Top 10 Hotels Near Watkins Island in Buckeye Lake for 2026

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A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

A kitchen with a central island, a refrigerator, and a microwave. There are wall-mounted decorations and a calendar.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and shower curtain.

A motel with a red roof, a sign reading "LAKE INN," and a parking lot with a car.

1. LAKE INN

1.3 km from Watkins Island

Jeff

P4,426

P5,163 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A row of townhouses with a covered patio area, large sliding glass doors, and outdoor seating.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and sink.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a fireplace, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

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

2. Holmes Suites Inn Columbus Pataskala - I-70 East

17.3 km from Watkins Island

Connie

P5,077

P5,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

An indoor swimming pool with stone walls and large windows.

A gazebo with a white roof and railing, surrounded by a pond and lush greenery.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by a stone wall and potted plants.

3. Cherry Valley Hotel

13.7 km from Watkins Island

Jaeda

P6,167

P6,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel dining area with a central island, wooden chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A reception area with a blue wall, a framed picture of a cityscape, and a counter with a wood grain design.

A hotel room with a bed, a red sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and windows allowing natural light.

4. Hampton Inn Heath-Newark

11.2 km from Watkins Island

Peggy

P6,850

P7,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, blue sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a staircase.

A hotel room with a wooden dining table, a brown leather sofa, a patterned carpet, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, a small side table, and a picture frame on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, blue sofa, staircase, and a reception desk.

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Heath - Newark South

11.9 km from Watkins Island

Mike

P5,813

P6,584 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A modern coffee bar with a chalkboard sign, seating area with red and blue chairs, and a patterned backsplash in the kitchen area.

A lobby area with seating, a reception desk, and a beverage refrigerator.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a flat roof and a covered entrance area.

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Heath - Newark by IHG

9.7 km from Watkins Island

Catherine

P5,754

P6,516 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A large stone building with a prominent central tower and multiple windows, surrounded by snow.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a fireplace.

A stone archway with a balcony, a stone wall with columns, and a welcome sign.

A courtyard with outdoor seating and stone walls.

7. Granville Inn

15.8 km from Watkins Island

Jere

P15,032

P16,573 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by wooden walls and a high ceiling.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a couch.

A hotel sign with 'BW Best Western' and a building with a dark roof and multiple windows.

A hotel restaurant with a counter, seating area, and various food and beverage options.

8. Best Western Lakewood Inn

3.5 km from Watkins Island

Noah

P7,443

P8,206 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern cafe with a wooden counter, menu boards, and a coffee machine.

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

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, blue upholstered bar stools, a laptop, and a bottle of Moon beer.

A hotel with a covered outdoor seating area, a well-maintained lawn, and a multi-story building with balconies.

9. Courtyard by Marriott Newark Granville

14.9 km from Watkins Island

Jere

P6,136

P6,949 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature and a neon sign reading "Elements".

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a sink, and a window with curtains.

A Starbucks store interior with wooden paneling, a display case of pastries, and a coffee bean shelf.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a sign reading "DOUBLETREE by Hilton".

10. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Ohio

16.1 km from Watkins Island

William

P8,134

P9,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A cozy loft-style room with a large wall-mounted sign, a leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, a bed with orange pillows, and a hanging light fixture.

A dining area with a wooden table, a guitar wall art, a potted plant, and a window with blinds.

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a microwave and coffee maker.

A kitchen with a wooden cabinet, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a TV mounted on the wall.

11. The Loft

15.8 km from Watkins Island

Cory

P14,776

P14,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A two-story building with a balcony, American flags, and a signboard.

A garden with a gazebo, a fountain, and a large house in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A dining area with tables set for service, a fireplace, and a portrait on the wall.

12. The Buxton Inn

15.7 km from Watkins Island

Patrick

P16,268

P17,935 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a telephone.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and towels on the wall.

A motel with a row of rooms, a parking lot, and a small building in the background.

13. Deluxe Inn

4.7 km from Watkins Island

Brittany

P4,691

P5,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A laundry room with a commercial dryer, a washing machine, and a fire extinguisher. There is a door leading to another room, a window with blinds, and a red exit sign on the ceiling.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and an exit sign.

A vending machine with a variety of snacks and a Coca-Cola dispenser.

14. Red Roof Inn Columbus - Hebron

4.7 km from Watkins Island

Heather

P4,690

P5,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a snow-covered lawn.

A reception area with a counter, two orange chairs, a large window with a view, and a skylight.

A room with a large window, a ceiling fan, and a vending machine.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, a microwave, and a mirror.

15. Americas Best Value Inn Heath Newark

10.2 km from Watkins Island

Chasidy

P4,518

P5,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A building with a covered entrance, a garage door, and a brick facade.

A breakfast area with a counter, coffee machines, and seating.

A front view of a white Whirlpool washer and dryer unit with control panel and a door handle.

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

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Heath/Newark

10.5 km from Watkins Island

Mike

P5,191

P5,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A kitchen island with a granite countertop, a vase of flowers, and two pendant lights.

A room with a large window, a dark wooden table, and a vase of flowers.

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a stainless steel stove, and pendant lights.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and wooden flooring. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen with a refrigerator and stove.

17. The Broadway Guest House

16.1 km from Watkins Island

ROBERT

P17,009

P17,009 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Compare popular hotels close to Watkins Island

Property	Property class	Guest rating
LAKE INN	6.6 307 reviews	View
Holmes Suites Inn Columbus Pataskala - I-70 East	9.0 Wonderful 430 reviews	View
Cherry Valley Hotel	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Heath-Newark	8.8 Excellent 767 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Heath - Newark South	8.4 Very good 962 reviews	View

Top Watkins Island Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus East Airport

10/10 Excellent

"t"

Comfort Suites Columbus Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Great rooms, very clean. Breakfast is a plus"

Hampton Inn Columbus - Airport

8/10 Good

"They need to renovate the property"

Comfort Suites Columbus

8/10 Good

"Decent stay"

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

8/10 Good

"Good location in the heart of Downtown Columbus. Staff was helpful and the area seemed safe. The room could have used some updating. The toilet made a high pitch noise about every 15 to 20 minutes which woke us up in the middle of the night. There was no hot water for late morning shower (10 am)."

DogHouse Columbus

10/10 Excellent

"I use this place for my business travels, it is fair prices during early week and clean establishment/convinent location."

Cherry Valley Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This place is beautiful, the staff was great. Just a peaceful getaway."

Baymont by Wyndham Lancaster

8/10 Good

"The bed was extremely comfortable and there were two types of pillows to choose from. The only cleaning issue I noticed was the shower head needed a good scrubbing. The water pressure was great. The bathroom is small - you had to squeeze in to close the door. The sink was annoying because the faucet is not long enough to wash hands without hitting the back wall. Breakfast had a pretty good selection, but room is tight. The clerk who checked us in was very matter-of-fact and not too friendly. The property looked great and the inside looked much newer than what it is. We would definitely stay again."

Other attractions near Watkins Island

Buckeye Lake Brewery

8.4/10 (8 reviews)

You can take time to visit Buckeye Lake Brewery during your travels to Buckeye Lake. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the museums in this romantic area.

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Crane Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Crane Island during your travels in Buckeye Lake. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its museums.

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Cranberry Bog State Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Cranberry Bog State Nature Preserve during your travels to Buckeye Lake. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its museums.

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Mud Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mud Island during your travels in Millersport. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Castle Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Castle Island during your travels in Millersport. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Brooks Park

After visiting Brooks Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Millersport. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Buckeye Lake State Park

8.8/10 (23 reviews)

You can take time to visit Buckeye Lake State Park during your travels to Millersport. Amble around this romantic area's lakeside or experience its museums.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Watkins Island?

Watkins Island is located in Buckeye Lake. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 53 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Watkins Island?

Cherry Valley Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. You'll find it 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Watkins Island. Other good options in the area include Baymont by Wyndham Lancaster and Spark by Hilton Columbus East Pickerington.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Watkins Island?

Expedia has 53 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Watkins Island.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Watkins Island, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Watkins Island.

What can I see and do near Watkins Island?

Get outside and spend some time strolling around Evans Park, Dawes Arboretum, and Brooks Park. You can enjoy nature at Buckeye Lake, Buckeye Lake State Park, or Crane Island. If you've got some time to explore the area around Watkins Island, you may want to make a stop by Buckeye Lake Brewery, National Trail Raceway, and Cranberry Bog State Nature Preserve.

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Our top choices for Watkins Island hotels

1. LAKE INN

2. Holmes Suites Inn Columbus Pataskala - I-70 East

3. Cherry Valley Hotel

4. Hampton Inn Heath-Newark

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Heath - Newark South

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Heath - Newark by IHG

7. Granville Inn

8. Best Western Lakewood Inn

9. Courtyard by Marriott Newark Granville

10. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Ohio

11. The Loft

12. The Buxton Inn

13. Deluxe Inn

14. Red Roof Inn Columbus - Hebron

15. Americas Best Value Inn Heath Newark

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Heath/Newark

17. The Broadway Guest House

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Top Watkins Island Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus East Airport

Comfort Suites Columbus Airport

Hampton Inn Columbus - Airport

Comfort Suites Columbus

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

DogHouse Columbus

Cherry Valley Hotel

Baymont by Wyndham Lancaster

Other attractions near Watkins Island

Buckeye Lake Brewery

Crane Island

Cranberry Bog State Nature Preserve

Mud Island

Castle Island

Brooks Park

Buckeye Lake State Park

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