The Best Hotels Closest to Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls for 2026

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A spacious bar area with a large TV screen, a fireplace, and a wine rack.

A spacious lobby with modern seating, large windows, and a city view.

A modern bar area with a black marble column, bar stools, and a view of the city through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden wardrobe, a TV, and a kitchenette area.

1. Highpoint Hotel

University Heights, 1.6 km from Great Plains Zoo

Randell J

￥16,927

￥18,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A large, two-story building with a stone facade and multiple windows, illuminated by warm lighting.

An indoor swimming pool with a water slide, a large umbrella structure, and a frog-shaped water feature.

A stone pillar with a fire pit in the center, surrounded by blue chairs.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a fireplace, and large windows.

2. Clubhouse Hotel Suites Sioux Falls

Mall District, 1.6 km from Great Plains Zoo

Jordyn

￥23,591

￥28,267 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A deck with outdoor furniture, a fire pit, and a view of a body of water.

A modern bar area with seating, a counter with a beverage display, and a large window providing a view.

A reception area with a herringbone-patterned wall, a reception desk, and seating area with chairs and a table.

A modern Hyatt Place hotel with a glass entrance canopy and a brick facade.

3. Hyatt Place Sioux Falls South

Mall District, 2.3 km from Great Plains Zoo

Susan

￥18,522

￥20,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A patio with wicker chairs and a round table with a fire pit.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

An indoor swimming pool with two lanes, safety railings, and lounge chairs.

A breakfast area with a long table, orange chairs, and various breakfast items displayed on shelves.

4. Home2 Suites By Hilton Sioux Falls/Sanford Medical Center

University Heights, 1.9 km from Great Plains Zoo

Ross

￥19,387

￥21,584 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent red sign, a covered entrance, and stone pillars.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and a window with a striped blind.

A snack and beverage display area with various snacks and drinks.

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

5. Hampton Inn Sioux Falls

Mall District, 1.9 km from Great Plains Zoo

Mary

￥17,006

￥18,973 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A La Quinta Inn & Suites building with a covered entrance and multiple windows.

A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating area, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, lounge chairs, and a sunroof.

A reception area with a large poster of Sioux Falls, a reception desk, a glass display case, and a shelf with various items.

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sioux Falls

Mall District, 2.9 km from Great Plains Zoo

Rex

￥14,960

￥16,730 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, and a sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa. A TV is mounted on the wall, and there is a window with a view of greenery.

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

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a white countertop, and a built-in microwave.

A hotel room with a microwave, coffee maker, TV, desk, chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

7. Holiday Inn & Suites Sioux Falls - Airport by IHG

Northwest Sioux Falls, 3.2 km from Great Plains Zoo

Heather

￥18,720

￥20,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a bar area with a bar stool.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned bedspread.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a brown patterned sofa, a desk with a chair, a small wooden chest, and three framed pictures on the wall.

8. Staybridge Suites Sioux Falls by IHG

Mall District, 2 km from Great Plains Zoo

Craig

￥18,681

￥20,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, a reception desk, and a patterned rug.

A hotel with a modern facade, a prominent entrance, and a parking lot with several cars.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a microwave, a refrigerator, a small table, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A modern living room with grey sofas, a round coffee table, and a TV mounted on a wooden wall.

9. Candlewood Suites Sioux Falls by IHG

Mall District, 2.3 km from Great Plains Zoo

Brande

￥16,464

￥18,379 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other dishes.

A reception area with a glass door entrance, a reception desk, and a computer station.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small desk, a chair, a kitchenette, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A snack and beverage display with various brands and products.

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls At Empire Mall by IHG

Mall District, 1.9 km from Great Plains Zoo

Hagel

￥15,388

￥17,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern hotel with Springhill Suites and Courtyard by Marriott signage, featuring a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

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

A swimming pool with clear blue water, marked depth lines, and a lifeguard duty sign.

A reception area with a green leaf mural, a blue counter, and a snack shelf.

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Sioux Falls

Mall District, 2.8 km from Great Plains Zoo

Terin

￥13,860

￥15,521 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a sofa, a chair, a small table, a lamp, a microwave, and a cabinet.

A hotel room with a bed, a television on a wooden cabinet, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a potted plant.

A modern bistro with a curved counter, multiple menu boards, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

12. Courtyard by Marriott Sioux Falls

Mall District, 2.9 km from Great Plains Zoo

Cheryl

￥15,878

￥17,736 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a building with multiple windows.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a basketball hoop, and potted plants.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a TV, a desk, and a lamp.

13. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Sioux Falls

Mall District, 1.8 km from Great Plains Zoo

Sara

￥16,939

￥18,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a window with blinds, a framed picture on the wall, and a bedside lamp.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'My Place Hotels' sign, a covered entrance, and a stone facade.

14. My Place Hotel - Sioux Falls, SD

Mall District, 2.5 km from Great Plains Zoo

Trenton

￥15,673

￥17,511 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a dining area with chairs and a table, a large mirror, and a clock on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with tiled floors, poolside chairs, and a clear view of the pool area.

A reception area with wooden cabinets, a reception desk, a stone wall, and a clock on the wall.

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

15. Best Western Empire Towers

Mall District, 2.6 km from Great Plains Zoo

Stephanie

￥12,784

￥14,341 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and a waterfall painting above the beds.

A hallway with a wooden door, a framed picture on the wall, and a glimpse of a bathroom.

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Sioux Falls Empire

Mall District, 3 km from Great Plains Zoo

Michael

￥9,657

￥10,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, lounge chairs, and a hot tub area.

A reception area with a Baymont sign, two armchairs, a potted plant, and a blue mat.

A breakfast area with a counter, seating, and a coffee station.

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.

17. Baymont by Wyndham Sioux Falls

Mall District, 2.8 km from Great Plains Zoo

Robert

￥9,958

￥11,240 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a large framed picture on the wall.

A conference room with a large table, multiple chairs, a computer desk with a monitor and printer, and patterned carpet.

A reception area with a granite counter, wooden cabinets, and a framed picture of a waterfall.

A gym with an elliptical machine, a treadmill, and a mirrored wall.

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Sioux Falls/41st Street

Mall District, 2.7 km from Great Plains Zoo

Shawn

￥9,831

￥11,102 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A hotel hallway with carpeted floors, doors, and wall-mounted light fixtures.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a stone wall, a clock, and a ceiling fan.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, multiple seating areas, a staircase, and a ceiling fan.

19. AmericInn by Wyndham Sioux Falls

Mall District, 3.1 km from Great Plains Zoo

Vincent

￥10,116

￥11,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a mirror, and a small desk with a telephone.

A small cafe with a 'Good Morning' sign, a coffee machine, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A small, cozy room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a desk with a lamp. There are two framed pictures on the wall.

A building with a sign that reads "Valley Inn" and another sign indicating a motel.

20. Valley Inn

University Heights, 1.9 km from Great Plains Zoo

Robert

￥15,530

￥17,352 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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Compare popular hotels close to Great Plains Zoo

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Highpoint Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 365 reviews	View
Clubhouse Hotel Suites Sioux Falls	9.6 Exceptional 1,239 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Sioux Falls South	9.4 Exceptional 1,010 reviews	View
Home2 Suites By Hilton Sioux Falls/Sanford Medical Center	9.4 Exceptional 677 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Sioux Falls	9.4 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View

Top Great Plains Zoo Hotel Reviews

Highpoint Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay at the Highpoint. Highly recommend."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sioux Falls

8/10 Good

"Other guests need to be aware that they allow pets. Had a dog barking in the lobby area."

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sioux Falls

10/10 Excellent

". . . . ."

Hyatt Place Sioux Falls South

10/10 Excellent

"Nice walking trail around lake. Lots of choices at breakfast buffet. Close to shops and restaurants"

Hampton Inn Sioux Falls

10/10 Excellent

"Clean property with a great location in Sioux Falls. Would highly recommend."

Valley Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was nice .. No issues with the room .. There was plenty of parking .. Breakfast was basic .. Easy access to the hospital or Augustana"

Charming 2-bedroom one level house, close to Sherman Park, zoo and downtown!

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful home. Very clean and well taken care of. The backyard is perfect for pups. The neighborhood was quiet and close to everything. The king bed is SO comfy. Definitely recommend."

Aspen Villa-Country Club, Augustana, USF & Sanford Med.

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay. Such a nice home and ideal location. So so nice. Hope to stay here again when we visit Sioux Falls."

Jaw-dropping artistic mid-century modern home! Close to medical centers

10/10 Excellent

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Other attractions near Great Plains Zoo

Delbridge Museum of Natural History

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Delbridge Museum of Natural History during your trip to Sioux Falls. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.

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Sherman Park

8.4/10 (20 reviews)

After visiting Sherman Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sioux Falls. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.

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USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial

8.8/10 (40 reviews)

Find out about the history of Sioux Falls with a stop at USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.

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Bigs Bar

After visiting Bigs Bar, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sioux Falls. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Minnehaha Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Sioux Falls at Minnehaha Country Club. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.

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Sioux Empire Fairgrounds

8.0/10 (160 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Sioux Empire Fairgrounds during your stay in Sioux Falls. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.

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W. H. Lyon Fairgrounds

Enjoy an outing to W. H. Lyon Fairgrounds during your stay in Sioux Falls. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Sioux Empire Medical Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sioux Empire Medical Museum in Sioux Falls. In the area, take in the entertainment choices and beautiful waterfalls.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Great Plains Zoo?

Great Plains Zoo is located in a welcoming area of Sioux Falls known for its beautiful waterfalls and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 28 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Great Plains Zoo?

Clubhouse Hotel Suites Sioux Falls is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Great Plains Zoo. Another good choice is Ramada by Wyndham Sioux Falls, located just 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

How many hotels are there close to Great Plains Zoo?

Expedia has 28 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Great Plains Zoo.

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

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Great Plains Zoo.

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

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Great Plains Zoo, click here.

What can I see and do near Great Plains Zoo?

Study the collections at Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Old Courthouse Museum, or Delbridge Museum of Natural History. Learn about local history at St. Joseph Cathedral and Pettigrew Home and Museum. You can enjoy live performances at Edith Mortenson Theatre Center and Orpheum Theatre Center.

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Our top choices for Great Plains Zoo hotels

1. Highpoint Hotel

2. Clubhouse Hotel Suites Sioux Falls

3. Hyatt Place Sioux Falls South

4. Home2 Suites By Hilton Sioux Falls/Sanford Medical Center

5. Hampton Inn Sioux Falls

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sioux Falls

7. Holiday Inn & Suites Sioux Falls - Airport by IHG

8. Staybridge Suites Sioux Falls by IHG

9. Candlewood Suites Sioux Falls by IHG

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls At Empire Mall by IHG

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Sioux Falls

12. Courtyard by Marriott Sioux Falls

13. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Sioux Falls

14. My Place Hotel - Sioux Falls, SD

15. Best Western Empire Towers

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Sioux Falls Empire

17. Baymont by Wyndham Sioux Falls

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Sioux Falls/41st Street

19. AmericInn by Wyndham Sioux Falls

20. Valley Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Great Plains Zoo

Top Great Plains Zoo Hotel Reviews

Highpoint Hotel

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sioux Falls

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sioux Falls

Hyatt Place Sioux Falls South

Hampton Inn Sioux Falls

Valley Inn

Charming 2-bedroom one level house, close to Sherman Park, zoo and downtown!

Aspen Villa-Country Club, Augustana, USF & Sanford Med.

Jaw-dropping artistic mid-century modern home! Close to medical centers

Other attractions near Great Plains Zoo

Delbridge Museum of Natural History

Sherman Park

USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial

Bigs Bar

Minnehaha Country Club

Sioux Empire Fairgrounds

W. H. Lyon Fairgrounds

Sioux Empire Medical Museum

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