10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Lake Waco in Waco

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A La Quinta Inn & Suites building with a modern design, large windows, and a prominent sign.

A modern kitchen with a long counter, built-in waffle maker, and a refrigerator with a beverage dispenser.

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

A pool area with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding area.

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor

Brazos, 9.2 km from Lake Waco

Kristina

NZ$168

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large window with patterned curtains.

A modern office space with a desk, computer, and two potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a dining area, sofas, a TV, and a bar.

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

2. Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area

Carver, 11.4 km from Lake Waco

Larry

NZ$157

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A Holiday Inn & Suites entrance sign with a clear view of the building's exterior.

A large indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and a seating area with chairs.

A gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills and weight machines, and a rack of dumbbells.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, glass doors leading outside, and a large plant.

3. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Waco Northwest by IHG

Bellmead, 13.1 km from Lake Waco

Todd

NZ$175

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a dining area in the background.

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

A modern hotel exterior with a covered outdoor seating area, large windows, and a brick facade.

A modern restaurant with a clean, open layout, featuring a mix of seating arrangements and a prominent 'EVEN KITCHEN & BAR' sign.

4. EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

9.5 km from Lake Waco

Devona

NZ$263

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

A reception area with a counter, a framed picture on the wall, and a doormat with a message.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a desk, and a lamp.

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a poolside bar, surrounded by a building with large windows and a brick facade.

5. Hampton Inn Waco

Bellmead, 12.4 km from Lake Waco

Cheryl

NZ$167

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A conference room with a large table, yellow chairs, a central vase, and a painting of a building.

A modern hotel lobby with a large conference table, comfortable seating, a television, and a decorative wall with framed pictures.

A modern bar area with seating, a bar counter, and a large screen.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a buffet counter with various food items.

6. Hyatt Place Waco

Kendrick, 8.2 km from Lake Waco

Angelique

NZ$148

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a glass coffee table, a star-patterned floor, and a staircase.

A gym with cardio machines, weight training equipment, and a mirrored wall.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a pool ladder, and white lounge chairs around the pool area.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a large bathtub with rose petals on the floor.

7. Quality Inn & Suites, Near University

Kendrick, 8.1 km from Lake Waco

Jessica

NZ$158

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a chair.

A hotel room with a white door, a desk with a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a shelf above the mirror.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, a kitchen with modern appliances, and a framed picture on the wall.

8. Candlewood Suites Waco by IHG

Alta Vista, 9.5 km from Lake Waco

Jack

NZ$152

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a sofa, a small table, a chair, and a large window.

A swimming pool with blue lighting, surrounded by chairs and umbrellas, with a cityscape in the background.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a clear sky.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar with stools, and pendant lighting.

9. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

Brazos, 9.7 km from Lake Waco

Karen

NZ$256

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A reception area with a reception desk, a wall-mounted computer, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a shelf with snacks.

A modern kitchen with a self-serve breakfast station, including yogurt, cereal, and milk dispensers.

A modern reception desk with a blue wall and geometric decor.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and a covered parking area.

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

9.7 km from Lake Waco

Stephanie

NZ$208

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a grand piano, marble flooring, and elegant chandeliers.

A modern hotel exterior with a covered outdoor seating area, large windows, and a clean, contemporary design.

A spacious living area with a large TV, comfortable seating, and a piano.

A spacious living room with large windows, a modern chandelier, and a comfortable seating area.

11. Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

9.5 km from Lake Waco

Betsy

NZ$280

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a wooden table, and a lamp. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a blue sofa, and a dining table with chairs.

A Comfort Suites hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a clear sky.

12. Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area

Alta Vista, 9.3 km from Lake Waco

Galaedriel

NZ$184

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a headboard, a desk with a chair, and a television.

A modern living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with a covered walkway and a parking area.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and a patterned rug, a reception desk, and a large wall mural.

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodway - Waco South

Woodway, 5.5 km from Lake Waco

Emmanuel

NZ$182

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel reception desk with a modern design, a large chandelier, and a sign that reads "Hotel Sindigo".

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a TV, and a large painting of a sunset.

A hotel entrance with a blue doormat reading "hotel INDIGO."

A modern hotel lobby with a dining area, a bar, and a television screen.

14. Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

Brazos, 9.5 km from Lake Waco

Rick

NZ$290

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, a brick building with a yellow door, and a tree in the background.

A building with a brick exterior, large windows, and outdoor seating with wooden benches and potted plants.

A wooden deck with a pool, surrounded by trees and a building with a green roof.

A beachside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a lifeguard stand, and a wooden deck.

15. 1700 South 2nd

Baylor, 10.6 km from Lake Waco

Marissa

NZ$364

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hotel exterior with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and string lights.

A spacious living area with a large teal sofa, wooden dining table, and chairs. There are framed pictures on the walls and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "Everhome Suites." It features a large parking lot and a stone facade.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wall with framed pictures.

16. Everhome Suites Waco by Choice Hotels

Kendrick, 9.2 km from Lake Waco

Jesus

NZ$201

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern lounge area with a bar, seating, and a colorful patterned ottoman.

A hotel pool area with a clear blue pool, lounge chairs, and a modern building facade.

A modern hotel building with a prominent rooftop sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

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

17. Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown

Brazos, 9.1 km from Lake Waco

Sheri

NZ$167

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern living room with a grey sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. A bar area with shelves of bottles and glasses is visible in the background.

A modern restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and pendant lighting.

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, wicker furniture, and a dining area.

A modern building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a clear blue sky.

18. Element by Marriott Waco

Alta Vista, 9.5 km from Lake Waco

Axel

NZ$239

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, a bar visible through glass partitions, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a prominent AC HOTEL WACO sign above the entrance.

A modern dining area with round tables and orange chairs, large windows offering views of a building and a pool.

19. AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

Brazos, 8.9 km from Lake Waco

Felicia

NZ$258

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a small round table, and a TV.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A hotel corridor with refrigerated display cases filled with food items and shelves stocked with toiletries and personal care products.

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco South by IHG

Kendrick, 8.9 km from Lake Waco

Sherry

NZ$220

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Waco

Property	Property class	Guest rating
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor	9.4 Exceptional 1,763 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area	8.6 Excellent 1,710 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Waco Northwest by IHG	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 485 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Waco	8.4 Very good 1,002 reviews	View

Top Lake Waco Hotel Reviews

Staybridge Suites Waco South - Woodway by IHG

8/10 Good

"This was a really nice room with kitchenette. The bed was very comfortable as well as the sitting area."

Fairfield Inn & Suites Waco South

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were friendly and helpful."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodway - Waco South

10/10 Excellent

"Staff and breakfast was great"

Sadie's 5 Star Retreat For Your Waco Stay

10/10 Excellent

"Great house and great host!"

Extended Stay America Suites Waco Woodway

10/10 Excellent

"I really enjoyed my stay the staff was very nice the air was so cold just the way I like it"

Magnolia Market - 4 Miles away

10/10 Excellent

"From the front porch, through all the rooms and to the back porch, this property exudes warmth and care. It was very clean, had all the supplies we needed. It was cozy and welcoming. We sort of didn't want to leave as we were all so relaxed! We are trying to think of a reason that we need to visit Waco again . . . soon . . . but only if this property is available!"

NEW! Game Day+ Group Trip + Cowboy Pool + 2 Kings + Sleeps 12

10/10 Excellent

"Great house!"

Unique Western Flair, Close to EXTRACO, SILOS, Shopping, EATERIES, 3min LAKE!

8/10 Good

"Very cute western decorated home. The owner went to great lengths to leave a special book about Waco. It’s was in a good location to get to every place we went. It was great for our family and little dogs. Very nice quiet neighborhood."

Barkley House

10/10 Excellent

"This was the perfect place for my husband and I for the wknd. Very clean and very comfortable."

Other attractions near Lake Waco

An archaeological site with exposed skeletal remains and artifacts.

Waco Mammoth National Monument

8.8/10 (557 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Waco Mammoth National Monument during your trip to Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Two elephants in a fenced enclosure with a forested background.

Cameron Park Zoo

9.0/10 (617 reviews)

Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Cameron Park Zoo during your holiday in Waco? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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A large, beige, arched bridge structure with a metal framework.

Brazos Park East

8.8/10 (92 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Brazos Park East, a lovely green space in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Extraco Events Center

8.0/10 (340 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Extraco Events Center during your trip to Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Carleen Bright Arboretum

8.0/10 (24 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Carleen Bright Arboretum during your trip to Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness Center

Catch an event at Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness Center during your trip to Waco. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Riverbend Park Ballfields

Explore the great outdoors at Riverbend Park Ballfields, a lovely green space in Waco. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Hawaiian Falls

7.8/10 (165 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Hawaiian Falls during your visit to Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Waco?

Lake Waco is located in Waco. Travellers love the area for its array of dining options, sporting events and major shopping area. You'll find 189 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Lake Waco?

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodway - Waco South is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Lake Waco. Other good options within a few miles include Extended Stay America Suites Waco Woodway and Fairfield Inn & Suites Waco South.

How many hotels will I find close to Lake Waco?

Expedia has 189 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Lake Waco.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Lake Waco.

What can I see and do near Lake Waco?

Local parks like Cameron Park Zoo, Carleen Bright Arboretum and Riverbend Park Ballfields are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Create some family memories at Hawaiian Falls and Waco Mammoth National Monument. Bowlero Waco, Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness Center or Bosqueville Football Stadium are some local sights worth checking out.

Top Hotels Near Lake Waco in Waco

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1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor

2. Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area

3. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Waco Northwest by IHG

4. EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

5. Hampton Inn Waco

6. Hyatt Place Waco

7. Quality Inn & Suites, Near University

8. Candlewood Suites Waco by IHG

9. Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

11. Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

12. Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodway - Waco South

14. Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

15. 1700 South 2nd

16. Everhome Suites Waco by Choice Hotels

17. Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown

18. Element by Marriott Waco

19. AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco South by IHG

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Top Lake Waco Hotel Reviews

Staybridge Suites Waco South - Woodway by IHG

Fairfield Inn & Suites Waco South

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodway - Waco South

Sadie's 5 *Star* Retreat For Your Waco Stay

Extended Stay America Suites Waco Woodway

Magnolia Market - 4 Miles away

NEW! Game Day+ Group Trip + Cowboy Pool + 2 Kings + Sleeps 12

Unique Western Flair, Close to EXTRACO, SILOS, Shopping, EATERIES, 3min LAKE!

Barkley House

Other attractions near Lake Waco

Waco Mammoth National Monument

Cameron Park Zoo

Brazos Park East

Extraco Events Center

Carleen Bright Arboretum

Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness Center

Riverbend Park Ballfields

Hawaiian Falls

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Sadie's 5 Star Retreat For Your Waco Stay