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

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

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

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

1. Best Western Lakewood Inn

3.5 km from Watkins Island

Leslie

฿4,263

฿4,700 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

A modern coffee bar with a chalkboard sign, seating area with red and blue chairs, and a patterned backsplash in the kitchen area.

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

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

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

9.7 km from Watkins Island

Tanya

฿3,041

฿3,443 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 lobby with a fireplace, blue sofa, staircase, and a reception desk.

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

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Heath - Newark South

11.9 km from Watkins Island

Mike

฿2,781

฿3,150 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and windows allowing natural light.

4. Hampton Inn Heath-Newark

11.2 km from Watkins Island

Peggy

฿3,624

฿4,104 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a fireplace.

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

5. Granville Inn

15.8 km from Watkins Island

Jere

฿7,944

฿8,758 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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

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

An indoor swimming pool with stone walls and large windows.

6. Cherry Valley Hotel

13.7 km from Watkins Island

David

฿3,764

฿4,263 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a sink, and a window with curtains.

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

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

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Ohio

16.1 km from Watkins Island

William

฿3,736

฿4,231 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 bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a desk with a birdcage, and a window with a view of greenery.

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

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

8. Studio 555

16 km from Watkins Island

Tarra

฿8,988

฿8,988 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

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

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.

9. Courtyard by Marriott Newark Granville

14.9 km from Watkins Island

Jere

฿2,647

฿2,998 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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 dining area with tables set for service, a fireplace, and a portrait on the wall.

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

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

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

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

17.3 km from Watkins Island

Lisa

฿3,905

฿4,305 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 vending machine with a variety of snacks and a Coca-Cola dispenser.

A two-story building with a red roof and stone pillars, featuring a glass entrance and a driveway.

12. Red Roof Inn Columbus - Hebron

4.7 km from Watkins Island

Jessica

฿2,726

฿3,087 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

Barbara

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

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

A kitchen with a coffee machine, microwave, toaster, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

15. Americas Best Value Inn Heath Newark

10.2 km from Watkins Island

Brandy

฿4,461

฿5,052 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 dining area with a wooden table, a guitar wall art, a potted plant, and a window with blinds.

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

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

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

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.

17. The Broadway Guest House

16.1 km from Watkins Island

ROBERT

฿8,988

฿8,988 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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Top Watkins Island Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus I-70E/Reynoldsburg

8/10 Good

"Convenient location, clean bed and bathroom. Standard motel breakfast. Overall nice ambience, we would definitely stay again."

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. Cherry Valley Hotel

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Ohio

8. Studio 555

9. Courtyard by Marriott Newark Granville

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

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus I-70E/Reynoldsburg

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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