⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near Scovill Zoo for 2026

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An outdoor patio with seating, a fire pit, and umbrellas.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked depth lines, and a lifeguard chair.

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

A Hampton Inn hotel with a well-lit entrance, a parking lot, and a car parked outside.

1. Hampton Inn Decatur Mt. Zion

3.2 km from Scovill Zoo

Linda

S$185

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel patio with outdoor seating, a water feature, and a poolside lounge area.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a dining area.

A modern kitchen with a central island, dark cabinetry, and a patterned rug.

2. Homewood Suites by Hilton DecaturForsyth

11.4 km from Scovill Zoo

Glennis

S$216

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for 'Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham'.

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a wooden table, a TV, a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, and a painting on the wall.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a gray sofa with red cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

3. Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Decatur

3.3 km from Scovill Zoo

Melissa

S$110

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a lifeguard chair, and a changing room area.

A hotel room with a blue armchair, a green sofa, a wooden table, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A kitchen with a microwave, toaster, and coffee machine. There are also bowls of fruit and a tray of pastries.

A reception area with a counter, a wooden cabinet, and a wall-mounted TV.

4. Fairfield Inn Forsyth Decatur

10.8 km from Scovill Zoo

Susan

S$142

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a filing cabinet.

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

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink.

5. Holiday Inn & Suites Decatur-Forsyth by IHG

10.2 km from Scovill Zoo

Printess

S$221

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a small table, and a painting of a cityscape.

A hallway with a large poster of corn plants and the word 'Mansion' on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a checkered floor, wooden cabinets, a microwave, toaster, and a coffee maker.

A Best Western hotel with a modern design, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

6. Best Western Forsyth - Decatur

10.7 km from Scovill Zoo

Heidi

S$124

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a parking lot, and well-maintained landscaping.

7. Residence Inn Decatur Forsyth

11.1 km from Scovill Zoo

Celestine

S$192

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a parking lot in front.

8. Garner Hotel Decatur - Forsyth by IHG

10.3 km from Scovill Zoo

Katherine

S$166

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, wooden beams, and a high ceiling.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A bar area with multiple seating options, a Red Bull refrigerator, and a television screen.

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

9. Decatur Conference Center & Hotel

9.5 km from Scovill Zoo

Jaspal

S$98

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a green wall with a plant design.

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

A large indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by chairs and a lifebuoy.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a lamp, and a staircase with a green wall.

10. Sleep Inn Decatur I-72

9 km from Scovill Zoo

"The water in the shower was nice and hot. The room was clean in general. The toilet was not properly attached to the floor, and the toilet lid was only attached on one side. One half of the toilet paper holder was gone, already ripped out of the wall. We got to breakfast about 10 minutes before it ended: no mini muffins left, only one kind of bagels to toast, just one apple in the three fruit baskets. We had stayed here in the past and it was fine, but the building is older now and we won’t be...

Mary

S$128

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a dining area featuring a round wooden table and chairs, a kitchenette with a coffee machine, and a television mounted on the wall.

A conference room with a long table, several chairs, a small desk with a plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

A motel with a central entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a row of single-story buildings.

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and floral bedspreads. There are two bedside tables with lamps, and the walls are adorned with framed pictures.

11. FairBridge Inn Express Decatur Forsyth

10 km from Scovill Zoo

Payton

S$108

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a lamp on the desk.

A spacious lobby with a large Christmas tree, green armchairs, and a high ceiling with a decorative railing.

A spacious hotel lobby with a modern kitchen area, comfortable seating, and a bar.

A Comfort Inn & Suites with a parking lot and a well-maintained lawn in front.

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Decatur - Forsyth

10.3 km from Scovill Zoo

Dohtay

S$140

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a geometric pattern, a mirror, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a bench.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a black doormat, a clock, and a painting on the wall.

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

13. Baymont by Wyndham Decatur IL North

10.4 km from Scovill Zoo

Cassie

S$115

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A lobby with two grey armchairs, a glass-top coffee table, and a painting of trees on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a sofa, and a lamp.

A modern room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a lamp, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and framed artwork on the walls.

14. Quality Inn Forsyth - Decatur

10.9 km from Scovill Zoo

Randi

S$114

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a ceiling fan, a seating area with chairs, and a large wooden door.

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

A hotel hallway with a patterned carpet, beige walls, and a ceiling light fixture.

15. Americas Best Value Inn Decatur, IL

10.1 km from Scovill Zoo

Sonia

S$96

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A two-story house with a front porch, a central door, and two side windows.

A room with hardwood flooring, a wooden wall, and a window.

A two-story house with a porch and a front yard.

A green house with a brown roof, a blue barrel, and a white fence in the yard.

16. Locust housing

4.1 km from Scovill Zoo

S$1,035

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Scovill Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn Decatur Mt. Zion	9.4 Exceptional 899 reviews	View
Homewood Suites by Hilton DecaturForsyth	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Decatur	7.2 Good 1,002 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn Forsyth Decatur	8.4 Very good 529 reviews	View
Holiday Inn & Suites Decatur-Forsyth by IHG	8.6 Excellent 299 reviews	View

Top Scovill Zoo Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Decatur Mt. Zion

8/10 Good

"Check in process very easy, room clean. Parking is easy. Breakfast was great!"

Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Decatur

8/10 Good

"Staff was nice, it’s not a breakfast buffet though. & the building could for sure use some Upkeep & cleaning."

Comfort Inn & Suites Decatur - Forsyth

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The breakfast was OK, but breakfast on Saturday was leftovers from Friday. The hotel is away from loud traffic. Overall, a good value for the money."

Homewood Suites by Hilton DecaturForsyth

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice people"

Sleep Inn Decatur I-72

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was excellent will definitely come back"

Residence Inn Decatur Forsyth

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, friendly staff, comfortable bed, wonderful patio area, definitely will stay here again!"

FairBridge Inn Express Decatur Forsyth

8/10 Good

"Need a taller toilet the toilet is too short"

Garner Hotel Decatur - Forsyth by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great. The service staff were very helpful. The hotel was very clean. The bed was very comfortable. Great place to stay"

Town & Country Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place"

Other attractions near Scovill Zoo

Overlook Adventure Park

8.2/10 (11 reviews)

You can take time to visit Overlook Adventure Park during your travels to Decatur. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Children's Museum of Illinois

7.6/10 (28 reviews)

You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Illinois during your travels to Decatur. Experience the entertainment venues and theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

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Nelson Park

8.4/10 (16 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Nelson Park, a lovely green space in Decatur. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Lake Decatur

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Decatur during your travels in Decatur. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Decatur Public Library

Decatur Public Library is just one of the places to see in Decatur, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Transfer House

You can find out about the history of Decatur with a trip to Transfer House. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Hieronymus Mueller Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Hieronymus Mueller Museum in Decatur. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Millikin University

8.6/10 (112 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Millikin University during your travels in Decatur. Experience the entertainment venues and theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Scovill Zoo?

Scovill Zoo is located in a family-friendly area of Decatur that travellers like for its theatre scene. You'll find 37 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Scovill Zoo?

Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Decatur 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 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Scovill Zoo. Other good choices within 5 miles include Hampton Inn Decatur Mt. Zion and Locust housing.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Scovill Zoo?

Expedia has 37 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Scovill Zoo.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Scovill Zoo.

What can I see and do near Scovill Zoo?

You'll have countless hours of family fun at Children's Museum of Illinois, Kirkland Fine Arts Center and Heroic Age Arts Center. Explore nature at Lake Decatur and Nelson Park. Millikin University and Decatur Public Library are both worth a visit while you're out exploring.

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Our top choices for Scovill Zoo hotels

1. Hampton Inn Decatur Mt. Zion

2. Homewood Suites by Hilton DecaturForsyth

3. Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Decatur

4. Fairfield Inn Forsyth Decatur

5. Holiday Inn & Suites Decatur-Forsyth by IHG

6. Best Western Forsyth - Decatur

7. Residence Inn Decatur Forsyth

8. Garner Hotel Decatur - Forsyth by IHG

9. Decatur Conference Center & Hotel

10. Sleep Inn Decatur I-72

11. FairBridge Inn Express Decatur Forsyth

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Decatur - Forsyth

13. Baymont by Wyndham Decatur IL North

14. Quality Inn Forsyth - Decatur

15. Americas Best Value Inn Decatur, IL

16. Locust housing

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Top Scovill Zoo Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Decatur Mt. Zion

Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Decatur

Comfort Inn & Suites Decatur - Forsyth

Homewood Suites by Hilton DecaturForsyth

Sleep Inn Decatur I-72

Residence Inn Decatur Forsyth

FairBridge Inn Express Decatur Forsyth

Garner Hotel Decatur - Forsyth by IHG

Town & Country Motel

Other attractions near Scovill Zoo

Overlook Adventure Park

Children's Museum of Illinois

Nelson Park

Lake Decatur

Decatur Public Library

Transfer House

Hieronymus Mueller Museum

Millikin University

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