The Best Hotels Closest to Cameron Park Zoo in Waco for 2026

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A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a prominent AC HOTEL WACO sign above the entrance.

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

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

1. AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

Brazos, 2.3 km from Cameron Park Zoo

Felicia

￥19,342

￥22,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

2. EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

2.2 km from Cameron Park Zoo

Martin

￥17,327

￥21,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

A spacious living room with large windows, a modern chandelier, and a comfortable seating area.

3. Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

2.1 km from Cameron Park Zoo

Xjiani

￥19,768

￥24,768 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

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

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

Brazos, 3.2 km from Cameron Park Zoo

Kristina

￥12,768

￥14,976 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A reception area with a reception desk, a wall-mounted computer, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a shelf with snacks.

A modern reception desk with a blue wall and geometric decor.

A modern kitchen with a self-serve breakfast station, including yogurt, cereal, and milk dispensers.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a view of the kitchen in the background.

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

2.3 km from Cameron Park Zoo

Stephanie

￥16,750

￥20,365 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel reception desk with a modern design, a large chandelier, and a sign that reads "Hotel Sindigo".

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a coffee maker, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a dining area, a bar, and a television screen.

A hotel entrance with a blue doormat reading "hotel INDIGO."

6. Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

Brazos, 2.6 km from Cameron Park Zoo

Sylvia

￥19,753

￥24,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A restaurant with booth seating, tables, and hanging pendant lights.

A bar area with a central island, two chandeliers, and shelves with glassware.

A library with a fireplace, leather sofa, and bookshelves.

A dark, elegant room with a leather sofa, a round coffee table with books and a bowl, a staircase, and a bookshelf filled with books.

7. Hotel 1928

Brazos, 1.9 km from Cameron Park Zoo

Jessica

￥59,969

￥68,964 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a clear sky.

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

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

8. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

Brazos, 2.9 km from Cameron Park Zoo

Deena

￥19,329

￥22,672 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and a modern building with a staircase.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a marble floor, and a unique ceiling design.

A lobby with a neon sign, a patterned ceiling, and a view of the street outside.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a reception desk.

9. Hotel Herringbone

Brazos, 2.4 km from Cameron Park Zoo

dustin

￥37,687

￥48,158 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A bar area with multiple taps labeled with different types of alcohol, shelves stocked with bottles, and a neon sign reading 'WXYZ'.

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, a sectional sofa with colorful cushions, and patterned wallpaper.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

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

10. Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown

Brazos, 3.2 km from Cameron Park Zoo

Sheri

￥12,626

￥14,810 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A Marriott Residence Inn with a brick facade, a pitched roof, and a well-lit entrance.

A reception desk with a dark wood finish, a framed photo on the wall, and a small green vase on the counter.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a desk.

A hotel room with a dining area, a TV, a fireplace, and a bed.

11. Residence Inn Waco

Brazos, 2.6 km from Cameron Park Zoo

Bryan

￥17,327

￥20,325 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A fire pit with chairs around it, a covered seating area, and a building in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble bar, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A modern bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, built-in appliances, and a flat-screen TV.

12. Courtyard by Marriott Waco

Brazos, 1.9 km from Cameron Park Zoo

Iraion Young

￥19,768

￥23,545 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A landscaped garden with a water feature, large rocks, and a wooden pergola.

A modern building with a curved facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, surrounded by a landscaped garden and a modern building in the background.

A hotel pool area with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a large building with multiple floors.

13. Hilton Waco

Brazos, 2.1 km from Cameron Park Zoo

Kelly

￥19,307

￥23,342 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious kitchen with a stone accent wall, a ceiling fan, and recessed lighting.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, a bathroom, and a painting on the wall.

A parking lot with a sign for Rodeway Inn, a building with a glass facade, and a red car parked in the lot.

A motel with a signboard, multiple parking spaces, and a row of rooms with a covered walkway.

14. Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University

East Riverside, 2.8 km from Cameron Park Zoo

Shannon

￥9,756

￥11,219 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A modern living room with a grey sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. A bar area with shelves of bottles and glasses is visible in the background.

A modern restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and pendant lighting.

A modern building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a clear blue sky.

A spacious living area with modern furniture, a large window, and decorative lighting.

15. Element by Marriott Waco

Alta Vista, 5.5 km from Cameron Park Zoo

Axel

￥18,014

￥21,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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 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.

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and modern seating arrangements.

16. Residence Inn by Marriott Waco South

Kendrick, 7.8 km from Cameron Park Zoo

Jacqueline

￥20,385

￥23,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a blue sofa, and a seating area with armchairs and a small table.

17. Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area

Alta Vista, 5.4 km from Cameron Park Zoo

Deanna V

￥14,163

￥16,288 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A hotel room with a white door, a desk with a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a shelf above the mirror.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, a kitchen with modern appliances, and a framed picture on the wall.

18. Candlewood Suites Waco by IHG

Alta Vista, 7 km from Cameron Park Zoo

Karen

￥11,219

￥13,419 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and a dining space.

A hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, a bench, and a clear sign indicating a 10-foot clearance.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a lamp.

An outdoor patio with a pool, a barbecue area, and yellow chairs.

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Waco

Cesar Chavez, 4.9 km from Cameron Park Zoo

Mary

￥15,984

￥18,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items and a seating area with stools and a couch.

A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and hanging chairs.

A pool table in a room with a mural depicting Waco, Texas.

20. Tru By Hilton Waco South, TX

Kendrick, 7.9 km from Cameron Park Zoo

Leslie

￥13,969

￥16,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Cameron Park Zoo

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 687 reviews	View
EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 492 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront	9.6 Exceptional 626 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor	9.4 Exceptional 1,769 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 425 reviews	View

Top Cameron Park Zoo Hotel Reviews

Robinhood Lodge, Modern Family Getaway

10/10 Excellent

"Great place!"

Walk to the River or Downtown. One block from Cameron Park. 1 Mile to Silos!

10/10 Excellent

"Cute little house near downtown Waco. Conveniently located, a short drive to downtown and The Silos, short walk to the Zoo. House is just as cute as the pictures, had everything you need. House could use a little TLC and minor maintenance, but we enjoyed the stay and would return again. Thank you very much!"

Green Retreat on Proctor - 3.5 Bathrooms

10/10 Excellent

"Overall we enjoyed the property so much! The home was so clean, beautiful and felt so homey. Great location as well! Would definitely stay here again. "

White Retreat on Proctor - 3.5 Bathrooms!

10/10 Excellent

"Great place! It was perfect for our family of 6 since everyone had some personal space on the 2nd floor. The open first floor was a nice congregation area!"

My 100 year old Waco home - near Magnolia

10/10 Excellent

"The house is very convenient to Baylor and all of the downtown hot spots. Worked very well for our party of six with plenty of room to spare. Communication was very smooth. Would stay here again and again."

New & Downtown! The Bear Claw

10/10 Excellent

"This was easily the nicest VRBO I’ve ever stayed in! Beautiful home that was clean and had a great layout. The furnishings, linens, dish-ware, etc. are all extremely nice, even the decor is sophisticated and fun! We really enjoyed the pool - perfect for hot summers in TX. We fit 4 adults & two toddlers with plenty of room. We walked to the zoo, since it’s across the street one morning too. Communication & check in was top notch and it really was worth the price. If I’m back in Waco again, I will absolutely stay at The Bear Claw and recommend it to anyone!"

2 Mi to Dtwn: Stylish Family Home in Waco!

10/10 Excellent

"Property super clean and super cute! Would recommend to everyone! Address that we were given lead us to another property so we thought people were in our VRBO. Our address was 508 B and the address given took us to 508. We attempted to get in touch with owner. It was late when we arrived which i completely understand that’s late to call but we needed some assistance understanding where to go. I drove around and found a house on a different street name w 508 B but the gate was closed and I wasn’t aware of gate….besides this small misunderstanding where property was located, the stay was amazing and the owner did reach out first thing next morning"

1 Mi to Dtwn Waco! Lovely Home w/ Fire Pit Table

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay. It was as described."

Remodeled home, close to Magnolia, Cameron Park, downtown Waco/Baylor University

10/10 Excellent

"Our group of six had a great overnight stay! The property is beautiful and clean, exactly as pictured, and had the gracious touch of several morning coffee options available in the kitchen! (Our group popped out for breakfast so we didn’t use what was offered, but if we had stayed any longer we certainly would have enjoyed those provisions!) We loved the house layout for a group our size. With all bedrooms upstairs, it allows for night owls to keep chatting downstairs while early birds retreat to bed. Everyone is happy.We did notice it took slightly longer than expected to hear back from the host when messaging, but perhaps she’s in a busy season. It wasn’t a problem as we had no urgent needs.We would certainly recommend this property to friends and would not hesitate to book again in the future!"

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A large, beige, arched bridge structure with a metal framework.

Brazos Park East

8.8/10 (92 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Brazos Park East, a lovely green space in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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A night scene with a fountain, street lamps, and a building with 'ALICO' illuminated on top.

Waco Convention Center

8.2/10 (490 reviews)

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

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A large black ox statue in a park with trees and a dirt path.

Indian Spring Park

Indian Spring Park is just one of the places to see in Waco, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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A yellow brick building with arched windows and a green awning.

Dr. Pepper Museum

8.8/10 (799 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Dr. Pepper Museum in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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An aerial view of a large industrial complex with two prominent silos, a parking area, and a green field.

Magnolia Market at the Silos

9.2/10 (2,623 reviews)

With a visit to Magnolia Market at the Silos, a popular shopping spot in Waco, you can enjoy some retail therapy. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Waco Suspension Bridge

Learn about the local history of Waco with a stop at Waco Suspension Bridge.

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Bledsoe-Miller Park

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Foster Pavilion

Catch an event at Foster Pavilion during your trip to Waco.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cameron Park Zoo?

Cameron Park Zoo is located in a welcoming area of Waco that travelers like for its sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 46 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Cameron Park Zoo?

Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Cameron Park Zoo. Other good options within 5 miles include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor and Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Cameron Park Zoo?

Expedia has 46 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Cameron Park Zoo.

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

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Cameron Park Zoo.

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

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What can I see and do near Cameron Park Zoo?

You'll want to browse the collections at Dr. Pepper Museum, Waco Mammoth National Monument, and Texas Ranger Hall of Fame. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Brazos Park East and Riverbend Park Ballfields. Hawaiian Falls, Texas Sports Hall of Fame, and Mayborn Museum Complex are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

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Our top choices for Cameron Park Zoo hotels

1. AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

2. EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

3. Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

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

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

6. Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

7. Hotel 1928

8. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

9. Hotel Herringbone

10. Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown

11. Residence Inn Waco

12. Courtyard by Marriott Waco

13. Hilton Waco

14. Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University

15. Element by Marriott Waco

16. Residence Inn by Marriott Waco South

17. Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area

18. Candlewood Suites Waco by IHG

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Waco

20. Tru By Hilton Waco South, TX

Compare popular hotels close to Cameron Park Zoo

Top Cameron Park Zoo Hotel Reviews

Robinhood Lodge, Modern Family Getaway

Walk to the River or Downtown. One block from Cameron Park. 1 Mile to Silos!

Green Retreat on Proctor - 3.5 Bathrooms

White Retreat on Proctor - 3.5 Bathrooms!

My 100 year old Waco home - near Magnolia

New & Downtown! The Bear Claw

2 Mi to Dtwn: Stylish Family Home in Waco!

1 Mi to Dtwn Waco! Lovely Home w/ Fire Pit Table

Remodeled home, close to Magnolia, Cameron Park, downtown Waco/Baylor University

Other attractions near Cameron Park Zoo

Brazos Park East

Waco Convention Center

Indian Spring Park

Dr. Pepper Museum

Magnolia Market at the Silos

Waco Suspension Bridge

Bledsoe-Miller Park

Foster Pavilion

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