The Best Hotels Closest to Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls - 2026 Updated Prices

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A spacious bar area with a large TV screen, a fireplace, and a wine rack.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and modern furniture.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden wardrobe, a TV, and a kitchenette area.

A modern bar area with a black marble column, bar stools, and a view of the city through large windows.

1. Highpoint Hotel

University Heights, 1.6 km from Great Plains Zoo

Pauline

฿4,571

฿5,081 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A large, two-story building with a stone facade and multiple windows, illuminated by warm lighting.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a fireplace.

A stone pillar with a fire pit in the center, surrounded by blue chairs.

An indoor swimming pool with a water slide, a large umbrella structure, and a frog-shaped water feature.

2. Clubhouse Hotel Suites Sioux Falls

Mall District, 1.6 km from Great Plains Zoo

Claudine

฿4,448

฿5,336 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A deck with outdoor furniture, a fire pit, and a view of a body of water.

A modern bar area with seating, a counter with a beverage display, and a large window providing a view.

A reception area with a herringbone-patterned wall, a reception desk, and seating area with chairs and a table.

A modern hotel lobby with a dining area, seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

3. Hyatt Place Sioux Falls South

Mall District, 2.3 km from Great Plains Zoo

Karen

฿3,909

฿4,355 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent red sign, a covered entrance, and stone pillars.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a television.

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by a tiled deck and seating areas.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and a window with a striped blind.

4. Hampton Inn Sioux Falls

Mall District, 1.9 km from Great Plains Zoo

Derrick

฿3,576

฿3,989 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A patio with wicker chairs and a round table with a fire pit.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

An indoor swimming pool with two lanes, safety railings, and lounge chairs.

A breakfast area with a long table, orange chairs, and various breakfast items displayed on shelves.

5. Home2 Suites By Hilton Sioux Falls/Sanford Medical Center

University Heights, 1.9 km from Great Plains Zoo

Ross

฿5,268

฿5,845 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A La Quinta Inn & Suites building with a covered entrance and multiple windows.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, lounge chairs, and a sunroof.

A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating area, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sioux Falls

Mall District, 2.9 km from Great Plains Zoo

Kathy

฿3,548

฿3,959 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, and a sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa. A TV is mounted on the wall, and there is a window with a view of greenery.

A golf course with a clear path, trees, and a golf cart.

A hotel room with a microwave, coffee maker, TV, desk, chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a white countertop, and a built-in microwave.

7. Holiday Inn & Suites Sioux Falls - Airport by IHG

Northwest Sioux Falls, 3.2 km from Great Plains Zoo

Heather

฿4,361

฿4,850 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a bar area with a bar stool.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned bedspread.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a brown patterned sofa, a desk with a chair, a small wooden chest, and three framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a fireplace.

8. Staybridge Suites Sioux Falls by IHG

Mall District, 2 km from Great Plains Zoo

Teresa

฿4,427

฿4,923 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, a reception desk, and a patterned rug.

A modern living room with grey sofas, a round coffee table, and a TV mounted on a wooden wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a microwave, a refrigerator, a small table, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A hotel with a modern facade, a prominent entrance, and a parking lot with several cars.

9. Candlewood Suites Sioux Falls by IHG

Mall District, 2.3 km from Great Plains Zoo

Eric

฿3,762

฿4,193 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A covered outdoor area with a wooden railing, chairs, and tables.

A traditional room with wooden paneling, a sofa, armchairs, a patterned rug, and stained glass windows.

A two-story house with a front porch, a central entrance, and a small garden area.

A small pond with a waterfall, surrounded by rocks and plants.

10. Historic Victorian Inn

Cathedral, 2.7 km from Great Plains Zoo

"This house is an older and rustic, but the vibe is fantastic! Rooms were well kept and stocked with the necessities. Very quiet and peaceful even though it is a very short walking distance from downtown Sioux Falls (5 to 8 walk depending on what you wanted to do). Shops, Food, Bars, and Entertainment was super convenient to get to. Check in and out was very simple. I would recommend this place to anyone and will definitely stay there again."

Teachey Kent

฿3,578

฿4,471 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A modern bistro with a curved counter, multiple menu boards, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a sofa, a chair, a small table, a lamp, a microwave, and a cabinet.

A modern building with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a street lamp.

11. Courtyard by Marriott Sioux Falls

Mall District, 2.9 km from Great Plains Zoo

Laura

฿3,622

฿4,040 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel with Springhill Suites and Courtyard by Marriott signage, featuring a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved seating area, a dining area, and a television.

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

A swimming pool with clear blue water, marked depth lines, and a lifeguard duty sign.

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Sioux Falls

Mall District, 2.8 km from Great Plains Zoo

Jeffrey

฿3,480

฿3,885 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other dishes.

A snack and beverage display with various brands and products.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a brick facade, illuminated signage, and a covered entrance area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small desk, a chair, a kitchenette, and a nightstand with a lamp.

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls At Empire Mall by IHG

Mall District, 1.9 km from Great Plains Zoo

John

฿3,041

฿3,402 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central seating area, multiple floors, and a variety of amenities including a bar and dining space.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple floors, and a variety of seating areas.

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, chairs, and a tiled floor.

14. Sheraton Sioux Falls Hotel & Convention Center

Northwest Sioux Falls, 3.1 km from Great Plains Zoo

Joan

฿3,792

฿4,226 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a building with multiple windows.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a basketball hoop, and potted plants.

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

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

15. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Sioux Falls

Mall District, 1.8 km from Great Plains Zoo

Jerry

฿3,274

฿3,659 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a window with blinds, a framed picture on the wall, and a bedside lamp.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'My Place Hotels' sign, a covered entrance, and a stone facade.

A modern kitchen with a black microwave, coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

16. My Place Hotel - Sioux Falls, SD

Mall District, 2.5 km from Great Plains Zoo

Patrick

฿3,274

฿3,659 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a coffee station.

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Sioux Falls Empire

Mall District, 3 km from Great Plains Zoo

Lisa

฿2,038

฿2,303 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a dining area with chairs and a table, a large mirror, and a clock on the wall.

A reception area with wooden cabinets, a reception desk, a stone wall, and a clock on the wall.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

An indoor swimming pool with tiled floors, poolside chairs, and a clear view of the pool area.

18. Best Western Empire Towers

Mall District, 2.6 km from Great Plains Zoo

Jeff

฿2,688

฿3,015 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, lounge chairs, and a hot tub area.

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

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

A reception area with a Baymont sign, two armchairs, a potted plant, and a blue mat.

19. Baymont by Wyndham Sioux Falls

Mall District, 2.8 km from Great Plains Zoo

Joseph

฿2,102

฿2,372 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a large framed picture on the wall.

A reception area with a granite counter, wooden cabinets, and a framed picture of a waterfall.

A gym with an elliptical machine, a treadmill, and a mirrored wall.

A conference room with a large table, multiple chairs, a computer desk with a monitor and printer, and patterned carpet.

20. Super 8 by Wyndham Sioux Falls/41st Street

Mall District, 2.7 km from Great Plains Zoo

Shawn

฿2,067

฿2,334 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Great Plains Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Highpoint Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 318 reviews	View
Clubhouse Hotel Suites Sioux Falls	9.6 Exceptional 1,206 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Sioux Falls South	9.4 Exceptional 1,009 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Sioux Falls	9.4 Exceptional 1,010 reviews	View
Home2 Suites By Hilton Sioux Falls/Sanford Medical Center	9.4 Exceptional 673 reviews	View

Top Great Plains Zoo Hotel Reviews

Baymont by Wyndham Sioux Falls

10/10 Excellent

"Nice stay"

Hampton Inn Sioux Falls

10/10 Excellent

"I highly recommend Hampton Inn Sioux Falls for a comfortable stay. The property was clean, there were lots of EV chargers, and several places to eat nearby."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls At Empire Mall by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean. Breakfast was very good and well maintained. Location was perfect for getting around. We will definitely stay again."

My Place Hotel - Sioux Falls, SD

8/10 Good

"The staff was friendly! Towels were soft, shower was good!"

Highpoint Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and friendly staff. It was located in the Sanford campus and very quiet. It is also near the airport."

Valley Inn

8/10 Good

"It was what you would expect for the price. Decent place, room was clean."

WoodSpring Suites Sioux Falls

8/10 Good

"I had no issues during my stay. Staff always available."

Other attractions near Great Plains Zoo

Delbridge Museum of Natural History

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Delbridge Museum of Natural History during your trip to Sioux Falls. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.

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Sherman Park

8.4/10 (20 reviews)

After visiting Sherman Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sioux Falls. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.

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USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial

8.8/10 (40 reviews)

Find out about the history of Sioux Falls with a stop at USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.

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Bigs Bar

After visiting Bigs Bar, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sioux Falls. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Minnehaha Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Sioux Falls at Minnehaha Country Club. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.

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Sioux Empire Fairgrounds

8.0/10 (160 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Sioux Empire Fairgrounds during your stay in Sioux Falls. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.

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W. H. Lyon Fairgrounds

Enjoy an outing to W. H. Lyon Fairgrounds during your stay in Sioux Falls. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Sioux Empire Medical Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sioux Empire Medical Museum during your travels in Sioux Falls. In the area, take in the entertainment choices and beautiful waterfalls.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Great Plains Zoo?

Great Plains Zoo is located in a welcoming area of Sioux Falls known for its beautiful waterfalls and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 28 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Great Plains Zoo?

Clubhouse Hotel Suites Sioux Falls is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Great Plains Zoo. Another good choice is Ramada by Wyndham Sioux Falls, located just 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

How many hotels will I find close to Great Plains Zoo?

Expedia has 28 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Great Plains Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Great Plains Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Great Plains Zoo.

What can I see and do near Great Plains Zoo?

Study the collections at Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Old Courthouse Museum or Delbridge Museum of Natural History. Learn about local history at St. Joseph Cathedral and Pettigrew Home and Museum. You can enjoy live performances at Edith Mortenson Theatre Center and Orpheum Theatre Center.

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Our top choices for Great Plains Zoo hotels

1. Highpoint Hotel

2. Clubhouse Hotel Suites Sioux Falls

3. Hyatt Place Sioux Falls South

4. Hampton Inn Sioux Falls

5. Home2 Suites By Hilton Sioux Falls/Sanford Medical Center

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sioux Falls

7. Holiday Inn & Suites Sioux Falls - Airport by IHG

8. Staybridge Suites Sioux Falls by IHG

9. Candlewood Suites Sioux Falls by IHG

10. Historic Victorian Inn

11. Courtyard by Marriott Sioux Falls

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Sioux Falls

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls At Empire Mall by IHG

14. Sheraton Sioux Falls Hotel & Convention Center

15. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Sioux Falls

16. My Place Hotel - Sioux Falls, SD

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Sioux Falls Empire

18. Best Western Empire Towers

19. Baymont by Wyndham Sioux Falls

20. Super 8 by Wyndham Sioux Falls/41st Street

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Top Great Plains Zoo Hotel Reviews

Baymont by Wyndham Sioux Falls

Hampton Inn Sioux Falls

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls At Empire Mall by IHG

My Place Hotel - Sioux Falls, SD

Highpoint Hotel

Valley Inn

WoodSpring Suites Sioux Falls

Other attractions near Great Plains Zoo

Delbridge Museum of Natural History

Sherman Park

USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial

Bigs Bar

Minnehaha Country Club

Sioux Empire Fairgrounds

W. H. Lyon Fairgrounds

Sioux Empire Medical Museum

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