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

A lobby area with seating, a reception desk, and a beverage refrigerator.

A modern coffee bar with a chalkboard sign, seating area with red and blue chairs, and a patterned backsplash in the kitchen area.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a flat roof and a covered entrance area.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Heath - Newark by IHG

9.7 km from Watkins Island

Tanya

2.389.608 ₫

2.706.231 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A gazebo with a white roof and railing, surrounded by a pond and lush greenery.

An indoor swimming pool with stone walls and large windows.

A modern restaurant with a long communal dining table, cushioned seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

2. Cherry Valley Hotel

13.7 km from Watkins Island

Jaeda

2.561.290 ₫

2.900.662 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature and a neon sign reading "Elements".

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a sink, and a window with curtains.

A Starbucks store interior with wooden paneling, a display case of pastries, and a coffee bean shelf.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a sign reading "DOUBLETREE by Hilton".

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Ohio

16.1 km from Watkins Island

William

3.466.230 ₫

3.925.505 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by wooden walls and a high ceiling.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a couch.

A hotel restaurant with a counter, seating area, and various food and beverage options.

A hotel sign with 'BW Best Western' and a building with a dark roof and multiple windows.

4. Best Western Lakewood Inn

3.5 km from Watkins Island

Noah

3.090.906 ₫

3.407.724 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel dining area with a central island, wooden chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A reception area with a blue wall, a framed picture of a cityscape, and a counter with a wood grain design.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern facade, a welcoming entrance, and well-maintained landscaping.

A hotel room with a bed, a red sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

5. Hampton Inn Heath-Newark

11.2 km from Watkins Island

Peggy

2.848.049 ₫

3.225.416 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, blue sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a staircase.

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, a small side table, and a picture frame on the wall.

A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a covered entrance, parking lot, and a red car parked outside.

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, blue sofa, staircase, and a reception desk.

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Heath - Newark South

11.9 km from Watkins Island

Mike

2.403.114 ₫

2.721.527 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A large stone building with a prominent central tower and multiple windows, surrounded by snow.

A courtyard with outdoor seating and stone walls.

A stone archway with a balcony, a stone wall with columns, and a welcome sign.

A hallway with wooden paneling, a fireplace, two chairs, and a patterned rug.

7. Granville Inn

15.8 km from Watkins Island

Susan

6.242.851 ₫

6.882.743 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern cafe with a wooden counter, menu boards, and a coffee machine.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, blue upholstered bar stools, a laptop, and a bottle of Moon beer.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard chair, and a pool ladder.

A hotel with a covered outdoor seating area, a well-maintained lawn, and a multi-story building with balconies.

8. Courtyard by Marriott Newark Granville

14.9 km from Watkins Island

Jere

2.548.049 ₫

2.885.665 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A cozy loft-style room with a large wall-mounted sign, a leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, a bed with orange pillows, and a hanging light fixture.

A dining area with a wooden table, a guitar wall art, a potted plant, and a window with blinds.

A kitchen with a wooden cabinet, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a microwave and coffee maker.

9. The Loft

15.8 km from Watkins Island

Cory

6.409.085 ₫

6.409.085 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A two-story building with a balcony, American flags, and a signboard.

A dining area with tables set for service, a fireplace, and a portrait on the wall.

A garden with a gazebo, a fountain, and a large house in the background.

A covered patio with a brick wall, metal chairs, and a table set for dining.

10. The Buxton Inn

15.7 km from Watkins Island

Patrick

6.755.837 ₫

7.448.304 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A row of townhouses with a covered patio area, large sliding glass doors, and outdoor seating.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and sink.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a dresser, and a painting on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a fireplace, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

11. Holmes Suites Inn Columbus Pataskala - I-70 East

17.3 km from Watkins Island

Lisa

2.108.569 ₫

2.324.932 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A vending machine with a variety of snacks and a Coca-Cola dispenser.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and an exit sign.

A laundry room with a commercial dryer, a washing machine, and a fire extinguisher. There is a door leading to another room, a window with blinds, and a red exit sign on the ceiling.

12. Red Roof Inn Columbus - Hebron

4.7 km from Watkins Island

Heather

2.142.595 ₫

2.426.231 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a telephone.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and towels on the wall.

A motel with a covered parking area and a red-roofed building in the background.

13. Deluxe Inn

4.7 km from Watkins Island

Brittany

1.948.050 ₫

2.206.232 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A building with a covered entrance, a garage door, and a brick facade.

A breakfast area with a counter, coffee machines, and seating.

A reception area with a check-in counter, a desk with a vase of flowers, and a tiled floor with a star pattern.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a mirror.

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Heath/Newark

10.5 km from Watkins Island

Mike

2.181.816 ₫

2.470.907 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a snow-covered lawn.

A room with a large window, a ceiling fan, and a vending machine.

A kitchen with a coffee machine, microwave, toaster, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A reception area with a counter, two orange chairs, a large window with a view, and a skylight.

15. Americas Best Value Inn Heath Newark

10.2 km from Watkins Island

Chasidy

1.876.362 ₫

2.124.980 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A kitchen island with a granite countertop, a vase of flowers, and two pendant lights.

A porch with four rocking chairs and a planter with flowers.

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a stainless steel stove, and pendant lights.

A room with a large window, a dark wooden table, and a vase of flowers.

16. The Broadway Guest House

16.1 km from Watkins Island

ROBERT

7.063.629 ₫

7.063.629 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Heath - Newark by IHG	8.8 Excellent 568 reviews	View
Cherry Valley Hotel	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Ohio	8.8 Excellent 916 reviews	View
Best Western Lakewood Inn	8.2 Very good 943 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Heath-Newark	8.8 Excellent 767 reviews	View

Top Watkins Island Hotel Reviews

Hilton Columbus at Easton

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, excellent checkin and friendly staff…always my first choice in Easton"

Baymont by Wyndham Lancaster

8/10 Good

"The bed was extremely comfortable and there were two types of pillows to choose from. The only cleaning issue I noticed was the shower head needed a good scrubbing. The water pressure was great. The bathroom is small - you had to squeeze in to close the door. The sink was annoying because the faucet is not long enough to wash hands without hitting the back wall. Breakfast had a pretty good selection, but room is tight. The clerk who checked us in was very matter-of-fact and not too friendly. The property looked great and the inside looked much newer than what it is. We would definitely stay again."

Tru By Hilton Columbus East Broad

10/10 Excellent

"Our kids loved that there was a hang out area off the lobby with all the games and pool table. The pool was wonderful! Room was clean and updated. Staff was always great."

Spark by Hilton Columbus East Pickerington

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay, was only 16 mins from festival venue and had so many places to eat around us so super convenient"

Embassy Suites Columbus-Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel. Spacious rooms. Some good food options around the area as well."

Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus East Airport

10/10 Excellent

"The property was clean and located close to where we needed to be. I arrived after a music festival, and even with a lobby full of muddy festival goers, the staff was nice and helpful."

Other attractions near Watkins Island

Buckeye Lake Brewery

8.4/10 (8 reviews)

You can take time to visit Buckeye Lake Brewery during your travels to Buckeye Lake. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the museums in this romantic area.

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Crane Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Crane Island during your travels in Buckeye Lake. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its museums.

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Cranberry Bog State Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Cranberry Bog State Nature Preserve during your travels to Buckeye Lake. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its museums.

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Mud Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mud Island during your travels in Millersport. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Castle Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Castle Island during your travels in Millersport. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Brooks Park

After visiting Brooks Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Millersport. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Buckeye Lake State Park

8.8/10 (23 reviews)

You can take time to visit Buckeye Lake State Park during your travels to Millersport. Amble around this romantic area's lakeside or experience its museums.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Watkins Island?

Watkins Island is located in Buckeye Lake. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 53 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Watkins Island?

Expedia has 53 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Watkins Island.

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

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Watkins Island.

What can I see and do near Watkins Island?

Get outside and spend some time strolling around Evans Park, Dawes Arboretum and Brooks Park. You can enjoy nature at Buckeye Lake, Buckeye Lake State Park or Crane Island. If you've got some time to explore the area around Watkins Island, you may want to make a stop by Buckeye Lake Brewery, National Trail Raceway and Cranberry Bog State Nature Preserve.

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Our top choices for Watkins Island hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Heath - Newark by IHG

2. Cherry Valley Hotel

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Ohio

4. Best Western Lakewood Inn

5. Hampton Inn Heath-Newark

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Heath - Newark South

7. Granville Inn

8. Courtyard by Marriott Newark Granville

9. The Loft

10. The Buxton Inn

11. Holmes Suites Inn Columbus Pataskala - I-70 East

12. Red Roof Inn Columbus - Hebron

13. Deluxe Inn

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Heath/Newark

15. Americas Best Value Inn Heath Newark

16. The Broadway Guest House

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Top Watkins Island Hotel Reviews

Hilton Columbus at Easton

Baymont by Wyndham Lancaster

Tru By Hilton Columbus East Broad

Spark by Hilton Columbus East Pickerington

Embassy Suites Columbus-Airport

Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus East Airport

Other attractions near Watkins Island

Buckeye Lake Brewery

Crane Island

Cranberry Bog State Nature Preserve

Mud Island

Castle Island

Brooks Park

Buckeye Lake State Park

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