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

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

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.

A building corner with a sign reading "UPSTAIRS Mezcal Lounge".

1. Ranch Motel

1 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Marie

₩154,728

₩180,645 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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.

2. Best Western Plus Downtown North

2.9 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Joshua

₩121,899

₩142,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a variety of furniture including wicker chairs and a wooden coffee table.

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.

3. O'Casey's Boutique Inn

2.6 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Juan

₩213,320

₩249,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A gym with exercise equipment, a stationary bike, and a green carpeted floor.

A room with two wicker chairs, a small table, a potted plant, a clock, a mirror, and a shelf with books.

4. Tx Home Group- San Antonio

Tobin Hill, 3.1 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Brian

₩106,838

₩233,954 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

A room with a wooden desk, a black office chair, a telephone, a cabinet with drawers, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a door to the right.

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

5. Sun Motel

3.2 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

John

₩67,887

₩79,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

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

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

A covered patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a stone border.

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

1.1 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

₩125,669

₩234,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

A spacious living area with a fireplace, seating arrangements, and a television mounted on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent Starbucks on the ground floor.

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

7. Residence Inn by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk

4.7 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Felipe

₩196,596

₩232,395 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A grand lobby with high ceilings, ornate columns, and a chandelier. There are multiple seating areas with sofas and armchairs.

A bar area with multiple stools, a bar counter, and a decorative ceiling.

A formal dining room with a long table, chairs, and chandeliers.

A restaurant with multiple dining tables, chairs, and a modern chandelier.

8. The Gunter Hotel, San Antonio Riverwalk, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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

Adverl

₩256,939

₩307,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A courtyard with stone planters, a small water feature, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table with a drink, and a decorative wall with a fountain.

A restaurant with wooden ceiling beams, leather booths, and tables with candles.

9. Omni La Mansion del Rio

Downtown San Antonio, 4.6 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Chloe

₩228,390

₩274,028 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall with a textured design.

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

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

10. Aiden San Antonio Riverwalk

4.7 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Nilda

₩127,787

₩149,192 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 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.

A hotel room with a kitchen area, a bed with two pillows, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of the city.

11. Staybridge Suites San Antonio Downtown Conv Ctr by IHG

4.8 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

chris

₩167,926

₩198,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A riverboat with a pink and blue exterior, surrounded by buildings with balconies and a palm tree.

A grand staircase with ornate black railings, a marble floor, and a seating area with a patterned rug.

A spacious bar area with a high ceiling, wooden flooring, and a mix of bar stools and chairs.

A wooden dining table with a decorative metal partition, potted plants, and a fruit bowl.

12. Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

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

Michael

₩240,898

₩323,782 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A restaurant with tables and chairs arranged under a tree with hanging lanterns, large windows with a city view, and a bar area with bottles and glasses.

A spacious lounge area with a modern design, featuring a large seating area with sofas and chairs, a bar area with a counter, and a view of the outdoor patio.

A spacious bar area with high ceilings and hanging lights, a central bar counter, and multiple seating arrangements.

A modern building with a unique curved glass facade and a large, illuminated sculpture in the foreground.

13. The Monarch San Antonio, Curio Collection By Hilton

Downtown San Antonio, 4.9 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Anne Robinson

₩390,913

₩462,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern building with a dining area, outdoor seating, and a canal.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a foosball table, and a colorful shelf.

A riverside building with outdoor seating, a boat dock, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A bar area with a high counter, stools, and a seating area with sofas and tables.

14. Canopy San Antonio Riverwalk

Downtown San Antonio, 4.7 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Twyla

₩282,607

₩370,929 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a central stained glass window.

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

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

15. Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

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

Rebekah

₩183,026

₩216,354 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a city skyline.

A modern reception area with a central counter, potted plants, and a sloped ceiling with exposed beams.

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles, a central bar counter, and six bar stools.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a large tree.

16. Kimpton Santo San Antonio - Riverwalk by IHG

Downtown San Antonio, 5.1 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Claudia

₩254,070

₩335,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a clear view of city buildings and a tower.

A wine cellar with glass walls and shelves filled with wine bottles.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering views of the city, and a brick wall in the background.

A hallway with a wooden door, black and white tiled flooring, and a mirrored wall.

17. Fairmount Hotel

Downtown San Antonio, 5.1 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Rigoberto

₩271,958

₩351,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A riverside hotel with outdoor seating and a view of the city skyline.

A multi-story building with a pool area, outdoor seating, and string lights.

A bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

18. Sol Cypress San Antonio; Marriott Tribute Portfolio

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

Lori

₩268,954

₩317,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor cafe area with tables and chairs, a sign for OSTRA, and balconies with railings.

A lobby with a round table, chairs, a painting, a vase with flowers, and a potted plant.

A modern building with a stone facade, a stone staircase, and a small water feature.

A spa area with a hot tub, potted plants, and a towel rack.

19. Mokara Hotel & Spa San Antonio

Downtown San Antonio, 4.7 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

₩519,983

₩616,186 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A lobby with a marble floor, a sofa, a green armchair, a bookshelf with snacks, and a refrigerator.

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

20. Hotel Gibbs Downtown Riverwalk

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

Mikayla

₩109,721

₩128,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ranch Motel	9.4 Exceptional 218 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Downtown North	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
O'Casey's Boutique Inn	8.8 Excellent 785 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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk

10/10 Excellent

"It was very close to the Alamodome and Riverwalk, we walked everywhere."

Hotel 1914 - Historic Alamo Riverwalk, an Ascend Collection Hotel

8/10 Good

"You have to pay for parking at this location so be aware of that and its 30 dollar per 24 hrs😬"

Hotel Gibbs Downtown Riverwalk

10/10 Excellent

"G"

Omni La Mansion del Rio

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel. Staff was great, and has great attitudes"

O'Casey's Boutique Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Thank you"

Thompson San Antonio - Riverwalk, by Hyatt

10/10 Excellent

"Nice spa"

Other attractions near San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

A stone bridge with a thatched roof over a river, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

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

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 49 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 49 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.

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

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium, head over to our customer service page.

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. Ranch Motel

2. Best Western Plus Downtown North

3. O'Casey's Boutique Inn

4. Tx Home Group- San Antonio

5. Sun Motel

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

7. Residence Inn by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk

8. The Gunter Hotel, San Antonio Riverwalk, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

9. Omni La Mansion del Rio

10. Aiden San Antonio Riverwalk

11. Staybridge Suites San Antonio Downtown Conv Ctr by IHG

12. Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

13. The Monarch San Antonio, Curio Collection By Hilton

14. Canopy San Antonio Riverwalk

15. Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

16. Kimpton Santo San Antonio - Riverwalk by IHG

17. Fairmount Hotel

18. Sol Cypress San Antonio; Marriott Tribute Portfolio

19. Mokara Hotel & Spa San Antonio

20. Hotel Gibbs Downtown Riverwalk

Compare popular hotels close to San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Top San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk

Hotel 1914 - Historic Alamo Riverwalk, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotel Gibbs Downtown Riverwalk

Omni La Mansion del Rio

O'Casey's Boutique Inn

Thompson San Antonio - Riverwalk, by Hyatt

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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