The Best Hotels Closest to Lake Waco in Waco for 2026

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A La Quinta Inn & Suites building with a modern design, large windows, and a prominent sign.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a rack of medicine balls.

A pool area with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding area.

A modern kitchen with a long counter, built-in waffle maker, and a refrigerator with a beverage dispenser.

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor

Brazos, 9.2 km from Lake Waco

matthews

￥11,663

￥13,681 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

A Comfort Suites hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a wooden table, and a lamp. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a blue sofa, and a dining table with chairs.

2. Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area

Alta Vista, 9.3 km from Lake Waco

Christina

￥13,482

￥15,505 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, a bar visible through glass partitions, and a ceiling fan.

A modern dining area with round tables and orange chairs, large windows offering views of a building and a pool.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a well-stocked shelf with bottles.

3. AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

Brazos, 8.9 km from Lake Waco

James

￥17,545

￥20,581 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A Holiday Inn & Suites entrance sign with a clear view of the building's exterior.

A large indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and a seating area with chairs.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining space.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, glass doors leading outside, and a large plant.

4. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Waco Northwest by IHG

Bellmead, 13.1 km from Lake Waco

Jennifer

￥11,665

￥13,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a glass coffee table, a star-patterned floor, and a staircase.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a large bathtub with rose petals on the floor.

A gym with cardio machines, weight training equipment, and a mirrored wall.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a pool ladder, and white lounge chairs around the pool area.

5. Quality Inn & Suites, Near University

Kendrick, 8.1 km from Lake Waco

Jessica

￥12,155

￥13,978 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a chair.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table, and a seating arrangement.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Candlewood Suites' sign, a parking lot, and a flagpole with an American flag.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area.

6. Candlewood Suites Waco by IHG

Alta Vista, 9.5 km from Lake Waco

Jack

￥12,783

￥15,289 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a sofa, a small table, a chair, and a large window.

A modern reception desk with a wooden counter and a sloped design.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar with stools, and pendant lighting.

A swimming pool with blue lighting, surrounded by chairs and umbrellas, with a cityscape in the background.

7. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

Brazos, 9.7 km from Lake Waco

Karen

￥16,733

￥19,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A conference room with a large table, yellow chairs, a central vase, and a painting of a building.

A modern hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, a small table, and a blue accent piece.

A modern bar area with seating, a bar counter, and a large screen.

A modern hotel lobby with a large conference table, comfortable seating, a television, and a decorative wall with framed pictures.

8. Hyatt Place Waco

Kendrick, 8.2 km from Lake Waco

Marney

￥11,345

￥13,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the interior dining area.

A modern dining area with a large wooden table, multiple seating options, and pendant lighting.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a stone wall with a wooden cityscape artwork, a reception desk, and a wooden floor.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brown and blue exterior panels, a prominent American flag, and a well-lit entrance.

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Waco South

Kendrick, 8.6 km from Lake Waco

Norma

￥17,879

￥20,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating, and a motivational wall.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

An outdoor patio area with a round table and chairs, a sofa, and two umbrellas.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a well-lit entrance, a parking lot, and a landscaped area with flowers and a palm tree.

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waco North

Lacy-Lakeview, 12.2 km from Lake Waco

August

￥11,361

￥13,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and a patterned rug, a reception desk, and a large wall mural.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with a covered walkway and a parking area.

A modern breakfast area with a buffet, a coffee machine, and a refrigerated display of dairy products.

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodway - Waco South

Woodway, 5.5 km from Lake Waco

Roderick

￥12,688

￥14,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large window with patterned curtains.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating, and a television screen.

A modern office space with a desk, computer, and two potted plants.

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

12. Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area

Carver, 11.4 km from Lake Waco

Candace

￥11,537

￥14,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, a brick building with a yellow door, and a tree in the background.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a white shelving unit with towels, a staircase, and a grey sofa.

A beachside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a lifeguard stand, and a wooden deck.

A building with a brick exterior, large windows, and outdoor seating with wooden benches and potted plants.

13. 1700 South 2nd

Baylor, 10.6 km from Lake Waco

Kelly

￥16,672

￥28,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A hotel exterior with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and string lights.

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a stone facade.

A spacious living area with a large teal sofa, wooden dining table, and chairs. There are framed pictures on the walls and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "Everhome Suites." It features a large parking lot and a stone facade.

14. Everhome Suites Waco by Choice Hotels

Kendrick, 9.2 km from Lake Waco

Lula

￥14,669

￥17,208 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern hotel lobby with a grand piano, marble flooring, and elegant chandeliers.

A modern hotel exterior with a covered outdoor seating area, large windows, and a clean, contemporary design.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a pool, and modern buildings in the background.

A spacious living area with a large TV, comfortable seating, and a piano.

15. Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

9.5 km from Lake Waco

Betsy

￥19,582

￥24,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a dining area in the background.

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

A modern hotel exterior with a covered outdoor seating area, large windows, and a brick facade.

A modern restaurant with a clean, open layout, featuring a mix of seating arrangements and a prominent 'EVEN KITCHEN & BAR' sign.

16. EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

9.5 km from Lake Waco

Susan

￥18,376

￥22,343 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A bar area with a curved ceiling, a central bar counter, and six bar stools with patterned cushions.

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

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT," a parking lot, and a building with multiple windows and a stone facade.

17. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco Woodway

Woodway, 5.7 km from Lake Waco

Joaquin

￥17,521

￥20,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A spacious hotel lobby with a large window, a seating area with sofas and tables, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, three stools, pendant lighting, and a shelf with bottles.

An outdoor patio with a grill, seating, and a pool in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone floor, a reception desk, a seating area, and a large abstract wall art piece.

18. Staybridge Suites Waco South - Woodway by IHG

Woodway, 6 km from Lake Waco

Kayla

￥16,139

￥18,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a small round table, and a TV.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled deck.

A modern lounge area with a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco South by IHG

Kendrick, 8.9 km from Lake Waco

David

￥15,540

￥18,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A spacious living room with a sofa set, wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a bathroom visible through an archway.

A building with a covered entrance, brick walls, and potted plants.

A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

20. Super 8 by Wyndham Waco/Mall area TX

5.6 km from Lake Waco

Jeff

￥9,779

￥11,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Waco

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor	9.4 Exceptional 1,738 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 663 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Waco Northwest by IHG	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites, Near University	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

Top Lake Waco Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great!"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodway - Waco South

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay! Clean rooms, lovely indoor pool and hot tub, and a nice fitness area. Continental breakfast was very nice with warm foods, as well as other choices! We’ve stayed here before and will again"

Extended Stay America Suites Waco Woodway

8/10 Good

"Overall, I had a great stay at Extended Stay America. The check-in process was smooth, and the staff were friendly, helpful, and professional. The hotel is conveniently located near the highway and several restaurants, which made getting around very easy. The only downside was the condition of my room. The bathtub floor was peeling and coming off, and there were some issues with the bathtub ceiling that definitely needs some attention. Despite these issues, the excellent staff, convenient location, and easy access to restaurants made my overall stay a good experience. I would consider staying here again and hope the room conditions are improved in the future."

Staybridge Suites Waco South - Woodway by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Free laundry on site"

Motel 6 Woodway, TX

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very helpful & kind. Couple of roach like bugs that didn’t bother me any, might others so I’m just reviewing honestly. I would stay again, no question."

Unique Western Flair, Close to EXTRACO, SILOS, Shopping, EATERIES, 3min LAKE!

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful house, accommodations, and host! Will definitely be staying here the next time I visit Waco!"

Fixer Upper's "Bachelor Pad" from Season 3

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay!! Easy!!"

NEW! Game Day+ Group Trip + Cowboy Pool + 2 Kings + Sleeps 12

10/10 Excellent

"Cozy, clean, accommodating! Hosts are super responsive and helpful. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Close to so many great stores and restaurants."

Mid-Century Modern 1955 Vintage Trailer

8/10 Good

"It is really cute and hassle-free my only mark against it was the yard where the table is outside and up against the parking spot had not been taken care of. But otherwise it’s great for 2 people."

Other attractions near Lake Waco

An archaeological site with exposed skeletal remains and artifacts.

Waco Mammoth National Monument

8.8/10 (557 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Waco Mammoth National Monument in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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A leopard walking on a wet path surrounded by greenery.

Cameron Park Zoo

9.0/10 (617 reviews)

Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Cameron Park Zoo during your trip to Waco? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Extraco Events Center

8.0/10 (340 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Extraco Events Center during your trip to Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Carleen Bright Arboretum

8.0/10 (24 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Carleen Bright Arboretum during your trip to Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Bowlero Waco

You can take time to visit Bowlero Waco during your travels to Waco.

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Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness Center

Catch an event at Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness Center during your trip to Waco. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Riverbend Park Ballfields

Explore the great outdoors at Riverbend Park Ballfields, a lovely green space in Waco. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Hawaiian Falls

7.8/10 (165 reviews)

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Hawaiian Falls during your visit to Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Waco?

Lake Waco is located in Waco. Travelers love the area for its array of dining options, sporting events, and major shopping area. You'll find 191 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Lake Waco?

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodway - Waco South 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 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Lake Waco. Other good options within a few miles include Extended Stay America Suites Waco Woodway and Staybridge Suites Waco South - Woodway by IHG.

How many hotels are there close to Lake Waco?

Expedia has 191 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Lake Waco.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Waco, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Lake Waco.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake Waco?

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Lake Waco, click here.

What can I see and do near Lake Waco?

Local parks like Cameron Park Zoo, Carleen Bright Arboretum, and Riverbend Park Ballfields are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Create some family memories at Hawaiian Falls and Waco Mammoth National Monument. Bowlero Waco, Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness Center, or Bosqueville Football Stadium are some local sights worth checking out.

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Our top choices for Lake Waco hotels

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor

2. Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area

3. AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

4. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Waco Northwest by IHG

5. Quality Inn & Suites, Near University

6. Candlewood Suites Waco by IHG

7. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

8. Hyatt Place Waco

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Waco South

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waco North

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodway - Waco South

12. Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area

13. 1700 South 2nd

14. Everhome Suites Waco by Choice Hotels

15. Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

16. EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

17. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco Woodway

18. Staybridge Suites Waco South - Woodway by IHG

19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco South by IHG

20. Super 8 by Wyndham Waco/Mall area TX

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Top Lake Waco Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodway - Waco South

Extended Stay America Suites Waco Woodway

Staybridge Suites Waco South - Woodway by IHG

Motel 6 Woodway, TX

Unique Western Flair, Close to EXTRACO, SILOS, Shopping, EATERIES, 3min LAKE!

Fixer Upper's "Bachelor Pad" from Season 3

NEW! Game Day+ Group Trip + Cowboy Pool + 2 Kings + Sleeps 12

Mid-Century Modern 1955 Vintage Trailer

Other attractions near Lake Waco

Waco Mammoth National Monument

Cameron Park Zoo

Extraco Events Center

Carleen Bright Arboretum

Bowlero Waco

Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness Center

Riverbend Park Ballfields

Hawaiian Falls

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