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

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, a built-in washer and dryer, and a view of the city.

A pool table with balls, a bar area, and a large TV screen.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bed, and a TV mounted on the wall.

1. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.8 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Brian

S$180

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a decorative wall with geometric patterns.

A modern retail space with shelves stocked with beverages, snacks, and other items.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted TV.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brick and glass facades, and a prominent entrance with a covered walkway.

2. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.8 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Laurel

S$140

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

A modern cafe with a central display of snacks and beverages, a seating area with sofas, and a ceiling with unique lighting fixtures.

A breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items and a sign reading "TOP IT BREAKFAST".

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

0.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Alton

S$142

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A building entrance with a stone facade, large glass doors, and a wooden archway.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a sectional sofa.

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

A kitchen with a brick wall, wooden cabinets, a coffee machine, a waffle maker, and a large window with a view of trees.

4. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.1 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Mingkang

S$212

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a variety of bottles.

A pool table in a modern indoor setting with large windows, a patterned rug, and bar stools.

A modern lounge area with blue sofas, yellow and red cushions, a glass coffee table, and a large mural of a cityscape.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, round tables, and artwork on the walls.

5. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 3.2 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Robert

S$178

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, multiple seating arrangements including tables and chairs, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern building with large glass windows and a brick facade.

A serene park with a fountain, benches, and lush greenery.

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a patterned carpet, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

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

The Vista, 3.2 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Karla

S$196

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden stools, and a curved seating arrangement.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A modern kitchen with a wooden bar area, bar stools, and built-in appliances.

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 2.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

James

S$197

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern interior with a reception desk, a bench, and a wall with a bulletin board.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A modern hotel building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a parking lot with marked spaces and a landscaped area with trees.

8. LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone

0.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Robertson

S$165

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, seating, and artwork on the walls.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small table with a chair, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom area.

A modern, well-lit room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a TV on a wooden stand.

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia

1.1 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Charlotte

S$153

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A reception area with a 'WELCOME' sign, a desk, two chairs, a lamp, and a QR code on the floor.

A multi-story hotel with a central atrium, balconies on the upper floors, and a parking lot with several cars.

A two-story motel with a parking lot, a blue car, and a tree in the foreground.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

10. Extended Stay America Suites Columbia West Interstate 126

0.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Cheryl

S$95

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden table and benches.

A wooden deck with wicker furniture, including two chairs and a sofa, surrounded by lush greenery.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in dishwasher, and a large island.

11. Columbia Duet Unit B

2.5 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

S$1,090

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a dishwasher, a coffee maker, and a window with blinds.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, fireplace, TV, and a dining area in the background.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

12. Columbia Duet - 2 Units

2.5 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

S$1,871

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A spacious indoor area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a seating area with sofas and a TV.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and outdoor exercise equipment.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a decorative partition, and a visible kitchen area.

13. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 3.6 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Kevin

S$225

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern living room with a blue cabinet, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and patterned ottomans.

A hotel lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a staircase with decorative railings.

A hotel named 'Hotel Trundle' with a brick facade, American and another flag, and potted plants in front.

A hotel room with exposed brick walls, a large bed, a desk with a telephone, and a television on the wall.

14. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 3.5 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Anthony

S$241

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a large dining table, multiple seating areas, and a large screen wall.

A modern kitchen area with a long counter, various food items, and a chalkboard with food-related drawings.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Palmetto State" sign, a wooden accent wall, a minibar, and a digital kiosk.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, air conditioning unit, and a window with a view of trees.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington Columbia

9.2 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

LISA

S$168

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A two-story house with a porch, a small balcony, and a gabled roof.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A dining area with a round wooden table, a vase of flowers, a lamp, and a patterned rug.

16. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 3.6 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

josh

S$219

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, seating, and a covered area with lights.

A hotel room with a modern design, featuring a large bed, a desk, and a seating area with a tray table.

A modern reception area with a large digital display, a counter, and vending machines.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved sofa, dining area, and a kitchen in the background.

17. Springhill Suites by Marriott Columbia near Fort Jackson

11.9 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Carlos

S$131

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An outdoor patio with yellow chairs and tables, a pergola with string lights, and a stone wall.

A modern hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by yellow chairs and red umbrellas.

A hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, table, and chairs. There is a bed in the adjacent room.

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Southeast Fort Jackson

12.3 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Tracey

S$198

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A two-story brick house with a porch, a flag, and a well-maintained lawn.

An outdoor patio area with brick buildings, tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

A bar area with a coffee machine, stools, and a menu board.

A traditional library with a fireplace, leather seating, and a patterned rug.

19. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 4.5 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Nicholas

S$214

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a circular fire pit, and umbrellas.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A row of treadmills in a gym with large windows and a sign about safety rules.

A hotel with outdoor pool, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

20. TownePlace Suites Columbia West/Lexington

4.3 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

mario

S$172

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 157 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 905 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone	9.2 Wonderful 1,108 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 884 reviews	View

Top Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Hotel Reviews

Marriott Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"Great place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

8/10 Good

"Great location for what I was in Columbia for. I was in a nice sized room. Indoor pool was available and working. I didn't like the bed/mattress. Too firm for me."

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"Great find in the heart of Columbia!"

Hotel Trundle

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience. I was expecting a different breakfast experience, but it worked out with having a fridge. Everything else was too notch!"

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

8/10 Good

"Stay here from time to time when visiting my USC student. Convenient location, on site parking, love having a drink downstairs at the bar and breakfast is good. Rooms are nice and clean. Outside traffic noise can be loud, but it’s the city. We always travel with a fan to drown out noise."

Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Very sweet staff And the hotel was very pleasant to visit"

Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"This was a great property! Very convenient for my 5 day stay. Breakfast good staff friendly and most helpful."

Extended Stay America Suites Columbia Greystone

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing place to stay. I’ll definitely rebook without a doubt!"

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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Columbia Marionette Theater

6.0/10 (5 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Columbia Marionette Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Workshop Theatre

Get tickets for a show at Workshop Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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West Columbia Riverwalk

8.2/10 (126 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at West Columbia Riverwalk, a lovely green space in West Columbia. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Richard Samuel Roberts House

You can learn about the history of Columbia with a visit to Richard Samuel Roberts House. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

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Governor's Mansion

6.8/10 (6 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Columbia with a stop at Governor's Mansion. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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South Carolina State Museum

8.8/10 (110 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at South Carolina State Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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EdVenture Children's Museum

8.8/10 (46 reviews)

You can take time to visit EdVenture Children's Museum during your travels to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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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 Columbia Marionette Theater if you're interested in local theatre.

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Our top choices for Riverbanks Zoo and Garden hotels

1. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

2. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

4. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

5. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

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

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

8. LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia

10. Extended Stay America Suites Columbia West Interstate 126

11. Columbia Duet Unit B

12. Columbia Duet - 2 Units

13. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

14. Hotel Trundle

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington Columbia

16. The 1425 Inn

17. Springhill Suites by Marriott Columbia near Fort Jackson

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Southeast Fort Jackson

19. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

20. TownePlace Suites Columbia West/Lexington

Compare popular hotels close to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Top Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Hotel Reviews

Marriott Columbia

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Hotel Trundle

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia

Extended Stay America Suites Columbia Greystone

Other attractions near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Riverbanks Botanical Garden

Columbia Marionette Theater

Workshop Theatre

West Columbia Riverwalk

Richard Samuel Roberts House

Governor's Mansion

South Carolina State Museum

EdVenture Children's Museum

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