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

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.

1. Ranch Motel

1 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Carrie

₩308,121

₩359,732 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

A narrow hallway with a refrigerator stocked with beverages, a microwave, and a small refrigerator. There are shelves with snacks and a framed menu on the wall.

2. Best Western Plus Downtown North

2.9 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Vanesa

₩118,073

₩137,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

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.

3. O'Casey's Boutique Inn

2.6 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Adriana

₩206,733

₩241,361 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

4. Tx Home Group- San Antonio

Tobin Hill, 3.1 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Brian

₩186,099

₩323,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

₩65,791

₩76,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.

A closet with wire shelves, a stack of folded towels, and a box of laundry detergent.

A living room with a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, a plant, and a wall art piece.

6. Tx Home Group in San Antonio

Tobin Hill, 2.9 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

₩196,479

₩335,236 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance and a well-lit facade.

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

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

Adverl

₩178,815

₩215,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, wooden beams on the ceiling, and hanging plants.

8. Kimpton Santo San Antonio - Riverwalk by IHG

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

Quincy

₩228,895

₩306,869 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

9. Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

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

Jose

₩169,342

₩201,661 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A building entrance with a glass door marked "505," a paved entrance area, and a reflection of a street scene.

A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, two armchairs, a small table, a potted plant, and a large window with a view of the street.

An outdoor seating area with cushioned chairs and a sofa, a potted plant, and a decorative vase.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and a round table with a bowl. There are large windows and a door leading to another room.

10. La Luz

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

John

₩154,802

₩349,104 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A lobby with a large wooden sculpture, a reception desk, and a balcony with ornate railings.

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

A spacious living room with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

11. Mokara Hotel & Spa San Antonio

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

Stacey

₩415,595

₩492,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A person swimming in a clear, turquoise pool.

An outdoor bar area with a long counter, wicker chairs, and a seating area with sofas.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and potted plants.

A bar area with a variety of bottles, bar stools, and a seating area with sofas and tables.

12. Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection

Downtown San Antonio, 5.2 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Daphne

₩218,310

₩301,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

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

A modern interior with a wooden dining area, a bookshelf, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

13. Canopy San Antonio Riverwalk

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

Kaecie

₩214,235

₩290,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

14. Aiden San Antonio Riverwalk

4.7 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Patricia

₩134,426

₩156,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A poolside bar area with seating and a bar counter, surrounded by a pool.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.

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

15. The Monarch San Antonio, Curio Collection By Hilton

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

Nicole

₩424,818

₩505,894 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

16. Hotel Valencia Riverwalk, Valencia Collection

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

Derrick

₩157,911

₩225,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A dining area with a view of a river, a balcony, and a modern building in the background.

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

17. Sol Cypress San Antonio; Marriott Tribute Portfolio

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

Stephanie

₩236,833

₩282,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 bar area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a chandelier.

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

18. Fairmount Hotel

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

Neil

₩333,419

₩422,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern kitchen with a marble island, pendant lights, and a view of the city.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows with a cityscape view, and a modern chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, marble flooring, and modern furniture.

19. InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk by IHG

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

Jesus Gomez

₩194,494

₩284,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

20. Hyatt Place San Antonio - Riverwalk

Downtown San Antonio, 5.2 km from San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Allen

₩168,032

₩205,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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Compare popular hotels close to San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ranch Motel	9.4 Exceptional 228 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Downtown North	8.6 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
O'Casey's Boutique Inn	8.8 Excellent 793 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

Home2 Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk, TX

10/10 Excellent

"Location for the price was amazing!! View of the river and just a few steps to the river walk. Staff was very helpful and friendly. The hotel seems older but pretty well-maintained."

Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Downtown Alamo Plaza

10/10 Excellent

"Good love staying there in the hotel"

The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel, location on the riverwalk. Check in and out was a breeze. A lot of space but its location gives one the ability to walk around a lot but be close to get back to the hotel. Highly recommend."

Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great… the only issue was the pillows were flat… other than that it was a great hotel!!!"

Omni La Mansion del Rio

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location"

Menger Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect place to stay if the historical area is that you wanna ex́perience. Location is a 10. Its a beautiful historical location. Staff phenominal."

Days Inn by Wyndham San Antonio Alamo/Riverwalk

10/10 Excellent

"No soap or shampoo provided… towels smell clean but most of them stained"

O'Casey's Boutique Inn

8/10 Good

"Window unit was pretty loud. The staff was nice. I did not have any trouble checking in. The outside was lovely!"

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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area 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. Ranch Motel

2. Best Western Plus Downtown North

3. O'Casey's Boutique Inn

4. Tx Home Group- San Antonio

5. Sun Motel

6. Tx Home Group in San Antonio

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

8. Kimpton Santo San Antonio - Riverwalk by IHG

9. Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

10. La Luz

11. Mokara Hotel & Spa San Antonio

12. Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection

13. Canopy San Antonio Riverwalk

14. Aiden San Antonio Riverwalk

15. The Monarch San Antonio, Curio Collection By Hilton

16. Hotel Valencia Riverwalk, Valencia Collection

17. Sol Cypress San Antonio; Marriott Tribute Portfolio

18. Fairmount Hotel

19. InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk by IHG

20. Hyatt Place San Antonio - Riverwalk

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Top San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Home2 Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk, TX

Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Downtown Alamo Plaza

The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio

Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk

Omni La Mansion del Rio

Menger Hotel

Days Inn by Wyndham San Antonio Alamo/Riverwalk

O'Casey's Boutique Inn

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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