The Best Hotels Closest to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Powell - 2026 Updated Prices

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A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple floors.

An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fireplace, and seating areas.

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

A modern hotel room with a dark wall, wooden shelves, a round table, two chairs, a desk with a printer, and a mounted television.

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Dublin

5.7 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Janhavi

฿3,443

฿4,063 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

The exterior of a hotel named "Pacer Inn & Suites" with a classic architectural style, featuring a central entrance with a bench, large windows, and a sign indicating the establishment is open.

A living room with a dark leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and two paintings on the wall.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a digital screen, and a fire extinguisher on the wall.

2. Pacer Inn And Suites Delaware

15.4 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Timothy

฿2,080

฿2,413 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, a beverage dispenser, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted artwork.

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

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a prominent archway and illuminated signage.

3. Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington

9.7 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Aimee

฿3,132

฿3,696 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A Best Western hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A hotel lobby with seating, a reception desk, a refrigerator, and a television.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine.

A hotel room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a single bed with white bedding, a desk with a chair, and a TV.

4. Best Western Hilliard Inn & Suites

13.9 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Lilia

฿3,411

฿4,025 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, ottomans, and a reception desk.

A Drury Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors and a prominent entrance with a covered area.

An indoor swimming pool with clear signage, a lifeguard chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a brick wall.

5. Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris

12.6 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Larry

฿4,228

฿4,909 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a gas station attached, featuring a modern design with a mix of grey and blue exterior walls, multiple windows, and a clear sky with clouds.

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

A living room with a fireplace, a green sofa, a green armchair, a television mounted on a brick wall, and a computer desk with a chair.

A lobby with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV, a coffee station, and seating area with patterned chairs.

6. Quality Inn & Suites Delaware South

13.3 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Rebecca

฿2,539

฿2,945 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A lakeside hotel with a reflection of lights on the water, a large building with multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

A gym with multiple treadmills and elliptical machines, large windows, and a clean, modern design.

A poolside lounge area with a chair, a table with drinks, and a newspaper.

A buffet setup with various food items and a coffee station.

7. The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center

8.5 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Lisa

฿4,250

฿4,930 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A reception area with a desk, chairs, a clock, and a wall-mounted sign.

A vending machine with a water dispenser and a beverage vending machine labeled 'Smart Snacks Naturals 2GO'.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

8. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus - Worthington

9.7 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Kate

฿2,333

฿2,753 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A gym with treadmills, a weight machine, and a mirror.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee cups and containers.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel, and a reception desk in the background.

9. Holiday Inn Express Columbus-Dublin by IHG

9.4 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Casandra

฿3,490

฿4,118 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'avid' sign, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A clear indoor swimming pool with a 5 FT depth marker, pool rules sign, and a clock on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of the city.

A breakfast buffet with scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, and bacon crumbles.

10. avid hotel Columbus Northwest - Hilliard by IHG

13.8 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Niki

฿3,457

฿4,079 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and string lights.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by potted plants and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A modern coffee and tea shop with a counter displaying various beverages, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a 'Good Morning' sign.

11. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin

6.6 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

John

฿3,983

฿4,700 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel with a covered entrance, stone facade, and multiple windows.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by large windows and chairs.

A self-service snack and beverage area with shelves stocked with snacks, bottled drinks, and a refrigerated section.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a television.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Hilliard

13.7 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Audwynn

฿3,680

฿4,342 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A polar bear in a zoo enclosure with a glass barrier, a grassy area, and large rocks.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and artwork.

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire feature, and a brick wall.

13. Hyatt Place Columbus/Polaris

12.9 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Ann

฿3,974

฿4,614 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area with round tables, and a view of the kitchen and dining area.

A modern bar area with a bar counter, multiple stools, and a seating area with green chairs and a round table.

A Four Points by Sheraton hotel with a covered entrance, parking lot, and well-maintained landscaping.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large glass door entrance.

14. Four Points by Sheraton Columbus-Polaris

12.7 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Joy

฿3,463

฿4,021 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, and a central sofa area.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the cityscape through the windows.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, small round table, TV, and a brick accent wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

15. Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Dublin

8.9 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Rick N.

฿3,926

฿4,633 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, and a painting above the beds.

A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a coffee cup display, and a bench with a table.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a flat roof.

A laundry room with a front-loading washer and dryer, a blue chair, and a small table with framed pictures.

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus/Worthington

9.7 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Lindsi

฿2,334

฿2,754 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, a small table, a lamp, and a kitchenette area.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, a phone, and a door.

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

17. The Columbus Hilliard Hotel

17.3 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Chavis LEE

฿3,429

฿4,047 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, a ceiling with exposed beams, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, and a brown ottoman. There is a reception desk in the background with a sign that reads "Comfort Inn."

A long counter with food service equipment and seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, computer, seating area, and large windows.

18. Comfort Inn North/Polaris

12.3 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Donna

฿3,557

฿4,129 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a display of coffee products.

A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and weight machines.

A hotel reception area with a Coca-Cola refrigerator, snack vending machine, and a reception desk with a digital screen.

19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus - Worthington by IHG

9.9 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Jonathan

฿3,604

฿4,252 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A Staybridge Suites hotel with a sign, parking lot, and a clear blue sky.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and bar stools.

A reception area with a marble counter, two chairs, a large window with a view of a bridge, and a phone on the wall.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV, a small bar area, and a bed in the adjacent room.

20. Staybridge Suites Columbus Polaris by IHG

12.2 km from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Tara

฿4,277

฿4,966 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Dublin	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Pacer Inn And Suites Delaware	9.0 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington	9.0 Wonderful 1,339 reviews	View
Best Western Hilliard Inn & Suites	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris	9.4 Exceptional 1,383 reviews	View

Top Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Dublin

8/10 Good

"We appreciated being in such a clean, dog friendly hotel. All of the staff from the front desk to the folks working in the food area could not have been friendlier! The staff evening snacks were appreciated and we were just able to put chicken on a salad plus are the yummy tomato soup. The room was very crowded but we found a spot to eat. Thanks for a good experience!"

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin

10/10 Excellent

"The beds were very comfortable. Room was pretty quiet even withe busy road and elevators by our room. Front desk staff super friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend this property!"

Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin

10/10 Excellent

"Always a good experience at Embassy Suites. We stayed at one on our wedding night 36 years ago."

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Columbus Dublin

8/10 Good

"Rooms were clean and staff was professional"

AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Dublin

10/10 Excellent

"All good"

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The Candle Lab

6.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy an outing to The Candle Lab during your stay in Powell. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Scioto Park

8.4/10 (113 reviews)

Scioto Park is just one of the places to see in Dublin, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Zoombezi Bay Waterpark

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Bring the family to Zoombezi Bay Waterpark and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Powell. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Safari Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Powell at Safari Golf Club. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Morgan House Gift Shop

8.2/10 (63 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Morgan House Gift Shop during your trip to Dublin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Bloomin Beads, Etc.

Enjoy an outing to Bloomin Beads, Etc. during your stay in Powell. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Leatherlips Monument

8.0/10 (40 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Dublin with a stop at Leatherlips Monument. Discover the lively festivals and shops in this family-friendly area.

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Dublin Arts Council

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Dublin Arts Council during your travels in Dublin. 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 Columbus Zoo and Aquarium?

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is located in a welcoming area of Powell known for its popular zoo. You'll find 65 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Columbus Zoo and Aquarium?

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus - Dublin is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Other good options within 5 miles include Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin and Hampton Inn Columbus/Dublin.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium?

Expedia has 65 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

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

You can wander around Bridge Park, Indian Run Falls Park or Coffman Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Zoombezi Bay Waterpark, Morgan House Gift Shop and Bloomin Beads, Etc. are some favourites close by Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Olentangy Indian Caverns, Highbanks Metro Park and Sam and Eulalia Frantz Park.

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Our top choices for Columbus Zoo and Aquarium hotels

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Dublin

2. Pacer Inn And Suites Delaware

3. Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington

4. Best Western Hilliard Inn & Suites

5. Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris

6. Quality Inn & Suites Delaware South

7. The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center

8. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus - Worthington

9. Holiday Inn Express Columbus-Dublin by IHG

10. avid hotel Columbus Northwest - Hilliard by IHG

11. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Hilliard

13. Hyatt Place Columbus/Polaris

14. Four Points by Sheraton Columbus-Polaris

15. Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Dublin

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus/Worthington

17. The Columbus Hilliard Hotel

18. Comfort Inn North/Polaris

19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus - Worthington by IHG

20. Staybridge Suites Columbus Polaris by IHG

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Top Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Dublin

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin

Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Columbus Dublin

AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Dublin

Other attractions near Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

The Candle Lab

Scioto Park

Zoombezi Bay Waterpark

Safari Golf Club

Morgan House Gift Shop

Bloomin Beads, Etc.

Leatherlips Monument

Dublin Arts Council

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