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Our top choices for Riverbanks Zoo and Garden hotels

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a TV.

1. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown
3.0 star property
The Vista, 2.8 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (166 reviews)
"Great Place to stay"
United States
Brian
The price is S$181
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown
An outdoor patio with a bar area, seating, and a grill station.

2. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
2.5 star property
The Vista, 2.8 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (971 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Jennifer
The price is S$140
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone
2.5 star property
0.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,156 reviews)
"It was a great trip! The staff is always friendly, I stay here on business trips when I am working with the zoo. Great place to stay."
United States
Eddie
The price is S$142
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone
A building entrance with a stone facade, large glass doors, and a wooden archway.

4. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG
3.0 star property
Downtown Columbia, 2.1 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Mingkang
The price is S$182
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG
A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a variety of bottles.

5. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown
3.0 star property
The Vista, 3.2 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (896 reviews)
"My stay was excellent."
United States
Glenda
The price is S$160
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown
An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a grill.

6. LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone

LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone
2.0 star property
0.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (13 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay"
United States
Robertson
The price is S$148
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone
A modern building with a glass facade and a sign reading "SCSM".

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG
2.5 star property
The Vista, 3.2 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (805 reviews)
"Really nice room. Front desk was awesome."
United States
Karla
The price is S$175
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG
A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden stools, and a curved seating arrangement.

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista
3.0 star property
The Vista, 2.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Breakfast was nice, parking is easy just a little pricey."
United States
Diane
The price is S$169
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista
A modern dining area with a central island, multiple seating options, and pendant lighting.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown
3.0 star property
Arsenal Hill, 2.4 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay when visiting U of SC"
United States
Rebecca
The price is S$141
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia

Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia
3.0 star property
1.1 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (942 reviews)
"This was a great property! Very convenient for my 5 day stay. Breakfast good staff friendly and most helpful."
United States
Charlotte
The price is S$137
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia
A modern lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.

11. Extended Stay America Suites Columbia Greystone

Extended Stay America Suites Columbia Greystone
2.5 star property
0.6 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
6.0 out of 10, (621 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay. I’ll definitely rebook without a doubt!"
United States
Judy
The price is S$116
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Extended Stay America Suites Columbia Greystone
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

12. Columbia Duet Unit B

Columbia Duet Unit B
2.0 star property
2.5 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
The price is S$1,077
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Columbia Duet Unit B
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a lamp. There is a plant on a shelf and a TV mounted on the wall.

13. Columbia Duet - 2 Units

Columbia Duet - 2 Units
3.0 star property
2.5 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
The price is S$1,780
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Columbia Duet - 2 Units
A reception area with a 'WELCOME' sign, a desk, two chairs, a lamp, and a QR code on the floor.

14. Extended Stay America Suites Columbia West Interstate 126

Extended Stay America Suites Columbia West Interstate 126
2.5 star property
0.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
5.8 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
"Nothing"
United States
Sandra
The price is S$93
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Extended Stay America Suites Columbia West Interstate 126
A spacious indoor area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a seating area with sofas and a TV.

15. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Lantern Hotel Columbia
4.0 star property
The Vista, 3.6 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (228 reviews)
"Location for us was perfect. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The hotel was very nice."
United States
Nichole
The price is S$201
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
The Lantern Hotel Columbia
A modern living room with a blue cabinet, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and patterned ottomans.

16. Hotel Trundle

Hotel Trundle
3.0 star property
Downtown Columbia, 3.5 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Great spot to stay."
United States
Nicolas
The price is S$235
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Hotel Trundle
A modern hotel lobby with a large dining table, multiple seating areas, and a large screen wall.

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington Columbia

Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington Columbia
2.5 star property
9.2 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (713 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay. Great staff."
United States
Jean
The price is S$150
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington Columbia
An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, seating, and a covered area with lights.

18. Springhill Suites by Marriott Columbia near Fort Jackson

Springhill Suites by Marriott Columbia near Fort Jackson
2.0 star property
11.9 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (860 reviews)
"I loved my stay!"
United States
Leslie
The price is S$156
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Springhill Suites by Marriott Columbia near Fort Jackson
An outdoor patio with yellow chairs and tables, a pergola with string lights, and a stone wall.

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Southeast Fort Jackson

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Southeast Fort Jackson
3.0 star property
12.3 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (731 reviews)
"Excellent value for the price and a convenient location"
United States
Tracey
The price is S$196
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Southeast Fort Jackson
A two-story house with a porch, a small balcony, and a gabled roof.

20. The 1425 Inn

The 1425 Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Columbia, 3.6 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (289 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay from the lovely inn, room, comfy bed, amenities to the great location."
United States
Mary
The price is S$220
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The 1425 Inn
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Compare top hotels near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a TV.

Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

3.0 star property
The Vista, 2.8 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
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An outdoor patio with a bar area, seating, and a grill station.

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

2.5 star property
The Vista, 2.8 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
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A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

2.5 star property
0.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
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A building entrance with a stone facade, large glass doors, and a wooden archway.

Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

3.0 star property
Downtown Columbia, 2.1 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
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A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a variety of bottles.

Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

3.0 star property
The Vista, 3.2 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
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9.6
Exceptional
166 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
971 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
1,156 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
1,002 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
896 reviews
The price is S$181
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The price is S$140
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The price is S$142
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
The price is S$182
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
The price is S$160
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • No WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • No WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking

Hotels recommended for families near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone
2.5 star property
Columbia
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,156)
The price is S$142
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

Top Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

10/10 Excellent
"Miss Aimee at the front desk is wonderful!! She makes you feel welcome and addresses any needs you have."
Laura 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Other attractions near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Riverbanks Botanical Garden

8.4/10 (65 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Riverbanks Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in West Columbia. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area or simply enjoy its bars.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Riverbanks Zoo and Garden?
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is located in a welcoming area of Columbia known for its popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 11 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden?
Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Other good choices within a short distance include Extended Stay America Suites Columbia West Interstate 126 and LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone.
How many hotels should I expect to find near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden?
Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.
What can I see and do near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden?
You'll want to browse the collections at South Carolina State Museum, Columbia Museum of Art and South Carolina Military Museum. First Baptist Church, South Carolina State House and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can watch performances at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium and Town Theatre if you're interested in local theatre.