Top 10 Hotels Near Scovill Zoo in Decatur for 2026

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An outdoor patio with seating, a fire pit, and umbrellas.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a patterned carpet, and large windows allowing natural light.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked depth lines, and a lifeguard chair.

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

1. Hampton Inn Decatur Mt. Zion

3.2 km from Scovill Zoo

Linda

RM497

RM566 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sunbed.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a parking lot, and well-maintained landscaping.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

2. Residence Inn Decatur Forsyth

11.1 km from Scovill Zoo

Celestine

RM550

RM610 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for 'Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham'.

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, and a painting on the wall.

A spacious living area with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a gray sofa with red cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

3. Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Decatur

3.3 km from Scovill Zoo

Melissa

RM308

RM351 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a patterned carpet.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink.

An outdoor patio with a round table and chairs, a fire pit, and a seating area with cushions.

4. Holiday Inn & Suites Decatur-Forsyth by IHG

10.2 km from Scovill Zoo

Printess

RM618

RM704 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a lifeguard chair, and a changing room area.

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

A reception area with a counter, a wooden cabinet, and a wall-mounted TV.

A hotel room with a blue armchair, a green sofa, a wooden table, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

5. Fairfield Inn Forsyth Decatur

10.8 km from Scovill Zoo

Allen Carolyn

RM406

RM451 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a small table, and a painting of a cityscape.

A pool area with a clear view of the sea, a blue chair, and several lounge chairs.

A hallway with a large poster of corn plants and the word 'Mansion' on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a checkered floor, wooden cabinets, a microwave, toaster, and a coffee maker.

6. Best Western Forsyth - Decatur

10.7 km from Scovill Zoo

Laura

RM380

RM421 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, wooden beams, and a high ceiling.

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

A bar area with multiple seating options, a Red Bull refrigerator, and a television screen.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a television mounted on the wall.

7. Decatur Conference Center & Hotel

9.5 km from Scovill Zoo

Patricia

RM274

RM313 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A hotel patio with outdoor seating, a water feature, and a poolside lounge area.

A lobby with a reception desk, a fireplace, and a staircase.

A modern kitchen with a central island, dark cabinetry, and a patterned rug.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton DecaturForsyth

11.4 km from Scovill Zoo

Glennis

RM537

RM596 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a green wall with a plant design.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a lamp, and a staircase with a green wall.

A large indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by chairs and a lifebuoy.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and a television mounted on the wall.

9. Sleep Inn Decatur I-72

9 km from Scovill Zoo

Amy

RM314

RM358 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

10. Garner Hotel Decatur - Forsyth by IHG

10.3 km from Scovill Zoo

Katherine

RM447

RM510 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a dining area featuring a round wooden table and chairs, a kitchenette with a coffee machine, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and floral bedspreads. There are two bedside tables with lamps, and the walls are adorned with framed pictures.

A laundry room with a front-loading washer and dryer, a wooden door, and tiled flooring.

A reception area with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, a potted plant, and a reception desk.

11. FairBridge Inn Express Decatur Forsyth

10 km from Scovill Zoo

Awilda

RM305

RM348 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a lamp on the desk.

A spacious hotel lobby with a modern kitchen area, comfortable seating, and a bar.

A Comfort Inn & Suites with a parking lot and a well-maintained lawn in front.

A hotel room with a sectional sofa, a desk with a lamp, a bedside table, and framed pictures on the wall.

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Decatur - Forsyth

10.3 km from Scovill Zoo

Loretta

RM374

RM426 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a geometric pattern, a mirror, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a bench.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a black doormat, a clock, and a painting on the wall.

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

13. Baymont by Wyndham Decatur IL North

10.4 km from Scovill Zoo

Tim

RM292

RM333 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A lobby with two grey armchairs, a glass-top coffee table, and a painting of trees on the wall.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and framed artwork on the walls.

A hotel reception desk with a computer, a sign reading "Quality Inn by Choice Hotels", and a "Stay Here" sign.

A modern room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a lamp, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

14. Quality Inn Forsyth - Decatur

10.9 km from Scovill Zoo

Randi

RM326

RM362 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a ceiling fan, a seating area with chairs, and a large wooden door.

A clean, well-lit kitchen area with a refrigerator, vending machines, and a coffee station.

A hotel hallway with a patterned carpet, beige walls, and a ceiling light fixture.

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

15. Americas Best Value Inn Decatur, IL

10.1 km from Scovill Zoo

Sonia

RM267

RM305 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A two-story house with a front porch, a central door, and two side windows.

A two-story house with a porch and a front yard.

A room with hardwood flooring, a wooden wall, and a window.

A green house with a brown roof, a blue barrel, and a white fence in the yard.

16. Locust housing

4.1 km from Scovill Zoo

RM3,107

RM3,293 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Scovill Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn Decatur Mt. Zion	9.4 Exceptional 891 reviews	View
Residence Inn Decatur Forsyth	9.0 Wonderful 393 reviews	View
Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Decatur	7.2 Good 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn & Suites Decatur-Forsyth by IHG	8.6 Excellent 299 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn Forsyth Decatur	8.4 Very good 522 reviews	View

Top Scovill Zoo Hotel Reviews

Decatur Conference Center & Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean. The bed was comfortable. The air conditioning worked great. The bar had good food. The staff was very helpful and friendly"

Residence Inn Decatur Forsyth

10/10 Excellent

"Facilities were clean and staff polite and helpful"

Foster Inn Monticello

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Great price."

Holiday Inn & Suites Decatur-Forsyth by IHG

8/10 Good

"Stayed here many times. There was actual staff for breakfast bar."

Hampton Inn Decatur Mt. Zion

10/10 Excellent

"We truly enjoyed our stay! The staff were so nice & helpful! We will be recommending it to all of our family!"

Baymont by Wyndham Decatur IL North

10/10 Excellent

"The stay was great 👍 and it helped me andy family"

Sleep Inn Decatur I-72

8/10 Good

"The bed was quite comfortable and the breakfast was amazing! Real scrambled eggs, that does not happen these days. The manager was quite helpful in addressing a couple concerns I had."

Fairfield Inn Forsyth Decatur

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and comfortable. The staff were very friendly. The breakfast was very good. Plenty of parking available"

Quality Inn Forsyth - Decatur

10/10 Excellent

"Front desk lady is SO nice! Very clean will be staying again!"

Other attractions near Scovill Zoo

Overlook Adventure Park

8.2/10 (11 reviews)

You can take time to visit Overlook Adventure Park during your travels to Decatur. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Children's Museum of Illinois

7.6/10 (28 reviews)

You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Illinois during your travels to Decatur. Experience the entertainment venues and theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

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Nelson Park

8.4/10 (16 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Nelson Park, a lovely green space in Decatur. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Lake Decatur

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Decatur during your travels in Decatur. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Decatur Public Library

Decatur Public Library is just one of the places to see in Decatur, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Transfer House

You can find out about the history of Decatur with a trip to Transfer House. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Hieronymus Mueller Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Hieronymus Mueller Museum in Decatur. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Millikin University

8.6/10 (112 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Millikin University during your travels in Decatur. Experience the entertainment venues and theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Scovill Zoo?

Scovill Zoo is located in a family-friendly area of Decatur that travellers like for its theatre scene. You'll find 36 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Scovill Zoo?

Hampton Inn Decatur Mt. Zion is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 2 mi (3.2 km) from Scovill Zoo. Other good choices within 5 miles include Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Decatur and Locust housing.

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

Expedia has 36 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Scovill Zoo.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Scovill Zoo.

What can I see and do near Scovill Zoo?

You'll have countless hours of family fun at Children's Museum of Illinois, Kirkland Fine Arts Center and Heroic Age Arts Center. Explore nature at Lake Decatur and Nelson Park. Millikin University and Overlook Adventure Park are both worth a visit while you're out exploring.

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Our top choices for Scovill Zoo hotels

1. Hampton Inn Decatur Mt. Zion

2. Residence Inn Decatur Forsyth

3. Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Decatur

4. Holiday Inn & Suites Decatur-Forsyth by IHG

5. Fairfield Inn Forsyth Decatur

6. Best Western Forsyth - Decatur

7. Decatur Conference Center & Hotel

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton DecaturForsyth

9. Sleep Inn Decatur I-72

10. Garner Hotel Decatur - Forsyth by IHG

11. FairBridge Inn Express Decatur Forsyth

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Decatur - Forsyth

13. Baymont by Wyndham Decatur IL North

14. Quality Inn Forsyth - Decatur

15. Americas Best Value Inn Decatur, IL

16. Locust housing

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Top Scovill Zoo Hotel Reviews

Decatur Conference Center & Hotel

Residence Inn Decatur Forsyth

Foster Inn Monticello

Holiday Inn & Suites Decatur-Forsyth by IHG

Hampton Inn Decatur Mt. Zion

Baymont by Wyndham Decatur IL North

Sleep Inn Decatur I-72

Fairfield Inn Forsyth Decatur

Quality Inn Forsyth - Decatur

Other attractions near Scovill Zoo

Overlook Adventure Park

Children's Museum of Illinois

Nelson Park

Lake Decatur

Decatur Public Library

Transfer House

Hieronymus Mueller Museum

Millikin University

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