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A spacious indoor area with large windows, multiple tables and chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a parking lot and several cars.

A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, labeled sections for hot food, cereal, and fruit, and a digital menu display.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Downtown by IHG

South Auburn, 2.9 km from Emerald Downs

Quay

￥17,144

￥19,287 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area with chairs, a staircase, and a hallway leading to other rooms.

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and framed artwork on the walls.

A pool area with a bench, a window with blinds, and tiled walls.

A hotel room with a wooden bedside table, a lamp, a patterned headboard, and a large bed with a white comforter.

2. Garner Auburn - Seattle by IHG

North Auburn, 1.1 km from Emerald Downs

Travis

￥17,301

￥19,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A lobby with a stone fireplace, leather seating, a round rug, and a wall-mounted clock.

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

A vending machine stocked with beverages and snacks, a shelf with packaged goods, and a counter with additional snacks.

A hotel with a sign reading 'La Quinta' and the number '225' on the building.

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Auburn

South Auburn, 3.1 km from Emerald Downs

Steve

￥16,577

￥18,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a parking lot.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a bulletin board, and a coffee station with various appliances.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a fireplace, a television, and a bar area.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a kitchen in the background.

4. Comfort Inn Auburn - Seattle

North Auburn, 0.9 km from Emerald Downs

James

￥16,898

￥19,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A reception area with a counter, framed landscape painting, and a wooden chair.

5. Best Western Plus Mountain View Auburn Inn

South Auburn, 3.1 km from Emerald Downs

peter

￥18,583

￥20,905 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A Coca-Cola vending machine, a fire alarm, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

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

A parking lot with several cars and a building with a sign for Tommy Inn.

A hotel entrance with a 'PRIVATE PROPERY NO TRESPASSING' sign, a 'OPEN' sign, and a 'NO TRESPASSING' sign.

6. Economy Inn Auburn

North Auburn, 1.1 km from Emerald Downs

Davinder

￥10,794

￥12,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a bed, a grey sofa, a TV on a wooden table, and a red patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television, a remote control, a telephone, and a trash bin.

A motel with a parking lot, a view of the street, and a building with a blue awning.

A compact room with a kitchenette, a dining table with two chairs, a sofa, and a patterned floor.

7. Royal A Motel

North Auburn, 1.4 km from Emerald Downs

Troy

￥12,740

￥14,334 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

A laundry area with two white washing machines, a wooden door labeled "EMPLOYEES ONLY", and a sign on the wall.

A desk with a computer monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Auburn

North Auburn, 1.2 km from Emerald Downs

Kathryn

￥9,437

￥10,616 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a dining table. There are large windows with a view of greenery outside.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture and a round table, surrounded by dense greenery and tall trees.

A modern living room with a large painting, comfortable seating, and potted plants.

A hotel entrance with a parking lot, a building number 24415, and a row of parked cars.

9. Best Western Plus Plaza by the Green

6.3 km from Emerald Downs

Tin

￥17,892

￥20,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, a flag, and a well-maintained landscape.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, two wall-mounted lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a large mirror.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle-Airport/28th Ave

12.4 km from Emerald Downs

Jessie

￥18,583

￥21,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A poolside area with lounge chairs and red umbrellas, a koi pond with water lilies, and a building with a stone facade.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a kitchen with modern appliances, and large windows offering natural light.

A covered outdoor area with a stone pathway leading to a building, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a pond.

A hot tub area with wooden walls and metal supports, a person sitting on a bench, and another person in the water.

11. Cedarbrook Lodge

12.7 km from Emerald Downs

MICHAEL

￥26,753

￥30,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

A black shuttle bus with "Coast Gateway Hotel" and "Closest Hotel to Seatac Airport" written on its side.

A bar area with a grill, bar counter, and seating.

A restaurant interior with booths, tables, and hanging lights.

12. Coast Gateway Hotel

12.9 km from Emerald Downs

Teri

￥18,166

￥20,752 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, and seating area, featuring a mountain and lake view.

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

13. Clarion Pointe Kent - Seattle South

6.1 km from Emerald Downs

yuan

￥12,914

￥14,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, white wicker chairs, and a modern building in the background.

A spacious lounge area with modern seating, a fireplace, and large windows offering views.

14. Element by Marriott Seattle Sea-Tac Airport

13.9 km from Emerald Downs

Paulo Cesar

￥21,076

￥24,025 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a clock on the wall, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern lobby with a wooden wall, a clock, and a reception desk.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of greenery outside.

15. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA

12.2 km from Emerald Downs

Aida

￥17,559

￥20,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern, circular counter with a refrigerated display and a beverage dispenser, surrounded by a variety of snacks and beverages.

A gym with weightlifting equipment, dumbbells, kettlebells, and exercise balls.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a parking lot, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern hotel reception area with a circular desk, seating area, and a colorful mural.

16. Tru By Hilton Tukwila Southcenter, WA

13.5 km from Emerald Downs

Anne

￥17,672

￥20,196 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel with a prominent corner entrance, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a bar with bottles, and a modern interior design.

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

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a bar area with stools, and a view of the street through a glass wall.

17. Hotel Interurban Seattle Airport SeaTac

14.4 km from Emerald Downs

GERSON

￥16,160

￥18,495 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel with a courtyard featuring outdoor seating and a water feature.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves with bottles and glasses.

A modern cafe with wooden flooring, various seating options including round tables and chairs, and pendant lighting.

A modern living room with multiple seating areas, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with wooden accents.

18. Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Airport

12.5 km from Emerald Downs

Pradeep

￥19,518

￥22,272 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A bar area with a granite countertop, multiple bar stools, a variety of liquor bottles, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the bar.

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

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, a sofa with patterned cushions, a coffee table, and a side table.

A hotel lobby with seating arrangements, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

19. Skybridge Seattle Airport Hotel

13.9 km from Emerald Downs

Margaret

￥18,119

￥20,698 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A modern hotel with a glass entrance, a covered waiting area, and a flag in front.

A modern reception area with a curved desk, multiple seating options, and ambient lighting.

An outdoor patio with modern furniture, including a round table and chairs, and umbrellas providing shade.

A bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a well-stocked bar counter.

20. Aloft by Marriott Seattle Sea-Tac Airport

12.4 km from Emerald Downs

Robert

￥17,301

￥19,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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Compare popular hotels close to Emerald Downs

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Garner Auburn - Seattle by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 777 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Auburn	8.8 Excellent 1,186 reviews	View
Comfort Inn Auburn - Seattle	8.6 Excellent 1,008 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Mountain View Auburn Inn	8.4 Very good 1,002 reviews	View

Top Emerald Downs Hotel Reviews

Clarion Pointe Kent - Seattle South

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is extremely clean, well maintained. I really enjoy staying in there."

Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle/Federal Way

10/10 Excellent

"Seriously a great hotel but i have one complaint anyway. The shower Water pressure was not as espected for a classy hotel."

Economy Inn Auburn

8/10 Good

"Clean room (except leftover shirt on desk chair), friendly staff, limited breakfast after 7:00 (toast n jelly, coffee, inst oatmeal), no coffee maker in room. In general for an affordable place to stay it will meet your needs."

Days Inn by Wyndham Auburn

8/10 Good

"Room itself wasn’t cleaned very well, (crud on the ground, Dirty stained curtains) but the sheets on the bed seemed to be cleaned well so you shouldn’t be sleeping dirty"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Auburn

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay, clean rooms, friendly staff! Close to food and shopping, convenient location."

Best Western Plus Mountain View Auburn Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Outstanding all around! Highly recommended!"

Lakefront- fenced - no animal- allergies

10/10 Excellent

"Great location for our needs. We were there on family business. The house was a welcome and restful retreat after a busy day. It’s special to have a lake house in the middle of suburbia! The lake view is very special and the deck enjoyable. Kathy, the hostess, is kind and helpful. The furniture is warn and not fancy but the house is pleasant and welcoming."

Eclectic Artist Flat: Great midpoint between Seattle, Tacoma, and National Parks

10/10 Excellent

"The property was squeaky clean. Checkin was easy. Close to Muckleshoot Casino. We recommend this property."

Other attractions near Emerald Downs

Lake Fenwick Park

6.6/10 (39 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Fenwick Park during your travels in Kent. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Carpinito Brothers Corn Maze

Enjoy an outing to Carpinito Brothers Corn Maze during your stay in Kent. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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FieldhouseUSA Auburn

Catch an event at FieldhouseUSA Auburn during your trip to Auburn.

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Regal Auburn - Washington

You can take time to visit Regal Auburn - Washington during your travels to Auburn.

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The Outlet Collection

8.4/10 (216 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at The Outlet Collection during your stay in Auburn. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Les Gove Park

You can take time to visit Les Gove Park during your travels to Auburn.

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Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center

Enjoy an outing to Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center during your stay in Federal Way. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Armani Night Club

Armani Night Club is just one of the places to see in Federal Way, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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 Emerald Downs?

Emerald Downs is located in a welcoming area of Auburn known for its beautiful ocean views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 6 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Emerald Downs?

Comfort Inn Auburn - Seattle 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 just a short 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Emerald Downs. Other good options close by include Days Inn by Wyndham Auburn and Garner Auburn - Seattle by IHG.

How many hotels are there near Emerald Downs?

Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Emerald Downs.

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

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Emerald Downs.

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

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Emerald Downs, click here.

What can I see and do near Emerald Downs?

Local parks like Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, Hogan Park, and Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Carpinito Brothers Corn Maze, Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, and Kent Commons Community Center are some favorites close by Emerald Downs. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Lake Fenwick Park, Five Mile Lake Park, and Saltwater State Park.

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Our top choices for Emerald Downs hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Downtown by IHG

2. Garner Auburn - Seattle by IHG

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Auburn

4. Comfort Inn Auburn - Seattle

5. Best Western Plus Mountain View Auburn Inn

6. Economy Inn Auburn

7. Royal A Motel

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Auburn

9. Best Western Plus Plaza by the Green

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle-Airport/28th Ave

11. Cedarbrook Lodge

12. Coast Gateway Hotel

13. Clarion Pointe Kent - Seattle South

14. Element by Marriott Seattle Sea-Tac Airport

15. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA

16. Tru By Hilton Tukwila Southcenter, WA

17. Hotel Interurban Seattle Airport SeaTac

18. Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Airport

19. Skybridge Seattle Airport Hotel

20. Aloft by Marriott Seattle Sea-Tac Airport

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Top Emerald Downs Hotel Reviews

Clarion Pointe Kent - Seattle South

Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle/Federal Way

Economy Inn Auburn

Days Inn by Wyndham Auburn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Auburn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Downtown by IHG

Best Western Plus Mountain View Auburn Inn

Lakefront- fenced - no animal- allergies

Eclectic Artist Flat: Great midpoint between Seattle, Tacoma, and National Parks

Other attractions near Emerald Downs

Lake Fenwick Park

Carpinito Brothers Corn Maze

FieldhouseUSA Auburn

Regal Auburn - Washington

The Outlet Collection

Les Gove Park

Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center

Armani Night Club

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