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Hampton Inn & Suites Williamstown Ark Encounter

Hampton Inn & Suites Williamstown Ark Encounter

Hampton Inn & Suites Williamstown Ark Encounter
2.5 star property
1.4 km from Ararat Ridge Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (996)
"Was a great place to stay"
United States
David
The price is NZ$248
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Williamstown Ark Encounter
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Sunrise Inn Williamstown

Sunrise Inn Williamstown

Sunrise Inn Williamstown
2.5 star property
1.5 km from Ararat Ridge Zoo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1341)
"Clean room, nice staff, good breakfast"
United States
Brandy
The price is NZ$131
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Sunrise Inn Williamstown
Free daily continental breakfast
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Williamstown

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Williamstown

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Williamstown
2.0 star property
1.7 km from Ararat Ridge Zoo
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Would definitely stay again."
United States
Tricia
The price is NZ$123
includes taxes & fees
31 Jan - 1 Feb 2026
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Williamstown
Living area
The Lodges at Eden Reserve

The Lodges at Eden Reserve

The Lodges at Eden Reserve
3.0 star property
2.5 km from Ararat Ridge Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (49)
"Grate place, everything was clean and smell good when we arrived, also easy to get there "
United States
Waldo
The price is NZ$407
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
The Lodges at Eden Reserve
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Horse Haven

Horse Haven

Horse Haven
3.0 star property
3.1 km from Ararat Ridge Zoo
The price is NZ$765
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Horse Haven
Free daily continental breakfast
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Dry Ridge by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Dry Ridge by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Dry Ridge by IHG
2.5 star property
6 km from Ararat Ridge Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1030)
"Highly recommend, the hotel and room was very clean, the staff was pleasant and the breakfast was very good. "
United States
Armando
The price is NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Dry Ridge by IHG
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Comfort Suites Dry Ridge

Comfort Suites Dry Ridge

Comfort Suites Dry Ridge
2.5 star property
6 km from Ararat Ridge Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1321)
"Nice room, great breakfast, and friendly staff."
United States
Rafael
The price is NZ$156
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
Comfort Suites Dry Ridge
Terrace/patio
Home2 Suites By Hilton Dry Ridge

Home2 Suites By Hilton Dry Ridge

Home2 Suites By Hilton Dry Ridge
3.0 star property
7.3 km from Ararat Ridge Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (137)
"Staff was courteous, room is wonderful"
United States
Kathy
The price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Home2 Suites By Hilton Dry Ridge
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Dry Ridge

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Dry Ridge

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Dry Ridge
2.0 star property
6.7 km from Ararat Ridge Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1252)
"Nice place our 3rd stay!"
United States
Steve
The price is NZ$111
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Dry Ridge
Front of property – evening/night
Hampton Inn Dry Ridge

Hampton Inn Dry Ridge

Hampton Inn Dry Ridge
2.5 star property
8.4 km from Ararat Ridge Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Staff was excellent."
United States
Franklin
The price is NZ$156
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Dry Ridge
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Quality Inn Dry Ridge

Quality Inn Dry Ridge

Quality Inn Dry Ridge
2.5 star property
6.9 km from Ararat Ridge Zoo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (873)
"Everything was clean and neat, and the bed and pillows were extremely comfortable staff was friendly."
United States
MaryJane
The price is NZ$150
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Quality Inn Dry Ridge
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Arkstone Retreat 3

Arkstone Retreat 3

Arkstone Retreat 3
3.5 star property
3.4 km from Ararat Ridge Zoo
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Spacious home. Excellent amenities. Close to the Ark Encounter. Excellent hosts and communication! Would definitely stay here again!! Thank you Matt and Team!!"
United States
Sara
The price is NZ$739
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Arkstone Retreat 3
Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub
The North Star Inn

The North Star Inn

The North Star Inn
2.0 star property
14.9 km from Ararat Ridge Zoo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Very nice and close to the ark where we going"
United States
Lisa
The price is NZ$105
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
The North Star Inn
Exterior
Red Roof Inn Dry Ridge

Red Roof Inn Dry Ridge

Red Roof Inn Dry Ridge
2.0 star property
6.8 km from Ararat Ridge Zoo
5.6 out of 10, (1001)
"Nice place "
United States
angel
The price is NZ$96
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Red Roof Inn Dry Ridge
Terrace/patio
Crittenden Ark Haven

Crittenden Ark Haven

Crittenden Ark Haven
4.5 star property
19 km from Ararat Ridge Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2)
"We recommend it to 💯"
Mexico
Greiby
The price is NZ$790
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Crittenden Ark Haven
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Arkstone Retreat Suites, 3 in 1!

Arkstone Retreat Suites, 3 in 1!

Arkstone Retreat Suites, 3 in 1!
3.5 star property
3.4 km from Ararat Ridge Zoo
The price is NZ$1,547
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Arkstone Retreat Suites, 3 in 1!
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 Ararat Ridge Zoo Hotel Reviews

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Williamstown

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Williamstown

10/10 Excellent
"Habitaciones limpia aunque son antiguas , "
Ainel 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Williamstown

Hotels near other Ararat Ridge Zoo attractions

Ark Encounter

4.8/5 (1,887 reviews)
Have a fun-filled day at Ark Encounter and find out why this is a popular theme park in Williamstown. Discover the restaurants and museums in this family-friendly area.
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Kangaroo Walkabout

See the exotic and native animals who call Kangaroo Walkabout home during your travels in Williamstown. Discover the restaurants and museums in this family-friendly area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ararat Ridge Zoo?
Ararat Ridge Zoo is located in a welcoming area of Williamstown that travellers like for its restaurants. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 5 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near Ararat Ridge Zoo?
Hampton Inn & Suites Williamstown Ark Encounter 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 just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Ararat Ridge Zoo. Another good option is Sunrise Inn Williamstown, located just 1 mi (1.5 km) away.
How many hotels are there close to Ararat Ridge Zoo?
Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Ararat Ridge Zoo.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ararat Ridge Zoo, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, 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 use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Ararat Ridge Zoo.
What can I see and do near Ararat Ridge Zoo?
You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Webb Park and Piddle Park. Create some family memories at Kangaroo Walkabout and Ark Encounter. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Dry Ridge Outlet Mall and William Arnold Log House.