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

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

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

￥14,861

￥17,199 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

2. Home2 Suites By Hilton Sanford Orlando North

2.6 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Shaunna

￥15,990

￥18,738 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 restaurant with booths and tables, a kitchen area, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North

2.3 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Gregory

￥14,648

￥16,683 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 room with a large bed, a green sofa, a small table, and a TV.

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

4. Springhill Suites by Marriott Orlando North/Sanford

2.9 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Diana

￥15,334

￥17,451 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

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

￥12,490

￥14,266 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando Sanford Airport

11.3 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Susana

￥17,336

￥19,694 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

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

Cecil

￥14,648

￥16,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink.

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

8. The Tiny Cottage in The Springs

17.3 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Anastasia

￥24,771

￥114,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

9. Park Place Inn and Cottages

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

Leonard

￥12,662

￥14,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A room with a tufted armchair, a floral elephant-themed backdrop, and a balloon arrangement.

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

10 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Ruth

￥15,020

￥16,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

A modern lobby with leather chairs, a white coffee table, and a large screen TV.

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.

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Lake Mary

6.3 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Ginny

￥17,391

￥20,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

19.5 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Rose

￥15,723

￥18,243 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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.

13. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Orlando Altamonte Springs/Maitland

19.6 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Jennifer

￥17,333

￥19,691 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A wooden dock leading to a marina with boats, a grassy area with trees, and a building with a balcony.

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

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

14. Hontoon Landing Resort & Marina

17.2 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Ashley

￥18,970

￥21,341 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

A conference room with rows of chairs, a projector screen, and large windows with curtains.

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.

A compact room with a kitchenette, a mirror, a sofa, and a desk.

15. Hyatt Place Lake Mary/Orlando North

9.5 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

YADIRA

￥14,701

￥16,963 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large screen.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

An outdoor patio with metal tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a white fence.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a sink. There is a desk with a chair and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

16. Springhill Suites By Marriott Orlando Altamonte Springs

19.8 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Christopher

￥15,992

￥18,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern bar area with seating, a sports screen, and a ceiling with a starry design.

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.

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

17. Orlando Marriott Lake Mary

6.2 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Thomas

￥20,076

￥22,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A hotel hallway with a patterned carpet, recessed lighting, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

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.

18. The Westin Lake Mary, Orlando North

6.1 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Theresa

￥20,076

￥22,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

19. Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs

20.4 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Kristin

￥18,677

￥21,552 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A conference room with a long table, green chairs, and a patterned carpet.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

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

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Deland South by IHG

18 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Marlene

￥18,021

￥20,275 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,255 reviews	View
Home2 Suites By Hilton Sanford Orlando North	9.2 Wonderful 313 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North	9.0 Wonderful 1,352 reviews	View
Springhill Suites by Marriott Orlando North/Sanford	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
WoodSpring Suites Sanford North I-4 Orlando Area	6.8 656 reviews	View

Top Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Mary At Colonial Townpark

10/10 Excellent

"Everything sparkled and smelled so clean here! Carmin was an exceptional staff member and so friendly and helpful. The property is an amazing area. If you step out and walk around the corner a whole new world opened up and the most quaint and charming dining/ shopping plaza opened up with lots of great options. It was well lit and felt safe .This is definitely a hotel we'd seek out again next time we are in the area."

Home2 Suites By Hilton Sanford Orlando North

10/10 Excellent

"Good customer service"

FLOATING COTTAGE - Unique home afloat on the St. John's River

10/10 Excellent

"host is very caring and friendly. unique, peaceful property."

Relaxing 2-bedroom cottage in beautiful Sanford

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely little house . Walkable to downtown Sanford . Would recommend this house."

Luxury Floating House - Boat Tree Marina on St. John’s River, Sanford

10/10 Excellent

"Great little place in the marina! Very modern and clean. All the comforts of home. Bed was so comfy!! Saw lots of turtles! Yes, they beg! Place was perfect for the two of us! I’m giving a shout out to Connie and the folks at Connie’s deli! Great food at an incredible price! We also went to the zoo. Only about 5 minutes away. A fireman’s rescue boat was beside us and they went out for some rescue practice one morning."

Stylish waterside retreat - springs nearby - pool and gym access - large groups

8/10 Good

"Beautiful house! Very clean and owner was excellent with communication. The amount of thought put into this house is amazing. A large pan and fans would be great!"

Gorgeous three bedroom River House in a quiet private neighborhood

10/10 Excellent

"This was an excellent property. Beautiful and very well maintained l, and the communication with the owner was on point. Highly recommend it."

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. The Tiny Cottage in The Springs

9. Park Place Inn and Cottages

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

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Lake Mary

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

13. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Orlando Altamonte Springs/Maitland

14. Hontoon Landing Resort & Marina

15. Hyatt Place Lake Mary/Orlando North

16. Springhill Suites By Marriott Orlando Altamonte Springs

17. Orlando Marriott Lake Mary

18. The Westin Lake Mary, Orlando North

19. Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Deland South by IHG

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Top Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Mary At Colonial Townpark

Home2 Suites By Hilton Sanford Orlando North

FLOATING COTTAGE - Unique home afloat on the St. John's River

Relaxing 2-bedroom cottage in beautiful Sanford

Luxury Floating House - Boat Tree Marina on St. John’s River, Sanford

Stylish waterside retreat - springs nearby - pool and gym access - large groups

Gorgeous three bedroom River House in a quiet private neighborhood

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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