The Best Hotels Closest to Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls for 2026

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A spacious bar area with a large TV screen, a fireplace, and a wine rack.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden wardrobe, a TV, and a kitchenette area.

A modern bar area with a black marble column, bar stools, and a view of the city through large windows.

A spacious lobby with modern seating, large windows, and a city view.

1. Highpoint Hotel

University Heights, 1.6 km from Great Plains Zoo

Pauline

￥19,667

￥21,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A large, two-story building with a stone facade and multiple windows, illuminated by warm lighting.

An indoor swimming pool with a water slide, a large umbrella structure, and a frog-shaped water feature.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a fireplace.

A stone pillar with a fire pit in the center, surrounded by blue chairs.

2. Clubhouse Hotel Suites Sioux Falls

Mall District, 1.6 km from Great Plains Zoo

Claudine

￥22,112

￥26,511 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A deck with outdoor furniture, a fire pit, and a view of a body of water.

A modern hotel lobby with a dining area, seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern bar area with seating, a counter with a beverage display, and a large window providing a view.

A modern Hyatt Place hotel with a glass entrance canopy and a brick facade.

3. Hyatt Place Sioux Falls South

Mall District, 2.3 km from Great Plains Zoo

Ruth

￥18,282

￥20,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent red sign, a covered entrance, and stone pillars.

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

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by a tiled deck and seating areas.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and a window with a striped blind.

4. Hampton Inn Sioux Falls

Mall District, 1.9 km from Great Plains Zoo

Christian

￥16,785

￥18,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A patio with wicker chairs and a round table with a fire pit.

An indoor swimming pool with two lanes, safety railings, and lounge chairs.

A breakfast area with a long table, orange chairs, and various breakfast items displayed on shelves.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

5. Home2 Suites By Hilton Sioux Falls/Sanford Medical Center

University Heights, 1.9 km from Great Plains Zoo

Michelle

￥22,358

￥24,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A La Quinta Inn & Suites building with a covered entrance and multiple windows.

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

A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating area, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A reception area with a large poster of Sioux Falls, a reception desk, a glass display case, and a shelf with various items.

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sioux Falls

Mall District, 2.9 km from Great Plains Zoo

Kathy

￥16,454

￥18,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, and a sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa. A TV is mounted on the wall, and there is a window with a view of greenery.

A hotel room with a microwave, coffee maker, TV, desk, chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a white countertop, and a built-in microwave.

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

7. Holiday Inn & Suites Sioux Falls - Airport by IHG

Northwest Sioux Falls, 3.2 km from Great Plains Zoo

Brenda

￥18,439

￥20,541 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a bar area with a bar stool.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a brown patterned sofa, a desk with a chair, a small wooden chest, and three framed pictures on the wall.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, a small table, and a window with curtains.

8. Staybridge Suites Sioux Falls by IHG

Mall District, 2 km from Great Plains Zoo

Craig

￥18,439

￥20,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious lobby with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, a reception desk, and a patterned rug.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a coffee table.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a microwave, a refrigerator, a small table, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A modern living room with grey sofas, a round coffee table, and a TV mounted on a wooden wall.

9. Candlewood Suites Sioux Falls by IHG

Mall District, 2.3 km from Great Plains Zoo

Eric

￥17,657

￥19,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a bed, a television on a wooden cabinet, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a potted plant.

A modern building with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a street lamp.

A modern bistro with a curved counter, multiple menu boards, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

10. Courtyard by Marriott Sioux Falls

Mall District, 2.9 km from Great Plains Zoo

Joe

￥16,337

￥18,236 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A covered outdoor area with a wooden railing, chairs, and tables.

A traditional room with wooden paneling, a sofa, armchairs, a patterned rug, and stained glass windows.

A kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a chandelier.

A two-story house with a front porch, a central entrance, and a small garden area.

11. Historic Victorian Inn

Cathedral, 2.7 km from Great Plains Zoo

"This house is an older and rustic, but the vibe is fantastic! Rooms were well kept and stocked with the necessities. Very quiet and peaceful even though it is a very short walking distance from downtown Sioux Falls (5 to 8 walk depending on what you wanted to do). Shops, Food, Bars, and Entertainment was super convenient to get to. Check in and out was very simple. I would recommend this place to anyone and will definitely stay there again."

Teachey Kent

￥16,794

￥20,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A modern hotel with Springhill Suites and Courtyard by Marriott signage, featuring a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A reception area with a green leaf mural, a blue counter, and a snack shelf.

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

A modern hotel lobby with a curved seating area, a dining area, and a television.

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Sioux Falls

Mall District, 2.8 km from Great Plains Zoo

Jeffrey

￥15,673

￥17,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other dishes.

A reception area with a glass door entrance, a reception desk, and a computer station.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a brick facade, illuminated signage, and a covered entrance area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small desk, a chair, a kitchenette, and a nightstand with a lamp.

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls At Empire Mall by IHG

Mall District, 1.9 km from Great Plains Zoo

John

￥17,189

￥19,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a window with blinds, a framed picture on the wall, and a bedside lamp.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'My Place Hotels' sign, a covered entrance, and a stone facade.

14. My Place Hotel - Sioux Falls, SD

Mall District, 2.5 km from Great Plains Zoo

Angalena

￥14,345

￥16,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a building with multiple windows.

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a TV, a desk, and a lamp.

A modern dining area with a counter, bar, and seating.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

15. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Sioux Falls

Mall District, 1.8 km from Great Plains Zoo

Jerry

￥16,720

￥18,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, lounge chairs, and a hot tub area.

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

A fitness room with exercise equipment including a treadmill, elliptical, and exercise balls.

A reception area with a Baymont sign, two armchairs, a potted plant, and a blue mat.

16. Baymont by Wyndham Sioux Falls

Mall District, 2.8 km from Great Plains Zoo

Vickie

￥10,094

￥11,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a large framed picture on the wall.

A conference room with a large table, multiple chairs, a computer desk with a monitor and printer, and patterned carpet.

A hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating it is a Super 8 hotel.

A gym with an elliptical machine, a treadmill, and a mirrored wall.

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Sioux Falls/41st Street

Mall District, 2.7 km from Great Plains Zoo

janet

￥9,704

￥10,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

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

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, multiple seating areas, a staircase, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel hallway with carpeted floors, doors, and wall-mounted light fixtures.

18. AmericInn by Wyndham Sioux Falls

Mall District, 3.1 km from Great Plains Zoo

Augustina

￥10,938

￥12,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a dining area with chairs and a table, a large mirror, and a clock on the wall.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a painting on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with tiled floors, poolside chairs, and a clear view of the pool area.

19. Best Western Empire Towers

Mall District, 2.6 km from Great Plains Zoo

Jeff

￥12,618

￥14,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An indoor pool area with a slide, seating, and tropical decor.

A lobby with a stone fire feature, seating area, and a reception desk.

A modern restaurant with a central bar, red cushioned chairs, and a 'TEAM ROOM' sign.

A restaurant with booths and tables, a TV screen, and a view of the outdoors.

20. Ramada by Wyndham Sioux Falls Airport-Waterpark & Event Ctr

Northwest Sioux Falls, 3.2 km from Great Plains Zoo

Chad

￥10,227

￥11,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Great Plains Zoo

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Highpoint Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 304 reviews	View
Clubhouse Hotel Suites Sioux Falls	9.6 Exceptional 1,196 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Sioux Falls South	9.4 Exceptional 1,017 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Sioux Falls	9.4 Exceptional 1,011 reviews	View
Home2 Suites By Hilton Sioux Falls/Sanford Medical Center	9.4 Exceptional 671 reviews	View

Top Great Plains Zoo Hotel Reviews

Highpoint Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms are spotless, large and airy and beds are very comfortable. Staff are friendly and helpful. Beautiful hotel"

Clubhouse Hotel Suites Sioux Falls

8/10 Good

"We usually stay at the Clubhouse any time we go to Sioux Falls. The price is reasonable, the location is great, the rooms are clean, and there is a pool with a water slide and a hot tub. The pool is just deep enough that the kids can have fun."

Days Inn by Wyndham Sioux Falls Empire

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, shower with good pressure."

Comfort Suites Sioux Falls Mall District

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean room, bed was comfortable, staff very friendly, carpet is showing some age, breakfast was the usual of what you get at econo type hotels, I would stay there again"

Staybridge Suites Sioux Falls by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The Staybridge Inn was new and well maintained. Nice outdoor barbecue and firepit area. Highly recommended."

Hampton Inn Sioux Falls

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was amazing with plenty of options. There was something for everyone like fresh fruit, waffles, pastries, eggs, and meat."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sioux Falls

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

AmericInn by Wyndham Sioux Falls

8/10 Good

"First time stay at Americinn. Hotel was dark (rug, decorations, etc.) whether in room or down halls. Obvious they were trying to update but have work ahead. Full mattress in room. We did not partake of breakfast as left early. Room rate was okay fora one night stay."

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sioux Falls

8/10 Good

"I did remote check in and had no interaction with staff after he handed me the key"

Other attractions near Great Plains Zoo

Delbridge Museum of Natural History

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Delbridge Museum of Natural History during your trip to Sioux Falls. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.

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Sherman Park

8.4/10 (20 reviews)

After visiting Sherman Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sioux Falls. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.

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USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial

8.8/10 (40 reviews)

Find out about the history of Sioux Falls with a stop at USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.

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Bigs Bar

After visiting Bigs Bar, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sioux Falls. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Minnehaha Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Sioux Falls at Minnehaha Country Club. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.

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Sioux Empire Fairgrounds

8.0/10 (160 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Sioux Empire Fairgrounds during your stay in Sioux Falls. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.

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W. H. Lyon Fairgrounds

Enjoy an outing to W. H. Lyon Fairgrounds during your stay in Sioux Falls. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Sioux Empire Medical Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sioux Empire Medical Museum in Sioux Falls. In the area, take in the entertainment choices and beautiful waterfalls.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Great Plains Zoo?

Great Plains Zoo is located in a welcoming area of Sioux Falls known for its beautiful waterfalls and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 27 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Great Plains Zoo?

Clubhouse Hotel Suites Sioux Falls is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Great Plains Zoo. Another good choice is Ramada by Wyndham Sioux Falls, located just 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

How many hotels are there close to Great Plains Zoo?

Expedia has 27 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Great Plains Zoo.

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

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Great Plains Zoo.

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

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What can I see and do near Great Plains Zoo?

Study the collections at Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Old Courthouse Museum, or The Outdoor Campus. Learn about local history at St. Joseph Cathedral and Pettigrew Home and Museum. You can enjoy live performances at Edith Mortenson Theatre Center and Orpheum Theatre Center.

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Our top choices for Great Plains Zoo hotels

1. Highpoint Hotel

2. Clubhouse Hotel Suites Sioux Falls

3. Hyatt Place Sioux Falls South

4. Hampton Inn Sioux Falls

5. Home2 Suites By Hilton Sioux Falls/Sanford Medical Center

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sioux Falls

7. Holiday Inn & Suites Sioux Falls - Airport by IHG

8. Staybridge Suites Sioux Falls by IHG

9. Candlewood Suites Sioux Falls by IHG

10. Courtyard by Marriott Sioux Falls

11. Historic Victorian Inn

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Sioux Falls

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls At Empire Mall by IHG

14. My Place Hotel - Sioux Falls, SD

15. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Sioux Falls

16. Baymont by Wyndham Sioux Falls

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Sioux Falls/41st Street

18. AmericInn by Wyndham Sioux Falls

19. Best Western Empire Towers

20. Ramada by Wyndham Sioux Falls Airport-Waterpark & Event Ctr

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Top Great Plains Zoo Hotel Reviews

Highpoint Hotel

Clubhouse Hotel Suites Sioux Falls

Days Inn by Wyndham Sioux Falls Empire

Comfort Suites Sioux Falls Mall District

Staybridge Suites Sioux Falls by IHG

Hampton Inn Sioux Falls

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sioux Falls

AmericInn by Wyndham Sioux Falls

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sioux Falls

Other attractions near Great Plains Zoo

Delbridge Museum of Natural History

Sherman Park

USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial

Bigs Bar

Minnehaha Country Club

Sioux Empire Fairgrounds

W. H. Lyon Fairgrounds

Sioux Empire Medical Museum

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