The Best Hotels Closest to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Powell for 2026

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A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple floors.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a stone fireplace.

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

An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fireplace, and seating areas.

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Dublin

5.7 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Raed

￥16,308

￥19,243 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A large brick building with a modern entrance, multiple windows, and a well-maintained landscaped area with hedges and a driveway.

A hotel lobby with leather armchairs, a bar area, and a seating area with a patterned carpet.

A modern bar area with a central bar, seating around it, and a visible exit sign.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a table, surrounded by large windows and potted plants.

2. Marriott Columbus Northwest

8.8 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

julie

￥24,176

￥28,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, and a picture frame.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a wooden reception desk, a blue accent wall, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a visible sign for 'The Placery'.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a small round table, a desk with a chair, a floor lamp, and a framed abstract artwork on the wall.

3. Hyatt Place Columbus Dublin

8.9 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Jeramil

￥15,895

￥18,756 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

A breakfast buffet area with a variety of food items, a coffee station, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a mix of brick and wood panel exteriors, large windows, and a covered entrance.

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Dublin

6.7 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Vincent

￥18,998

￥22,418 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A kitchen area with waffle stations, a table with fruit, and various kitchen appliances.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a built-in phone, and teal patterned curtains.

A reception desk with a "WELCOME TO THE BUCK EYE STATE" sign, a wooden accent wall, and a Hilton Honors display.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

5. Hampton Inn Columbus/Dublin

5.7 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Katie

￥14,743

￥17,396 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel at dusk with a wet pavement, outdoor seating, and a covered area.

A hotel lobby with a central seating area, a bar, and a kitchen area.

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

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, surrounded by columns and curtains.

6. Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Dublin

6.3 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Henry

￥15,260

￥18,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a glass door entrance, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A Holiday Inn Express building at dusk with a well-lit entrance and flagpole.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other dishes.

7. Holiday Inn Express Columbus-Dublin by IHG

9.4 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Douglas

￥17,009

￥20,070 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the pool area, including the pool's depth markers and a lifeguard chair.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles.

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

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Columbus Dublin

6.9 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Matthew W.

￥16,814

￥19,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

The exterior of a hotel named "Pacer Inn & Suites" with a classic architectural style, featuring a central entrance with a bench, large windows, and a sign indicating the establishment is open.

A hotel hallway with a red carpet, wall-mounted lights, and potted plants.

A living room with a dark leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a plant.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a digital screen, and a fire extinguisher on the wall.

9. Pacer Inn And Suites Delaware

15.4 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

John

￥10,570

￥12,261 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, and a central sofa area.

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

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, small round table, TV, and a brick accent wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear signage, including a 'No Diving Allowed' sign, and a view of the outside through large windows.

10. Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Dublin

8.9 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Susan

￥19,390

￥22,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A hotel room with a desk, a microwave, a refrigerator, a red leather chair, a black office chair, a flat-screen TV, and a lamp.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, a parking lot, and a clear sky with pink clouds.

11. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus - Worthington

9.7 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Mike

￥10,828

￥12,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A modern coffee and tea shop with a counter displaying various beverages, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a 'Good Morning' sign.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by potted plants and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin

6.6 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Rhonda

￥17,781

￥20,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, a beverage dispenser, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden ceiling design, and a brick accent wall.

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a prominent archway and illuminated signage.

A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted artwork.

13. Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington

9.7 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Lawrence

￥16,054

￥18,944 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple dining tables, buffet stations, and hanging pendant lights.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white and blue walls, and furnished with several chairs and tables.

A bar area with a sign reading "URBAN CRAFT" and a bar counter with multiple stools.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Embassy Suites' sign, featuring a brick facade and uniform window design.

14. Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin

6.6 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Bruce

￥20,327

￥23,986 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

An indoor swimming pool with steps leading into it, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A spacious hotel lobby with a long reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a fireplace.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a parking lot, a flag, and a landscaped garden with flowers.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris

12.8 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

james

￥15,510

￥18,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

An outdoor seating area with modern chairs and tables, a covered patio, and a building with large windows.

A modern indoor pool with clear glass walls, a wooden ceiling, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A modern reception desk with a digital display, a bar area with stools, and a wall with framed pictures.

16. Aloft by Marriott Columbus Westerville

17.1 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Tarek

￥17,024

￥20,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area with round tables, and a view of the kitchen and dining area.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large glass door entrance.

A modern bar area with a bar counter, multiple stools, and a seating area with green chairs and a round table.

A modern bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a dining area with tables set for two.

17. Four Points by Sheraton Columbus-Polaris

12.7 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Tyree

￥16,531

￥19,191 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "Towneplace by Marriott Suites".

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small table, and a kitchen area with a fridge and microwave.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and a covered seating area.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a large window, and a visible kitchen area.

18. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Columbus Dublin

6.7 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Theresa

￥17,008

￥20,070 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by sofas and chairs, under string lights.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a reception area.

A grocery store interior with wooden walls, a central display table with snacks, and refrigerated sections on the right.

A bar area with a brick wall, hanging flower baskets, and bar stools.

19. Hilton Columbus/Polaris

11.9 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Milan

￥22,809

￥26,483 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, ottomans, and a reception desk.

A Drury Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors and a prominent entrance with a covered area.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a brick wall.

A modern restaurant with booths, high tables, and a bar area.

20. Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris

12.6 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Sheryl

￥17,961

￥20,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Dublin	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Marriott Columbus Northwest	9.0 Wonderful 1,010 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Columbus Dublin	9.0 Wonderful 1,011 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Dublin	9.2 Wonderful 294 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Columbus/Dublin	8.2 Very Good 1,007 reviews	View

Top Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbus Dublin

10/10 Excellent

"Room was beautiful well thought out room design. Very comfortable mattresses roomy bathroom Great staff at front desk Did hear a little co structuring noise but not terrible"

Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin

8/10 Good

"This is a beautiful hotel with an amazing breakfast. My only beef was that we had to pay $10 to park which I thought was a ridiculous add on fee. The hotel is located right off an expressway and is not in competition for parking. They have a huge parking lot. The $10 fee made no sense. You only see parking fees in downtown areas or areas with limited parking or competition for parking. No one who wasn't a guest in the hotel would park there."

Spacious 5-bed farmhouse w/Pool Table, Table Tennis Close to Columbus Zoo

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent property close to a lot of shops. Recommend it for a large family gathering place. We had 8 stay comfortably and really enjoyed the inside and outside spaces."

Buckeye cozy condo with hot tub and pool table

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed one night very cute neighborhood and home. Would stay again!"

Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Dublin

8/10 Good

"There was only one person working at the front desk and "restaurant" both when we arrived at 10pm and went down for breakfast at 9:15am. We were told that breakfast was until 9:30 but the grill had closed at 9:00."

Bridge Park ~ Dublin 1BR/1BA Wonderfully Decorated

10/10 Excellent

"The place was very clean and in a great location."

Indoor Pool Retreat • 5 Min to Zoo • Near Golf

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay! The pool was clean and fun. The beds were very comfortable and the home was spotless."

Dublin Blue Haven - Home for 12

10/10 Excellent

"Enough space for three families, each with their own bathrooms. Clean, updated with appliances, furnishings and very nice mattresses. Location was great for visiting the zoo, catching the COTA bus to save on parking and admission costs and the COSI museum. Large dining room table and plenty of chairs for a sit down family dinners. Would stay here again."

Powell Home w/ Fire Pit - 5 Mi to Columbus Zoo!

10/10 Excellent

"Our family was there for the weekend. We had a great time, loved the firepit. Was very cozy house and a relaxing area."

Other attractions near Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

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The Candle Lab

6.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy an outing to The Candle Lab during your stay in Powell. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Scioto Park

8.4/10 (113 reviews)

Scioto Park is just one of the places to see in Dublin, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.

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Zoombezi Bay Waterpark

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Bring the kiddos to Zoombezi Bay Waterpark and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Powell. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Safari Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Powell at Safari Golf Club. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Morgan House Gift Shop

8.2/10 (63 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Morgan House Gift Shop during your trip to Dublin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Bloomin Beads, Etc.

Enjoy an outing to Bloomin Beads, Etc. during your stay in Powell. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Leatherlips Monument

8.0/10 (40 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Dublin when you take a trip to Leatherlips Monument. Discover the great live music and shops in this family-friendly area.

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Dublin Arts Council

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Dublin Arts Council during your travels in Dublin. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Columbus Zoo and Aquarium?

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is located in a welcoming area of Powell known for its popular zoo. You'll find 65 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Columbus Zoo and Aquarium?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Dublin 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 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Other good options within 5 miles include Hampton Inn Columbus/Dublin and Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin.

How many hotels will I find close to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium?

Expedia has 65 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

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

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Columbus Zoo and Aquarium?

You can wander around Bridge Park, Indian Run Falls Park, or Coffman Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Zoombezi Bay Waterpark, Morgan House Gift Shop, and Bloomin Beads, Etc. are some favorites close by Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Olentangy Indian Caverns, Highbanks Metro Park, and Sam and Eulalia Frantz Park.

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Our top choices for Columbus Zoo and Aquarium hotels

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Dublin

2. Marriott Columbus Northwest

3. Hyatt Place Columbus Dublin

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Dublin

5. Hampton Inn Columbus/Dublin

6. Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Dublin

7. Holiday Inn Express Columbus-Dublin by IHG

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Columbus Dublin

9. Pacer Inn And Suites Delaware

10. Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Dublin

11. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus - Worthington

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin

13. Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington

14. Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris

16. Aloft by Marriott Columbus Westerville

17. Four Points by Sheraton Columbus-Polaris

18. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Columbus Dublin

19. Hilton Columbus/Polaris

20. Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris

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Top Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbus Dublin

Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin

Spacious 5-bed farmhouse w/Pool Table, Table Tennis Close to Columbus Zoo

Buckeye cozy condo with hot tub and pool table

Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Dublin

Bridge Park ~ Dublin 1BR/1BA Wonderfully Decorated

Indoor Pool Retreat • 5 Min to Zoo • Near Golf

Dublin Blue Haven - Home for 12

Powell Home w/ Fire Pit - 5 Mi to Columbus Zoo!

Other attractions near Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

The Candle Lab

Scioto Park

Zoombezi Bay Waterpark

Safari Golf Club

Morgan House Gift Shop

Bloomin Beads, Etc.

Leatherlips Monument

Dublin Arts Council

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