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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a large island with bar stools, pendant lighting, and a geometric wall design.

A two-story house with a front porch and a garden with purple flowers.

An outdoor patio area with a large umbrella, wooden deck, string lights, and a Christmas tree.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a marble island, and pendant lighting.

1. Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-

Central Tacoma, 0.9 km from Tacoma Nature Center

susan

SAR 262

SAR 426 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table. There is a door with a coat rack and a plant on the wall.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk with a computer, a window with blinds, and wall art.

A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a staircase, and a potted plant.

A backyard with a wooden fence, outdoor furniture, and a fire pit.

2. Tacoma Homestays

Central Tacoma, 1.7 km from Tacoma Nature Center

Curtis

SAR 180

SAR 203 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A conference room with a long table, yellow chairs, and a large screen at the front.

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

A treats section with shelves stocked with snacks, drinks, and packaged goods.

A Hampton Inn & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a welcoming sign.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma/Puyallup

16.8 km from Tacoma Nature Center

Arianna

SAR 379

SAR 434 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a view of the parking area.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a parking lot, and illuminated signage.

A spacious lobby with large windows, a modern chandelier, and a reception area.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by walls with large windows.

4. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

South End, 6.9 km from Tacoma Nature Center

Andrea

SAR 426

SAR 490 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern breakfast area with a self-serve station, refrigerated display, and a view through the window.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, wooden chairs, and a colorful rug.

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

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating with orange and gray chairs.

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Seattle Federal Way

16.3 km from Tacoma Nature Center

Christian

SAR 319

SAR 359 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A bar area with multiple seating options, a coffee machine, and a variety of beverages and snacks displayed on shelves.

An outdoor patio area with a dining table, chairs, and a large umbrella.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by blue walls and windows.

A modern lobby with a digital display, a reception desk, and a seating area.

6. Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Federal Way

16.8 km from Tacoma Nature Center

Colin

SAR 470

SAR 528 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and artwork on the walls.

A pool area with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a clear view of the outdoors.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.

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

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sumner - Puyallup Area

18.6 km from Tacoma Nature Center

Curtis

SAR 417

SAR 476 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A Comfort Inn & Suites building with a covered entrance, flag, and parking lot.

A modern hotel lobby with a large TV, comfortable seating, a decorative chandelier, and large windows offering a view of the parking area.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Pacific - Auburn

18.2 km from Tacoma Nature Center

Lyudmila

SAR 389

SAR 438 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and large windows.

A patio with outdoor seating and a view of a garden.

A hotel dining area with green sofas, wooden tables, and chairs, a large chandelier, and artwork on the walls.

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and a stationary bike.

9. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tacoma Puyallup

16.6 km from Tacoma Nature Center

Volha

SAR 503

SAR 576 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A historic building with the name "McMenamins Elks Temple" on the facade.

A hallway with a warm orange wall, black trim, and a large potted plant. There are framed pictures on the walls and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

A white building with the name "McMenamins" on the facade, featuring a grand staircase and ornate windows.

A breakfast setting with a variety of dishes including eggs, toast, and a drink.

10. McMenamins Elk Temple

Downtown Tacoma, 4.4 km from Tacoma Nature Center

Jack

SAR 453

SAR 520 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a view of a mountain and water.

A hotel suite shop with a marble counter, overhead lighting, and various food and beverage products on shelves.

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a bar, and a television mounted on the wall.

11. Homewood Suites By Hilton Puyallup Tacoma

17.2 km from Tacoma Nature Center

Mary

SAR 443

SAR 508 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, large windows offering views of the outdoors, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed, a television, a desk, and a sofa.

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

12. The INN at Gig Harbor

10.1 km from Tacoma Nature Center

Cheryl

SAR 496

SAR 563 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A hotel reception desk with a wooden counter, a receptionist, and a welcome sign.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, sink, and a small countertop.

A hotel with a neon sign indicating 'Hampton Inn & Suites' and a clear entrance.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma

South End, 7 km from Tacoma Nature Center

Marceli Souza

SAR 412

SAR 473 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A modern office space with a reception desk, a waiting area with a sofa and chairs, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a corridor with a cart.

A conference room with a wooden table, metal chairs, a mirror, and a blue accent wall.

A parking area with electric vehicle charging stations, a hotel building in the background, and a clear sky.

14. Woodspring Suites Algona/Auburn - Seattle South

18.5 km from Tacoma Nature Center

Sheila

SAR 297

SAR 334 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern hotel entrance with a neon sign, a covered walkway, and a parking area.

A modern hotel lobby with a leather sofa, two patterned pillows, and a dark wall with a light fixture.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a staircase.

A spacious lobby with a leather sofa, blue armchairs, and a chandelier.

15. Hotel Murano

Downtown Tacoma, 4.2 km from Tacoma Nature Center

Amber

SAR 480

SAR 551 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned rug.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

A clean, well-lit snack bar with refrigerated drinks, a coffee machine, and shelves stocked with snacks and beverages.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a dining table.

16. Candlewood Suites Sumner - Puyallup Area by IHG

18.5 km from Tacoma Nature Center

Christopher

SAR 417

SAR 476 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a long table and chairs.

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

A Holiday Inn Express with Staybridge Suites and Replenish checkout areas, featuring refrigerated beverage dispensers and snack shelves.

A buffet setup with various food items in metal containers, a coffee machine, and a rice cooker on a kitchen counter.

17. Holiday Inn Express Federal Way Seattle South by IHG

16.6 km from Tacoma Nature Center

Claudia

SAR 398

SAR 448 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A lobby with four armchairs, a central ottoman, and framed artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious indoor area with a long wooden table and blue chairs, large windows, and a clock on the wall.

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, red and black chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

18. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

11.2 km from Tacoma Nature Center

Gail

SAR 428

SAR 489 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A marina with boats docked, a wooden pier with seating, and a backdrop of houses and trees.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table. There is a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a stone wall and greenery outside.

A bedroom with a fireplace, a bed, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A living room with two armchairs, a television, and a fireplace with a visible fire.

19. Waterfront Inn

13.1 km from Tacoma Nature Center

Nicole

SAR 672

SAR 747 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a television, and a kitchenette.

A hotel room with a bed, a coffee maker, a microwave, a nightstand, and framed pictures on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a lamp.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.

20. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 4.2 km from Tacoma Nature Center

Alysha

SAR 419

SAR 481 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Tacoma Nature Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-	9.4 Exceptional 167 reviews	View
Tacoma Homestays	3.4 13 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma/Puyallup	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,264 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Seattle Federal Way	8.4 Very good 1,450 reviews	View

Top Tacoma Nature Center Hotel Reviews

Hotel Murano

8/10 Good

"It was in a great location for the comedy club venue and casino."

Just off 6th Ave! Beautifully Renovated Home! Close to UPS.

10/10 Excellent

"We were visiting our daughter at University of Puget Sound. The house is a very short and convenient drive away. The house was cute, and cozy, and well equipped. Good value for the . And solid communication from the host. I would recommend, and return another time."

Centrally located, recently updated 2 BR + bonus space cozy craftsman in Tacoma

10/10 Excellent

"The house fit our needs well and was clean and well stocked."

Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-

8/10 Good

"When you first enter of course it’s fall and no flowers were out not like the picture you do walk up stairs to get to house. This is a shared house so there are animals and people around you very homey. All individuals and pets were very welcoming but had boundaries. You have your own room and bathroom/shower. You are welcome to share kitchen living room and outdoor space Coffee was made in am and breakfast items are available to eat, you can even use the washing machine and dryer. We enjoyed our short time there due to the homey, friendly free spirited atmosphere"

6th Ave district studio Quiet + Prkng

10/10 Excellent

"Super clean, easy to access, close to everything and was super cute. Loved it! Highly recommend!"

Updated Tacoma Home w/ Fire Pit!

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay!"

The Reddish House: 6th Ave, UPS, UW, Ruston

10/10 Excellent

"Tastefully decorated and felt like home. Great stay."

Cozy Craftsman Home by 6th Ave. Entire home in Tacoma, Washington

10/10 Excellent

"This house was perfect for our weekend church retreat to Tacoma. It was clean, spacious and relaxing. Thank you so much for having us."

Charming Tacoma Abode

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful part of our visit to Washington. Thumbs up in every regard. Really nice, new, and clean inside. The house has so much charm. Nice area to stay in as well."

Other attractions near Tacoma Nature Center

A baseball stadium with a large crowd, a pitcher on the mound, and a batter at the plate.

Cheney Stadium

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

Catch an event at Cheney Stadium during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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A cup of coffee with a heart-shaped latte art on top, placed on a book.

6th Ave

8.2/10 (66 reviews)

6th Ave is just one of the places to see in Tacoma, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

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A buffet with various food items and a large floral centerpiece.

Tacoma Mall

8.0/10 (748 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Tacoma Mall during your trip to Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.

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A park with a ground covered in red and yellow autumn leaves, surrounded by trees with yellow and orange foliage.

Wright Park

Explore the great outdoors at Wright Park, a lovely green space in Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theater scene.

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Puget Sound Tennis Center

Catch an event at Puget Sound Tennis Center during your trip to Tacoma.

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Feast Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Feast Arts Center during your stay in Tacoma.

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Tacoma Musical Playhouse

You can make plans for a show at Tacoma Musical Playhouse on your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.

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W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory

Take the family on an outing to W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theater scene.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Tacoma Nature Center?

Tacoma Nature Center is located in a welcoming area of Tacoma known for its array of dining options and lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 18 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Tacoma Nature Center?

Central Tacoma Homestay -private room- is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Tacoma Nature Center. Other good choices within a few miles include Hotel Murano and Tacoma Homestays.

How many hotels are there near Tacoma Nature Center?

Expedia has 18 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Tacoma Nature Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Tacoma Nature Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Tacoma Nature Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Tacoma Nature Center?

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Tacoma Nature Center, click here.

What can I see and do near Tacoma Nature Center?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Glass, LeMay Car Museum, or Tacoma Art Museum. Sights like Pantages Theater, Tacoma Narrows Bridge, and Tacoma Union Station Rotunda are landmarks to visit in the area. Spend some time wandering around Point Defiance Park, Wright Park, and Titlow Park.

How can I get to Tacoma Nature Center?

With so many transportation options, seeing the area around Tacoma Nature Center is easy. Head to South 25th Street Station to catch metro transit. To explore the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from South Tacoma Station or Tacoma Dome Station. You can explore options for water transportation at the port.

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Our top choices for Tacoma Nature Center hotels

1. Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-

2. Tacoma Homestays

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma/Puyallup

4. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Seattle Federal Way

6. Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Federal Way

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sumner - Puyallup Area

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Pacific - Auburn

9. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tacoma Puyallup

10. McMenamins Elk Temple

11. Homewood Suites By Hilton Puyallup Tacoma

12. The INN at Gig Harbor

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma

14. Woodspring Suites Algona/Auburn - Seattle South

15. Hotel Murano

16. Candlewood Suites Sumner - Puyallup Area by IHG

17. Holiday Inn Express Federal Way Seattle South by IHG

18. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

19. Waterfront Inn

20. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

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Top Tacoma Nature Center Hotel Reviews

Hotel Murano

Just off 6th Ave! Beautifully Renovated Home! Close to UPS.

Centrally located, recently updated 2 BR + bonus space cozy craftsman in Tacoma

Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-

6th Ave district studio Quiet + Prkng

Updated Tacoma Home w/ Fire Pit!

The Reddish House: 6th Ave, UPS, UW, Ruston

Cozy Craftsman Home by 6th Ave. Entire home in Tacoma, Washington

Charming Tacoma Abode

Other attractions near Tacoma Nature Center

Cheney Stadium

6th Ave

Tacoma Mall

Wright Park

Puget Sound Tennis Center

Feast Arts Center

Tacoma Musical Playhouse

W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory

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