

Denise

₩65,987

₩74,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A hotel room with a large bed, a small sofa, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A hotel hallway with carpeted floors, doors on both sides, and a light fixture on the ceiling.

A hotel with a covered parking area, a sign indicating it is a Texas Inn & Suites, and a building number 2216.

A reception area with a tiled floor, a counter with a framed picture, and a window with curtains.

11. Texas Inn & Suites

8.3 km from Ellen Trout Zoo

Jailyn

₩67,183

₩75,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a coffee station, and a view of the outside.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a coffee machine.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk, a chair, and a wall-mounted TV.

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

12. Quality Inn & Suites Lufkin

10.5 km from Ellen Trout Zoo

devyn

₩85,112

₩96,176 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a bed with a dark patterned bedspread, two bedside tables with lamps, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

A covered outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a grill, and a fan.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a washing machine.

13. 6 Mi to Ellen Trout Zoo: Family Home w/ Yard!

6.1 km from Ellen Trout Zoo

James

₩236,948

₩454,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A room with a television on a wooden cabinet, a microwave, a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

A living room with a beige armchair, a patterned sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

14. EXECUTIVE INN & SUITES US 59

7.1 km from Ellen Trout Zoo

₩81,239

₩91,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A spacious living room with a grey sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table with a floral centerpiece, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with light green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden floor.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden cabinet.

A dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by wooden chairs, a chandelier, and artwork on the walls.

15. Half-mi to Dtwn Lufkin: Charming & Spacious Home!

3.9 km from Ellen Trout Zoo

₩245,072

₩464,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to Ellen Trout Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sleep Inn Lufkin	9.2 Wonderful 512 reviews	View
MainStay Suites Lufkin	9.0 Wonderful 244 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Crown Colony Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Home2 Suites By Hilton Lufkin, Tx	9.2 Wonderful 29 reviews	View
Courtyard Lufkin	8.6 Excellent 673 reviews	View

Top Ellen Trout Zoo Hotel Reviews

Red Roof Inn Nacogdoches

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great. Staff was very nice and friendly. Room was excellent."

Motel 6 Lufkin, TX

10/10 Excellent

"very nice and welcoming made me feel very welcomed😊"

Motel 6 Nacogdoches, TX-SFA University

8/10 Good

"N/A"

Sleep Inn Lufkin

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room Very helpfull staff Overall no complaints"

Comfort Suites Nacogdoches

8/10 Good

"Clean rooms, good hot breakfast, comfortable beds, friendly staff. Would stay here again!"

Best Western Plus Crown Colony Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and exactly as advertised. Close to many places to eat and friendly staff."

Texas Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Hotel and room was very clean. Extra towels were upon request ( I have long hair); really convenient to walmart and shopping . Easy access to highway. Really good a/c! Very comfy beds!"

Angelina Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Under new management and I believe he's doing better also trying to make the property better as a whole."

MainStay Suites Lufkin

10/10 Excellent

"The day shift host was very personable!!"

Other attractions near Ellen Trout Zoo

Texas Forestry Museum

8.2/10 (25 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Texas Forestry Museum during your trip to Lufkin. You can enjoy the coffeehouses while in the area.

See properties

Museum of East Texas

7.6/10 (15 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museum of East Texas in Lufkin. You can enjoy the coffeehouses while in the area.

See properties

Pines Theater

8.2/10 (38 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Pines Theater during your trip to Lufkin. You can enjoy the coffeehouses while in the area.

See properties

Cinemark Lufkin

You can take time to visit Cinemark Lufkin during your travels to Lufkin. Experience the area's festivals and theater scene.

See properties

Naranjo Museum of Natural History

8.4/10 (20 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Naranjo Museum of Natural History during your travels in Lufkin. You can enjoy the coffeehouses while in the area.

See properties

Woodland Hills Golf Club

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Nacogdoches at Woodland Hills Golf Club. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

See properties

The History Center

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at The History Center during your travels in Diboll. You can enjoy the coffeehouses while in the area.

See properties

Little Cedar Creek Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Little Cedar Creek Lake during your travels in Diboll. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

See properties

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ellen Trout Zoo?

Ellen Trout Zoo is located in an area of Lufkin that travelers like for its coffeehouses. You'll find 36 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Ellen Trout Zoo?

Sleep Inn Lufkin 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 just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Ellen Trout Zoo. Another good option is MainStay Suites Lufkin, located just 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Ellen Trout Zoo?

Expedia has 36 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Ellen Trout Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ellen Trout Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Ellen Trout Zoo.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Ellen Trout Zoo?

To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Ellen Trout Zoo, head over to our customer service page.

Find hotels near Ellen Trout Zoo, Lufkin from ₩73,048

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Star rating

Guest rating

Our top choices for Ellen Trout Zoo hotels

1. Sleep Inn Lufkin

2. MainStay Suites Lufkin

3. Best Western Plus Crown Colony Inn & Suites

4. Home2 Suites By Hilton Lufkin, Tx

5. Courtyard Lufkin

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lufkin South by IHG

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Lufkin, TX

8. Motel 6 Lufkin, TX

9. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Lufkin

10. Angelina Motel

11. Texas Inn & Suites

12. Quality Inn & Suites Lufkin

13. 6 Mi to Ellen Trout Zoo: Family Home w/ Yard!

14. EXECUTIVE INN & SUITES US 59

15. Half-mi to Dtwn Lufkin: Charming & Spacious Home!

Compare popular hotels close to Ellen Trout Zoo

Top Ellen Trout Zoo Hotel Reviews

Red Roof Inn Nacogdoches

Motel 6 Lufkin, TX

Motel 6 Nacogdoches, TX-SFA University

Sleep Inn Lufkin

Comfort Suites Nacogdoches

Best Western Plus Crown Colony Inn & Suites

Texas Inn & Suites

Angelina Motel

MainStay Suites Lufkin

Other attractions near Ellen Trout Zoo

Texas Forestry Museum

Museum of East Texas

Pines Theater

Cinemark Lufkin

Naranjo Museum of Natural History

Woodland Hills Golf Club

The History Center

Little Cedar Creek Lake

Frequently asked questions