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Our top choices for Fort Defiance State Park hotels

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Estherville Hotel & Suites

Estherville Hotel & Suites

Estherville Hotel & Suites
2.5 star property
4.2 km from Fort Defiance State Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (597)
"Very good breakfast and the rooms very clean"
United States
Tamara
Estherville Hotel & Suites
Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Super 8 by Wyndham Estherville

Super 8 by Wyndham Estherville

Super 8 by Wyndham Estherville
2.0 star property
4.2 km from Fort Defiance State Park
7.6 out of 10, Good, (269)
"I’ve been staying here when visiting family for the last 8 years. New management apparently and things are SO MUCH nicer. New flooring, beds and no more cigarette smell! Great job!"
United States
Kelleen
The price is P4,641
P5,198 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Estherville
Waterslide
Bridges Bay Resort

Bridges Bay Resort

Bridges Bay Resort
3.5 star property
20.2 km from Fort Defiance State Park
7.8 out of 10, Good, (638)
"Easy check in, clean room, comfy bed"
United States
Keaton
The price is P5,801
P6,887 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Bridges Bay Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Fort Defiance State Park Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji

AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel was decorated beautifully for Christmas. The staff was very helpful and our rooms were very nice and clean. The selection for breakfast was amazing! We had kids so it was nice to have several choices for them. We will stay there again. "
Janet 2-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji

Hotels near other Fort Defiance State Park attractions

Elinor Bedell State Park

You can take time to visit Elinor Bedell State Park during your travels to Spirit Lake. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
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Thoreson Memorial Park

Explore the great outdoors at Thoreson Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Estherville. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Fort Defiance State Park?
Fort Defiance State Park is located in Estherville. You'll find 6 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Fort Defiance State Park?
Estherville Hotel & Suites is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Fort Defiance State Park. Another good option is Super 8 by Wyndham Estherville, located 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Fort Defiance State Park?
Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Fort Defiance State Park.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Fort Defiance State Park, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Fort Defiance State Park.