The Best Hotels Closest to Washington Park Zoo in Michigan City for 2026

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A dock with a boat, a rusty bridge, and greenery in the background.

A multi-story yellow building with a turret and balcony, located near a body of water with boats and a dock.

A multi-story yellow building with a tower, balconies, and a dock area.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a gray sofa, a wooden table, and a view of the water through the windows.

1. Bridge Inn

0.3 km from Washington Park Zoo

Robert

SAR 401

SAR 449 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern hotel with a curved entrance and a tall, rectangular building in the background.

A reception area with a dark marble counter, wooden paneling, and framed items on the wall.

A casino interior with gaming tables, chairs, and slot machines.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a bench, and a large window offering a city view.

2. Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa

0.9 km from Washington Park Zoo

Chris

SAR 318

SAR 419 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A spacious atrium with a stone and wood interior, a sign reading "White Birch Market," and a seating area with chairs.

A hotel with a large parking lot, a central courtyard, and a building with a distinctive curved roof.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a large building with multiple windows.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a pergola structure, and hanging lamps.

3. Four Winds Casino Resort – New Buffalo

17 km from Washington Park Zoo

Tammy

SAR 334

SAR 388 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A two-story brick house with a gabled roof, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with various plants and a lawn.

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a bed with a grey quilt, and a wooden desk with a magazine.

A cozy room with a brick fireplace, leather armchairs, and a wooden table.

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a bed with a wooden headboard, a small table, and a lamp.

4. The Brewery Lodge Hotel

8 km from Washington Park Zoo

Chad

SAR 315

SAR 458 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern building with large windows and balconies, a wooden deck, and a calm lake.

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, a desk, and a chair.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a balcony, and a view of the outdoors.

A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a calm lake at sunset.

5. Best Western Indian Oak

17 km from Washington Park Zoo

Alyssa

SAR 319

SAR 357 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a lamp, a framed artwork on the wall, and a wooden door.

A modern indoor pool area with a clear view of the outside, a small seating area, and a pool with a visible safety railing.

A spacious living area with a blue sofa, two armchairs, and a brown ottoman. A small table with a lamp is near the window, which has brown curtains.

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

6. Quality Inn Near Interstate I94

15 km from Washington Park Zoo

fernando

SAR 271

SAR 287 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A sunset over a calm body of water with boats, a dock, and a distant shoreline.

A spacious room with a large bed, a sitting area with a table and chairs, a fireplace, and a view through a sliding glass door.

A waterfront restaurant with outdoor seating, a covered deck, and a view of the water.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered area.

7. The Blue Heron Inn

17.1 km from Washington Park Zoo

Marcia

SAR 409

SAR 458 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A brick building with a balcony and green shutters, surrounded by trees.

A spacious room with wooden floors, a large chandelier, and a cozy seating area with sofas and chairs.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring wooden tables and chairs.

A traditional half-timbered house with multiple balconies, a well-maintained garden, and a clear view of the surrounding greenery.

8. Spring House Inn

19.4 km from Washington Park Zoo

Nathaniel

SAR 371

SAR 435 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A Comfort Inn hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, red chairs, a wooden accent wall, and a reception area in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, stone-tiled flooring, and a pool ladder.

A lobby with a reception desk, a blue sofa, and two armchairs.

9. Comfort Inn La Porte

17.2 km from Washington Park Zoo

Matt

SAR 456

SAR 510 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a coffee station, and a reception desk.

A reception area with two blue and white reception desks, a grey wall with geometric patterns, and a vending machine in the background.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

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

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Michigan City by IHG

6.5 km from Washington Park Zoo

Meifeng

SAR 443

SAR 516 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern building with stone exterior walls, large windows, and outdoor seating area with chairs and a small tree.

A snack and beverage section with shelves stocked with various products and a refrigerated display.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central dining area, and comfortable seating arrangements.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, kitchenette, and a painting on the wall.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Michigan City

6.9 km from Washington Park Zoo

Heidi

SAR 401

SAR 450 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A large house surrounded by dense forest with a beach and ocean in the background.

A corner room with two wicker chairs, a small table, and a bay window with a view of trees.

A dining area with a table and chairs, a door leading to a balcony, a fireplace, and a mounted television.

A living room with two wicker chairs, a small table, and a grey sofa.

12. Furness Mansion

12.5 km from Washington Park Zoo

Bryan

SAR 453

SAR 508 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a counter, shelves with snacks, and a sign that reads 'HOME 2 SUITES BY HILTON'.

A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a snack display, and a sign that reads "HOME 2 SUITES BY HILTON."

13. Home2 Suites by Hilton Michigan City

7.2 km from Washington Park Zoo

Preksha

SAR 483

SAR 541 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a central dining area, seating arrangements, and a kitchenette.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a small seating area with a couch and chair.

A vending machine with snacks and drinks, a refrigerator with beverages, and a wooden shelf above.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a mirrored wall.

14. Hampton Inn LaPorte IN

15 km from Washington Park Zoo

Marietta

SAR 389

SAR 436 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, a desk with a chair, and a small table with a lamp.

A breakfast bar with a juice dispenser, Quaker Oatmeal, and various food items.

A hotel room with a washing machine, a stack of white towels, and a Tide detergent box.

A gym with treadmills, a wall clock, and a water dispenser.

15. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Michigan City, IN

6.7 km from Washington Park Zoo

Robert

SAR 442

SAR 495 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a sink.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

A modern building with a stone facade and a sign for 'Waterbird Lakeside Inn'.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a chandelier.

16. Waterbird Lakeside Inn

17 km from Washington Park Zoo

Sandra

SAR 353

SAR 395 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A deck with a glass-top table and chairs, surrounded by white railings and a large flowering tree.

A bedroom with a bed, a vanity with a mirror, a bathtub, and a television.

A living room with a blue sofa, a white coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

A New Buffalo Inn sign with a phone number and a heart symbol.

17. New Buffalo Inn

15.4 km from Washington Park Zoo

Nicole

SAR 656

SAR 696 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and a brick facade.

A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a table, and a computer desk.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench by the window, a bedside table with a phone, and a mirror above the bed.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, striped armchairs, and a small ottoman.

18. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Michigan City

6.7 km from Washington Park Zoo

Gabriel

SAR 268

SAR 300 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with a beige sofa, green armchair, and a coffee table. There are multiple seating areas and a fireplace.

A modern dining area with a round table and six chairs, a large pendant light, and a stone accent wall.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area with green upholstered chairs, a round table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A pool area with a tiled floor, lounge chairs, and a table.

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New Buffalo

15.3 km from Washington Park Zoo

Lyle

SAR 503

SAR 533 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A building entrance with a covered walkway, stone facade, and a bench.

A hotel with a prominent 'Blue Chip' sign, outdoor seating area, and a parking lot.

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Porte by IHG

17.1 km from Washington Park Zoo

Carolyn

SAR 443

SAR 516 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Top Washington Park Zoo Hotel Reviews

A Suite Place .5 mi from Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, and a nice size for the price."

Michigan City Getaway: Walk to Beach, Zoo & Marina

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the location and all the light in the house. It was perfect."

Close to beach, Spacious interior and exterior, Panoramic LAKE, PARK, CITY views

10/10 Excellent

"The view was beautiful."

Hot Tub / Pet Friendly / Close to the Beach

8/10 Good

"It was very clean and bright! The king size bed is very comfy. Love having the washer and dryer too. The communication with Jason and dog rental is excellent! Jason was speedy with any question I needed help with. Love that it is pet friendly! We will be back!Thank you!"

A Suite Place .5 mi from Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was clean. Location was nice. Check in was simple. We would stay there again."

Sweet Stay By-The-Lake in Michigan City with AC, WiFi

10/10 Excellent

"The property was cozy and cute. We loved the comfort and the relaxing atmosphere. The place was decorated great and had everything we needed. Close to the beach and the zoo. We enjoyed our stay here immensely!"

Lake Life Livin’- Beach House

10/10 Excellent

"We loved the proximity to the beach! Easy to walk to. And if you have a lot to carry you can park in the public parking lot next to the beach. We will be coming back for sure!"

Other attractions near Washington Park Zoo

A lighthouse and pier with calm water and clear skies.

Washington Park

After visiting Washington Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Michigan City. Visit the area's casinos or amble around its beautiful beaches.

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Washington Park Beach

8.8/10 (194 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Washington Park Beach during your trip to Michigan City? Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Oasis Splash Pad

7.0/10 (37 reviews)

Bring the kiddos to Oasis Splash Pad and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Michigan City. Wander the beautiful beaches and lakeside in the area.

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Guy Foreman Bicentennial Amphitheater

You can make plans for a show at Guy Foreman Bicentennial Amphitheater during your trip to Michigan City. Visit the area's casinos or amble around its beautiful beaches.

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Canada Park

After visiting Canada Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Michigan City. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Millennium Plaza

After visiting Millennium Plaza, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Michigan City. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.

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Old Lighthouse Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Old Lighthouse Museum during your travels in Michigan City. Visit the area's casinos or amble around its beautiful beaches.

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City Hall of Michigan City

After visiting City Hall of Michigan City, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Michigan City. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Washington Park Zoo?

Washington Park Zoo is located in an area of Michigan City known for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 274 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Washington Park Zoo?

Adjacent to Washington Park Zoo, Bridge Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Another good choice is Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa, located just 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Washington Park Zoo?

Expedia has 274 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Washington Park Zoo.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Washington Park Zoo.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Washington Park Zoo?

For additional details about updating your stay near Washington Park Zoo or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Washington Park Zoo?

Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Friendship Botanic Gardens, Oasis Splash Pad, and Canada Park. Washington Park Beach, Mount Baldy Beach, and Sheridan Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay. Create some family memories at Lubeznik Center for the Arts and Cleveland Park.

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Our top choices for Washington Park Zoo hotels

1. Bridge Inn

2. Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa

3. Four Winds Casino Resort – New Buffalo

4. The Brewery Lodge Hotel

5. Best Western Indian Oak

6. Quality Inn Near Interstate I94

7. The Blue Heron Inn

8. Spring House Inn

9. Comfort Inn La Porte

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Michigan City by IHG

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Michigan City

12. Furness Mansion

13. Home2 Suites by Hilton Michigan City

14. Hampton Inn LaPorte IN

15. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Michigan City, IN

16. Waterbird Lakeside Inn

17. New Buffalo Inn

18. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Michigan City

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New Buffalo

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Porte by IHG

Compare top hotels near Washington Park Zoo

Bridge Inn

Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa

Four Winds Casino Resort – New Buffalo

The Brewery Lodge Hotel

Best Western Indian Oak

Top Washington Park Zoo Hotel Reviews

A Suite Place .5 mi from Beach

Michigan City Getaway: Walk to Beach, Zoo & Marina

Close to beach, Spacious interior and exterior, Panoramic LAKE, PARK, CITY views

Hot Tub / Pet Friendly / Close to the Beach

A Suite Place .5 mi from Beach

Sweet Stay By-The-Lake in Michigan City with AC, WiFi

Lake Life Livin’- Beach House

Other attractions near Washington Park Zoo

Washington Park

Washington Park Beach

Oasis Splash Pad

Guy Foreman Bicentennial Amphitheater

Canada Park

Millennium Plaza

Old Lighthouse Museum

City Hall of Michigan City

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