The Best Hotels Closest to Lake Waco in Waco - 2026 Updated Prices

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A La Quinta Inn & Suites building with a modern design, large windows, and a prominent sign.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a rack of medicine balls.

A modern kitchen with a long counter, built-in waffle maker, and a refrigerator with a beverage dispenser.

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

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor

Brazos, 9.2 km from Lake Waco

Kristina

฿2,524

฿2,960 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large window with patterned curtains.

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

A spacious lobby with a dining area, sofas, a TV, and a bar.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating, and a television screen.

2. Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area

Carver, 11.4 km from Lake Waco

Larry

฿2,356

฿2,964 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A conference room with a large table, yellow chairs, a central vase, and a painting of a building.

A modern hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, a small table, and a blue accent piece.

A modern bar area with seating, a bar counter, and a large screen.

A modern hotel lobby with a large conference table, comfortable seating, a television, and a decorative wall with framed pictures.

3. Hyatt Place Waco

Kendrick, 8.2 km from Lake Waco

Angelique

฿2,383

฿2,795 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

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

A reception area with a counter, a framed picture on the wall, and a doormat with a message.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee station, and a view through the glass doors.

4. Hampton Inn Waco

Bellmead, 12.4 km from Lake Waco

Cheryl

฿2,710

฿3,133 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a dining area in the background.

A modern hotel exterior with a covered outdoor seating area, large windows, and a brick facade.

A modern lounge area with seating, a bar, and a view of the city.

A modern restaurant with a clean, open layout, featuring a mix of seating arrangements and a prominent 'EVEN KITCHEN & BAR' sign.

5. EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

9.5 km from Lake Waco

Devona

฿3,893

฿4,733 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A bar area with multiple taps labeled with different types of alcohol, shelves stocked with bottles, and a neon sign reading 'WXYZ'.

6. Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown

Brazos, 9.1 km from Lake Waco

Sheri

฿2,685

฿3,149 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, a bar visible through glass partitions, and a ceiling fan.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a well-stocked shelf with bottles.

A modern dining area with round tables and orange chairs, large windows offering views of a building and a pool.

7. AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

Brazos, 8.9 km from Lake Waco

Felicia

฿4,108

฿4,843 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A swimming pool with blue lighting, surrounded by chairs and umbrellas, with a cityscape in the background.

A modern reception desk with a wooden counter and a sloped design.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a clear sky.

8. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

Brazos, 9.7 km from Lake Waco

Karen

฿4,105

฿4,815 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A Holiday Inn & Suites entrance sign with a clear view of the building's exterior.

A gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills and weight machines, and a rack of dumbbells.

A hotel room with a desk, two red bar stools, a large mirror, a bed with a headboard, a small table with a lamp, and a hallway leading to another room.

A large indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and a seating area with chairs.

9. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Waco Northwest by IHG

Bellmead, 13.1 km from Lake Waco

Todd

฿2,853

฿3,280 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a glass coffee table, a star-patterned floor, and a staircase.

A hotel lobby with a dining area, a kitchen, and a coffee station.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a large bathtub with rose petals on the floor.

A gym with cardio machines, weight training equipment, and a mirrored wall.

10. Quality Inn & Suites, Near University

Kendrick, 8.1 km from Lake Waco

Adron

฿2,581

฿2,969 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a grand piano, marble flooring, and elegant chandeliers.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a pool, and modern buildings in the background.

A spacious living area with a large TV, comfortable seating, and a piano.

A modern hotel exterior with a covered outdoor seating area, large windows, and a clean, contemporary design.

11. Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

9.5 km from Lake Waco

Betsy

฿4,198

฿5,260 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a wooden table, and a lamp. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

A Comfort Suites hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a clear sky.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a blue sofa, and a seating area with armchairs and a small table.

12. Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area

Alta Vista, 9.3 km from Lake Waco

Galaedriel

฿3,008

฿3,459 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A reception area with a reception desk, a wall-mounted computer, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a shelf with snacks.

A modern kitchen with a self-serve breakfast station, including yogurt, cereal, and milk dispensers.

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

A modern reception desk with a blue wall and geometric decor.

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

9.7 km from Lake Waco

Stephanie

฿2,920

฿3,550 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a chair.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, a kitchen with modern appliances, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a white door, a desk with a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a shelf above the mirror.

14. Candlewood Suites Waco by IHG

Alta Vista, 9.5 km from Lake Waco

Jack

฿2,383

฿2,850 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, a brick building with a yellow door, and a tree in the background.

A beachside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a lifeguard stand, and a wooden deck.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a white shelving unit with towels, a staircase, and a grey sofa.

A building with a brick exterior, large windows, and outdoor seating with wooden benches and potted plants.

15. 1700 South 2nd

Baylor, 10.6 km from Lake Waco

Marissa

฿4,198

฿6,842 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

A modern breakfast area with a buffet, a coffee machine, and a refrigerated display of dairy products.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with a covered walkway and a parking area.

A modern living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodway - Waco South

Woodway, 5.5 km from Lake Waco

Emmanuel

฿2,990

฿3,439 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel reception desk with a modern design, a large chandelier, and a sign that reads "Hotel Sindigo".

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a TV, and a large painting of a sunset.

A hotel entrance with a blue doormat reading "hotel INDIGO."

A modern hotel lobby with a dining area, a bar, and a television screen.

17. Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

Brazos, 9.5 km from Lake Waco

Rick

฿4,363

฿5,453 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel exterior with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and string lights.

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a stone facade.

A spacious living area with a large teal sofa, wooden dining table, and chairs. There are framed pictures on the walls and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "Everhome Suites." It features a large parking lot and a stone facade.

18. Everhome Suites Waco by Choice Hotels

Kendrick, 9.2 km from Lake Waco

Jesus

฿3,223

฿3,781 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the interior dining area.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a stone wall with a wooden cityscape artwork, a reception desk, and a wooden floor.

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and modern seating arrangements.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brown and blue exterior panels, a prominent American flag, and a well-lit entrance.

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Waco South

Kendrick, 8.6 km from Lake Waco

Jacqueline

฿3,912

฿4,589 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern living room with a grey sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. A bar area with shelves of bottles and glasses is visible in the background.

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, wicker furniture, and a dining area.

A modern building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a clear blue sky.

A spacious living area with modern furniture, a large window, and decorative lighting.

20. Element by Marriott Waco

Alta Vista, 9.5 km from Lake Waco

Axel

฿3,826

฿4,488 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Waco

Property	Property class	Guest rating
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor	9.4 Exceptional 1,761 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area	8.6 Excellent 1,708 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Waco	8.8 Excellent 1,377 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Waco	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 484 reviews	View

Top Lake Waco Hotel Reviews

Staybridge Suites Waco South - Woodway by IHG

8/10 Good

"S"

Americas Best Value Inn Waco

10/10 Excellent

"Nice property if not judged by location."

Fairfield Inn & Suites Waco South

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were friendly and helpful."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean and breakfast was better than most continental breakfasts. It is very close to Baylor and The Silos as well as many restaurants."

Super 8 by Wyndham Waco/Mall area TX

10/10 Excellent

"Property was quiter than I expected and conviently accessed from the hiway. I had no troubles and staff was superfriendly."

Hotel 1928

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was lovely and our room was nice. Disappointed that the coffee bar was closed and there weren’t many tables to sit outside at the rooftop restaurant. Food was very good and staff were all wonderful."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodway - Waco South

10/10 Excellent

"Staff and breakfast was great"

Camp Fimfo Waco

8/10 Good

"The pool is amazing for the kids, we had a great time! The cabin could have been cleaner."

Extended Stay America Suites Waco Woodway

10/10 Excellent

"I really enjoyed my stay the staff was very nice the air was so cold just the way I like it"

Other attractions near Lake Waco

An archaeological site with exposed skeletal remains and artifacts.

Waco Mammoth National Monument

8.8/10 (557 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Waco Mammoth National Monument during your trip to Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Two elephants in a fenced enclosure with a forested background.

Cameron Park Zoo

9.0/10 (617 reviews)

Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Cameron Park Zoo during your holiday in Waco? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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A large, beige, arched bridge structure with a metal framework.

Brazos Park East

8.8/10 (92 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Brazos Park East, a lovely green space in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Extraco Events Center

8.0/10 (340 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Extraco Events Center during your trip to Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Carleen Bright Arboretum

8.0/10 (24 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Carleen Bright Arboretum during your trip to Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness Center

Catch an event at Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness Center during your trip to Waco. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Riverbend Park Ballfields

Explore the great outdoors at Riverbend Park Ballfields, a lovely green space in Waco. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Hawaiian Falls

7.8/10 (165 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Hawaiian Falls during your visit to Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Waco?

Lake Waco is located in Waco. Travellers love the area for its array of dining options, sporting events and major shopping area. You'll find 189 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Lake Waco?

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodway - Waco South is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Lake Waco. Other good options within a few miles include Extended Stay America Suites Waco Woodway and Fairfield Inn & Suites Waco South.

How many hotels will I find close to Lake Waco?

Expedia has 189 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Lake Waco.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Lake Waco.

What can I see and do near Lake Waco?

Local parks like Cameron Park Zoo, Carleen Bright Arboretum and Riverbend Park Ballfields are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Create some family memories at Hawaiian Falls and Waco Mammoth National Monument. Bowlero Waco, Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness Center or Bosqueville Football Stadium are some local sights worth checking out.

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Our top choices for Lake Waco hotels

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor

2. Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area

3. Hyatt Place Waco

4. Hampton Inn Waco

5. EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

6. Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown

7. AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

8. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

9. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Waco Northwest by IHG

10. Quality Inn & Suites, Near University

11. Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

12. Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

14. Candlewood Suites Waco by IHG

15. 1700 South 2nd

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodway - Waco South

17. Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

18. Everhome Suites Waco by Choice Hotels

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Waco South

20. Element by Marriott Waco

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Top Lake Waco Hotel Reviews

Staybridge Suites Waco South - Woodway by IHG

Americas Best Value Inn Waco

Fairfield Inn & Suites Waco South

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor

Super 8 by Wyndham Waco/Mall area TX

Hotel 1928

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodway - Waco South

Camp Fimfo Waco

Extended Stay America Suites Waco Woodway

Other attractions near Lake Waco

Waco Mammoth National Monument

Cameron Park Zoo

Brazos Park East

Extraco Events Center

Carleen Bright Arboretum

Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness Center

Riverbend Park Ballfields

Hawaiian Falls

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