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A sign with the text 'It only takes a spark' and a yellow star, a glass door leading to an interior space, and a yellow chair.

A gym with various exercise machines, a television, and a green wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, and a window.

1. Spark by Hilton Watertown

2.5 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Kris

￥18,117

￥20,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, small table, and a television.

A gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and weight machines.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a sunlit interior.

2. Best Western Watertown Fort Drum

2.5 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

"There were no coffee makers or microwaves in the room. They were getting new refrigerators but they weren't in yet but for some reason they took out the Best Western refrigerators without waiting for the new ones to come. This hotel is no longer a Best Western, instead it is Spark by Hilton. There is no longer a hot breakfast. Instead they have a bagel bar. The bagel bar was good if you like bagels. Aside from that, there was oatmeal some cereal and a machine that spit out vanilla yogurt....

Robert

￥18,116

￥20,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television mounted on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a no diving sign, and a lifeguard chair.

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

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

3. Hampton Inn Watertown

4.9 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Bukola

￥19,421

￥21,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites with a covered entrance, landscaped gardens, and a well-lit facade.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a clock on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a desk with a lamp.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a wooden reception desk, a glass door entrance, and a ceiling light fixture.

4. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Watertown-Thousand Island by IHG

5.4 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

john

￥20,822

￥23,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A hotel lobby with a stone wall, green upholstered chairs, a round white table, and a beige sofa.

A reception area with two reception desks, a wall with a tree branch pattern, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a covered lobby area, and a well-lit facade.

A swimming pool with a changing room, sun loungers, and a hot tub area.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Watertown Thousand Islands

5.1 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Charles

￥22,026

￥24,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a picture on the wall.

A breakfast area with wooden furniture, a coffee machine, and a sign that reads "Daybreak Breakfast".

A reception area with a Days Inn sign, two blue armchairs, a wooden reception desk, and a chandelier.

A pair of white front-loading washers in a laundry room with a tiled floor.

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown Fort Drum

9.7 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

William

￥14,162

￥15,721 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, lounge chairs, and a sunbed area.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, blue armchairs, and a chandelier.

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Watertown - 1000 Islands

4.8 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Andre

￥18,192

￥20,191 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A Ramada hotel entrance with a clear sky, a red awning, and two potted plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and two lamps.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant.

A gazebo with a white railing and a tiled roof, surrounded by grass and potted plants.

8. Ramada by Wyndham Watertown/Thousand Islands NY

5.6 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Roger

￥11,889

￥13,196 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A gazebo with a stone fire pit in the center, surrounded by outdoor seating and a brick pathway.

A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, wooden beams, and a reception desk.

A hotel pool area with multiple hot tubs, a reception desk, and seating areas.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and modern furniture.

9. Hilton Garden Inn Watertown/Thousand Islands

5.3 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

daniel

￥21,827

￥24,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a lamp.

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

A motel with a 'Budget' sign, a visible office, and several parked cars.

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

10. Allen's Budget Motel

9.1 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Doug

￥9,537

￥10,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

A reception area with a marble counter, pendant lighting, and a tiled floor.

A modern kitchen area with a coffee machine, a fresh juice dispenser, and a breakfast bar.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with red curtains.

11. Quality Inn & Suites Watertown Fort Drum

8.7 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Nicole

￥12,484

￥13,856 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside lamp, air conditioning unit, and a mounted TV displaying a streaming service interface.

A Nest Inn sign, a parking area, and a building with a red exterior.

A building with a red exterior and a covered parking area.

A bathroom with a white sink, a modern faucet, and a blue soap dispenser.

12. Nest Inn

5 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Debbie

￥11,651

￥13,815 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a coffee maker, a microwave, and a TV.

A kitchen with open shelves, a microwave, and a toaster.

A gym with treadmills, a weight machine, and a red exercise ball.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, a bookshelf, and a patterned rug.

13. Candlewood Suites Watertown Fort Drum by IHG

9.6 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Vanessa

￥16,531

￥18,349 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a television on a stand.

A marina with multiple boats docked, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

A building with a flat roof and a parking lot in front.

A kitchen with a coffee maker, a fruit bowl, and a bread display.

14. Harbor House Inn

18.9 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

CLIVE

￥33,475

￥39,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a black leather sofa, a bed, a desk with a computer, and a television.

A building with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a clear sky.

A vending machine with various snacks and drinks.

A picnic table with a wooden bench, a metal pole, and a trash bin.

15. Travel Inn

4.9 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Trina

￥9,871

￥10,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A wooden exterior door with a glass panel, a stone step, and a metal doormat.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel reception area with a white door, a reception desk, and a sign indicating the Royal Inn Office.

A staircase with wooden handrails leading to an upper floor.

16. Royal Inn Motel

8.9 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Susan

￥11,127

￥12,351 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, and large windows allowing natural light.

An outdoor patio area with white plastic chairs and a table, surrounded by a wooden deck and a view of a golf course.

A wooden desk with a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a coffee maker.

A building with a sign reading "Adirondack Efficiencies."

17. Adirondack Efficiencies Watertown

4.6 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Kimberley M

￥11,921

￥13,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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Compare popular hotels close to New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Spark by Hilton Watertown	7.8 Good 53 reviews	View
Best Western Watertown Fort Drum	4.0 1 review	View
Hampton Inn Watertown	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Watertown-Thousand Island by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,011 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Watertown Thousand Islands	9.2 Wonderful 755 reviews	View

Top New York State Zoo at Thompson Park Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites Watertown Thousand Islands

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed the stay, room was great."

Quality Inn & Suites Watertown Fort Drum

10/10 Excellent

"Booked short notice and was very happy with the property"

Spark by Hilton Watertown

8/10 Good

"I must say one of my problems with some hotels is noise but this was not one of them, very quiet…my real problem was the design of the hotel, first off there are steps going up to the first floor therefore coming in for a six night stay was a bit of an issue having two suitcases,a cooler, other bags for toiletries and such.there were carts for luggage to get things from your vehicle into the lobby but from there everything needed to be carried up the steps.which really did not make me very”happy” …..but once in our room it seemed clean and the bed was very comfortable. No issues after check in… Location was good and parking was plentiful"

Ramada by Wyndham Watertown/Thousand Islands NY

10/10 Excellent

"The best place and abondamment gaz station and restaurants."

Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown Fort Drum

8/10 Good

"Room was very clean the only complaint I have is breakfast no bagels or oatmeal, would not be a hard thing to do"

Adirondack Efficiencies Watertown

8/10 Good

"Very clean room keep it up"

Hampton Inn Watertown

10/10 Excellent

"❤️"

Off-Grid Cozy 2-bedroom cabin in fabulous Adams Center with AC

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place and even better people.... Cyndi and Fred are sweethearts very nice people and their shepherd pup is a fun, friendly dog.... loves sticks!!!! I would stay there again."

Allen's Budget Motel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean ready to stay in no complaints"

Other attractions near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Thompson Park

8.6/10 (109 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Thompson Park, a lovely green space in Watertown. Experience the area's entertainment venues or attend a sporting event.

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Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library

8.2/10 (42 reviews)

Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library is just one of the places to see in Watertown, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Jefferson County Historical Society

8.8/10 (13 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Jefferson County Historical Society, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Watertown. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York

7.4/10 (23 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Watertown. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Dry Hill Ski Area

7.2/10 (33 reviews)

Hit the slopes at Dry Hill Ski Area during your trip to Watertown. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Burrville Cider Mill

7.6/10 (53 reviews)

You can take time to visit Burrville Cider Mill during your travels to Watertown. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Kostyk Field

7.2/10 (19 reviews)

Kostyk Field is just one of the places to see in Watertown, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Regal Salmon Run

You can take time to visit Regal Salmon Run during your travels to Watertown. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around New York State Zoo at Thompson Park?

New York State Zoo at Thompson Park is located in a welcoming area of Watertown that travelers like for its sporting events and historic landmarks. You'll find 37 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to New York State Zoo at Thompson Park?

Ramada by Wyndham Watertown/Thousand Islands NY is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park. Other good choices within a few miles include Spark by Hilton Watertown and Comfort Inn & Suites Watertown - 1000 Islands.

How many hotels are there close to New York State Zoo at Thompson Park?

Expedia has 37 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park?

To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Jefferson County Historical Society and Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Thompson Park and Kostyk Field. Dry Hill Ski Area, Burrville Cider Mill, and Regal Salmon Run are worth a stop while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for New York State Zoo at Thompson Park hotels

1. Spark by Hilton Watertown

2. Best Western Watertown Fort Drum

3. Hampton Inn Watertown

4. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Watertown-Thousand Island by IHG

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Watertown Thousand Islands

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown Fort Drum

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Watertown - 1000 Islands

8. Ramada by Wyndham Watertown/Thousand Islands NY

9. Hilton Garden Inn Watertown/Thousand Islands

10. Allen's Budget Motel

11. Quality Inn & Suites Watertown Fort Drum

12. Nest Inn

13. Candlewood Suites Watertown Fort Drum by IHG

14. Harbor House Inn

15. Travel Inn

16. Royal Inn Motel

17. Adirondack Efficiencies Watertown

Compare popular hotels close to New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Top New York State Zoo at Thompson Park Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites Watertown Thousand Islands

Quality Inn & Suites Watertown Fort Drum

Spark by Hilton Watertown

Ramada by Wyndham Watertown/Thousand Islands NY

Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown Fort Drum

Adirondack Efficiencies Watertown

Hampton Inn Watertown

Off-Grid Cozy 2-bedroom cabin in fabulous Adams Center with AC

Allen's Budget Motel

Other attractions near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Thompson Park

Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library

Jefferson County Historical Society

Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York

Dry Hill Ski Area

Burrville Cider Mill

Kostyk Field

Regal Salmon Run

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