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A building with a covered entrance, stone facade, and a landscaped garden area with various plants and flowers.

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

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

A MainStay Suites hotel with a covered entrance, stone facade, and a Sleep Inn sign.

1. Sleep Inn Lufkin

1.3 km from Ellen Trout Zoo

Ja'Cole

SAR 436

SAR 493 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A lobby with sofas, a coffee table, a reception desk, and a stone wall.

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

A hotel entrance with stone pillars, a covered walkway, and a landscaped area with plants.

2. MainStay Suites Lufkin

1.4 km from Ellen Trout Zoo

Robyn

SAR 453

SAR 512 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious living room with a fireplace, multiple seating options, and a decorative chandelier.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden paneling, a large painting, and a television.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a painting on the wall, and a window with blinds.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, framed pictures on the walls, and an exit sign.

3. Best Western Plus Crown Colony Inn & Suites

Crown Colony, 9.4 km from Ellen Trout Zoo

Stacey

SAR 479

SAR 541 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

4. Home2 Suites By Hilton Lufkin, Tx

6.6 km from Ellen Trout Zoo

Heather

SAR 477

SAR 539 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A circular stone fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture, with a covered patio area and a building in the background.

A bar area with a menu board, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a brick facade, multiple floors, and a covered entrance.

A modern hotel lobby with a digital display, a seating area with a table and chairs, and decorative shelves with vases.

5. Courtyard Lufkin

7.6 km from Ellen Trout Zoo

Dontriellen

SAR 463

SAR 525 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious conference room with a long table, multiple chairs, and a modern ceiling design.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a central tower, multiple balconies, and a landscaped entrance.

A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, multiple seating arrangements including booths and tables, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel interior with a modern design, featuring a central sign for Holiday Inn Express & Suites.

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lufkin South by IHG

10.6 km from Ellen Trout Zoo

Valerie

SAR 428

SAR 489 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture and a wooden ceiling.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a green chair, a desk lamp, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a large mirror.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight benches.

A grocery store aisle with shelves stocked with snacks, drinks, and other items.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Lufkin, TX

10.6 km from Ellen Trout Zoo

Jessica

SAR 431

SAR 489 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A laundry room with multiple washing machines, a sign indicating the motel is not responsible for unattended items, and a soap and bleach dispenser.

Two vending machines with various beverages and snacks, and a separate ice dispenser.

A reception desk with a digital screen displaying a booking message.

8. Motel 6 Lufkin, TX

5.2 km from Ellen Trout Zoo

Richard

SAR 163

SAR 203 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a microwave, and a desk.

A hotel room with a TV, green sofas, a desk, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel reception area with a coffee machine, a microwave, and a beverage dispenser.

A hotel with a prominent sign, a central entrance, and a tower-like structure.

9. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Lufkin

7.4 km from Ellen Trout Zoo

Michael

SAR 240

SAR 271 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A laundry facility with multiple washing machines, a wooden counter, and ceiling fans.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, sink, and mirror.

10. Angelina Motel

6.3 km from Ellen Trout Zoo

Denise

SAR 163

SAR 184 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

A long, narrow hallway with tiled floors and a red carpet.

A reception area with a tiled floor, a counter with a framed picture, and a window with curtains.

A hotel hallway with carpeted floors, doors on both sides, and a light fixture on the ceiling.

11. Texas Inn & Suites

8.3 km from Ellen Trout Zoo

Jailyn

SAR 186

SAR 210 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a coffee station, and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk, a chair, and a wall-mounted TV.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a coffee machine.

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

12. Quality Inn & Suites Lufkin

10.5 km from Ellen Trout Zoo

devyn

SAR 243

SAR 275 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A covered outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a grill, and a fan.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a washing machine.

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a bed with a dark patterned bedspread, two bedside tables with lamps, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

13. 6 Mi to Ellen Trout Zoo: Family Home w/ Yard!

6.1 km from Ellen Trout Zoo

James

SAR 657

SAR 1,262 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a sofa set, a recliner, and a coffee table.

A room with a television on a wooden cabinet, a microwave, a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

A living room with a beige armchair, a patterned sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

14. EXECUTIVE INN & SUITES US 59

7.1 km from Ellen Trout Zoo

SAR 225

SAR 255 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A spacious living room with a grey sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table with a floral centerpiece, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with light green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden floor.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden cabinet.

A living room with a grey sofa, a small table with a lamp, and a TV mounted on the wall.

15. Half-mi to Dtwn Lufkin: Charming & Spacious Home!

3.9 km from Ellen Trout Zoo

SAR 680

SAR 1,287 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Ellen Trout Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sleep Inn Lufkin	9.2 Wonderful 512 reviews	View
MainStay Suites Lufkin	9.0 Wonderful 244 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Crown Colony Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Home2 Suites By Hilton Lufkin, Tx	9.2 Wonderful 29 reviews	View
Courtyard Lufkin	8.6 Excellent 673 reviews	View

Top Ellen Trout Zoo Hotel Reviews

Sleep Inn Lufkin

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room Very helpfull staff Overall no complaints"

Best Western Plus Crown Colony Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and exactly as advertised. Close to many places to eat and friendly staff."

Texas Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Hotel and room was very clean. Extra towels were upon request ( I have long hair); really convenient to walmart and shopping . Easy access to highway. Really good a/c! Very comfy beds!"

Angelina Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Under new management and I believe he's doing better also trying to make the property better as a whole."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lufkin South by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Well kept courteous staff"

Cozy Cabin by the Pond

10/10 Excellent

"Cottages are adorable"

Hog Heaven Waterfront Cabin on Stocked Pond 4 miles to Lufkin

10/10 Excellent

"This cabin was perfect for a weekend getaway! The host was very responsive and nice! Beautiful property. Cabin is absolutely so cute!"

MainStay Suites Lufkin

10/10 Excellent

"The day shift host was very personable!!"

Chicken Coop Waterfront Cabin on Stocked Pond

10/10 Excellent

"The price for what was available as far as accommodations was perfect. It is a quiet area a little on the outskirts of town but still close to things and perfect for my children and I."

Other attractions near Ellen Trout Zoo

Texas Forestry Museum

8.2/10 (25 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Texas Forestry Museum during your trip to Lufkin. You can enjoy the coffeehouses while in the area.

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Museum of East Texas

7.6/10 (15 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museum of East Texas in Lufkin. You can enjoy the coffeehouses while in the area.

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Pines Theater

8.2/10 (38 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Pines Theater during your trip to Lufkin. You can enjoy the coffeehouses while in the area.

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Cinemark Lufkin

You can take time to visit Cinemark Lufkin during your travels to Lufkin. Experience the area's festivals and theater scene.

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Naranjo Museum of Natural History

8.4/10 (20 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Naranjo Museum of Natural History during your travels in Lufkin. You can enjoy the coffeehouses while in the area.

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Woodland Hills Golf Club

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Nacogdoches at Woodland Hills Golf Club. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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The History Center

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at The History Center during your travels in Diboll. You can enjoy the coffeehouses while in the area.

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Little Cedar Creek Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Little Cedar Creek Lake during your travels in Diboll. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ellen Trout Zoo?

Ellen Trout Zoo is located in an area of Lufkin that travelers like for its coffeehouses. You'll find 36 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Ellen Trout Zoo?

Sleep Inn Lufkin is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Ellen Trout Zoo. Another good option is MainStay Suites Lufkin, located just 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

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

Expedia has 36 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Ellen Trout Zoo.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Ellen Trout Zoo.

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

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Our top choices for Ellen Trout Zoo hotels

1. Sleep Inn Lufkin

2. MainStay Suites Lufkin

3. Best Western Plus Crown Colony Inn & Suites

4. Home2 Suites By Hilton Lufkin, Tx

5. Courtyard Lufkin

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lufkin South by IHG

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Lufkin, TX

8. Motel 6 Lufkin, TX

9. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Lufkin

10. Angelina Motel

11. Texas Inn & Suites

12. Quality Inn & Suites Lufkin

13. 6 Mi to Ellen Trout Zoo: Family Home w/ Yard!

14. EXECUTIVE INN & SUITES US 59

15. Half-mi to Dtwn Lufkin: Charming & Spacious Home!

Compare popular hotels close to Ellen Trout Zoo

Top Ellen Trout Zoo Hotel Reviews

Sleep Inn Lufkin

Best Western Plus Crown Colony Inn & Suites

Texas Inn & Suites

Angelina Motel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lufkin South by IHG

Cozy Cabin by the Pond

Hog Heaven Waterfront Cabin on Stocked Pond 4 miles to Lufkin

MainStay Suites Lufkin

Chicken Coop Waterfront Cabin on Stocked Pond

Other attractions near Ellen Trout Zoo

Texas Forestry Museum

Museum of East Texas

Pines Theater

Cinemark Lufkin

Naranjo Museum of Natural History

Woodland Hills Golf Club

The History Center

Little Cedar Creek Lake

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