Top 10 Hotels Near Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford for 2026

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A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and armchairs, a patterned carpet, and wooden accents on the ceiling.

An outdoor patio with round tables and orange chairs, blue umbrellas, and a glass building facade.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG

2.7 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

David

P5,935

P6,866 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A restaurant with booths and tables, a kitchen area, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A waterfront park with benches and palm trees.

A fitness center with a bench, kettlebells, and a rack of dumbbells.

2. Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North

2.3 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Laura

P5,788

P6,592 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, chairs, and a stone accent wall.

A pool area with a clear blue pool, green lounge chairs, and a stone wall.

A modern self-service breakfast area with a variety of food options, a beverage dispenser, and a refrigerated section.

A modern hotel with a two-story structure, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

3. Home2 Suites By Hilton Sanford Orlando North

2.6 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Shaunna

P6,096

P7,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A lobby with green and purple seating, a reception desk, and a vending machine.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a coffee station, and a bar.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A hotel with a reflection in the water, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a green roof.

4. Springhill Suites by Marriott Orlando North/Sanford

2.9 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Diana

P6,060

P6,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern hotel with a blue and white exterior, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A modern kitchen with a wooden table and chairs, a white cabinet, and a coffee machine.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk with a chair, and a TV.

A living room with a sofa, a chair, a yellow ottoman, and a patterned rug.

5. WoodSpring Suites Sanford North I-4 Orlando Area

2.5 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

P4,686

P5,357 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a wooden accent wall with artwork.

A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and outdoor seating area.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a digital display, and a vending machine.

A stainless steel outdoor kitchen with a gas grill, a side burner, and a built-in sink.

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando Sanford Airport

11.3 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Susana

P6,447

P7,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

An outdoor dining area with yellow chairs and tables, string lights, and a fire feature.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and dishwasher. A framed painting of a beach scene is on the wall.

A modern hotel with a sign reading "HOME 2 SUITES BY HILTON".

A modern restaurant with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of food and drink dispensers.

7. Home2 Suites By Hilton Lake Mary Orlando

7.9 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Cecil

P6,096

P6,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa with cushions, a wicker chair, a coffee table, and a television on the wall.

A spacious living room with a wooden coffee table, a wicker sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.

8. Park Place Inn and Cottages

Downtown Sanford, 5.4 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Pamela L

P5,004

P5,829 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, gold faucets, and a large window.

A single-story house with a porch, a front door, and a small front yard with plants and a pathway.

A covered patio area with wicker furniture and a clear glass table.

9. Bella Breeze

Downtown Sanford, 5.5 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Sara

P4,779

P9,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a Coca-Cola refrigerator, and a decorative plant.

A room with a tufted armchair, a floral elephant-themed backdrop, and a balloon arrangement.

A long banquet table set with white tablecloths, gold accents, and red napkins.

A hotel breakfast area with a self-serve coffee station, cereal display, and a variety of food options.

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Orange City - Deltona by IHG

10 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Ellen

P6,060

P6,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a couch and chairs.

A kitchen with wooden shelves holding glassware, a coffee maker, and a sign reading "THE BLUE AZTEC".

A porch with two rocking chairs and a window.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a small wooden side table.

11. The Blue Aztec

Downtown Sanford, 5.3 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Lisa

P4,779

P14,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and outdoor seating areas.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a well-lit facade.

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Lake Mary

6.3 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Ginny

P7,122

P8,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A two-story house with a stone foundation and a metal roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and mature trees.

A traditional living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a staircase, and classic furniture.

A gazebo with a roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a small lawn.

A view through a window with a wooden frame, overlooking a dense forest with various trees and foliage.

13. The Ann Stevens House

17.7 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

James

P8,684

P9,770 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A modern living room with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a small side table with a lamp. There is a brick fireplace, a kitchen area with a countertop and cabinets, and a large window with blinds.

A kitchen with a brick wall, white cabinets, and a window overlooking a balcony.

A living room with a fireplace, a TV mounted on the wall, a kitchen area, and a dining table.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, an air conditioning unit, and a mirror on the wall.

14. The Front Porch

Downtown Sanford, 4.8 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Johnny

P7,872

P14,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A circular stone fire pit with flames, surrounded by wicker chairs and a potted plant.

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

A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a clear sky.

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

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando-North/Altamonte Springs

19.5 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Mariam

P6,096

P7,078 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A TownePlace Suites Marriott hotel with a parking lot and trees in front.

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

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a coffee maker on the counter.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a patterned rug.

16. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Orlando Altamonte Springs/Maitland

19.6 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Richard

P6,319

P7,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A lakeside dock with boats, a wooden deck, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a mirror.

A two-story building with a balcony, a wooden deck, and a paved walkway.

A wooden dock leading to a marina with boats, a grassy area with trees, and a building with a balcony.

17. Hontoon Landing Resort & Marina

17.2 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Ashley

P7,497

P8,434 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A reception area with a curved wooden counter, a glass display case with beverages, and a wall mural with a wave pattern.

A modern interior with two blue armchairs, a small wooden table, and a large window offering a view of palm trees.

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, glass doors, and a landscaped area with trees and shrubs.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and bar stools.

18. Hyatt Place Lake Mary/Orlando North

9.5 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

David

P6,123

P7,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.

An outdoor dining area with round tables and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a wooden pergola.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "WESTIN" sign, surrounded by palm trees and well-lit at night.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

19. The Westin Lake Mary, Orlando North

6.1 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Miguel

P7,934

P9,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and two coffee machines.

A covered outdoor seating area with a black fence, chairs, and a pathway lined with plants.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Deland South by IHG

18 km from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Gilbert

P6,185

P6,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,254 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North	9.0 Wonderful 1,344 reviews	View
Home2 Suites By Hilton Sanford Orlando North	9.2 Wonderful 303 reviews	View
Springhill Suites by Marriott Orlando North/Sanford	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
WoodSpring Suites Sanford North I-4 Orlando Area	6.8 644 reviews	View

Top Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Mary At Colonial Townpark

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

Orlando Marriott Lake Mary

10/10 Excellent

"I had an excellent stay. Convenient location next to my destination."

Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North

10/10 Excellent

"everything excellent. liked the simplicity of the rooms. extra towels already in room. breakfast very good"

The Jazz Loft

10/10 Excellent

"Very cleanly, cute apartment and cute area with great shops and food. Although the house directly next to it is under construction and quite loud, overall the loft itself was wonderful🙂"

Boho Nights

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable."

The Front Porch

10/10 Excellent

"We had such a great stay at The Porch! The space was absolutely perfect and incredibly well stocked. Truly, if we didn’t bring it—they had it. And if we didn’t even think of it—they already did. The attention to detail made everything so easy and comfortable. The owners were responsive, helpful, and clearly care a lot about making sure guests have a great experience. A fun unexpected bonus was getting to enjoy some band practice from the kitchen windows and backyard area—it added such a cool local vibe to the stay! The location is also fantastic—within easy walking distance of everything in Downtown Sanford. We would absolutely stay here again and can’t wait to come back!"

Other attractions near Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

A gazebo with a dome and columns overlooking a lake.

Lake Monroe Park

8.2/10 (11 reviews)

After visiting Lake Monroe Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in DeBary. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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A wooden boardwalk beside a clear waterway, surrounded by trees with Spanish moss.

Gemini Springs Park

9.6/10 (14 reviews)

After visiting Gemini Springs Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in DeBary. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Soap Box Derby Track

You can take time to visit Soap Box Derby Track during your travels to Sanford. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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The Princess Theater

6.6/10 (7 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at The Princess Theater on your trip to Sanford. Wander the area's lakeside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Wayne Dench Performing Arts Center

8.0/10 (14 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Wayne Dench Performing Arts Center during your stay in Sanford. Wander the area's lakeside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Jeanine Taylor Folk Art

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Jeanine Taylor Folk Art during your trip to Sanford.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens?

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is located in a welcoming area of Sanford known for its beautiful lakeside setting. You'll find 205 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG 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 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. Other good choices within a few miles include Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North and Extended Stay America Premier Suites Orlando Sanford.

How many hotels will I find close to Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens?

Expedia has 205 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens.

What can I see and do near Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens?

You can wander around Black Bear Wilderness Area, Sylvan Lake Park, or Fort Mellon Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Create some family memories at Elev8 Fun Orlando and Wayne Dench Performing Arts Center. Take in some of the local culture at Sanford Museum, The Princess Theater, and Jeanine Taylor Folk Art.

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Our top choices for Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG

2. Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North

3. Home2 Suites By Hilton Sanford Orlando North

4. Springhill Suites by Marriott Orlando North/Sanford

5. WoodSpring Suites Sanford North I-4 Orlando Area

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando Sanford Airport

7. Home2 Suites By Hilton Lake Mary Orlando

8. Park Place Inn and Cottages

9. Bella Breeze

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Orange City - Deltona by IHG

11. The Blue Aztec

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Lake Mary

13. The Ann Stevens House

14. The Front Porch

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando-North/Altamonte Springs

16. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Orlando Altamonte Springs/Maitland

17. Hontoon Landing Resort & Marina

18. Hyatt Place Lake Mary/Orlando North

19. The Westin Lake Mary, Orlando North

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Deland South by IHG

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Top Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Mary At Colonial Townpark

Orlando Marriott Lake Mary

Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North

The Jazz Loft

Boho Nights

The Front Porch

Other attractions near Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Lake Monroe Park

Gemini Springs Park

Soap Box Derby Track

The Princess Theater

Wayne Dench Performing Arts Center

Jeanine Taylor Folk Art

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