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

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A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a decorative wall with geometric patterns.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brick and glass facades, and a prominent entrance with a covered walkway.

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

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted TV.

1. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.8 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Laurel

￥15,232

￥17,059 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A multi-story hotel with a central atrium, balconies on the upper floors, and a parking lot with several cars.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

2. Extended Stay America Suites Columbia West Interstate 126

0.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Cheryl

￥11,099

￥12,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A laundry room with two white washing machines, a large stainless steel dryer, and a door leading to another room.

A reception area with a large number '6' on the wall, a flower vase, and a counter with a black and white design.

A clean, modern reception area with a coffee machine, a digital screen, and decorative flowers.

3. Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport

5.8 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Terrie

￥9,477

￥10,235 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

4. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Cayce I-26 Airport

6 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Rita

￥10,115

￥11,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with a patterned rug, and a fireplace.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area with various appliances, and a stone wall with a mounted TV.

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

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, a parking lot, and landscaped areas with shrubs and flowers.

5. Lexington Expo Hotel by IHG

7.2 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Maria

￥17,171

￥19,061 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a central bar, and colorful wall art.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a coffee maker, a microwave, a mini fridge, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a desk with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

A modern hotel with a sign reading "Best Western PLUS". It features a multi-story structure with large windows and a well-maintained lawn in front.

6. Best Western Plus Lexington Inn

15.2 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Martha

￥17,563

￥19,495 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a headboard with integrated lighting, a patterned curtain, and a door with a keycard lock.

A compact kitchen with a granite countertop, a stainless steel sink, and a built-in microwave.

A laundry facility with Whirlpool washers and dryers, a refrigerator, and a vending machine.

A room with two red chairs, a floor lamp, and a painting on the wall.

7. Studio 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport

5.8 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Latonya

￥10,255

￥11,075 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel lobby with a brown sofa, a small table, a refrigerator stocked with snacks, a staircase with a green wall, and a dining area in the background.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a counter with a coffee machine, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a lamp.

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

8. Sleep Inn Columbia

Seven Oaks, 4.9 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Kristine

￥13,136

￥14,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden bookshelf, a large wall clock, a fireplace, and a staircase.

A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a coffee station, and a microwave.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a red chair, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

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

9. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia Airport, SC

6.6 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Liaisha

￥14,595

￥16,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bikes.

A lobby with a reception desk, two armchairs, a television, and a Coca-Cola vending machine.

A modern hotel lobby with seating, a coffee station, and a dining area.

10. Best Western Executive Inn & Suites

Seven Oaks, 4.6 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Cecilia

￥18,730

￥20,229 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A reception area with two reception desks, a modern light fixture, and a geometric wall design.

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple parking lots, and surrounding greenery.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a small table, and framed artwork on the wall.

A hotel bathroom with a black sink, white towel, and a shower area with a curved glass door.

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-I-26 @ Harbison Blvd by IHG

10.9 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Shelva

￥15,766

￥17,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a wooden bench, and a modern design.

A row of townhouses with a green lawn, a sidewalk, and a street.

A modern reception area with a marble reception desk, two dark blue chairs, a neon sign, and a wooden slatted wall.

12. Quality Inn & Suites Columbia Harbison

11.6 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Winona O

￥12,340

￥13,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a painting on the wall.

A white SUV parked in a multi-story parking garage with a visible license plate.

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden dresser, a black refrigerator, a white microwave, a television mounted on the wall, and a trash can.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and shower.

13. Executive Inn

3.6 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Laura

￥8,926

￥9,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern facade, outdoor seating area, and well-maintained landscaping.

A courtyard with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a large tree.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden shelves, and comfortable seating.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a comfortable seating area with a sofa and ottoman, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

14. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

15.1 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Litcha

￥17,410

￥19,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel reception desk with a 'Comfort Inn' sign, a digital screen, and a 'Welcome' mat.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a clear entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A spacious restaurant with multiple dining areas, a kitchen in the background, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

15. Comfort Inn Columbia West

St. Andrews, 3.6 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Tatyana

￥12,007

￥13,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a shop, and large potted plants.

A Hilton Garden Inn with a well-lit entrance, a covered waiting area, and a visible parking lot.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple hanging pendant lights, and striped curtains.

A room with a fireplace, bookshelves, two chairs, and a coffee table.

16. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison

12.1 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Dolores

￥14,843

￥16,624 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a large TV screen.

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker, a white door, and two grey chairs.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and umbrellas.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a television, a bed, and a small table.

17. Residence Inn by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

14.9 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Carlee

￥22,322

￥25,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A reception area with a stone mosaic wall, a wooden reception desk, and a counter with a green top. There are framed certificates on the wall and a vending machine to the right.

A hotel room with two beds, a green wall, and a blue curtain.

A hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a sign for Quality Inn.

A living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a ceiling-mounted air conditioning unit.

18. Quality Inn Columbia Airport

4.1 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Sarah

￥9,817

￥10,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a flat-screen TV on the wall.

A reception area with a dark wooden reception desk, a green wall with a white branch design, and a sign for 'Sleep Inn'.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a rug. There are picture frames on the wall and two lamps on side tables.

19. Sleep Inn Columbia Airport

6.5 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Nicole

￥12,572

￥14,670 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, a reception desk, and a ceiling light fixture.

A modern interior with a stone fireplace, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A restaurant with green booths, wooden tables, and chairs.

A modern building entrance with a flat roof, large glass doors, and a stone column.

20. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Columbia Lexington

13.9 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Kirtan

￥14,986

￥16,633 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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Compare popular hotels close to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 873 reviews	View
Extended Stay America Suites Columbia West Interstate 126	5.8 1,000 reviews	View
Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport	7.6 Good 693 reviews	View
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Cayce I-26 Airport	8.2 Very Good 78 reviews	View
Lexington Expo Hotel by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"A great stay!"

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

8/10 Good

"Jay was very helpful with the check in process and helped suggestions on where to dine in the area."

Extended Stay America Suites Columbia Greystone

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing place to stay. I’ll definitely rebook without a doubt!"

Quiet Corner Unit with Deck Overlooking the Saluda River

10/10 Excellent

"THIS WAS A NEAT PLACE TO STAY. LOVED THE SCREENED IN BACK PORCH AND WALK TO THE RIVER. PLACE WELL STALKED. CUTE DECOR!!!!"

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

10/10 Excellent

"This property was exactly as advertised and a great value. The amount of space with 3 bathrooms was great for everyone getting ready to leave in the morning. In addition messaging with the owner was responded to almost immediately each time. We will definitely look to book this house again for our next visit!"

LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed our stay"

★ Good Vibes Ranch ★ Walk to Zoo | Pet Friendly

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, safe neighborhood and only a few miles from USC."

Stylish Updated Retreat Overlooking the Saluda River

10/10 Excellent

"This place was immaculately decorated, in a quiet part of town about 15 minutes from the university. The pool was great, and i spent evenings on the balcony listening to the owls. We had a wonderful time and will absolutely look to return if and when we come back to the area."

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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Columbia Marionette Theater

6.0/10 (5 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at Columbia Marionette Theater, a theater with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Workshop Theatre

Enjoy a show at Workshop Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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West Columbia Riverwalk

8.2/10 (126 reviews)

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

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Richard Samuel Roberts House

You can learn about the history of Columbia with a visit to Richard Samuel Roberts House. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Governor's Mansion

6.8/10 (6 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Columbia when you stop by Governor's Mansion. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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South Carolina State Museum

8.8/10 (110 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at South Carolina State Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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EdVenture Children's Museum

8.8/10 (46 reviews)

You can take time to visit EdVenture Children's Museum during your travels to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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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 10 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 10 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?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, click here.

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. South Carolina State House, Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens, and Williams Brice Stadium are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can watch performances at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium, and Columbia Marionette Theater if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Riverbanks Zoo and Garden hotels

1. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

2. Extended Stay America Suites Columbia West Interstate 126

3. Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport

4. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Cayce I-26 Airport

5. Lexington Expo Hotel by IHG

6. Best Western Plus Lexington Inn

7. Studio 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport

8. Sleep Inn Columbia

9. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia Airport, SC

10. Best Western Executive Inn & Suites

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-I-26 @ Harbison Blvd by IHG

12. Quality Inn & Suites Columbia Harbison

13. Executive Inn

14. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

15. Comfort Inn Columbia West

16. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison

17. Residence Inn by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

18. Quality Inn Columbia Airport

19. Sleep Inn Columbia Airport

20. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Columbia Lexington

Compare popular hotels close to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Top Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Extended Stay America Suites Columbia Greystone

Quiet Corner Unit with Deck Overlooking the Saluda River

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

LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone

★ Good Vibes Ranch ★ Walk to Zoo | Pet Friendly

Stylish Updated Retreat Overlooking the Saluda River

Other attractions near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Riverbanks Botanical Garden

Columbia Marionette Theater

Workshop Theatre

West Columbia Riverwalk

Richard Samuel Roberts House

Governor's Mansion

South Carolina State Museum

EdVenture Children's Museum

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