The Best Hotels Closest to Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha for 2026

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A modern outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the building's interior.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

A modern hotel with a covered outdoor seating area, a courtyard, and a wooden fence.

A spacious lobby with a long reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a food service counter.

1. Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

3.2 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Henry

₩123,618

₩138,453 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a window with blinds, a framed picture on the wall, and a bedside lamp.

A modern kitchen with a black microwave, coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

An indoor swimming pool with a no diving sign, poolside chairs, and a lifeguard chair.

2. My Place Hotel - Council Bluffs/Omaha East, IA

3 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Tanya

₩116,240

₩130,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with a view.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the pool area, a lifeguard chair, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel with a large entrance, a flag, and a sign that reads "Springhill Suites Marriott".

A hotel lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a large digital display on the wall.

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

3 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Abigail

₩127,661

₩142,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with a modern fireplace, comfortable seating, and a patterned carpet.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a round table, and a view of a river.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a potted plant.

A modern building with a glass facade, a landscaped garden with yellow flowers, and a distinctive sculpture.

4. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29 by IHG

2.4 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Aleena

₩134,759

₩150,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the mountains through the window.

A large Harrah's casino building with a parking lot in front.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a patterned wall, a reception desk, and a sign for guest rooms.

A modern hotel room with a city view, a dark armchair, a round table, and a large window with curtains.

5. Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

3.1 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Terry

₩106,873

₩142,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A Microtel Inn & Suites building with a clear sky and greenery around.

A modern dining area with high tables and chairs, a seating area with benches, and large windows allowing natural light.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

6. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

3 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Lanna

₩95,065

₩106,472 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A large paddle steamer with multiple decks and a prominent chimney.

A casino with multiple gaming tables and slot machines.

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, bar stools, and a counter with various bottles and glasses.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a bathtub.

7. Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

2 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Joseph

₩141,751

₩158,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A hotel with a 'Comfort Suites' sign, multiple parking spaces, and a building with a red roof.

A hotel bathroom with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

A hotel room with a brown sofa, a large bed, and a framed landscape picture on the wall.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a yellow armchair, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

8. Comfort Suites Omaha East-Council Bluffs

3.1 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Beverly

₩95,430

₩106,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A modern dining area with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by chairs, and a wine rack filled with bottles to the right.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, armchairs, and a wooden accent wall.

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a bar, and large windows providing views of the outside.

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker chairs, and a view of the cityscape.

9. The Farnam, Autograph Collection

Old Market, 3.6 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

David

₩286,864

₩341,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a brick facade, large entrance canopy, and multiple windows.

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a flat-screen TV, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, metal poolside chairs, and a lifeguard chair.

A brick building with a patio area featuring a fire pit and seating.

10. Courtyard Marriott Aksarben Village

Aksarben - Elmwood Park, 7.6 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Maggie

₩138,762

₩163,046 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A spacious lobby with a modern fireplace, comfortable seating, and a red rope barrier.

A large, historic stone building with a turret and arched windows, surrounded by lush greenery.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, built-in cabinets, and a central island.

11. Hotel Indigo Omaha Downtown by IHG

Downtown Northeast, 4 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Nicole

₩148,102

₩188,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other food items.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee cups and containers.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a digital thermostat.

A modern office space with a wooden desk, a green office chair, a mounted TV, and a framed abstract art piece on the wall.

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Omaha Airport by IHG

5.8 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Marina

₩129,422

₩144,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A Country Inn & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, lounge chairs, and a seating area with tables.

A hotel room with a bed, a red chair, a desk, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a large window with curtains.

A reception area with a wooden counter, framed pictures, and a welcome mat.

13. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA

3.2 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

James

₩120,216

₩134,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a grill.

A Marriott Residence Inn with a modern facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and large windows with brick walls.

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows.

14. Residence Inn by Marriott Omaha Aksarben Village

Aksarben - Elmwood Park, 7.5 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Michella

₩165,447

₩194,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, umbrellas, and potted plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a polished floor, a reception desk, and a bar/lounge area.

A modern bar area with a brick wall backdrop, wooden bar counter, and multiple seating options.

A spacious lobby with a modern reception desk, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of the city.

15. Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District

Downtown Northeast, 4 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Scott

₩233,494

₩278,277 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern hotel with a large outdoor swimming pool, sun loungers, and a well-maintained garden area.

A gym with treadmills, a bench press, and large windows.

A restaurant with booths and tables, each with candles and glasses.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a desk. There are windows with curtains and a wall-mounted lamp.

16. Kimpton Cottonwood by IHG

4.9 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Samantha

₩196,135

₩237,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A reception desk with a geometric wall design and a sunset view.

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a large flat-screen TV.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a brick wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

17. Cambria Hotel Omaha Downtown

NoDo District, 4.7 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

michael

₩110,156

₩129,434 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A reception desk with a 'Welcome to Council Suites' sign, a 'Manager on Duty' sign, and a check-in/out schedule.

A corridor with vending machines and a self-service kiosk.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with a view of greenery.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a clean, tiled floor.

18. BridgePointe Inn & Suites

3.6 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

CARLOS

₩90,875

₩101,780 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

An outdoor seating area with colorful striped cushions, a fire feature, and a view of a building with a 'tru' sign.

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

A hotel with multiple floors, a parking lot, and a sign for 'HOME 2 Suites by Hilton'.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, a painting, and a window with a view.

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Omaha I-80 at 72nd Street, NE

South Central Omaha, 8 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Dian

₩163,019

₩197,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor patio with a brick wall, a table with chairs, and a large umbrella.

A modern living room with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with wooden furniture.

A modern reception area with wooden paneling, a 'Corner Market' sign, and a large decorative wall piece.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, outdoor seating area, and a parking lot.

20. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Omaha at MH Landing

South Central Omaha, 8 km from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Jacqueline

₩139,723

₩164,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA	9.4 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
My Place Hotel - Council Bluffs/Omaha East, IA	9.0 Wonderful 1,354 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29 by IHG	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination	8.4 Very good 658 reviews	View

Top Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area

10/10 Excellent

"front staff was very friendly and helpful"

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

8/10 Good

"It was pretty good, great price and things were decently clean. Only problem is the walls are a bit thin, so if the hotel is busy that could be a problem…"

Magnolia Omaha Downtown - Old Market

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean, the hotel had a really nice atmosphere. The bar slash restaurant on the first floor was very convenient and the location was decent."

Courtyard by Marriott Omaha Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"This is the second time staying here and enjoying the large seating area! They have a small, but nice bar, that does have food options, it’s very close to a lot of dining options! I like to get the room with the balcony! It’s clean and very comfortable and they have a nicely stocked marketplace! Bonus fast elevators!"

My Place Hotel - Council Bluffs/Omaha East, IA

10/10 Excellent

"Only complaint I have is the pool was pretty cold. Otherwise awesome place great stuff."

Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

10/10 Excellent

"Na"

Other attractions near Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Lauritzen Gardens

9.2/10 (73 reviews)

Wander through the diverse woodland areas, admire the charming waterfall and inspect the model railway system in this botanical park.

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Infield at the Zoo

Explore the great outdoors at Infield at the Zoo, a lovely green space in Omaha. Take some time to visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Kenefick Park

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Kenefick Park during your travels in Omaha. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Spring Lake Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Omaha at Spring Lake Golf Course. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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The Apollon

You can make plans for a show at The Apollon during your stay in Omaha. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Western Historic Trails Center

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Western Historic Trails Center in Council Bluffs. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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El Museo Latino

You can spend time studying the exhibits at El Museo Latino during your trip to Omaha. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Durham Museum

8.6/10 (10 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Durham Museum during your travels in Omaha. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium?

Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is located in a welcoming area of Omaha known for its popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 24 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium?

Magnolia Omaha Downtown - Old Market is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. It's located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Other good choices within a few miles include Comfort Suites Omaha East-Council Bluffs and BridgePointe Inn & Suites.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium?

Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium?

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What can I see and do near Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium?

Study the collections at The Durham Museum, Joslyn Art Museum, or Durham Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Orpheum Theater, Joslyn Castle, and Historic General Dodge House. You can watch performances at Stir Cove, The Apollon, and The Rose Theater if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium hotels

1. Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

2. My Place Hotel - Council Bluffs/Omaha East, IA

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

4. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29 by IHG

5. Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

6. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

7. Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

8. Comfort Suites Omaha East-Council Bluffs

9. The Farnam, Autograph Collection

10. Courtyard Marriott Aksarben Village

11. Hotel Indigo Omaha Downtown by IHG

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Omaha Airport by IHG

13. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA

14. Residence Inn by Marriott Omaha Aksarben Village

15. Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District

16. Kimpton Cottonwood by IHG

17. Cambria Hotel Omaha Downtown

18. BridgePointe Inn & Suites

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Omaha I-80 at 72nd Street, NE

20. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Omaha at MH Landing

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Top Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

Magnolia Omaha Downtown - Old Market

Courtyard by Marriott Omaha Downtown

My Place Hotel - Council Bluffs/Omaha East, IA

Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

Other attractions near Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Lauritzen Gardens

Infield at the Zoo

Kenefick Park

Spring Lake Golf Course

The Apollon

Western Historic Trails Center

El Museo Latino

Durham Museum

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