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.

An outdoor patio with round tables and orange chairs, blue umbrellas, and a glass building facade.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view.

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

Anthony

₩138,924

₩160,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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

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

A modern self-service breakfast area with a variety of food options, a beverage dispenser, and a refrigerated section.

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

Denise

₩133,831

₩156,836 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A waterfront park with benches and palm trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a blue accent wall, and a large window with a view of trees.

A restaurant with a counter, seating area, and large windows.

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North

2.3 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Gregory

₩115,373

₩131,533 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A lobby with green and purple seating, a reception desk, and a vending machine.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a coffee station, and a bar.

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

A hotel with a reflection in the water, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a green roof.

4. Springhill Suites by Marriott Orlando North/Sanford

2.9 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Diana

₩122,584

₩139,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

5. WoodSpring Suites Sanford North I-4 Orlando Area

2.5 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

₩117,755

₩134,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a digital display, and a vending machine.

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando Sanford Airport

11.3 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Robin

₩145,077

₩164,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

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

7. Home2 Suites By Hilton Lake Mary Orlando

7.9 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Wyatt

₩122,584

₩139,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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.

8. Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Lake Mary

6.3 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Ginny

₩156,125

₩181,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 four-poster bed with a canopy, a sitting bench, a chandelier, and a large window with curtains.

9. Park Place Inn and Cottages

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

Leonard

₩94,072

₩109,579 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, and a dining area.

A modern cafe with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view through large windows.

A covered outdoor seating area with a black fence, chairs, and a pathway lined with plants.

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

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Deland South by IHG

18 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Maria

₩145,077

₩163,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An aerial view of a marina with multiple docked boats, a swimming pool, and several buildings.

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

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.

11. Hontoon Landing Resort & Marina

17.2 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Ashley

₩148,186

₩166,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a coffee station, and a waffle bar.

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

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

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

19.5 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Rose

₩136,080

₩157,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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

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

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 bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a microwave, and a TV.

13. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Orlando Altamonte Springs/Maitland

19.6 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Jennifer

₩145,077

₩164,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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 hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

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

14. Tropical Resort & Marina on Lake Beresford

20.1 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Matt

₩225,807

₩254,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "WESTIN" sign, surrounded by palm trees and well-lit at night.

An outdoor dining area with round tables and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a wooden pergola.

15. The Westin Lake Mary, Orlando North

6.1 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Theresa

₩168,032

₩192,165 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring sofas, armchairs, and a coffee table.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining table.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a wooden table, and a view of a building with a green awning.

16. Orlando Marriott Lake Mary

6.2 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Thomas

₩157,448

₩178,657 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a brick building, and palm trees.

17. Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs

20.4 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Kristin

₩156,323

₩180,373 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, a landscaped driveway, and a clear sky.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves with bottles.

A modern reception desk with a flat-screen TV, a computer, and a phone. There is a seating area with chairs and a table, and a large window with a view of palm trees.

A modern office space with two desks, each with a computer monitor, keyboard, and a printer. There are two stools and a small table with a chair.

18. Hyatt Place Lake Mary/Orlando North

9.5 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

YADIRA

₩123,047

₩141,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A reception desk with a stone facade, a computer, and a plant.

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A motel sign with amenities including micro and WiFi.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a desk, and a chair.

19. Orange City Motel

12.8 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Bob

₩97,909

₩110,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A multi-level hotel atrium with a pool, seating areas, and a restaurant.

A modern building with a glass facade and a large overhang, surrounded by palm trees and other buildings.

A bar area with seating and a television screen mounted on the wall.

20. Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando North

19.5 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Kaity

₩172,504

₩199,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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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 1,256 reviews	View
Home2 Suites By Hilton Sanford Orlando North	9.2 Wonderful 316 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North	9.0 Wonderful 1,358 reviews	View
Springhill Suites by Marriott Orlando North/Sanford	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
WoodSpring Suites Sanford North I-4 Orlando Area	6.8 659 reviews	View

Top Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Mary At Colonial Townpark

10/10 Excellent

"Good stayed"

Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North

10/10 Excellent

"Check in was fast and easy. Staff asked if we would be checking out early, and we actually were needing to catch a 6:40am departure! Early breakfast items at desk were provided and appreciated. Room was spotless and beds extremely comfortable. Plenty of restaurants nearby"

Home2 Suites By Hilton Sanford Orlando North

10/10 Excellent

"great stay!"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Probably the best holiday inn express I’ve ever stayed in, and I love holiday inn express. Everything was clean and spacious. Great shower. Breakfast buffet was very nice, well stocked. Beds were comfortable. This place made it easy to chill."

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 Sylvan Lake Park, Black Bear Wilderness Area, 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. Springhill Suites by Marriott Orlando North/Sanford

5. WoodSpring Suites Sanford North I-4 Orlando Area

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando Sanford Airport

7. Home2 Suites By Hilton Lake Mary Orlando

8. Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Lake Mary

9. Park Place Inn and Cottages

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Deland South by IHG

11. Hontoon Landing Resort & Marina

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

13. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Orlando Altamonte Springs/Maitland

14. Tropical Resort & Marina on Lake Beresford

15. The Westin Lake Mary, Orlando North

16. Orlando Marriott Lake Mary

17. Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs

18. Hyatt Place Lake Mary/Orlando North

19. Orange City Motel

20. Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando North

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Top Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Mary At Colonial Townpark

Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North

Home2 Suites By Hilton Sanford 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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