The Best Hotels Closest to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia for 2026

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a TV.

1. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.8 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Brian

￥22,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An outdoor patio with a bar area, seating, and a grill station.

2. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.8 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Andrew Thomas

￥17,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

0.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Eddie

￥17,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A building entrance with a stone facade, large glass doors, and a wooden archway.

4. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.1 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Mingkang

￥23,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a variety of bottles.

5. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 3.2 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Michelle

￥19,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a grill.

6. LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone

0.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Robertson

￥18,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden stools, and a curved seating arrangement.

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 2.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Diane

￥20,873 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 27 - Nov 28

A modern building with a glass facade and a sign reading "SCSM".

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

The Vista, 3.2 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Karla

￥22,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A modern dining area with a central island, multiple seating options, and pendant lighting.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 2.4 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Rebecca

￥17,427 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia

1.1 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Charlotte

￥17,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

11. Extended Stay America Suites Columbia Greystone

0.6 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Judy

￥15,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

12. Columbia Duet Unit B

2.5 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

￥134,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a lamp. There is a plant on a shelf and a TV mounted on the wall.

13. Columbia Duet - 2 Units

2.5 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

￥221,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A reception area with a 'WELCOME' sign, a desk, two chairs, a lamp, and a QR code on the floor.

14. Extended Stay America Suites Columbia West Interstate 126

0.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Willie

￥11,429 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A spacious indoor area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a seating area with sofas and a TV.

15. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 3.6 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Theresa

￥25,838 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 26 - Nov 27

A modern living room with a blue cabinet, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and patterned ottomans.

16. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 3.5 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Nicolas

￥28,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel lobby with a large dining table, multiple seating areas, and a large screen wall.

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington Columbia

9.2 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Jean

￥21,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, seating, and a covered area with lights.

18. Springhill Suites by Marriott Columbia near Fort Jackson

11.9 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Leslie

￥19,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio with yellow chairs and tables, a pergola with string lights, and a stone wall.

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Southeast Fort Jackson

12.3 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Tracey

￥24,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A two-story house with a porch, a small balcony, and a gabled roof.

20. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 3.6 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Mary

￥27,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 166 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 962 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,149 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 895 reviews	View

Top Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Hotel Reviews

Hotel Trundle

10/10 Excellent

"Favorite place to stay in Columbia. Friendly staff, comfortable rooms and lounge spaces."

Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

8/10 Good

"Woman we checked us in was extremely friendly and welcoming. Our room was huge, but even though it was a non smoking one you could tell it had been smoked in. I should have requested a room change but was too tired from the travel. Location is convenient but difficult to cross over road to take a left into, crazy fast traffic."

Stylish Updated Retreat Overlooking the Saluda River

10/10 Excellent

"Great alternative to a hotel in downtown Columbia. We (my wife, two daughters and I) were attending a swim meet in Columbia for a weekend. This condo was conveniently located to downtown, about a 10 minute drive. Provided significantly more space than a hotel room. The condo complex was quiet. Very clean and had comfortable beds. We would recommend."

Spacious 4-bed home with king suites, near Riverbanks Zoo and downtown Columbia.

8/10 Good

"It is a beautiful home! Location was perfect for our trip! It was very clean just a bit dusty. The furniture could use some updating and the two TV's both had issues switching channels and turning off by itself. Otherwise, it was a 5 Star Stay!"

Other attractions near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Riverbanks Botanical Garden

8.4/10 (65 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Riverbanks Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in West Columbia. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area, or simply enjoy its bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Riverbanks Zoo and Garden?

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is located in a welcoming area of Columbia known for its popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 11 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden?

Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Other good choices close by include Extended Stay America Suites Columbia West Interstate 126 and LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone.

How many hotels will I find near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden?

Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

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

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What can I see and do near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden?

You'll want to browse the collections at South Carolina State Museum, Columbia Museum of Art, and South Carolina Military Museum. First Baptist Church, South Carolina State House, and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can watch performances at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium, and Town Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Riverbanks Zoo and Garden hotels

1. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

2. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

4. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

5. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

6. LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia

11. Extended Stay America Suites Columbia Greystone

12. Columbia Duet Unit B

13. Columbia Duet - 2 Units

14. Extended Stay America Suites Columbia West Interstate 126

15. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

16. Hotel Trundle

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington Columbia

18. Springhill Suites by Marriott Columbia near Fort Jackson

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Southeast Fort Jackson

20. The 1425 Inn

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Top Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Hotel Reviews

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