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A reception area with a modern design, featuring a counter with a textured panel, a large abstract artwork on the wall, and a coffee station with various items.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small covered seating area.

A modern kitchen area with a central island, a juice bar, and a refrigerator.

A hotel with a parking lot and a covered entrance.

1. Best Western Auburndale Inn & Suites

18.9 km from Safari Wilderness

Jessica

฿3,377

฿3,782 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting of a sunset over the ocean.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a TV, and a painting of a sunset over the ocean.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, an exit sign above, and a reception desk to the left.

A spacious lobby with a tiled floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs and a sofa.

2. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lakeland

10.9 km from Safari Wilderness

Jaime A

฿1,987

฿2,449 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a long communal table, several blue chairs, a sofa, and a patterned rug.

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

A hotel with a 'Welcome' sign, a Hampton Inn sign, and a 'Clearance 18' sign.

A hotel lobby with a curved seating area, a television mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

3. Hampton Inn Lakeland

11 km from Safari Wilderness

Tim

฿3,258

฿3,649 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor patio with teal chairs and a fire pit, large windows, and a covered area with string lights.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer and chair, a sofa, and a small table.

A hotel room with a herringbone-patterned wall, a gray sofa, a small table with chairs, a desk with a chair, and a large window with a geometric pattern.

A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sign reading "HOME 2 Suites by Hilton," and a "Hilton Honors" sign. There are two refrigerators labeled "COLDER" in the background.

4. Home2 Suites By Hilton Lakeland North I-4

12.6 km from Safari Wilderness

Shawnta

฿3,988

฿4,467 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a central entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A modern lobby with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV, wooden wall paneling, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel dining area with multiple seating options, including booths and tables, and a visible kitchen area in the background.

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

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lakeland North - I-4 by IHG

10.9 km from Safari Wilderness

Monique

฿3,940

฿4,599 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa set, a red chair, a patterned carpet, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

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

A hotel breakfast area with a long counter, self-service food stations, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, columns, and arched windows.

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakeland North I-4

12.9 km from Safari Wilderness

Michael

฿3,008

฿3,369 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large wall art piece.

A modern hotel with a white facade, large windows, and a landscaped entrance.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, TV, and artwork.

A bar area with wooden cabinets, a counter with bottles, and a sign reading "THE PLACERY".

7. Hyatt Place Lakeland Center

Downtown Lakeland, 17.5 km from Safari Wilderness

Mike

฿3,726

฿4,173 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoor pool.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a bed with a headboard, a desk with a computer, and a large window.

A modern kitchen area with a coffee station, a microwave, and a food display.

A covered outdoor seating area with modern furniture, large windows, and hanging plants.

8. Clarion Pointe Lakeland I-4

11.3 km from Safari Wilderness

Carled

฿2,347

฿2,729 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A restaurant interior with a modern design, featuring striped seating, hanging pendant lights, and potted orchids.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, and artwork on the wall.

9. Best Western Premier Lakeland North

13.2 km from Safari Wilderness

John

฿2,763

฿3,095 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, wicker furniture, and a checkered wall.

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

A modern hotel with a pool area, palm trees, and a parking lot.

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a large digital screen displaying scenic images.

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lakeland

Downtown Lakeland, 17.6 km from Safari Wilderness

Raul

฿4,177

฿4,678 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio with round tables and wicker chairs, a central fire pit, and a hedge wall.

A modern breakfast area with a central counter, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoors.

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and a pool view.

A vending area with snack and drink options, including a refrigerated section with beverages and a freezer with packaged goods.

11. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lakeland

13.1 km from Safari Wilderness

Amber

฿3,426

฿3,837 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table with a decorative vase, and a large window with curtains.

A conference room with a black and white checkered floor, large windows with curtains, and a chandelier.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, ornate columns, and a variety of seating options including booths and tables.

A historic building with arched windows and a black awning.

12. The Terrace Hotel Lakeland, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Downtown Lakeland, 17.2 km from Safari Wilderness

Benjamin

฿4,221

฿4,727 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a balcony with a view of palm trees, and a painting on the wall.

A living room with a dining area, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a sofa with a coffee table.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a large window, and a seating area with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, including sofas and chairs, a coffee station, and a reception desk.

13. Travelodge by Wyndham Lakeland

12.9 km from Safari Wilderness

Rhonda

฿1,949

฿2,304 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

A reception area with a stone-textured counter, a mounted television, and a framed sign that reads "extended stay AMERICA".

A spacious restaurant with multiple dining tables and booths, a modern ceiling design, and abstract wall art.

A long counter with white chairs, framed mineral specimens on the wall, and a shelf with towels.

14. Extended Stay America Premier Suites Lakeland I4

11.1 km from Safari Wilderness

Jose

฿2,337

฿2,617 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Best Western PLUS' sign.

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

A spacious, modern kitchen area with a coffee station, counter space, and a tiled floor.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug.

15. Best Western Plus Lakeland

19.8 km from Safari Wilderness

Nidia

฿3,093

฿3,465 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel with a prominent tower, a red-tiled roof, and a landscaped entrance area with palm trees.

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

A hotel reception area with a coffee station, a fruit display, and a television mounted on the wall.

A pool area with a circular hot tub, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lakeland West

12.7 km from Safari Wilderness

Kelvin

฿2,137

฿2,584 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen visible in the background.

A Howard Johnson hotel by Wyndham with a red roof, palm trees, and a parking lot.

A lobby with teal sofas, a coffee station, and a TV on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

17. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Lakeland

13 km from Safari Wilderness

Cara

฿1,901

฿2,130 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A covered porch with two wooden chairs and a bench, overlooking a road and a body of water.

A bedroom with two beds, a wooden dresser, and a ceiling fan.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a dishwasher, and a ceiling fan.

A silver Tesla Model 3 parked in a driveway with a white fence and trees in the background.

18. Lakefront Retreat on Lake Ariana w/ EV Charger

19.7 km from Safari Wilderness

Katrina

฿3,840

฿11,162 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with curtains.

A compact kitchenette with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a small dining area with a blue chair.

A motel with a 'Welcome' sign, a covered parking area, and a 'Menu' sign advertising all meals under $4.

A reception area with a desk, chairs, a TV, and a poster advertising a booking service.

19. Motel 6 Lakeland, FL

13.3 km from Safari Wilderness

Marina

฿1,744

฿2,020 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A motel with a parking lot containing several cars.

A swimming pool with a brick border, a tiled deck, and a fence.

A staircase with ornate white railings and a chandelier.

A hotel room with three beds, each with a patterned quilt, a bedside lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

20. Best Motel Lakeland

Parker Street, 15.9 km from Safari Wilderness

Roneisha

฿1,569

฿1,757 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Safari Wilderness

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Best Western Auburndale Inn & Suites	8.4 Very good 1,002 reviews	View
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lakeland	8.6 Excellent 517 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Lakeland	9.0 Wonderful 662 reviews	View
Home2 Suites By Hilton Lakeland North I-4	9.6 Exceptional 347 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lakeland North - I-4 by IHG	8.8 Excellent 754 reviews	View

Top Safari Wilderness Hotel Reviews

The Berkley, Orlando

10/10 Excellent

"The Berkley will be our first choice next time our family of five needs a hotel in Orlando. The spacious apartment made our stay incredibly comfortable and we all got great sleep! We'll definitely be back!"

Westgate Town Center Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Is amazing"

Margaritaville Resort Orlando with H2O Waterpark

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando

10/10 Excellent

"Las albercas entretenidas"

Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Flamingo Crossing/Western Entrance

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando at Flamingo Crossings

10/10 Excellent

"Came here to say this hotel was great for my wife and I. The amenities were great. 8 minute drive to magic kingdom. The buffet breakfast was phenomenal! Mini Mickey Mouse head waffles were very good! I will definitely be coming back to this hotel !"

Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort by IHG

8/10 Good

"Staff is helpful. Rooms are spacious. Kitchen looks outdated."

Embassy Suites By Hilton Orlando Sunset Walk

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely loved staying here with my family! Definitely will be returning!"

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS(r) Town Center

10/10 Excellent

"Super!!! Todo. Recomendado"

Other attractions near Safari Wilderness

Fantasy of Flight

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Fantasy of Flight during your trip to Polk City. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Big Cypress Golf Club

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Lakeland at Big Cypress Golf Club. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.

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Gen. James A. Van Fleet State Trail

You can take time to visit Gen. James A. Van Fleet State Trail during your travels to Polk City. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Tenoroc Shooting Sports

You can take time to visit Tenoroc Shooting Sports during your travels to Lakeland. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.

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Shoppes of Lakeland

You can enjoy retail therapy at Shoppes of Lakeland during your trip to Lakeland. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Lakeland Square Mall

7.8/10 (576 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Lakeland Square Mall during your visit to Lakeland. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.

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Cinemark Lakeland Square Mall

You can take time to visit Cinemark Lakeland Square Mall during your travels to Lakeland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Safari Wilderness?

Safari Wilderness is located in a welcoming area of Lakeland known for its array of dining options and sporting events. Lakeland is home to 485 hotels and other accommodation options, so you can find something that's perfect for your stay.

Where is the best place to stay near Safari Wilderness?

The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers 6 outdoor pools and a free water park. You'll find it 20.5 mi (33.1 km) from Safari Wilderness. Other good choices in the area include Hilton Vacation Club Aqua Sol Orlando West and Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort by IHG.

How many hotels will I find close to Safari Wilderness?

Expedia has 18 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Safari Wilderness.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Safari Wilderness.

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Our top choices for Safari Wilderness hotels

1. Best Western Auburndale Inn & Suites

2. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lakeland

3. Hampton Inn Lakeland

4. Home2 Suites By Hilton Lakeland North I-4

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lakeland North - I-4 by IHG

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakeland North I-4

7. Hyatt Place Lakeland Center

8. Clarion Pointe Lakeland I-4

9. Best Western Premier Lakeland North

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lakeland

11. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lakeland

12. The Terrace Hotel Lakeland, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

13. Travelodge by Wyndham Lakeland

14. Extended Stay America Premier Suites Lakeland I4

15. Best Western Plus Lakeland

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lakeland West

17. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Lakeland

18. Lakefront Retreat on Lake Ariana w/ EV Charger

19. Motel 6 Lakeland, FL

20. Best Motel Lakeland

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Top Safari Wilderness Hotel Reviews

The Berkley, Orlando

Westgate Town Center Resort

Margaritaville Resort Orlando with H2O Waterpark

The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando

Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Flamingo Crossing/Western Entrance

Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando at Flamingo Crossings

Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort by IHG

Embassy Suites By Hilton Orlando Sunset Walk

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS(r) Town Center

Other attractions near Safari Wilderness

Fantasy of Flight

Big Cypress Golf Club

Gen. James A. Van Fleet State Trail

Tenoroc Shooting Sports

Shoppes of Lakeland

Lakeland Square Mall

Cinemark Lakeland Square Mall

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