The Best Hotels Closest to Scovill Zoo in Decatur for 2026

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Our top choices for Scovill Zoo hotels

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

A Hampton Inn hotel with a well-lit entrance, a parking lot, and a car parked outside.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked depth lines, and a lifeguard chair.

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

1. Hampton Inn Decatur Mt. Zion

3.2 km from Scovill Zoo

Connie L

￥18,668

￥21,278 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel patio with outdoor seating, a water feature, and a poolside lounge area.

A lobby with a reception desk, a fireplace, and a staircase.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

A modern kitchen with a central island, dark cabinetry, and a patterned rug.

2. Homewood Suites by Hilton DecaturForsyth

11.4 km from Scovill Zoo

Glennis

￥16,667

￥18,496 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

3. Residence Inn Decatur Forsyth

11.1 km from Scovill Zoo

Dustin

￥21,201

￥23,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a lifeguard chair, and a changing room area.

A kitchen with a microwave, toaster, and coffee machine. There are also bowls of fruit and a tray of pastries.

A hotel room with a blue armchair, a green sofa, a wooden table, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A reception area with a counter, a wooden cabinet, and a wall-mounted TV.

4. Fairfield Inn Forsyth Decatur

10.8 km from Scovill Zoo

Karen Sue

￥15,022

￥16,672 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a well-maintained lawn.

A spacious lobby with a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and a large window offering a view.

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

A bar area with red chairs, a counter with a beer tap, and a television displaying a basketball game.

5. Holiday Inn & Suites Decatur-Forsyth by IHG

10.2 km from Scovill Zoo

Printess

￥21,177

￥24,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a small table, and a painting of a cityscape.

A modern kitchen with a checkered floor, wooden cabinets, a microwave, toaster, and a coffee maker.

A Best Western hotel with a modern design, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

A pool area with a clear view of the sea, a blue chair, and several lounge chairs.

6. Best Western Forsyth - Decatur

10.7 km from Scovill Zoo

Heidi

￥13,667

￥15,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a television mounted on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, wooden beams, and a high ceiling.

A bar area with multiple seating options, a Red Bull refrigerator, and a television screen.

7. Decatur Conference Center & Hotel

9.5 km from Scovill Zoo

Jacob

￥12,706

￥14,483 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for 'Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham'.

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a wooden table, a TV, a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A spacious living area with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a gray sofa with red cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

8. Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Decatur

3.3 km from Scovill Zoo

Kailie

￥11,867

￥13,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a parking lot in front.

9. Garner Hotel Decatur - Forsyth by IHG

10.3 km from Scovill Zoo

Delvin

￥15,844

￥18,058 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel room with a dining area featuring a round wooden table and chairs, a kitchenette with a coffee machine, and a television mounted on the wall.

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and a stationary bike.

10. FairBridge Inn Express Decatur Forsyth

10 km from Scovill Zoo

Payton

￥11,468

￥13,070 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a lamp on the desk.

A Comfort Inn & Suites with a parking lot and a well-maintained lawn in front.

A spacious lobby with a large Christmas tree, green armchairs, and a high ceiling with a decorative railing.

A spacious hotel lobby with a modern kitchen area, comfortable seating, and a bar.

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Decatur - Forsyth

10.3 km from Scovill Zoo

Kyra

￥14,087

￥16,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a geometric pattern, a mirror, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, lounge chairs, and a no diving sign.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a bench.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a black doormat, a clock, and a painting on the wall.

12. Baymont by Wyndham Decatur IL North

10.4 km from Scovill Zoo

David W

￥12,283

￥14,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A lobby with two grey armchairs, a glass-top coffee table, and a painting of trees on the wall.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and framed artwork on the walls.

A hotel reception desk with a computer, a sign reading "Quality Inn by Choice Hotels", and a "Stay Here" sign.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a sofa, and a lamp.

13. Quality Inn Forsyth - Decatur

10.9 km from Scovill Zoo

Jason

￥12,283

￥13,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a ceiling fan, a seating area with chairs, and a large wooden door.

A hotel hallway with a patterned carpet, beige walls, and a ceiling light fixture.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, a desk, and a chair.

A clean, well-lit kitchen area with a refrigerator, vending machines, and a coffee station.

14. Americas Best Value Inn Decatur, IL

10.1 km from Scovill Zoo

Mary Anne

￥10,320

￥11,762 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a green wall with a plant design.

A large indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by chairs and a lifebuoy.

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

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and a television mounted on the wall.

15. Sleep Inn Decatur I-72

9 km from Scovill Zoo

Amy

￥12,565

￥14,322 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A two-story house with a front porch, a central door, and two side windows.

A green house with a brown roof, a blue barrel, and a white fence in the yard.

A room with a wooden floor, white walls, a window, and a door.

A room with hardwood flooring, a wooden wall, and a window.

16. Locust housing

4.1 km from Scovill Zoo

￥119,895

￥127,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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Compare top hotels near Scovill Zoo

Hampton Inn Decatur Mt. Zion 3.2 km from Scovill Zoo View	Homewood Suites by Hilton DecaturForsyth 11.4 km from Scovill Zoo View	Residence Inn Decatur Forsyth 11.1 km from Scovill Zoo View	Fairfield Inn Forsyth Decatur 10.8 km from Scovill Zoo View	Holiday Inn & Suites Decatur-Forsyth by IHG 10.2 km from Scovill Zoo View
9.4 Exceptional 907 reviews	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 400 reviews	8.4 Very good 532 reviews	8.6 Excellent 301 reviews
￥18,668 ￥21,278 total includes taxes & fees Nov 8 - Nov 9	￥16,667 ￥18,496 total includes taxes & fees Nov 7 - Nov 8	￥21,201 ￥23,529 total includes taxes & fees Nov 1 - Nov 2	￥15,022 ￥16,672 total includes taxes & fees Nov 22 - Nov 23	￥21,177 ￥24,137 total includes taxes & fees Nov 23 - Nov 24

Top Scovill Zoo Hotel Reviews

Decatur Conference Center & Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was amazing. Empty, steak house, coffee shop and others weren't open and lounge closed early but huge hotel and amazing stay."

Hampton Inn Decatur Mt. Zion

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very well maintained and clean. Staff were attentive and helpful."

Haworth Cottage 2 blks to Millikin University

10/10 Excellent

"It is super cute place that is conveniently located in town. Mark left us breakfast items in the frig and that was really appreciated."

Cozy lakefront A‑frame w/ hot tub & dock

10/10 Excellent

"Had a great time in this A-Frame cabin. There were a lot of activities to do without even leaving the property like kayaking, paddle boarding or just relaxing on the hot tub. The views were amazing with beautiful sunrise views. The kids had fun with the infinity table as well. Beds and pillows were comfortable. There were a lot of cozy areas to hang out both indoors and outdoors."

Lakefront, family/dog friendly, paddle board, kayak, views in every room

8/10 Good

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Relaxing 4BR Home Perfect for Families & Work Stays

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful communication before and during our stay. House was super clean. Very impressed"

Historic 3 BR Home Near Millikin Univ.

10/10 Excellent

"I’ve stayed here many times and it is always a lovely experience"

Lake Front Retreat | Kayak | Paddleboard | Fishing

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place highly recommend"

Spacious 5BedRooms House Near Millikin Univ – Perfect for Groups & Families!

10/10 Excellent

"Only a few minor issues, the host was very communicative. Great location to the college. A fun old house to stay in."

Other attractions near Scovill Zoo

Overlook Adventure Park

8.2/10 (11 reviews)

You can take time to visit Overlook Adventure Park during your travels to Decatur. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Children's Museum of Illinois

7.6/10 (28 reviews)

You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Illinois during your travels to Decatur. Experience the entertainment venues and theater scene in this family-friendly area.

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Nelson Park

8.4/10 (16 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Nelson Park, a lovely green space in Decatur. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Lake Decatur

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Decatur during your travels in Decatur. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Decatur Public Library

Decatur Public Library is just one of the places to see in Decatur, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Transfer House

You can find out about the history of Decatur with a visit to Transfer House. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Hieronymus Mueller Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Hieronymus Mueller Museum in Decatur. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Millikin University

8.6/10 (112 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Millikin University, during your travels in Decatur. Experience the entertainment venues and theater scene in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Scovill Zoo?

Scovill Zoo is located in a family-friendly area of Decatur that travelers like for its theater scene. You'll find 37 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Scovill Zoo?

Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Decatur 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 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Scovill Zoo. Other good choices within a few miles include Hampton Inn Decatur Mt. Zion and Locust housing.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Scovill Zoo?

Expedia has 37 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Scovill Zoo.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Scovill Zoo.

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

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Scovill Zoo, click here.

What can I see and do near Scovill Zoo?

You'll have countless hours of family fun at Children's Museum of Illinois, Kirkland Fine Arts Center, and Heroic Age Arts Center. Explore nature at Lake Decatur and Nelson Park. Millikin University and Decatur Public Library are both worth a visit while you're checking out the area.

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Our top choices for Scovill Zoo hotels

1. Hampton Inn Decatur Mt. Zion

2. Homewood Suites by Hilton DecaturForsyth

3. Residence Inn Decatur Forsyth

4. Fairfield Inn Forsyth Decatur

5. Holiday Inn & Suites Decatur-Forsyth by IHG

6. Best Western Forsyth - Decatur

7. Decatur Conference Center & Hotel

8. Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Decatur

9. Garner Hotel Decatur - Forsyth by IHG

10. FairBridge Inn Express Decatur Forsyth

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Decatur - Forsyth

12. Baymont by Wyndham Decatur IL North

13. Quality Inn Forsyth - Decatur

14. Americas Best Value Inn Decatur, IL

15. Sleep Inn Decatur I-72

16. Locust housing

Compare top hotels near Scovill Zoo

Hampton Inn Decatur Mt. Zion

Homewood Suites by Hilton DecaturForsyth

Residence Inn Decatur Forsyth

Fairfield Inn Forsyth Decatur

Holiday Inn & Suites Decatur-Forsyth by IHG

Top Scovill Zoo Hotel Reviews

Decatur Conference Center & Hotel

Hampton Inn Decatur Mt. Zion

Haworth Cottage 2 blks to Millikin University

Cozy lakefront A‑frame w/ hot tub & dock

Lakefront, family/dog friendly, paddle board, kayak, views in every room

Relaxing 4BR Home Perfect for Families & Work Stays

Historic 3 BR Home Near Millikin Univ.

Lake Front Retreat | Kayak | Paddleboard | Fishing

Spacious 5BedRooms House Near Millikin Univ – Perfect for Groups & Families!

Other attractions near Scovill Zoo

Overlook Adventure Park

Children's Museum of Illinois

Nelson Park

Lake Decatur

Decatur Public Library

Transfer House

Hieronymus Mueller Museum

Millikin University

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