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Hampton Inn & Suites Williamstown Ark Encounter

Hampton Inn & Suites Williamstown Ark Encounter
2.5 star property
0.8 km from Ark Encounter
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (994)
"Was a great place to stay"
United States
David
The price is NZ$246
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Williamstown Ark Encounter

Sunrise Inn Williamstown

Sunrise Inn Williamstown
2.5 star property
0.9 km from Ark Encounter
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1340)
"Clean room, nice staff, good breakfast"
United States
Brandy
The price is NZ$131
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Sunrise Inn Williamstown

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Williamstown

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Williamstown
2.0 star property
1 km from Ark Encounter
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Would definitely stay again."
United States
Tricia
The price is NZ$123
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan 2026
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Williamstown

The Lodges at Eden Reserve

The Lodges at Eden Reserve
3.0 star property
2.2 km from Ark Encounter
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$405
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
The Lodges at Eden Reserve

Arkstone Retreat 3

Arkstone Retreat 3
3.5 star property
2.8 km from Ark Encounter
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$735
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Arkstone Retreat 3

Horse Haven

Horse Haven
3.0 star property
2.5 km from Ark Encounter
The price is NZ$761
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Horse Haven

Arkstone Retreat Suites, 3 in 1!

Arkstone Retreat Suites, 3 in 1!
3.5 star property
2.8 km from Ark Encounter
The price is NZ$1,539
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Arkstone Retreat Suites, 3 in 1!

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Dry Ridge by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Dry Ridge by IHG
2.5 star property
5.9 km from Ark Encounter
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1029)
"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$174
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Dry Ridge by IHG

Home2 Suites By Hilton Dry Ridge

Home2 Suites By Hilton Dry Ridge
3.0 star property
7.2 km from Ark Encounter
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (137)
"Staff was courteous, room is wonderful"
United States
Kathy
The price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Home2 Suites By Hilton Dry Ridge

Comfort Suites Dry Ridge

Comfort Suites Dry Ridge
2.5 star property
5.9 km from Ark Encounter
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1321)
"Nice room, great breakfast, and friendly staff."
United States
Rafael
The price is NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
Comfort Suites Dry Ridge

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Dry Ridge

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Dry Ridge
2.0 star property
6.7 km from Ark Encounter
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1251)
"Nice place our 3rd stay!"
United States
Steve
The price is NZ$111
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Dry Ridge

Hampton Inn Dry Ridge

Hampton Inn Dry Ridge
2.5 star property
8.4 km from Ark Encounter
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Staff was excellent."
United States
Franklin
The price is NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Dry Ridge

Quality Inn Dry Ridge

Quality Inn Dry Ridge
2.5 star property
6.9 km from Ark Encounter
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$149
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Quality Inn Dry Ridge

The North Star Inn

The North Star Inn
2.0 star property
15.1 km from Ark Encounter
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Very nice and close to the ark where we going"
United States
Lisa
The price is NZ$104
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
The North Star Inn

Red Roof Inn Dry Ridge

Red Roof Inn Dry Ridge
2.0 star property
6.7 km from Ark Encounter
5.6 out of 10, (1000)
"Nice place "
United States
angel
The price is NZ$95
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Red Roof Inn Dry Ridge

Crittenden Ark Haven

Crittenden Ark Haven
4.5 star property
18.9 km from Ark Encounter
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2)
"We recommend it to 💯"
Mexico
Greiby
The price is NZ$787
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Crittenden Ark Haven
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ark Encounter?
Ark Encounter 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 10 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near Ark Encounter?
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 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Ark Encounter. Other good choices within a short distance include Sunrise Inn Williamstown and Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Williamstown.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Ark Encounter?
Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Ark Encounter.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ark Encounter, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Ark Encounter.
What can I see and do near Ark Encounter?
You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Webb Park and Piddle Park. Create some family memories at Kangaroo Walkabout and Ararat Ridge Zoo. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you can plan a visit to Dry Ridge Outlet Mall and William Arnold Log House.

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