The Best Hotels Closest to Lake Waco in Waco for 2026

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

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

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a rack of medicine balls.

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

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

Brazos, 9.2 km from Lake Waco

Alana

￥11,162

￥13,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A conference room with a large table, yellow chairs, a central vase, and a painting of a building.

A modern hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, a small table, and a blue accent piece.

A modern hotel lobby with a large conference table, comfortable seating, a television, and a decorative wall with framed pictures.

A modern bar area with seating, a bar counter, and a large screen.

2. Hyatt Place Waco

Kendrick, 8.2 km from Lake Waco

Crystal

￥10,886

￥12,770 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A Comfort Suites hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a clear sky.

3. Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area

Alta Vista, 9.3 km from Lake Waco

Christina

￥13,661

￥15,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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

4. AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

Brazos, 8.9 km from Lake Waco

James

￥16,834

￥19,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a large illuminated sign and a covered area with a colorful light display.

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

A modern lounge area with a large sofa, colorful cushions, a large abstract painting, and a view of the outdoors.

5. Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown

Brazos, 9.1 km from Lake Waco

Sheri

￥12,266

￥14,388 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 lounge area with seating, a bar, and a view of the city.

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

6. EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

9.5 km from Lake Waco

Susan

￥17,172

￥20,878 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a glass coffee table, a star-patterned floor, and a staircase.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a large bathtub with rose petals on the floor.

A gym with cardio machines, weight training equipment, and a mirrored wall.

A hotel lobby with a dining area, a kitchen, and a coffee station.

7. Quality Inn & Suites, Near University

Kendrick, 8.1 km from Lake Waco

Jessica

￥10,947

￥12,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A Holiday Inn & Suites entrance sign with a clear view of the building's exterior.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, glass doors leading outside, and a large plant.

A hotel room with a desk, two red bar stools, a large mirror, a bed with a headboard, a small table with a lamp, and a hallway leading to another room.

A gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills and weight machines, and a rack of dumbbells.

8. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Waco Northwest by IHG

Bellmead, 13.1 km from Lake Waco

Jennifer

￥11,039

￥12,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A swimming pool with blue lighting, surrounded by chairs and umbrellas, with a cityscape in the background.

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.

9. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

Brazos, 9.7 km from Lake Waco

Karen

￥16,056

￥18,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A spacious living area with a large TV, comfortable seating, and a piano.

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

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

10. Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

9.5 km from Lake Waco

Betsy

￥19,180

￥24,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and a patterned rug, a reception desk, and a large wall mural.

A modern breakfast area with a buffet, a coffee machine, and a refrigerated display of dairy products.

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

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodway - Waco South

Woodway, 5.5 km from Lake Waco

Roderick

￥12,833

￥14,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

12. Candlewood Suites Waco by IHG

Alta Vista, 9.5 km from Lake Waco

Jack

￥11,499

￥13,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large window with patterned curtains.

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

A spacious lobby with a dining area, sofas, a TV, and a bar.

A modern office space with a desk, computer, and two potted plants.

13. Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area

Carver, 11.4 km from Lake Waco

Candace

￥10,487

￥13,219 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the interior dining area.

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

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a stone wall with a wooden cityscape artwork, a reception desk, and a wooden floor.

A modern dining area with a large wooden table, multiple seating options, and pendant lighting.

14. Residence Inn by Marriott Waco South

Kendrick, 8.6 km from Lake Waco

Norma

￥17,800

￥20,878 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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.

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

9.7 km from Lake Waco

Felicia

￥16,099

￥19,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A spacious living room with a sofa set, wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

A building with a covered entrance, brick walls, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a bathroom visible through an archway.

A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Waco/Mall area TX

5.6 km from Lake Waco

Jeff

￥9,383

￥10,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

A hotel pool area with a pool, chairs, and a pool lift.

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

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Waco

Cesar Chavez, 8.9 km from Lake Waco

Mary

￥15,508

￥18,191 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a TV, and a large painting of a sunset.

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

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

18. Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

Brazos, 9.5 km from Lake Waco

Rick

￥19,165

￥24,012 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and an aquarium.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a large window providing natural light.

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

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT," a parking lot, and a building with multiple windows and a stone facade.

19. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco Woodway

Woodway, 5.7 km from Lake Waco

Joaquin

￥16,812

￥19,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating, and a motivational wall.

A modern dining area with a long counter, wooden chairs, and pendant lighting.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a well-lit entrance, a parking lot, and a landscaped area with flowers and a palm tree.

An outdoor patio area with a round table and chairs, a sofa, and two umbrellas.

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waco North

Lacy-Lakeview, 12.2 km from Lake Waco

August

￥10,901

￥12,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Waco

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor	9.4 Exceptional 1,738 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Waco	8.8 Excellent 1,365 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 664 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Top Lake Waco Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Waco Woodway

10/10 Excellent

"I would definitely suggest people try this place! The rooms were very clean and fresh. Each staff member was very courteous. The noise level was minimal; the coffee was excellent and the breakfast bar allowed for a variety of different selections."

Staybridge Suites Waco South - Woodway by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"My entire stay was blessed."

Sadie's 5 Star Retreat For Your Waco Stay

10/10 Excellent

"The 3rd time I have stayed at Sadie's 5 Star Retreat. The place has everything you need and is centrally located. This time my business partner traveled with me. We both found the house to be exactly as advertised and very comfortable. The parking is easy. The rooms are clean. I highly recommend."

Fairfield Inn & Suites Waco South

10/10 Excellent

"The Fairfield was clean. The staff were quite friendly, helpful and pleasant. When we checked out, we inadvertently left one of our phones in the room. We discovered this about 20 minutes later while we were at a family gathering in town. I called the front desk and housekeeping had found the phone! Needless to say, we were relieved. We picked it about an hour later. Two things to note and the reason for my 4 star rating for the facility aspect: 1. Plumbing issues: The tub faucet leaked at the handle and the sink faucet was plumbed backwards. When you thought you were turning on the cold water in the sink, out came hot water, and vice versa. These are not deal breakers, just annoyances that need the attention of a plumber. 2. The fragrance/perfume that greeted you at the door and in the lobby was not unpleasant, just overpowering. The fragrance must come from some cleaning product. A member of our family has sensitivity to strong perfumes and was bothered by this, but was not debilitated by it since she was not in the environment very long."

Magnolia Market - 4 Miles away

10/10 Excellent

"The home was even nicer than the pictures!! The large backyard was fantastic for our pups and we really enjoyed sitting in the covered deck. Convenient location, not necessarily walkable to things but just a quick 5min drive to get you by all the action. Would highly recommend!!"

Unique Western Flair, Close to EXTRACO, SILOS, Shopping, EATERIES, 3min LAKE!

10/10 Excellent

"Debbie was a pleasure. The house was comfortable. Loved the special touches for our dog."

Fixer Upper's "Bachelor Pad" from Season 3

10/10 Excellent

"We had a really great time at the bachelor pad in Waco. We loved the amount of room we had in the two different living spaces which allowed us to put kids on one end and us on the other. The basketball court was nice to use for our son. The backyard was spacious. Communication with the host was great. We look forward to coming back again!"

NEW! Game Day+ Group Trip + Cowboy Pool + 2 Kings + Sleeps 12

10/10 Excellent

"Cozy, clean, accommodating! Hosts are super responsive and helpful. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Close to so many great stores and restaurants."

Mid-Century Modern 1955 Vintage Trailer

8/10 Good

"It is really cute and hassle-free my only mark against it was the yard where the table is outside and up against the parking spot had not been taken care of. But otherwise it’s great for 2 people."

Other attractions near Lake Waco

An archaeological site with exposed skeletal remains and artifacts.

Waco Mammoth National Monument

8.8/10 (557 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Waco Mammoth National Monument in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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A leopard walking on a wet path surrounded by greenery.

Cameron Park Zoo

9.0/10 (617 reviews)

Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Cameron Park Zoo during your trip to Waco? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Extraco Events Center

8.0/10 (340 reviews)

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

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Carleen Bright Arboretum

8.0/10 (24 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Carleen Bright Arboretum during your trip to Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Bowlero Waco

You can take time to visit Bowlero Waco during your travels to Waco.

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Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness Center

Catch an event at Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness Center during your trip to Waco. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Riverbend Park Ballfields

Explore the great outdoors at Riverbend Park Ballfields, a lovely green space in Waco. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Hawaiian Falls

7.8/10 (165 reviews)

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Hawaiian Falls during your visit to Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Waco?

Lake Waco is located in Waco. Travelers love the area for its array of dining options, sporting events, and major shopping area. You'll find 190 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Lake Waco?

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodway - Waco South is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Lake Waco. Other good options within a few miles include Staybridge Suites Waco South - Woodway by IHG and Extended Stay America Suites Waco Woodway.

How many hotels are there close to Lake Waco?

Expedia has 190 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Lake Waco.

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

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Lake Waco.

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

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Lake Waco, click here.

What can I see and do near Lake Waco?

Local parks like Cameron Park Zoo, Carleen Bright Arboretum, and Riverbend Park Ballfields are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Create some family memories at Hawaiian Falls and Waco Mammoth National Monument. Bowlero Waco, Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness Center, or Bosqueville Football Stadium are some local sights worth checking out.

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Our top choices for Lake Waco hotels

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

2. Hyatt Place Waco

3. Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area

4. AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

5. Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown

6. EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

7. Quality Inn & Suites, Near University

8. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Waco Northwest by IHG

9. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

10. Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodway - Waco South

12. Candlewood Suites Waco by IHG

13. Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area

14. Residence Inn by Marriott Waco South

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Waco/Mall area TX

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Waco

18. Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

19. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco Woodway

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waco North

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Top Lake Waco Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Waco Woodway

Staybridge Suites Waco South - Woodway by IHG

Sadie's 5 *Star* Retreat For Your Waco Stay

Fairfield Inn & Suites Waco South

Magnolia Market - 4 Miles away

Unique Western Flair, Close to EXTRACO, SILOS, Shopping, EATERIES, 3min LAKE!

Fixer Upper's "Bachelor Pad" from Season 3

NEW! Game Day+ Group Trip + Cowboy Pool + 2 Kings + Sleeps 12

Mid-Century Modern 1955 Vintage Trailer

Other attractions near Lake Waco

Waco Mammoth National Monument

Cameron Park Zoo

Extraco Events Center

Carleen Bright Arboretum

Bowlero Waco

Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness Center

Riverbend Park Ballfields

Hawaiian Falls

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Sadie's 5 Star Retreat For Your Waco Stay