The Best Hotels Closest to Watkins Mill State Park in Kansas City - 2026 Updated Prices

Our top choices for Watkins Mill State Park hotels

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kearney by IHG

10.3 km from Watkins Mill State Park

Craig

฿5,154 total

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 Jun

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Kearney Liberty North

9.6 km from Watkins Mill State Park

Rob

฿2,522 total

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 Jun

Quality Inn Kearney - Liberty

10.5 km from Watkins Mill State Park

Matthew

฿2,700 total

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 Jun

The Elms Hotel & Spa, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel

8 km from Watkins Mill State Park

Asa

฿7,404 total

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Econo Lodge Kearney - Liberty

10.2 km from Watkins Mill State Park

Jane

฿2,421 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Sleep Inn & Suites Indoor Waterpark

21.1 km from Watkins Mill State Park

Terri

฿3,713 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Jun - 5 Jun

Tru By Hilton Liberty Kansas City

21.1 km from Watkins Mill State Park

Darlene

฿4,492 total

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 Jun

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Compare popular hotels close to Watkins Mill State Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kearney by IHG	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 948 reviews	View
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Kearney Liberty North	2.5 star property	8.2 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Quality Inn Kearney - Liberty	2.5 star property	7.8 Good 588 reviews	View
The Elms Hotel & Spa, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Econo Lodge Kearney - Liberty	2.0 star property	7.0 Good 476 reviews	View

Top Watkins Mill State Park Hotel Reviews

Loews Kansas City Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Pleasant experience would love to come again"

Red Lion Inn & Suites Kansas City

8/10 Good

"The hotel and grounds were lovely and clean. The breakfast was great and lots of choice. Rooms ideal as there was a large TV, fridge and microwave (also air con) Housekeeping every day and all the staff were lovely. The only downside for me was the location as about 6 miles to the city. You either have to drive or be prepared to pay for an Uber. Overall a very nice stay :)"

SureStay by Best Western Kansas City Country Inn North

2/10 Terrible

"Really outdated property. My room is smelly, blankets and sheets were not comfortable. Shower had hairs all in it and my HVAC system air conditioner and the heater did not work so I could not sleep last night because my room was excessively hot. I will never go back to that place it was gross."

Hotel Lotus Kansas City Stadium

6/10 Okay

"Hotel Lotus is much more like hotel wilted flower. It’s seen better days for sure. The lady at check in was rather unfriendly, although I had driven 500 miles that day and she probably mistook me for another one of her scumbag guests. Unfortunately, being that it is on the more thrifty side it attracts a fair amount of people that live in the bushes behind the parking lot half the time. When they are able to go out and shoplift enough for their drugs and afford a room then 6 or 7 all share a room together with their obligatory untrained pitbull. If you’ve spent anytime traveling, you know what I’m talking about. The last thing I’ll say is, I saw one of their breakfast cream cheese in the mini fridge, that had become unsealed at some point growing mold. Makes you wonder how well the rest of the breakfast products are taken care of if it was just sitting there with mold growing and no one bothered to throw it out."

Hotels near other Watkins Mill State Park attractions

Jesse James Farm and Museum

4.2/5 (32 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Jesse James Farm and Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Kearney. While in this relaxing area, find time to visit its spas.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Watkins Mill State Park?

Watkins Mill State Park is located in a historic area of Kansas City known for its array of dining options. You'll find 17 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Watkins Mill State Park?

The Elms Hotel & Spa, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 bars. It's located 5 mi (8 km) from Watkins Mill State Park. Other good options in the area include SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Kearney Liberty North and Sleep Inn & Suites Indoor Waterpark.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Watkins Mill State Park?

Expedia has 17 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Watkins Mill State Park.

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

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Watkins Mill State Park.

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kearney by IHG