The 10 Best Hotels Near Lake Waco, Waco from CA $100

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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 gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a rack of medicine balls.

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

CA $114

CA $133 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

2. Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area

Alta Vista, 9.3 km from Lake Waco

Galaedriel

CA $128

CA $147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table, and a seating arrangement.

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.

3. Candlewood Suites Waco by IHG

Alta Vista, 9.5 km from Lake Waco

Jack

CA $101

CA $121 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

4. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Waco Northwest by IHG

Bellmead, 13.1 km from Lake Waco

CA $102

CA $118 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a view of the kitchen in the background.

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

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

9.7 km from Lake Waco

Stephanie

CA $137

CA $166 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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.

A hotel lobby with a dining area, a kitchen, and a coffee station.

6. Quality Inn & Suites, Near University

Kendrick, 8.1 km from Lake Waco

Adron

CA $109

CA $126 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A spacious living room with a sofa set, wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

A vending machine area with a Pepsi advertisement, a refrigerator, and a water dispenser.

A building with a covered entrance, brick walls, and potted plants.

A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Waco/Mall area TX

5.6 km from Lake Waco

Janice

CA $87

CA $100 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a pool, and modern buildings in the background.

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

8. Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

9.5 km from Lake Waco

Rosalia

CA $178

CA $223 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a mirror, and a bathroom with a shower and toilet.

A brick building with a Sleep Inn sign, a flagpole with the Texas flag, and a clear blue sky.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with modern appliances, and a large window providing natural light.

A guest laundry area with two washing machines and a sign detailing usage instructions.

9. Sleep Inn & Suites Hewitt - South Waco

11.5 km from Lake Waco

Sandy

CA $95

CA $110 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

A modern hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, a small table, and a blue accent piece.

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

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

10. Hyatt Place Waco

Kendrick, 8.2 km from Lake Waco

Angelique

CA $101

CA $119 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

A modern breakfast area with a buffet, a coffee machine, and a refrigerated display of dairy products.

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

Woodway, 5.5 km from Lake Waco

Emmanuel

CA $127

CA $146 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating, and a television screen.

12. Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area

Carver, 11.4 km from Lake Waco

Bobbie-Jo

CA $100

CA $126 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a stone facade.

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.

13. Everhome Suites Waco by Choice Hotels

Kendrick, 9.2 km from Lake Waco

Jesus

CA $137

CA $160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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.

14. EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

9.5 km from Lake Waco

Martin

CA $165

CA $201 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and a dining space.

An outdoor patio with a pool, a barbecue area, and yellow chairs.

A hotel pool area with a pool, chairs, and a pool lift.

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

15. Home2 Suites by Hilton Waco

Cesar Chavez, 8.9 km from Lake Waco

CA $144

CA $169 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and hanging chairs.

A pool table in a room with a mural depicting Waco, Texas.

A pool table with a mural of Waco, Texas, and modern teal chairs with patterned cushions.

16. Tru By Hilton Waco South, TX

Kendrick, 8.5 km from Lake Waco

Leslie

CA $126

CA $148 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two bedside lamps, and a wall-mounted painting of a sunset landscape.

A reception area with a counter, a computer, and a coffee machine.

A modern dining area with marble tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a TV displaying a news program.

A fenced pool area with a clear sky, a building with a sign reading "HOLT," and a visible chimney.

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Waco University Area

Alta Vista, 9.2 km from Lake Waco

Dr Gagan

CA $95

CA $111 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, multiple seating areas with tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the counter.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance and multiple parking spaces.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table with chairs, a kitchenette, a TV, and a lamp.

18. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Waco South

Kendrick, 9 km from Lake Waco

CA $163

CA $191 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious lobby with a round seating area, a reception desk, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a dining area with a patterned tablecloth, and a hallway with a carpeted floor.

A patio area with outdoor seating, a grill station, and a sign for Homewood Suites by Hilton.

A hotel pool area with lounge chairs, a pergola, and a sign for Homewood Suites Hilton.

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Waco

Kendrick, 9 km from Lake Waco

Thomas

CA $170

CA $199 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

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

A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, sink, and a towel rack with folded towels.

A Knights Inn & Suites sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot with palm trees.

20. Knights Inn Franklin Ave Waco

Richland Hills, 6.6 km from Lake Waco

Catherine

CA $92

CA $106 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Waco

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor	9.4 Exceptional 1,758 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Candlewood Suites Waco by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 961 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Waco Northwest by IHG	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 421 reviews	View

Top Lake Waco Hotel Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

"The property is great - the only issue is I did not read closely enough - the pool is not really a swimming pool but a water trough - it is cute but not really an amenity we were able to use. The rest was great and close to Waco pd so no issues. Overall - would definitely stay here again"

Fairfield Inn & Suites Waco South

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were friendly and helpful."

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!"

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."

15 mins to Silos & Baylor | family home w/hot tub + yard

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable and cozy. We used this as a base to explore Waco, Dallas and even a day in San Antonio. With the heat outside we were unable to use the patio or hot tub but it is as pictured."

Private Pickleball Court! Lovely 2 Bedroom Home - Minutes to Everything

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

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 studying the exhibits at Waco Mammoth National Monument in 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 trip to 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 at 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)

Enjoy a fun-filled day 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. Travelers 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 traveler 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 are there close to Lake Waco?

Expedia has 189 hotels and other accommodations 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, most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review 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.

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

2. Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area

3. Candlewood Suites Waco by IHG

4. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Waco Northwest by IHG

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

6. Quality Inn & Suites, Near University

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Waco/Mall area TX

8. Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

9. Sleep Inn & Suites Hewitt - South Waco

10. Hyatt Place Waco

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

12. Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area

13. Everhome Suites Waco by Choice Hotels

14. EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

15. Home2 Suites by Hilton Waco

16. Tru By Hilton Waco South, TX

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Waco University Area

18. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Waco South

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Waco

20. Knights Inn Franklin Ave Waco

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Top Lake Waco Hotel Reviews

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites Waco South

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

Extended Stay America Suites Waco Woodway

Magnolia Market - 4 Miles away

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

Barkley House

15 mins to Silos & Baylor | family home w/hot tub + yard

Private Pickleball Court! Lovely 2 Bedroom Home - Minutes to Everything

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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