The Best Hotels Closest to Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford for 2026

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A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and armchairs, a patterned carpet, and wooden accents on the ceiling.

A modern breakfast area with a counter, seating, and a sign for 'EXPRESS START BREAKFAST'.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG

2.7 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

David

₩127,759

₩147,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, chairs, and a stone accent wall.

A modern hotel with a two-story structure, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A pool area with a clear blue pool, green lounge chairs, and a stone wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a mirror.

2. Home2 Suites By Hilton Sanford Orlando North

2.6 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Shaunna

₩128,913

₩151,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and large windows with curtains.

A fitness center with a bench, kettlebells, and a rack of dumbbells.

A waterfront park with benches and palm trees.

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North

2.3 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Laura

₩125,569

₩143,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern hotel with a blue and white exterior, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A living room with a sofa, a chair, a yellow ottoman, and a patterned rug.

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

A reception area with a wooden counter, a green accent wall, and a glass door leading outside.

4. WoodSpring Suites Sanford North I-4 Orlando Area

2.5 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

₩103,031

₩117,799 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a wooden accent wall with artwork.

A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and outdoor seating area.

A stainless steel outdoor kitchen with a gas grill, a side burner, and a built-in sink.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables with lamps, a desk, and a chair.

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando Sanford Airport

11.3 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Susana

₩148,609

₩168,813 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A modern living room with a white sofa, a dining table with chairs, a fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A staircase with a white railing, surrounded by potted plants and a small rock garden at the base.

Two wicker rocking chairs with colorful cushions on a patterned rug, a white fence, and a window with blinds.

A small, cozy attic bedroom with two beds, a small table, and a window with a view of the sky.

6. The Tiny Cottage in The Springs

17.3 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Anastasia

₩183,035

₩960,562 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

An outdoor dining area with yellow chairs and tables, string lights, and a fire feature.

A modern hotel with a sign reading "HOME 2 SUITES BY HILTON".

A modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and dishwasher. A framed painting of a beach scene is on the wall.

A modern restaurant with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of food and drink dispensers.

7. Home2 Suites By Hilton Lake Mary Orlando

7.9 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Cecil

₩129,146

₩147,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, gold faucets, and a large window.

A single-story house with a porch, a front door, and a small front yard with plants and a pathway.

A compact kitchen with a marble backsplash, a gold faucet, a coffee maker, a toaster, and a refrigerator.

8. Bella Breeze

Downtown Sanford, 5.5 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Sara

₩103,681

₩207,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A vibrant living room with a teal sofa, a wooden chair, and a coffee table.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a mirror, a television, and a small table with decorative items.

A wooden door with a numeric keypad lock and a keyhole.

A kitchen with teal walls, a microwave, stainless steel appliances, and purple cabinets.

9. Boho Nights

Downtown Sanford, 4.8 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Nicholas

₩98,910

₩203,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a couch and chairs.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a small wooden side table.

A porch with two rocking chairs and a window.

A kitchen with wooden shelves holding glassware, a coffee maker, and a sign reading "THE BLUE AZTEC".

10. The Blue Aztec

Downtown Sanford, 5.3 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Lisa

₩103,681

₩308,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A two-story house with a stone foundation and a metal roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and mature trees.

A view through a window with a wooden frame, overlooking a dense forest with various trees and foliage.

A gazebo with a roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a small lawn.

A room with a wooden staircase, a red sofa, a yellow armchair, a wooden cabinet, and a chandelier.

11. The Ann Stevens House

17.7 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

James

₩190,951

₩214,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa with cushions, a wicker chair, a coffee table, and a television on the wall.

A spacious living room with a wooden coffee table, a wicker sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.

12. Park Place Inn and Cottages

Downtown Sanford, 5.4 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Pamela L

₩110,037

₩128,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a Coca-Cola refrigerator, and a decorative plant.

A long banquet table set with white tablecloths, gold accents, and red napkins.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a blue sofa, and a small table.

A hotel breakfast area with a self-serve coffee station, cereal display, and a variety of food options.

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Orange City - Deltona by IHG

10 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

John

₩127,759

₩143,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern living room with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a small side table with a lamp. There is a brick fireplace, a kitchen area with a countertop and cabinets, and a large window with blinds.

A covered porch with wooden flooring, wicker furniture, and a view of a residential street.

A living room with a fireplace, a TV mounted on the wall, a kitchen area, and a dining table.

A kitchen with a brick wall, white cabinets, and a window overlooking a balcony.

14. The Front Porch

Downtown Sanford, 4.8 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Johnny

₩170,768

₩305,105 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and outdoor seating areas.

A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a well-lit facade.

15. Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Lake Mary

6.3 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Ginny

₩154,504

₩180,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A lakeside dock with boats, a wooden deck, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a mirror.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

A two-story building with a balcony, a wooden deck, and a paved walkway.

16. Hontoon Landing Resort & Marina

17.2 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Ashley

₩164,850

₩185,456 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A circular stone fire pit with flames, surrounded by wicker chairs and a potted plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a television.

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando-North/Altamonte Springs

19.5 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Jonathan

₩134,051

₩155,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A TownePlace Suites Marriott hotel with a parking lot and trees in front.

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

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a coffee maker on the counter.

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

18. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Orlando Altamonte Springs/Maitland

19.6 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Richard

₩138,955

₩158,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative columns.

A hotel lobby with a long corridor, large textured pillars, seating areas, and potted plants.

A banquet hall with round tables, white chairs, teal tablecloths, and chandeliers.

A bar area with a curved counter, multiple bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

19. Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs

20.4 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Rose

₩143,733

₩166,475 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a fence.

A well-lit living room with a ceiling fan, a dining area with a table and chairs, and large windows with blinds.

A cozy living room with a wooden dining table and chairs, a sofa with cushions, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a window.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a view of a golf course.

20. Tropical Resort & Marina on Lake Beresford

20.1 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Matt

₩234,453

₩263,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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Compare popular hotels close to Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,248 reviews	View
Home2 Suites By Hilton Sanford Orlando North	9.2 Wonderful 301 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North	9.0 Wonderful 1,343 reviews	View
WoodSpring Suites Sanford North I-4 Orlando Area	6.8 643 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando Sanford Airport	9.8 Exceptional 197 reviews	View

Top Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North

10/10 Excellent

"everything excellent. liked the simplicity of the rooms. extra towels already in room. breakfast very good"

The Westin Lake Mary, Orlando North

10/10 Excellent

"The front desk person was amazing! He was so helpful and sweet"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"We have stayed here several times. When we travel to Sanford for business. The rooms are always clean. The location is perfect. Next to I-4 and hwy 46. Restaurants and shopping less than 2 miles away."

Totally 80's

10/10 Excellent

"Super cute property and fantastic hosts!!"

The Jazz Loft

10/10 Excellent

"Very cleanly, cute apartment and cute area with great shops and food. Although the house directly next to it is under construction and quite loud, overall the loft itself was wonderful🙂"

Boho Nights

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable."

The Front Porch

10/10 Excellent

"We had such a great stay at The Porch! The space was absolutely perfect and incredibly well stocked. Truly, if we didn’t bring it—they had it. And if we didn’t even think of it—they already did. The attention to detail made everything so easy and comfortable. The owners were responsive, helpful, and clearly care a lot about making sure guests have a great experience. A fun unexpected bonus was getting to enjoy some band practice from the kitchen windows and backyard area—it added such a cool local vibe to the stay! The location is also fantastic—within easy walking distance of everything in Downtown Sanford. We would absolutely stay here again and can’t wait to come back!"

Other attractions near Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

A gazebo with a dome and columns overlooking a lake.

Lake Monroe Park

8.2/10 (11 reviews)

After visiting Lake Monroe Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in DeBary. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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A wooden boardwalk beside a clear waterway, surrounded by trees with Spanish moss.

Gemini Springs Park

9.6/10 (14 reviews)

After visiting Gemini Springs Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in DeBary. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Soap Box Derby Track

You can take time to visit Soap Box Derby Track during your travels to Sanford. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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The Princess Theater

6.6/10 (7 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at The Princess Theater on your trip to Sanford. Wander the area's lakeside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Wayne Dench Performing Arts Center

8.0/10 (14 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Wayne Dench Performing Arts Center during your stay in Sanford. Wander the area's lakeside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Jeanine Taylor Folk Art

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Jeanine Taylor Folk Art during your trip to Sanford.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens?

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is located in a welcoming area of Sanford known for its beautiful lakeside setting. You'll find 205 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG 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 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. Other good choices within a few miles include Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North and Extended Stay America Premier Suites Orlando Sanford.

How many hotels will I find close to Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens?

Expedia has 205 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens?

You can wander around Black Bear Wilderness Area, Sylvan Lake Park, or Fort Mellon Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Create some family memories at Elev8 Fun Orlando and Wayne Dench Performing Arts Center. Take in some of the local culture at Sanford Museum, The Princess Theater, and Jeanine Taylor Folk Art.

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Our top choices for Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG

2. Home2 Suites By Hilton Sanford Orlando North

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North

4. WoodSpring Suites Sanford North I-4 Orlando Area

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando Sanford Airport

6. The Tiny Cottage in The Springs

7. Home2 Suites By Hilton Lake Mary Orlando

8. Bella Breeze

9. Boho Nights

10. The Blue Aztec

11. The Ann Stevens House

12. Park Place Inn and Cottages

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Orange City - Deltona by IHG

14. The Front Porch

15. Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Lake Mary

16. Hontoon Landing Resort & Marina

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando-North/Altamonte Springs

18. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Orlando Altamonte Springs/Maitland

19. Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs

20. Tropical Resort & Marina on Lake Beresford

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Top Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North

The Westin Lake Mary, Orlando North

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG

Totally 80's

The Jazz Loft

Boho Nights

The Front Porch

Other attractions near Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Lake Monroe Park

Gemini Springs Park

Soap Box Derby Track

The Princess Theater

Wayne Dench Performing Arts Center

Jeanine Taylor Folk Art

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