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A covered porch with wooden Adirondack chairs, a patterned rug, and a flower basket.

A reception area with a large desk, a flat-screen TV, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

A buffet setup with two open buffet stations, serving trays, and various utensils on a granite countertop.

1. Ivy Court Inn & Suites

2.8 km from Potawatomi Zoo

Anna

￥16,277

￥22,670 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and a brick building with large windows.

A modern bar area with high stools, a bar counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, and a central fire feature.

A brick building with a covered entrance labeled "EMBASSY SUITES."

2. Embassy Suites by Hilton South Bend at Notre Dame

2.7 km from Potawatomi Zoo

Lisa

￥21,898

￥25,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bakery display with various baked goods and fresh produce.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV.

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a bar, and a kitchen in the background.

3. Courtyard by Marriott South Bend Downtown

Downtown South Bend, 2.6 km from Potawatomi Zoo

Brenna

￥20,867

￥23,996 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and a sofa with two side tables.

A swimming pool area with a lounge chair, a table, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a window with curtains.

A restaurant with a long counter, booths, and a patterned floor.

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott South Bend at Notre Dame

2.8 km from Potawatomi Zoo

Matthew

￥22,613

￥26,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A historic building with a dome and a modern high-rise hotel with illuminated windows.

A modern lounge area with a pool table, comfortable seating, and a casual dining setup.

A modern living room with a sofa, a red chair, a TV, and a wooden cabinet.

A modern building with a large illuminated sign reading "WXYZ lounge".

5. Aloft by Marriott South Bend

Downtown South Bend, 2.9 km from Potawatomi Zoo

Jessica

￥19,768

￥22,734 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious atrium with high ceilings, modern seating areas, and large windows allowing natural light.

A modern restaurant with a high ceiling and colorful lighting, featuring a bar area and seating arrangements.

A modern hotel room with a desk, chair, and kitchenette.

A conference room with rows of chairs, a podium, and wall-mounted lights.

6. Doubletree Hotel South Bend

Downtown South Bend, 2.6 km from Potawatomi Zoo

Patrick

￥16,715

￥19,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a brick building with a sign reading "Morris Inn".

The exterior of the Morris Inn hotel with a prominent entrance, arched roof, and brick facade.

A reception desk at the Morris Inn Notre Dame with a large window displaying a cityscape.

A long, narrow hallway with a patterned carpet, large windows on both sides, and a central chandelier.

7. Morris Inn

3.5 km from Potawatomi Zoo

Christine

￥26,045

￥29,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a fireplace, and a large rug.

A modern kitchen with dark wooden flooring, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a central island with bar stools.

A two-story house with a porch, a chimney, and a large window.

8. Art and Lodging

West Washington, 3.9 km from Potawatomi Zoo

Tracy

￥9,670

￥11,121 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, a large chandelier, and a reflective floor.

A large hotel with a prominent vertical sign, multiple parking lots, and a well-lit entrance area.

An outdoor seating area with sofas and a fire pit, surrounded by stone walls and a modern building in the background.

A modern entrance to Kankakee Grille with a checkered floor pattern and a wooden wall backdrop.

9. Four Winds Casino South Bend

6.5 km from Potawatomi Zoo

David

￥11,974

￥14,968 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

10. Quality Inn South Bend Near Notre Dame

6.2 km from Potawatomi Zoo

John

￥9,037

￥10,392 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of a green field.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern facade, multiple parking spaces, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel reception area with two illuminated reception desks, a Christmas tree, and holiday decorations.

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mishawaka - South Bend by IHG

7.3 km from Potawatomi Zoo

Fausto

￥14,538

￥16,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A Hyatt Place hotel with a covered entrance, large windows, and a landscaped area with potted plants.

A modern hotel room with a grey sectional sofa, a wooden bench, and a small table with a towel. Two wall-mounted lamps and a framed picture are visible.

An indoor swimming pool with a table and chairs, a poolside umbrella, and a view of the outside.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a stone accent wall.

12. Hyatt Place South Bend / Mishawaka

4.2 km from Potawatomi Zoo

Brett

￥15,328

￥17,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An indoor swimming pool with a glass wall, a ladder, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central reception desk, and a seating area with a large mural.

A building with a central entrance supported by columns, a brick facade, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden cabinets, a television, and a dining area.

13. Hilton Vacation Club Varsity Club South Bend, IN

4.1 km from Potawatomi Zoo

Lisa

￥15,574

￥17,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with a central bar area, multiple seating arrangements, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a sign reading "Inn Saint Mary's".

A well-lit lounge area with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. Large windows provide a view of the street and greenery outside.

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

14. The Inn at Saint Mary's

5 km from Potawatomi Zoo

Kim

￥20,343

￥23,394 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A spacious lobby with a long dining table, comfortable seating, and a distinctive circular light fixture.

A snack display with various packaged treats and a microwave.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome to Hampton' sign, a view of a lake, and a Hilton Honors sign.

An outdoor patio area with a stone fire pit surrounded by wicker chairs and a covered seating area.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Mishawaka/South Bend at Heritage Square

7.2 km from Potawatomi Zoo

Dana

￥16,655

￥19,152 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious indoor area with a green sofa, blue armchairs, and a coffee table. Large windows provide a view of a green landscape.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a changing room.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and large windows providing natural light.

A reception area with a curved black counter, framed artwork on the walls, and a welcome mat at the entrance.

16. Comfort Suites Elkhart South

18.3 km from Potawatomi Zoo

Aileen

￥13,586

￥15,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a high ceiling with skylights.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

A hotel entrance with a covered entryway, brick facade, and large windows.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a seating area with a television.

17. Residence Inn by Marriott South Bend Mishawaka

4.4 km from Potawatomi Zoo

Lori

￥18,346

￥21,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A wooden spiral staircase with a view of the outdoors through large windows, framed pictures on the walls, and a small white shelf with plants.

A cozy living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There are framed pictures on the walls and a television on the wall.

A spacious attic room with wooden beams, a large window, and a cozy seating area with a chair and table.

A dining room with a wooden table, chairs, a ceiling fan, and a potted plant.

18. The Avanti Houses

West Washington, 3.7 km from Potawatomi Zoo

Barry

￥7,796

￥14,416 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta by Wyndham' sign, featuring a multi-story structure with a covered entrance and a well-lit facade.

A reception area with a marble counter, a wall-mounted vertical light fixture, and a vending machine.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, sofas, and a patterned carpet.

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

19. La Quinta Suites by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame Area

7.1 km from Potawatomi Zoo

Justin

￥14,775

￥16,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating areas, and string lights.

A modern breakfast area with a long counter, multiple chairs, and a coffee station.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a window with a view, and a kitchenette.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a sign for 'Home 2 Suites by Hilton' and an American flag.

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Mishawaka South Bend, IN

4.4 km from Potawatomi Zoo

Leonard

￥23,074

￥26,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Potawatomi Zoo

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Ivy Court Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Embassy Suites by Hilton South Bend at Notre Dame	9.2 Wonderful 766 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott South Bend Downtown	8.8 Excellent 446 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott South Bend at Notre Dame	8.6 Excellent 555 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott South Bend	8.6 Excellent 754 reviews	View

Top Potawatomi Zoo Hotel Reviews

ND Irish homestead, mins away from ND Stadium, Memorial Hospital

10/10 Excellent

"Super cute home with all the amenities we needed for a night."

Doubletree Hotel South Bend

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Room was clean. Great place to stay if your in town for a game"

Located Near Notre Dame and other local Colleges. Sleeps 3-4

10/10 Excellent

"Owners were friendly. Great for a game weekend. Mattress very comfortable; very clean. Had the amenities I needed."

South Bend charming Home w Fireplace minutes to Notre Dame. Sleeps 6

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay, everything as advertised. Perfect for a game weekend."

HOT TUB|1.2MI to ND | Espresso Maker| Playground

10/10 Excellent

"Great space with awesome backyard! Close to ND campus for game days."

Minutes from Notre Dame | 4BR 2BA Home Close to ND

10/10 Excellent

"Nice home in a nice neighborhood. We rented for a Notre Dame football game with many friends. Plenty of rooms for for our guests. Very easy to communicate with host."

5 Mins to UND - Cozy 4BD w/ BBQ & Pool Table

8/10 Good

"The property was in a good location, in a nice, quiet neighborhood and close to ND. The owner was good to deal with, would stay there again."

Stylish 3br Cozy Home 10min Drive from ND!

10/10 Excellent

"Thank you for hosting us.,Your home was perfect!"

Studio apartment close to Notre Dame! (1309. 3)

10/10 Excellent

"A perfect location in the city for a quaint little place to stay."

Other attractions near Potawatomi Zoo

Studebaker National Museum

9.0/10 (112 reviews)

Take a journey through the history of one of the world’s most important automobile manufacturers throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.

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Bethel College

8.2/10 (135 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Bethel College, during your trip to Mishawaka. Attend a football game in this family-friendly area.

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Coquillard Park

Coquillard Park is just one of the places to see in South Bend, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a football game in this family-friendly area.

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Howard Park

6.4/10 (6 reviews)

Howard Park is just one of the places to see in South Bend, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a football game in this family-friendly area.

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Battell Park

8.4/10 (62 reviews)

Battell Park is just one of the places to see in Mishawaka, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Century Center Convention Center

8.0/10 (145 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Century Center Convention Center during your trip to South Bend. Attend a football game in this family-friendly area.

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South Bend Regional Museum of Art

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in South Bend Regional Museum of Art during your travels in South Bend. Attend a football game in this family-friendly area.

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Compton Family Ice Arena

9.4/10 (117 reviews)

Catch an event at Compton Family Ice Arena during your trip to South Bend. Attend a football game in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Potawatomi Zoo?

Potawatomi Zoo is located in a family-friendly area of South Bend that travelers like for its riverfront and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 105 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Potawatomi Zoo?

South Bend Boutique Stay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Potawatomi Zoo. Other good choices within 5 miles include Morris Inn and The Inn at Saint Mary's.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Potawatomi Zoo?

Expedia has 105 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Potawatomi Zoo.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Potawatomi Zoo.

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

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What can I see and do near Potawatomi Zoo?

Studebaker National Museum, South Bend Regional Museum of Art, and Snite Museum of Art feature captivating exhibits. You can enjoy live performances at South Bend Civic Theater and The Drop Comedy Club. Spend some time wandering around Howard Park, Roseland Town Park, and Merrifield Park.

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Our top choices for Potawatomi Zoo hotels

1. Ivy Court Inn & Suites

2. Embassy Suites by Hilton South Bend at Notre Dame

3. Courtyard by Marriott South Bend Downtown

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott South Bend at Notre Dame

5. Aloft by Marriott South Bend

6. Doubletree Hotel South Bend

7. Morris Inn

8. Art and Lodging

9. Four Winds Casino South Bend

10. Quality Inn South Bend Near Notre Dame

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mishawaka - South Bend by IHG

12. Hyatt Place South Bend / Mishawaka

13. Hilton Vacation Club Varsity Club South Bend, IN

14. The Inn at Saint Mary's

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Mishawaka/South Bend at Heritage Square

16. Comfort Suites Elkhart South

17. Residence Inn by Marriott South Bend Mishawaka

18. The Avanti Houses

19. La Quinta Suites by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame Area

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Mishawaka South Bend, IN

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Top Potawatomi Zoo Hotel Reviews

ND Irish homestead, mins away from ND Stadium, Memorial Hospital

Doubletree Hotel South Bend

Located Near Notre Dame and other local Colleges. Sleeps 3-4

South Bend charming Home w Fireplace minutes to Notre Dame. Sleeps 6

HOT TUB|1.2MI to ND | Espresso Maker| Playground

Minutes from Notre Dame | 4BR 2BA Home Close to ND

5 Mins to UND - Cozy 4BD w/ BBQ & Pool Table

Stylish 3br Cozy Home 10min Drive from ND!

Studio apartment close to Notre Dame! (1309. 3)

Other attractions near Potawatomi Zoo

Studebaker National Museum

Bethel College

Coquillard Park

Howard Park

Battell Park

Century Center Convention Center

South Bend Regional Museum of Art

Compton Family Ice Arena

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