The Best Hotels Closest to San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium in San Antonio for 2026

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A modern living room with a grey sofa, orange armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, two single beds, a wooden desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A spacious dining area with a high ceiling, recessed lighting, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Best Western PLUS".

1. Best Western Plus Downtown North

2.9 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Benjamin

₩119,448

₩139,456 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern building with a pool, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.

A concrete wall with two small windows and a palm tree in the foreground.

A close-up of a textured surface with a pattern of interconnected shapes.

A neatly made bed with striped pillows and a headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a door with a sign.

2. Ranch Motel

1 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Carrie

₩264,954

₩309,334 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A covered porch with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a railing.

A two-story building with a central entrance, a red door, and an American flag. There are potted plants and a well-maintained lawn in front.

A bedroom with a large mirror, a bed with patterned bedding, a bedside table with a vase, and a decorative lantern.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and a stained glass light fixture.

3. O'Casey's Boutique Inn

2.6 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

danny

₩209,141

₩244,173 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A riverside walkway with outdoor seating and a staircase leading down to the water.

A modern living room with two orange chairs, a black coffee table, and a game board.

4. Tx Home Group- San Antonio

Tobin Hill, 3.1 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Brian

₩110,406

₩235,979 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard and a nightstand.

A bathroom with teal walls, a dark marble sink, a white bathtub, and a shower curtain.

A small bathroom with a toilet, a bathtub, and a shower curtain.

5. Sun Motel

3.2 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

John

₩66,557

₩77,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a grey sofa, a blue ottoman, and a TV on a stand.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a gas stove.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs. There is a kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, and microwave.

6. Remodeled Modern 1BR 1BA Apt Near Downtown 5min Pearl

1.1 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

₩88,546

₩264,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A compact living space with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a kitchenette.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small table, and a TV.

A two-story house with a grey exterior, white trim, and a small front porch.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a patterned backsplash.

7. Remodeled Modern 1br/1ba Apt #1 Near Downtown

1.1 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

₩114,028

₩219,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern kitchen with a microwave, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A room with a variety of decorative mirrors and wall art, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a red chair.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, a chair, a small kitchen area, and a bathroom.

A Starbucks with a brick facade and large windows.

8. Residence Inn by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk

4.7 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Felipe

₩180,698

₩214,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor pool area with a stone wall, a water fountain, and a bridge connecting different levels.

A hotel with a stone facade, a central courtyard, and a staircase leading to the upper levels.

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a bridge over a canal, and outdoor seating areas.

A spacious conference room with a long table and leather chairs, a bar area with stools, and a modern ceiling design.

9. Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

Downtown San Antonio, 4.8 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Beth

₩173,040

₩205,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern lobby with a staircase, seating areas, and a reception desk.

A bar area with a marble countertop, green bar stools, and shelves with bottles and a television displaying a fire.

A modern living room with a red sofa, a kitchen area with a bar, and a large painting on the wall.

A staircase leading to a room with a neon sign reading "No Vaccination" and a cityscape mural on the wall.

10. Aiden San Antonio Riverwalk

4.7 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Patricia

₩146,700

₩171,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a kitchen area with a microwave, refrigerator, and dining space.

A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a flat-screen TV.

A hallway with a blue wall, an elevator, and a fire alarm panel.

A multi-story residential building with balconies, a central courtyard with a water feature, and a stone pathway.

11. Riverwalk Downtown Luxury Pool & Free Parking

Downtown San Antonio, 3.4 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

₩135,389

₩329,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a Texas flag. There are seating areas with tables and chairs, and a large screen displaying a map.

Outdoor dining tables with umbrellas along a canal.

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, stone flooring, and a series of armchairs and tables arranged for seating.

A historic stone building with a central arched entrance, a flagpole, and a well-maintained lawn in front.

12. Crockett Hotel

Downtown San Antonio, 4.5 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Mikela

₩119,140

₩141,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A lobby with a staircase, seating area with patterned sofas, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a dining table, four chairs, a television, and a large window with curtains.

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and a stationary bike.

A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a small table, a desk with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

13. Holiday Inn Express San Antonio Rivercenter Area by IHG

Dignowty Hill, 4.8 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Richard

₩124,481

₩145,333 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with seating.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a carpeted floor.

A tall hotel with a sign reading "Staybridge Suites". It has multiple floors and a mix of brick and beige exterior.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV on a wooden cabinet, a beige sofa, a small table with a lamp, and large windows offering a view of trees.

14. Staybridge Suites San Antonio Downtown Conv Ctr by IHG

4.8 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

chris

₩170,659

₩203,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A lobby with marble floors, teal chairs, and a central elevator.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk with a vase of flowers, and a large mirror.

A modern restaurant with marble flooring, multiple dining tables and chairs, and large windows.

A bathroom with a large mirror, vanity, and a window with a city view.

15. Hotel Gibbs Downtown Riverwalk

Downtown San Antonio, 4.3 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Marianne

₩134,620

₩157,170 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A bar area with multiple stools and shelves stocked with bottles.

A modern hotel lobby with a long wooden bench, multiple seating options, a TV mounted on the wall, and a curved ceiling design.

A reception area with a curved counter, a clock, and a wall with text. There is a 'The Market' section with shelves and a refrigerator in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small kitchenette, and a microwave.

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Antonio Alamo Plaza/Convention Center

Downtown San Antonio, 4.3 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Federico

₩129,500

₩154,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A modern conference room with a long table, blue chairs, and a fruit bowl.

A snack display with various chips and a refrigerated beverage cooler.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Lone Star State" sign, a name tag, and a digital kiosk.

A poolside area with a pool, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

17. Hampton Inn San Antonio-Downtown (River Walk)

Downtown San Antonio, 4.3 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Angelita

₩116,717

₩139,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A bar area with multiple stools and shelves stocked with various bottles.

A pool area with a stone wall, lounge chairs, and a sign indicating a lifeguard on duty.

A hotel lobby with a large screen displaying the hotel name, a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a dining area in the background.

A Fairfield hotel with a modern design, featuring a clear entrance and multiple floors.

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Antonio Alamo Plaza/Convention Center

Downtown San Antonio, 4.3 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Jeffrey

₩116,717

₩136,267 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

A long, narrow hotel hallway with a patterned carpet, doors on both sides, and overhead lighting.

A parking garage with multiple levels and a building with a sign for 'FRIEDELICH' and 'La Hacienda Inn'.

A hotel hallway with an exit sign, a vending machine, and a reception desk with decorative items.

19. La Hacienda near Alamodome & Riverwalk

4.9 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Elodia

₩88,539

₩103,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, and a bathroom.

A reception area with a dark counter, a decorative wall piece, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A kitchen counter with coffee makers, a coffee station, and a sign advertising great locations.

A compact kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a granite countertop.

20. Studio 6 San Antonio, TX - Fort Sam Houston Area

Arena District, 4.7 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Luis

₩62,561

₩73,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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Compare popular hotels close to San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Best Western Plus Downtown North	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Ranch Motel	9.4 Exceptional 221 reviews	View
O'Casey's Boutique Inn	8.8 Excellent 786 reviews	View
Tx Home Group- San Antonio	7.8 Good 10 reviews	View
Sun Motel	6.4 7 reviews	View

Top San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Crockett Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I Love the location and the historical references. The bed was very comfortable and the price was a good value for the stay. I definitely would like to stay there again."

Hotel Gibbs Downtown Riverwalk

10/10 Excellent

"great place close to the river walk"

Menger Hotel

8/10 Good

"You can not beat the location! Alamo and River---perfect! The room was OK but the bed bottom sheet was not put on the mattress and a pillow case was ribbed and the fire alarm was chirping! I called housekeeping and they came and photographed and corrected it! Lots of people working the valet parking, but texting them requesting your car do not seem to work as they asked on the ticket! Still I would stay there again!"

Hotel 1914 - Historic Alamo Riverwalk, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Historic hotel with a modern twist close to both the Riverwalk and the Alamo!"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk

8/10 Good

"The staff was amazing, great customer service, and ready to help. The room was comfortable and clean but there was a smell to the room and the sheets. The air conditioner was working but the room felt humid and that might have led to smell. Overall it was nothing that would keep me from staying there again. The walk to the Alamodome was easy and saved us money from not having to get an uber!"

Thompson San Antonio - Riverwalk, by Hyatt

10/10 Excellent

"Cool rooftop bar, staff was friendly. Clean room. Easy check in. Can’t complain"

Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff"

Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Downtown Alamo Plaza

10/10 Excellent

"Bed was comfy Ac great Staff helpful"

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk

8/10 Good

"The room was nice and clean.Love that it was on the river walk and could eat and shop without driving..loved the balcony. The only thing negative was the Valet is expensive especially your already paying pricey hotel..Cost of public parking is ridiculous is little bit much."

Other attractions near San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

A traditional Chinese tea garden entrance with a stone staircase leading up to a wooden archway.

Brackenridge Park

8.8/10 (8 reviews)

Brackenridge Park is just one of the places to see in San Antonio, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals in this walkable area.

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A modern building with large glass windows, surrounded by trees and a statue.

Witte Museum

8.8/10 (206 reviews)

This hands-on history institution that offers plenty to see, touch and do — from science experiments to live performances.

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Japanese Tea Gardens

9.4/10 (286 reviews)

The perfect place to spend a quiet afternoon. Stroll among exotic plants and enjoy an authentic Japanese tea house.

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Brackenridge Eagle Miniature Train

Enjoy an outing to Brackenridge Eagle Miniature Train during your stay in San Antonio. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals in this walkable area.

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Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium

Catch an event at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium during your trip to San Antonio.

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UIW Tennis Center

Catch an event at UIW Tennis Center during your trip to San Antonio.

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McDermott Center

Catch an event at McDermott Center during your trip to San Antonio.

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Sunken Garden Theater

You can get tickets for a performance at Sunken Garden Theater during your trip to San Antonio. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium?

San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium is located in a walkable area of San Antonio known for its beautiful river views and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 50 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium?

Ranch Motel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium. Other good choices within a few miles include Hotel Valencia Riverwalk and Riverwalk Plaza.

How many hotels are there near San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium?

Expedia has 50 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium.

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

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium.

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What can I see and do near San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Alamo, Witte Museum, or Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum. Sights like Aztec Theater, Cathedral of San Fernando, and La Villita are must-sees while exploring the area. You can watch performances at Majestic Theatre, Paper Tiger, and Stable Hall in Pearl Brewery - San Antonio if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium hotels

1. Best Western Plus Downtown North

2. Ranch Motel

3. O'Casey's Boutique Inn

4. Tx Home Group- San Antonio

5. Sun Motel

6. Remodeled Modern 1BR 1BA Apt Near Downtown 5min Pearl

7. Remodeled Modern 1br/1ba Apt #1 Near Downtown

8. Residence Inn by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk

9. Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

10. Aiden San Antonio Riverwalk

11. Riverwalk Downtown Luxury Pool & Free Parking

12. Crockett Hotel

13. Holiday Inn Express San Antonio Rivercenter Area by IHG

14. Staybridge Suites San Antonio Downtown Conv Ctr by IHG

15. Hotel Gibbs Downtown Riverwalk

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Antonio Alamo Plaza/Convention Center

17. Hampton Inn San Antonio-Downtown (River Walk)

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Antonio Alamo Plaza/Convention Center

19. La Hacienda near Alamodome & Riverwalk

20. Studio 6 San Antonio, TX - Fort Sam Houston Area

Compare popular hotels close to San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Top San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Crockett Hotel

Hotel Gibbs Downtown Riverwalk

Menger Hotel

Hotel 1914 - Historic Alamo Riverwalk, an Ascend Collection Hotel

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk

Thompson San Antonio - Riverwalk, by Hyatt

Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Downtown Alamo Plaza

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk

Other attractions near San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Brackenridge Park

Witte Museum

Japanese Tea Gardens

Brackenridge Eagle Miniature Train

Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium

UIW Tennis Center

McDermott Center

Sunken Garden Theater

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