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A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees.

A modern house with a stone foundation, surrounded by a landscaped garden with various plants and a small pond.

A wooden cabin with a porch, a pathway, and a small garden with rocks and plants.

A wooden deck with wicker furniture, a balcony railing, and a bedroom with a bed and curtains.

1. Jamala Wildlife Lodge

0.4 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Mikaela

￥173,184

￥191,224 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern restaurant with a long counter, multiple dining tables, and a bar area.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a fire indicator panel, and a map on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a refrigerator.

A liquor store with shelves of alcohol, a barrel display, and a sign for 'Cellar Sales'.

2. Statesman Hotel

2.9 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Olympia

￥15,477

￥17,025 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern hotel with a curved facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern dining area with large windows, multiple tables, and chairs.

A modern bar area with a circular bar, multiple seating options, and a unique ceiling design.

A multi-level atrium with circular seating areas and a central open space.

3. Vibe Hotel Canberra

Canberra Airport, 10.9 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Catherine

￥18,090

￥19,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small side table, a TV, and a window with a city view.

A modern restaurant with round tables and yellow chairs, a fireplace, and large windows.

4. Deco Hotel

Braddon, 7.3 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Shalendra

￥15,991

￥17,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A dining table with a three-tiered dessert stand, a glass of champagne, and a vase with flowers.

A hotel with a well-manicured garden, a clear sky, and flags on top.

A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, a central round table with a plant, and a high ceiling with skylights.

A well-maintained garden with outdoor seating and a large tree in the center.

5. Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

Capital Hill, 5.2 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Linda

￥23,115

￥25,427 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern living room with a fireplace, sofas, a coffee table, and bookshelves.

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a dining table, sofa, and TV.

6. Punthill Tuggeranong

12.6 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Adrianne

￥15,678

￥17,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern multi-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

A modern kitchen with a large window, stainless steel appliances, and white cabinetry.

A modern building with multiple balconies, a paved walkway, and landscaped areas with shrubs.

A glass railing overlooking a reflective pool with trees in the background.

7. Knightsbridge Canberra

Kingston, 6.6 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

LEANNE

￥18,492

￥20,341 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A breakfast buffet with various food items and a coffee machine.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a central fire feature, and a building with a glass facade and a balcony.

A modern living room with orange sofas, a black coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A person walking a dog on a paved path leading to a building with a sign that reads "abode".

8. Abode Tuggeranong

12.7 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Marina

￥12,470

￥13,717 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An indoor dining area with wooden flooring, metal tables, and chairs.

A grand staircase with a carpeted floor leading to an upper level.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a leather couch and armchair, a small table, and a television.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel counters, hanging pendant lights, and a herringbone-patterned floor.

9. Hotel Queanbeyan Canberra

Queanbeyan, 15.2 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Marcus

￥7,083

￥7,870 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern indoor pool area with a view of a tall building through glass panels.

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

A modern indoor venue with a central aisle, black chairs, and floral arrangements.

A modern building with a central courtyard, featuring a wooden deck and a glass entrance.

10. Midnight Hotel, Autograph Collection

Braddon, 6.6 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

David

￥19,899

￥21,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, a car parked in front, and a well-maintained garden area.

A bar area with a dark wood bar counter, multiple liquor bottles, and four bar stools.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple levels with railings, and a variety of seating options including sofas and chairs.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a staircase.

11. Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra

7.5 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Jinisha

￥15,292

￥16,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, large windows offering a view of a lake and buildings, and a wooden ceiling with recessed lighting.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a floor lamp.

A hotel room with two beds, a large abstract painting, a round mirror, and a floor lamp.

A modern multi-story building with large windows and a flat roof.

12. Mercure Canberra Belconnen

Belconnen, 6.9 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

NAITIK

￥15,377

￥16,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel entrance with a black car parked in front.

A spacious room with a wooden floor, multiple yoga mats, a bench, and a mirrored wall with a ballet barre.

A modern interior with a central circular seating area featuring a fire pit, surrounded by wooden stools.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in microwave, and a dining area with a dark table and chairs.

13. Burbury Hotel & Apartments

Barton, 6 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Dan

￥17,426

￥19,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

An indoor atrium with a central water feature, surrounded by various plants and seating areas.

A hotel entrance with a red canopy, a landscaped garden, and a signboard.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a lamp on the left side and a painting on the wall.

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

14. Pavilion on Northbourne

Dickson, 7.6 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Luke

￥12,291

￥13,520 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a small table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, outdoor seating, and a sign for the Canberra Park Motel.

A kitchenette with a stainless steel sink, a toaster, a kettle, and a refrigerator.

A wooden pergola structure with a sign indicating 'Canberra Park Motel.'

15. Canberra Park Motel

11.2 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Sonny

￥14,454

￥16,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A modern interior with a staircase, a sofa, and a table.

A modern outdoor patio with lounge chairs, a dining area, and a glass-enclosed kitchen.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, seating area, and large windows.

An indoor swimming pool with a modern design, including a geometric ceiling and a wooden floor.

16. Meriton Suites Canberra

City East, 6.3 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Van

￥15,578

￥17,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread and pillows, a white bedside table, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A playground with tire planters, a blue and yellow slide, and a yellow ball structure.

A two-story white building with a balcony, a red brick chimney, and a corrugated metal roof.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and greenery.

17. Queanbeyan Motel

Queanbeyan, 15.4 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Harshavardhan

￥11,930

￥13,334 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern restaurant with wooden tables and black chairs, a bar area, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern office space with a large window, a desk with a computer, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and bunk beds in the background.

A modern apartment hotel entrance with glass doors, a sign for 'Juliana House', and a staircase leading up to the entrance.

18. Abode Woden

Phillip, 4.8 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Srey

￥14,874

￥16,361 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden wardrobe, and a built-in closet with hanging space.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a green armchair, a round coffee table, and a large pillar.

A modern lobby with a high ceiling, a large abstract artwork, and a seating area with sofas and armchairs.

19. A by Adina Canberra

City East, 6.1 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Tiana

￥21,809

￥23,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern restaurant interior with high ceilings, exposed ductwork, and a bar area.

A modern hotel lobby with blue armchairs, a black coffee table, and a large wall with the hotel's name.

A modern building with a sign for the MacArthur Hotel.

A modern interior with a fireplace, a potted plant, and a magazine on a table.

20. Mantra MacArthur Canberra

7.4 km from National Zoo and Aquarium

Laurence

￥13,568

￥14,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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Compare popular hotels close to National Zoo and Aquarium

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Jamala Wildlife Lodge	10.0 Exceptional 204 reviews	View
Statesman Hotel	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Vibe Hotel Canberra	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Deco Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,074 reviews	View
Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View

Top National Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

ibis Styles Canberra

8/10 Good

"Very helpful and friendly front desk staff. The bar could use a revamp and restock."

Rydges Canberra

8/10 Good

"Good location. Friendly and efficient staff. Good breakfast."

Jamala Wildlife Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"This is a real bucket list experience. We chose the 1 night stay which included full board and a guided tour of the Zoo. We also did the additional Meerkat Experience at extra cost on our arrival day. We had a Lemur room and we could also see the lion enclosure from our room. The Zoo was amazing as was the food and drinks served - all top notch!"

Ground Level 1-Bed: Courtyard & Alfresco Dining

10/10 Excellent

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Architectural Comfy 2B&2B suite with garden view close to lake & Shopping Centre

8/10 Good

"Good location. Close to local shops and CBD Parking is on another street and is a tight squeeze for big cars to park in the carport. Otherwise you park on the street. The ground unit is has a lot of light in the living area and is a reasonable size unit If any one is renting upstairs the sound proofing is not good. The host is very helpful, friendly and easy to communicate with. Overall a nice place to stay"

Peaceful Coombs Apartment for Families

10/10 Excellent

"Great location for visiting family."

Charming 4-Bed Getaway with Pool & Garden Oasis

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property close to everything in Canberra. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the communication with the host was smooth as well."

A 5-Star Waterfront Home, Yarralumla

10/10 Excellent

"This is a home in a very nice neighborhood. The home is outstanding. The only problem that we had during our stay was that the heating didn’t seem to work very well, but the owners of the property came with space heaters for the property and it was taken care of promptly within a matter of hours. I would highly recommend this property to anyone who is looking to rent i"

Brilliant 3 bedroom home•garden views• garage parking•walking distance to lake

8/10 Good

"Very clean, although small for 6 people ( including a 4 year old), we had a pleasant 3 nights in quiet, leafy Yarralumla."

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A hilly landscape with a road, trees, and a distant tower.

National Arboretum Canberra

9.2/10 (230 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to National Arboretum Canberra during your trip to Canberra. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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A grassy field with kangaroos resting and a tree with autumn leaves in the background.

Weston Park

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

Weston Park is just one of the places to see in Canberra, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this romantic area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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A building with banners advertising a coin shop.

Royal Australian Mint

Visit the building where every single coin in the country is made, learn about the production process and browse through a huge collection of coins.

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Royal Canberra Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Canberra at Royal Canberra Golf Club. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art scene in this family-friendly area.

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Molonglo River Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Molonglo River Reserve, a lovely green space in Canberra.

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ACT Baha'i Centre

Find out about the history of Canberra when you spend time at ACT Baha'i Centre. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this walkable area.

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Black Mountain Woodland Walk Trailhead

You can take time to visit Black Mountain Woodland Walk Trailhead during your travels to Canberra. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Aranda Snowgums

Explore the great outdoors at Aranda Snowgums, a lovely green space in Canberra. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

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

National Zoo and Aquarium is located in a welcoming area of Canberra known for its major shopping area and popular art scene. You'll find 931 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near National Zoo and Aquarium?

Adjacent to National Zoo and Aquarium, Jamala Wildlife Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good options within a few miles include Statesman Hotel and Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt.

How many hotels can I expect to find near National Zoo and Aquarium?

Expedia has 931 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from National Zoo and Aquarium.

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

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near National Zoo and Aquarium.

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

To find more details about updating your stay near National Zoo and Aquarium or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

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

National Museum of Australia, Old Parliament House, and Questacon feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Blundells' Cottage, Albert Hall, and Calthorpes' House are landmarks to visit in the area. You can wander around National Arboretum Canberra, Stromlo Forest Park, or Australian National Botanic Gardens if you want a dose of fresh air.

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Our top choices for National Zoo and Aquarium hotels

1. Jamala Wildlife Lodge

2. Statesman Hotel

3. Vibe Hotel Canberra

4. Deco Hotel

5. Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

6. Punthill Tuggeranong

7. Knightsbridge Canberra

8. Abode Tuggeranong

9. Hotel Queanbeyan Canberra

10. Midnight Hotel, Autograph Collection

11. Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra

12. Mercure Canberra Belconnen

13. Burbury Hotel & Apartments

14. Pavilion on Northbourne

15. Canberra Park Motel

16. Meriton Suites Canberra

17. Queanbeyan Motel

18. Abode Woden

19. A by Adina Canberra

20. Mantra MacArthur Canberra

Compare popular hotels close to National Zoo and Aquarium

Top National Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

ibis Styles Canberra

Rydges Canberra

Jamala Wildlife Lodge

Ground Level 1-Bed: Courtyard & Alfresco Dining

Architectural Comfy 2B&2B suite with garden view close to lake & Shopping Centre

Peaceful Coombs Apartment for Families

Charming 4-Bed Getaway with Pool & Garden Oasis

A 5-Star Waterfront Home, Yarralumla

Brilliant 3 bedroom home•garden views• garage parking•walking distance to lake

Other attractions near National Zoo and Aquarium

National Arboretum Canberra

Weston Park

Royal Australian Mint

Royal Canberra Golf Club

Molonglo River Reserve

ACT Baha'i Centre

Black Mountain Woodland Walk Trailhead

Aranda Snowgums

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