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A reception area with a large arched window, two black chairs, a reception desk, and a ceiling light fixture.

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

A reception area with a counter, a chandelier, a digital clock, and a view through a large window.

1. La Vista Motel

2.3 km from Gladys Porter Zoo

Norma

RM262

RM301 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A lobby with two armchairs, a vase with dried plants, and a large blue artwork on the wall.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and ceiling fans.

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

A reception area with a desk, a clock, and a ceiling fan.

2. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Brownsville

2.3 km from Gladys Porter Zoo

Charles David

RM291

RM335 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A bar area with a brick counter, bar stools, and a 'THANK YOU' sign.

A reception desk with a 'No Cash Refunds' sign, a television, and decorative items including a potted plant and a framed picture.

A hotel room with a wooden bed, a desk with a computer, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A reception desk with a large window, a clock, and a plant.

3. Hotel O Colonial Inn Brownsville Tx

1.3 km from Gladys Porter Zoo

Sha

RM222

RM277 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A reception area with a desk, computer, and a globe. There is a wooden display case with books and a mat on the floor.

A two-story building with a tiled roof, multiple balconies, and a central entrance with arches.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

A hotel with a central courtyard, a covered outdoor seating area, and a parking lot with cars.

4. Boca Chica Inn & Suites Brownsville

2.6 km from Gladys Porter Zoo

Vicenta

RM309

RM372 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A corner reception area with a counter, a small stool, and a window with a view of the street.

A laundry room with two front-loading washing machines, a wooden ceiling, and a blue wall.

A reception area with a TV displaying news, framed artwork on the walls, a counter with magazines, and a tiled floor.

A building with a red door, a staircase, and a picnic table.

5. Texas Inn Brownsville by Hotel O

2.5 km from Gladys Porter Zoo

Juan

RM234

RM269 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A fire pit area with a stone fire pit, a paved walkway, and a parking lot with cars and palm trees in the background.

A breakfast bar with various food dispensers, a coffee machine, and utensils.

A modern lounge area with a green sofa, wooden table, and chairs, featuring ceiling lights and large windows.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and dishwasher.

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Brownsville

5.8 km from Gladys Porter Zoo

Cindy

RM493

RM568 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A spacious dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and framed pictures above the table.

A hotel bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a microwave built into a wooden cabinet.

A conference room with a large wooden table and six leather chairs.

A gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, a bench press, and a rack of dumbbells.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Brownsville

5.5 km from Gladys Porter Zoo

Gerhard

RM454

RM522 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

A modern living room with a blue sofa, wooden beams, a dining area, and framed pictures on the walls.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a stone wall, and a mural of a football player.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table.

8. Everhome Suites Brownsville

6 km from Gladys Porter Zoo

Jorge

RM395

RM454 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A lobby with two blue patterned chairs, a stone wall, a wooden ceiling fan, a reception desk, and a clock on the wall.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, a sink, and a mirror.

A residential area with a well-maintained lawn, palm trees, and a house with a red exterior and a window with shutters.

A hotel room with two beds, a large dark headboard, and a framed picture on the wall.

9. Quality Inn Brownsville

7.2 km from Gladys Porter Zoo

Randal

RM308

RM354 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A covered parking area with cars parked under a structure with blue lighting.

A pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a gated entrance.

A banquet hall with tables set for a formal event, decorated with floral arrangements and a banner.

A hotel with a yellow facade, multiple arches, and a parking lot with palm trees.

10. Los Fresnos Inn and Suites

17.9 km from Gladys Porter Zoo

yoly

RM269

RM336 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a window with curtains.

A small coffee station with a coffee machine, cups, and a trash can.

A restaurant with a glass-top table, black chairs, a coffee machine, and a trash can.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a ceiling fan, and a large potted plant near the entrance.

11. Americas Best Value Inn Brownsville

7.6 km from Gladys Porter Zoo

LORENA

RM315

RM383 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a herringbone floor pattern.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a well-lit facade.

A modern lobby with a stone accent wall, a seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large abstract artwork, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Brownsville North

6 km from Gladys Porter Zoo

Yvette

RM469

RM539 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, multiple balconies, and a parking area with handicapped accessibility.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a reception desk.

A hotel reception area with two wooden reception desks, a television, and a plant display.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a small table, and a large window with a view of greenery.

13. Courtyard by Marriott Brownsville

5.4 km from Gladys Porter Zoo

Jose

RM493

RM573 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a multi-story building with stone accents.

A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A kitchen area with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a push cart.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and exercise equipment.

14. Staybridge Suites Brownsville by IHG

5.5 km from Gladys Porter Zoo

DORA

RM513

RM590 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit, wicker furniture, and a view of a pool and buildings in the background.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee table with snacks, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a TV, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a bed, a television on a dresser, a bedside table with a lamp, and a phone.

15. Residence Inn By Marriott Brownsville

5.5 km from Gladys Porter Zoo

Cecilia

RM602

RM692 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A hotel dining area with a central buffet, multiple seating arrangements, and overhead lighting fixtures.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, a wall-mounted sign, and a stone pillar.

A hotel entrance with a covered parking area, palm trees, and flags.

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

16. Homewood Suites by Hilton Brownsville

5 km from Gladys Porter Zoo

Ana lucia

RM1,038

RM1,194 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A room with a bathtub, a blue sofa, two small tables, and a red wall.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a table, surrounded by a brick walkway.

A hotel with a pathway leading to a body of water, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a covered entrance and multiple parking spaces.

17. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brownsville by IHG

4.1 km from Gladys Porter Zoo

joshua

RM412

RM474 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a fireplace, and a snack display.

A gazebo with a dining area, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and potted plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, dining tables, and a kitchen in the background.

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Brownsville North

7.8 km from Gladys Porter Zoo

Adolfo

RM532

RM612 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A room with a wooden slat wall, a window with a curtain, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

An outdoor basketball court with a hoop, surrounded by trees and benches.

19. Rooms at The Pecan

8.5 km from Gladys Porter Zoo

Jose

RM303

RM348 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

A swimming pool with a diving board, surrounded by plants and outdoor seating.

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

A modern bar area with a long counter, several chairs, and pendant lighting.

20. Holiday Inn Brownsville by IHG

5.7 km from Gladys Porter Zoo

Janet

RM391

RM449 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Gladys Porter Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
La Vista Motel	8.0 Very good 126 reviews	View
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Brownsville	7.8 Good 740 reviews	View
Hotel O Colonial Inn Brownsville Tx	6.2 72 reviews	View
Boca Chica Inn & Suites Brownsville	6.0 381 reviews	View
Texas Inn Brownsville by Hotel O	5.8 92 reviews	View

Top Gladys Porter Zoo Hotel Reviews

Padre South Hotel On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel/rooms are a bit outdated but clean. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful, which make up for most of the slight inconvenience of outdated rooms. Will stay there in the future."

Motel 6 Brownsville, TX

8/10 Good

"Good for the price"

La Copa Inn Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and great breakfast."

Staybridge Suites Brownsville by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel and personnel"

Hotel O Colonial Inn Brownsville Tx

10/10 Excellent

"Staff"

Holiday Inn Brownsville by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Misunderstanding in breakfast included with room. I heard several mention they thought breakfast came with the room."

Quality Inn Brownsville

10/10 Excellent

"the smell alone of the room told you everything that i had to know!! so clean and well out together i would definitely recommend if you want to get away the pool was also very clean!"

Executive Inn and Suites

8/10 Good

"The staff was very nice."

Other attractions near Gladys Porter Zoo

Camille Lightner Playhouse

6.8/10 (13 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Camille Lightner Playhouse on your trip to Brownsville. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area or seek out the golf courses.

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Dean Porter Park

You can find out about the history of Brownsville with a visit to Dean Porter Park.

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Historic Brownsville Museum

8.6/10 (83 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Historic Brownsville Museum in Brownsville. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Immaculate Conception Cathedral

8.0/10 (7 reviews)

Immaculate Conception Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Brownsville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area or seek out the golf courses.

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Market Square Research Center

7.2/10 (5 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Brownsville when you stop by Market Square Research Center.

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Russell/Cocke Residence

You can find out about the history of Brownsville with a trip to Russell/Cocke Residence. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area or seek out the golf courses.

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Stillman House Museum

9.0/10 (12 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Stillman House Museum during your travels in Brownsville. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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20 Matamoros International Bridge

20 Matamoros International Bridge is just one of the places to see in Matamoros, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gladys Porter Zoo?

Gladys Porter Zoo is located in a family-friendly area of Brownsville that travellers like for its island views and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 36 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Gladys Porter Zoo?

Hotel O Colonial Inn Brownsville Tx is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and digital TV. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Gladys Porter Zoo. Other good options within a few miles include SureStay Hotel by Best Western Brownsville and Motel 6 Brownsville, TX.

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

Expedia has 36 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Gladys Porter Zoo.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Gladys Porter Zoo.

What can I see and do near Gladys Porter Zoo?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Historic Brownsville Museum and Stillman House Museum. Casamata Museum, Immaculate Conception Cathedral and Market Square Research Center are some of the local landmarks to explore. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Parque Olímpico Cultura y Conocimiento and Pet Smart Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Gladys Porter Zoo hotels

1. La Vista Motel

2. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Brownsville

3. Hotel O Colonial Inn Brownsville Tx

4. Boca Chica Inn & Suites Brownsville

5. Texas Inn Brownsville by Hotel O

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Brownsville

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Brownsville

8. Everhome Suites Brownsville

9. Quality Inn Brownsville

10. Los Fresnos Inn and Suites

11. Americas Best Value Inn Brownsville

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Brownsville North

13. Courtyard by Marriott Brownsville

14. Staybridge Suites Brownsville by IHG

15. Residence Inn By Marriott Brownsville

16. Homewood Suites by Hilton Brownsville

17. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brownsville by IHG

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Brownsville North

19. Rooms at The Pecan

20. Holiday Inn Brownsville by IHG

Compare popular hotels close to Gladys Porter Zoo

Top Gladys Porter Zoo Hotel Reviews

Padre South Hotel On The Beach

Motel 6 Brownsville, TX

La Copa Inn Beach Hotel

Staybridge Suites Brownsville by IHG

Hotel O Colonial Inn Brownsville Tx

Holiday Inn Brownsville by IHG

Quality Inn Brownsville

Executive Inn and Suites

Other attractions near Gladys Porter Zoo

Camille Lightner Playhouse

Dean Porter Park

Historic Brownsville Museum

Immaculate Conception Cathedral

Market Square Research Center

Russell/Cocke Residence

Stillman House Museum

20 Matamoros International Bridge

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