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A lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and an elevator.

A fitness center with treadmills, an elliptical, and a stationary bike.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone facade, and a clear sky.

A hotel lobby with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a carpeted floor.

1. Sleep Inn & Suites Defuniak Springs - Crestview

9.4 km from Emerald Coast Zoo

Blair

￥12,299

￥13,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a television, and a mirror.

A 7UP vending machine and a stainless steel refrigerator in a room.

A reception area with a sign reading 'Red Roof Inn' above a stone wall, two leather chairs, a potted plant, and a tiled floor.

A Red Roof Inn with a covered parking area and a two-story building with balconies.

2. Red Roof Inn Defuniak Springs

8.3 km from Emerald Coast Zoo

Julie

￥10,332

￥11,365 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with chairs and tables, a bar, and a dining area.

A reception area with a check-in counter, a seating area with chairs, and a glass door leading outside.

A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by orange lounge chairs and a brick wall.

A modern hotel with a clear entrance, a 'Welcome' sign, and a parking area.

3. Hampton Inn Crestview South I-10

12.3 km from Emerald Coast Zoo

Chelsiegh

￥15,347

￥17,343 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A spacious indoor area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, multiple monitors, and a clock on the wall.

A modern lounge area with a red sofa, two round tables, and chairs. There are shelves with decorative items and plants.

A hotel room with two beds, teal walls, a large headboard, and a painting on the wall.

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Crestview South

12 km from Emerald Coast Zoo

Amy

￥13,435

￥15,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a dining area, and a large abstract rug.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel with a modern entrance, stone pillar, and a covered walkway.

A modern interior with a seating area, a round wooden table, and a large pendant light.

A hotel reception desk with a digital screen, a wall-mounted decorative piece, and a snack shelf.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Crestview

12.2 km from Emerald Coast Zoo

Jay

￥17,914

￥20,243 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and dumbbells.

A pet-friendly area with a table, vending machines, and shelves stocked with pet food and treats.

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

An outdoor patio with a long table, yellow chairs, a blue sofa, and a barbecue grill.

6. Home2 Suites By Hilton Crestview I-10

12 km from Emerald Coast Zoo

Gail

￥19,216

￥21,713 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a shelf with coffee cups, and a storage area with boxes and a kettle.

A hotel fitness room with treadmills, a mirror, and a clock on the wall.

A large indoor swimming pool with multiple doors leading to changing rooms, surrounded by a tiled wall and a flat roof.

7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Crestview by IHG

12.6 km from Emerald Coast Zoo

Aaron

￥15,571

￥17,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a fireplace, a sectional sofa with cushions, and a coffee table.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.

A refrigerated beverage cooler stocked with various drinks and a shelf unit with snacks and packaged goods.

A modern hotel building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

8. Staybridge Suites Crestview South by IHG

12.2 km from Emerald Coast Zoo

ERIC

￥16,514

￥18,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a red-tiled roof.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a green sofa, a striped armchair, and a bookshelf.

A hotel room with a sofa, a striped armchair, a lamp, and two framed artworks on the wall.

A breakfast bar with wooden cabinets, a coffee machine, and various breakfast items.

9. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Crestview, FL

12.3 km from Emerald Coast Zoo

Jessica

￥11,362

￥12,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a microwave, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

A business center with a desk, computer, and a large clock on the wall.

A modern dining area with a buffet, red and grey chairs, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

10. Econo Lodge Crestview South

11.9 km from Emerald Coast Zoo

Flavius

￥9,767

￥11,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a window with geometric curtains, and a wall-mounted heater.

A Best Western hotel with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance.

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a door marked "EXIT".

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a coffee maker, and a tissue box on the counter.

11. Best Western of Crestview

12.5 km from Emerald Coast Zoo

Austin

￥11,758

￥13,287 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a Christmas tree, and a large potted plant.

A hotel entrance with a welcome mat, a payment machine, and a cart.

A covered outdoor area with a paved walkway, potted plants, and a sign indicating a 'Home Town' location.

A hotel room with a bed, a red sofa, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

12. HomeTown Inn & Suites

12.2 km from Emerald Coast Zoo

Septyl

￥10,852

￥12,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a mirror.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and American flags.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative elements.

A wooden console table with three bottles of Baymont Breakfast Corner coffee, a tissue dispenser, and a black wire basket.

13. Baymont by Wyndham Crestview

12.6 km from Emerald Coast Zoo

Jamie

￥8,690

￥9,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a digital screen advertising free Wi-Fi, and a Red Roof Inn sign.

A kitchenette with a coffee maker, creamer, and thermos on the counter, and two framed abstract paintings on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, wooden flooring, a red accent wall, and a ceiling light fixture.

A two-story motel with a red roof, a covered parking area, and a palm tree in the foreground.

14. Red Roof Inn Crestview

12.4 km from Emerald Coast Zoo

Kyle

￥9,766

￥11,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a wall-mounted heater, and a geometric-patterned wall decoration.

A modern living room with two blue armchairs, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A brick building with a 'Quality Inn' sign, a satellite dish, and a covered entrance with steps.

A hotel lobby with a dining area, a coffee station, and a television mounted on the wall.

15. Quality Inn Crestview I-10 Eglin AFB Area

12.3 km from Emerald Coast Zoo

Durai

￥9,224

￥10,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Emerald Coast Zoo

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Sleep Inn & Suites Defuniak Springs - Crestview	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Red Roof Inn Defuniak Springs	7.4 Good 1,000 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Crestview South I-10	9.6 Exceptional 605 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Crestview South	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Crestview	9.2 Wonderful 585 reviews	View

Top Emerald Coast Zoo Hotel Reviews

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

10/10 Excellent

"The resort is beautifully maintained and lots of options for hanging out and relaxing. We were not impressed with the restaurant Sea and Oats food was just okay nothing to brag about, but they did try making up for it by comping one of the dishes. That being said I would still come back really enjoyed it and very relaxing!"

Wingate by Wyndham - Destin FL

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was good but just be aware that your room key will be deactivated about 10-20 minutes before check out time."

SummerPlace Inn Destin

10/10 Excellent

"Super bueno lo recomiendo tienes la playa a 10 minutos caminando y a 2 minutos en carro excelente ubicacion"

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly and helpful staff. The room was clean"

Destin Inn and Suites

8/10 Good

"The room itself was clean. Asthetically there were a few flaws with the flooring/drywall/symmetry of the wall hangings. The only thing we had an issue wih was finding a quarter to get ice."

Hyatt House Destin

10/10 Excellent

"I really enjoyed my stay. The staff were friendly and the hotel was very clean."

Village Inn Destin

8/10 Good

"Great for a guys trip fishing or scuba diving rooms are a little out dated tv remote was broken sink had a big crack in it and water pressure was weak but it was clean and felt safe and lots of places to eat and drink in walking distances"

Comfort Inn & Suites Destin near Henderson Beach

8/10 Good

"Very nice hotel. Great location. Good breakfast."

Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast didn’t have many options, but the hotel was still a 10/10! Great location, jacuzzi and pool were clean. Splash pad was nice for the kids."

Other attractions near Emerald Coast Zoo

Sasquatch Zoo

7.6/10 (32 reviews)

Why not meet the animals who call Sasquatch Zoo home during your vacation in Crestview? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Timber Creek Distillery

You can take time to visit Timber Creek Distillery during your travels to Crestview. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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rolling pines park

Rolling pines park is just one of the places to see in Crestview, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Blackstone Golf course

8.2/10 (18 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in De Funiak Springs at Blackstone Golf course. Wander the beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Twin Hills Park

8.0/10 (44 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Twin Hills Park, a lovely green space in Crestview. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Redstone Plaza

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Redstone Plaza during your stay in Crestview. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Crestview Commons

You can enjoy retail therapy at Crestview Commons during your stay in Crestview. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Shoal River Wayside Park

After visiting Shoal River Wayside Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Crestview. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Emerald Coast Zoo?

Emerald Coast Zoo is located in Crestview. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options. Crestview is home to 42 hotels and other accommodations, so you can find something that's perfect for your stay.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Emerald Coast Zoo?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Niceville - Eglin Area 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. You'll find it 16.4 mi (26.3 km) from Emerald Coast Zoo. Other good choices in the area include Comfort Suites Niceville Near Elgin Air Force Base and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Walton Beach Eglin Area by IHG.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Emerald Coast Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get 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 top deals close to Emerald Coast Zoo.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Emerald Coast Zoo?

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Our top choices for Emerald Coast Zoo hotels

1. Sleep Inn & Suites Defuniak Springs - Crestview

2. Red Roof Inn Defuniak Springs

3. Hampton Inn Crestview South I-10

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Crestview South

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Crestview

6. Home2 Suites By Hilton Crestview I-10

7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Crestview by IHG

8. Staybridge Suites Crestview South by IHG

9. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Crestview, FL

10. Econo Lodge Crestview South

11. Best Western of Crestview

12. HomeTown Inn & Suites

13. Baymont by Wyndham Crestview

14. Red Roof Inn Crestview

15. Quality Inn Crestview I-10 Eglin AFB Area

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Top Emerald Coast Zoo Hotel Reviews

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Wingate by Wyndham - Destin FL

SummerPlace Inn Destin

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach

Destin Inn and Suites

Hyatt House Destin

Village Inn Destin

Comfort Inn & Suites Destin near Henderson Beach

Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin

Other attractions near Emerald Coast Zoo

Sasquatch Zoo

Timber Creek Distillery

rolling pines park

Blackstone Golf course

Twin Hills Park

Redstone Plaza

Crestview Commons

Shoal River Wayside Park

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