The Best Hotels Closest to Ark Encounter in Williamstown - 2026 Updated Prices

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

A row of green cabins with red roofs, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a white comforter and patterned pillows, a mounted TV, and a window with blinds.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden ceiling.

1. The Lodges at Eden Reserve

2.2 km from Ark Encounter

James

3.335.904 ₫

6.820.664 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A tent with a loft bed, a dining area with wooden furniture, and a hanging light fixture.

A wooden playground structure with slides and climbing elements.

A dining table with woven placemats, a glass vase with a plant, and a wooden chair.

A kitchen counter with a coffee maker, a microwave, and a clock displaying 12:26.

2. The Glamping at Eden Reserve

2.2 km from Ark Encounter

Sherlaine

1.632.834 ₫

4.228.656 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large window, a red sofa, a grey armchair, and a small table.

A spacious hotel lobby with modern furniture, a seating area with a sofa and ottomans, and a kitchen visible in the background.

A hotel room with a large mirror, a bed with two pillows, a bedside table, a window with a view, and a shower area.

A pool area with clear signage indicating no lifeguard on duty and no diving.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Williamstown Ark Encounter

0.8 km from Ark Encounter

James

3.591.716 ₫

3.959.508 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, two sofas, a small table, a desk, a mirror, and a bathroom.

A Sunrise Inn with a clear entrance, a brick exterior, and a parking area.

A room with a wooden wall, a door, a table with chairs, and a small shelf with items.

A reception area with a fireplace, a sign for Noah & Sons Board Game, and a 'Home' sign on the wall.

4. Sunrise Inn Williamstown

0.9 km from Ark Encounter

T Park

1.982.727 ₫

2.185.758 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A restaurant with a counter, dining area, and large windows.

A living room with a teal wall, wooden flooring, a sofa, a chair, a table, and a lamp.

A building with a distinctive pink facade and a covered entrance.

A modern hotel room with a fireplace, a television, a bed with blue bedding, and a view of the kitchen.

5. Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Williamstown

1 km from Ark Encounter

Christopher

2.591.541 ₫

2.856.915 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A modern office space with a desk, two chairs, a blue sofa, and three framed artworks on the wall.

A modern breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items and a sign reading "EXPRESS START BREAKFAST".

A reception area with two reception desks, a modern wall design, and a vending machine.

6. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Dry Ridge by IHG

5.9 km from Ark Encounter

Robert

2.773.226 ₫

3.057.287 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An outdoor patio with seating, tables, string lights, and a grill.

A snack display area with various packaged snacks and a cooler section.

A modern restaurant with a seating area featuring purple and teal booths, wooden tables, and blue upholstered chairs.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sign reading "HOME 2 Suites by Hilton," and a snack bar in the background.

7. Home2 Suites By Hilton Dry Ridge

7.2 km from Ark Encounter

Phillip

2.954.134 ₫

3.256.637 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk with a lamp, and a carpeted floor.

A Comfort Suites hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, tables, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned carpet, and a large window offering natural light.

8. Comfort Suites Dry Ridge

5.9 km from Ark Encounter

Gary

2.425.925 ₫

2.674.341 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a microwave, a chair, a small table, and a picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a desktop computer, a large wall clock, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A multi-story Microtel hotel with a modern design, featuring a series of balconies and a covered entrance area.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a brown sofa, a small table, and a window with curtains.

9. Microtel Inn by Wyndham Dry Ridge

6.7 km from Ark Encounter

George

1.960.697 ₫

2.161.472 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of greenery, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A registration desk with a dark blue wall and a sign above it that reads "The NorthStar Inn Registration".

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a toaster.

A hotel room with a bathtub, a sink, a mirror, a television, a chair, and a desk.

10. The North Star Inn

15.1 km from Ark Encounter

Kristi

1.943.591 ₫

2.142.641 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A hotel bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a shower area.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a glass partition, and a blue sign indicating the hotel name.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by large windows.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot with several cars.

11. Hampton Inn Dry Ridge

8.4 km from Ark Encounter

Marta

2.646.746 ₫

2.917.589 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a waffle maker, and a display of pastries.

A hotel room with a green sofa, a wooden cabinet with a flat-screen TV, a small table, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a central tower, and a parking lot.

12. Quality Inn Dry Ridge

6.9 km from Ark Encounter

Jeff

2.073.440 ₫

2.285.760 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A Red Roof Inn with a covered parking area and a clear blue sky.

A reception area with a stone wall, a red door, a reception desk, and two leather chairs.

A hotel lobby with a flat-screen TV displaying 'Free Wi-Fi All Rooms,' a bench, a fireplace, and a seating area with chairs.

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

13. Red Roof Inn Dry Ridge

6.7 km from Ark Encounter

Chrystal

1.865.837 ₫

2.056.853 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Ark Encounter

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Lodges at Eden Reserve	9.8 Exceptional 70 reviews	View
The Glamping at Eden Reserve	9.2 Wonderful 50 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Williamstown Ark Encounter	9.0 Wonderful 1,078 reviews	View
Sunrise Inn Williamstown	8.6 Excellent 1,665 reviews	View
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Williamstown	8.0 Very good 1,047 reviews	View

Top Ark Encounter Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Dry Ridge

10/10 Excellent

"Great breakfast and variety of food. Staff was wonderfully helpful. Our 3-day stay was very enjoyable. Very convenient location and hotel is very new. If ever in the area again I would definitely revisit this hotel. Only issue was the ice machine on our floor was out of order, not a deal breaker!"

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Dry Ridge by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very complete breakfast"

Home2 Suites By Hilton Dry Ridge

10/10 Excellent

"The room was spacious and clean. The beds were very comfortable. The staff was excellent. I highly recommend this hotel."

Comfort Suites Dry Ridge

8/10 Good

"It smells great in the lobby and we are so grateful for the free hot breakfast, but would hope they could extend the breakfast hours a little for those of us who would like to sleep in. Staff seemed friendly. The room was very decent for the price paid. The room is super spacious with comfortable beds. There were areas that could appear cleaner, as we saw dust. They could add more clean towels, trash bags, and toilet paper before check-in, as it was quite low for a family of 5. The shower easily leaks water onto the bathroom floor when in use, so the extra towels for the floors would have helped. The location is so conveniently close to Walmart and other fast food places, plus the Ark Encounter which was the highlight of our trip. The hotel was well worth the money paid! Grateful overall!"

Sunrise Inn Williamstown

10/10 Excellent

"All good!"

The Glamping at Eden Reserve

8/10 Good

"Clean and beautiful. The bath houses were always very clean. Only down side is there’s a life lift (helicopter) right beside the tents and a train track close which creates a lot of extra noise when trying to sleep."

Ramada by Wyndham Sparta/At Speedway

8/10 Good

"The staff was excellent and the breakfast was really good ."

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Dry Ridge

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was adequate, but nothing special. Staff was very kind and helpful. Room was sufficient and beds were comfortable."

Hampton Inn by Hilton Richwood Cincinnati South

10/10 Excellent

"My expectations were exceeded. The hotel was friendly, clean, quiet, and the beds were comfortable with extra pillows. The elevator required a room key card to access guest floors for security. The breakfast was OK, but oatmeal was watery and would have preferred omelets to order."

Other attractions near Ark Encounter

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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Ararat Ridge Zoo

8.8/10 (265 reviews)

Why not meet the animals who live at Ararat Ridge Zoo during your holiday in Williamstown? Discover the restaurants and museums in this walkable area.

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Rainbow Maze

Enjoy an outing to Rainbow Maze during your stay in Williamstown. Discover the restaurants and museums in this family-friendly area.

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Webb Park

Explore the great outdoors at Webb Park, a lovely green space in Williamstown. Discover the restaurants and museums in this walkable area.

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William Arnold Log House

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at William Arnold Log House during your travels in Williamstown. Discover the restaurants and museums in this family-friendly area.

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Saint Elizabeth Grant Hospital

If Saint Elizabeth Grant Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Williamstown.

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Piddle Park

7.2/10 (55 reviews)

After visiting Piddle Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dry Ridge. While in this walkable area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

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Dry Ridge Outlet Mall

6.8/10 (191 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Dry Ridge Outlet Mall during your stay in Dry Ridge. While in this walkable area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

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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 17 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Ark Encounter?

Expedia has 17 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. Kangaroo Walkabout, Rainbow Maze and Ararat Ridge Zoo are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town. 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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Our top choices for Ark Encounter hotels

1. The Lodges at Eden Reserve

2. The Glamping at Eden Reserve

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Williamstown Ark Encounter

4. Sunrise Inn Williamstown

5. Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Williamstown

6. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Dry Ridge by IHG

7. Home2 Suites By Hilton Dry Ridge

8. Comfort Suites Dry Ridge

9. Microtel Inn by Wyndham Dry Ridge

10. The North Star Inn

11. Hampton Inn Dry Ridge

12. Quality Inn Dry Ridge

13. Red Roof Inn Dry Ridge

Compare popular hotels close to Ark Encounter

Top Ark Encounter Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Dry Ridge

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Dry Ridge by IHG

Home2 Suites By Hilton Dry Ridge

Comfort Suites Dry Ridge

Sunrise Inn Williamstown

The Glamping at Eden Reserve

Ramada by Wyndham Sparta/At Speedway

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Dry Ridge

Hampton Inn by Hilton Richwood Cincinnati South

Other attractions near Ark Encounter

Kangaroo Walkabout

Ararat Ridge Zoo

Rainbow Maze

Webb Park

William Arnold Log House

Saint Elizabeth Grant Hospital

Piddle Park

Dry Ridge Outlet Mall

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