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An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by wooden walls and a high ceiling.

A hotel sign with 'BW Best Western' and a building with a dark roof and multiple windows.

A hotel restaurant with a counter, seating area, and various food and beverage options.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a couch.

1. Best Western Lakewood Inn

3.5 km from Watkins Island

Leslie

฿3,952

฿4,357 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A hotel room with a Keurig coffee maker, a cup labeled "MUST HAVE COFFEE," and a bed with white bedding.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a flat roof and a covered entrance area.

A lobby area with seating, a reception desk, and a beverage refrigerator.

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Heath - Newark by IHG

9.7 km from Watkins Island

Tanya

฿3,055

฿3,460 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, blue sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a staircase.

A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a covered entrance, parking lot, and a red car parked outside.

A hotel room with a wooden dining table, a brown leather sofa, a patterned carpet, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, blue sofa, staircase, and a reception desk.

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Heath - Newark South

11.9 km from Watkins Island

Mike

฿2,795

฿3,165 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel dining area with a central island, wooden chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A reception area with a blue wall, a framed picture of a cityscape, and a counter with a wood grain design.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern facade, a welcoming entrance, and well-maintained landscaping.

A hotel room with a bed, a red sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

4. Hampton Inn Heath-Newark

11.2 km from Watkins Island

Peggy

฿3,642

฿4,124 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A large stone building with a prominent central tower and multiple windows, surrounded by snow.

A hallway with wooden paneling, a fireplace, two chairs, and a patterned rug.

A stone archway with a balcony, a stone wall with columns, and a welcome sign.

A courtyard with outdoor seating and stone walls.

5. Granville Inn

15.8 km from Watkins Island

Jere

฿7,944

฿8,758 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature and a neon sign reading "Elements".

A lobby with a reception desk, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a sign reading "DOUBLETREE by Hilton".

A Starbucks store interior with wooden paneling, a display case of pastries, and a coffee bean shelf.

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Ohio

16.1 km from Watkins Island

William

฿3,783

฿4,284 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern cafe with a wooden counter, menu boards, and a coffee machine.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard chair, and a pool ladder.

A hotel with a covered outdoor seating area, a well-maintained lawn, and a multi-story building with balconies.

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

7. Courtyard by Marriott Newark Granville

14.9 km from Watkins Island

Jere

฿2,660

฿3,013 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with stone walls and large windows.

A modern restaurant with a long communal dining table, cushioned seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A gazebo with a white roof and railing, surrounded by a pond and lush greenery.

8. Cherry Valley Hotel

13.7 km from Watkins Island

Jaeda

฿3,311

฿3,749 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern kitchen with a wooden island, stainless steel appliances, and a chalkboard wall with a welcome sign.

A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, wooden table, and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a wooden dining table, stainless steel appliances, and a decorative ceiling light.

A dining area with a wooden table, woven placemats, and a centerpiece of flowers in a clear vase.

9. Studio 555

16 km from Watkins Island

Tarra

฿8,988

฿8,988 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A two-story building with a balcony, American flags, and a signboard.

A garden with a gazebo, a fountain, and a large house in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A covered patio with a brick wall, metal chairs, and a table set for dining.

10. The Buxton Inn

15.7 km from Watkins Island

Patrick

฿8,596

฿9,477 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A row of townhouses with a covered patio area, large sliding glass doors, and outdoor seating.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a fireplace, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

A corridor with black doors, each marked with a green sign indicating room numbers 205 and 206.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and sink.

11. Holmes Suites Inn Columbus Pataskala - I-70 East

17.3 km from Watkins Island

Lisa

฿3,924

฿4,326 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and an exit sign.

A laundry room with a commercial dryer, a washing machine, and a fire extinguisher. There is a door leading to another room, a window with blinds, and a red exit sign on the ceiling.

A vending machine with a variety of snacks and a Coca-Cola dispenser.

12. Red Roof Inn Columbus - Hebron

4.7 km from Watkins Island

Jessica

฿2,740

฿3,102 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and towels on the wall.

A motel with a row of rooms, a parking lot, and a small building in the background.

A motel with a covered parking area and a red-roofed building in the background.

13. Deluxe Inn

4.7 km from Watkins Island

Brittany

฿2,479

฿2,807 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A building with a covered entrance, a garage door, and a brick facade.

A front view of a white Whirlpool washer and dryer unit with control panel and a door handle.

A breakfast area with a counter, coffee machines, and seating.

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

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Heath/Newark

10.5 km from Watkins Island

Mike

฿2,677

฿3,032 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a snow-covered lawn.

A room with a large window, a ceiling fan, and a vending machine.

A reception area with a counter, two orange chairs, a large window with a view, and a skylight.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, a microwave, and a mirror.

15. Americas Best Value Inn Heath Newark

10.2 km from Watkins Island

Brandy

฿4,483

฿5,077 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A cozy loft-style room with a large wall-mounted sign, a leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, a bed with orange pillows, and a hanging light fixture.

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a microwave and coffee maker.

A cozy loft-style bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a desk area.

A kitchen with a wooden cabinet, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a TV mounted on the wall.

16. The Loft

15.8 km from Watkins Island

Cory

฿8,155

฿8,155 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A kitchen island with a granite countertop, a vase of flowers, and two pendant lights.

A room with a large window, a dark wooden table, and a vase of flowers.

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a stainless steel stove, and pendant lights.

A porch with four rocking chairs and a planter with flowers.

17. The Broadway Guest House

16.1 km from Watkins Island

ROBERT

฿8,988

฿8,988 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Best Western Lakewood Inn	8.2 Very good 938 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Heath - Newark by IHG	8.8 Excellent 563 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Heath - Newark South	8.4 Very good 961 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Heath-Newark	8.8 Excellent 766 reviews	View
Granville Inn	9.6 Exceptional 798 reviews	View

Top Watkins Island Hotel Reviews

Comfort Suites Columbus Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, safe, quiet"

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbus Easton Area

10/10 Excellent

"El hotel es muy bonito y limpio el cuarto muy grande y todo muy limpio me encantó"

Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus East Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice staff. And clean rooms"

Hampton Inn Columbus - Airport

8/10 Good

"This property is very close to CMH, and both agents we dealt with were friendly and helpful. The property itself is pretty run down - elevators are slow and smelly, paint is chipped, etc."

Embassy Suites Columbus-Airport

10/10 Excellent

"It has a great breakfast, is very clean, and has wonderful staff. I would stay here again."

Hilton Columbus at Easton

10/10 Excellent

"Elevators were not working, which was very disappointing."

Other attractions near Watkins Island

Buckeye Lake Brewery

8.4/10 (8 reviews)

You can take time to visit Buckeye Lake Brewery during your travels to Buckeye Lake. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the museums in this romantic area.

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Crane Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Crane Island during your travels in Buckeye Lake. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its museums.

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Cranberry Bog State Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Cranberry Bog State Nature Preserve during your travels to Buckeye Lake. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its museums.

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Mud Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mud Island during your travels in Millersport. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Castle Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Castle Island during your travels in Millersport. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Brooks Park

After visiting Brooks Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Millersport. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Buckeye Lake State Park

8.8/10 (23 reviews)

You can take time to visit Buckeye Lake State Park during your travels to Millersport. Amble around this romantic area's lakeside or experience its museums.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Watkins Island?

Watkins Island is located in Buckeye Lake. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 53 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Watkins Island?

Cherry Valley Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. You'll find it 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Watkins Island. Other good choices in the area include Baymont by Wyndham Lancaster and Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus East Airport.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Watkins Island?

Expedia has 53 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Watkins Island.

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

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Watkins Island.

What can I see and do near Watkins Island?

Get outside and spend some time strolling around Dawes Arboretum, Brooks Park and Evans Park. You can enjoy nature at Buckeye Lake, Buckeye Lake State Park or Crane Island. If you've got some time to explore the area around Watkins Island, you may want to make a stop by Buckeye Lake Brewery, National Trail Raceway and Cranberry Bog State Nature Preserve.

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Our top choices for Watkins Island hotels

1. Best Western Lakewood Inn

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Heath - Newark by IHG

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Heath - Newark South

4. Hampton Inn Heath-Newark

5. Granville Inn

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Ohio

7. Courtyard by Marriott Newark Granville

8. Cherry Valley Hotel

9. Studio 555

10. The Buxton Inn

11. Holmes Suites Inn Columbus Pataskala - I-70 East

12. Red Roof Inn Columbus - Hebron

13. Deluxe Inn

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Heath/Newark

15. Americas Best Value Inn Heath Newark

16. The Loft

17. The Broadway Guest House

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Top Watkins Island Hotel Reviews

Comfort Suites Columbus Airport

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbus Easton Area

Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus East Airport

Hampton Inn Columbus - Airport

Embassy Suites Columbus-Airport

Hilton Columbus at Easton

Other attractions near Watkins Island

Buckeye Lake Brewery

Crane Island

Cranberry Bog State Nature Preserve

Mud Island

Castle Island

Brooks Park

Buckeye Lake State Park

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