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A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and shower curtain.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a computer, and a microwave.

A motel with a red roof, a sign reading "LAKE INN," and a parking lot with a car.

1. LAKE INN

1.3 km from Watkins Island

Jeff

AED 260

AED 303 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

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

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.

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

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

17.3 km from Watkins Island

Connie

AED 309

AED 341 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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.

3. Cherry Valley Hotel

13.7 km from Watkins Island

Jaeda

AED 356

AED 403 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with a wooden dining table, a brown leather sofa, a patterned carpet, and framed pictures on the wall.

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

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Heath - Newark South

11.9 km from Watkins Island

Mike

AED 341

AED 387 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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

AED 403

AED 456 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

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

9.7 km from Watkins Island

Catherine

AED 338

AED 383 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a fireplace.

A courtyard with outdoor seating and stone walls.

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

7. Granville Inn

15.8 km from Watkins Island

Susan

AED 883

AED 973 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathtub, a TV, a microwave, and a desk with a chair.

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.

8. Best Western Lakewood Inn

3.5 km from Watkins Island

Noah

AED 437

AED 482 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A lobby with a reception desk, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

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".

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Ohio

16.1 km from Watkins Island

William

AED 493

AED 559 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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.

10. Courtyard by Marriott Newark Granville

14.9 km from Watkins Island

Jere

AED 360

AED 408 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a desk, and a window with curtains.

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

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

11. The Buxton Inn

15.7 km from Watkins Island

Patrick

AED 955

AED 1,053 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 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 cozy living room with a leather sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a microwave and coffee maker.

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

12. The Loft

15.8 km from Watkins Island

Cory

AED 906

AED 906 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

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 two-story building with a red roof and stone pillars, featuring a glass entrance and a driveway.

13. Red Roof Inn Columbus - Hebron

4.7 km from Watkins Island

Heather

AED 275

AED 312 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 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 row of rooms, a parking lot, and a small building in the background.

14. Deluxe Inn

4.7 km from Watkins Island

Brittany

AED 275

AED 312 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 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 hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, a microwave, and a mirror.

15. Americas Best Value Inn Heath Newark

10.2 km from Watkins Island

Chasidy

AED 265

AED 301 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

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

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Heath/Newark

10.5 km from Watkins Island

Mike

AED 301

AED 341 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and wooden flooring. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen with a refrigerator and stove.

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

17. The Broadway Guest House

16.1 km from Watkins Island

ROBERT

AED 999

AED 999 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Watkins Island

Property	Property class	Guest rating
LAKE INN	6.6 307 reviews	View
Holmes Suites Inn Columbus Pataskala - I-70 East	9.0 Wonderful 430 reviews	View
Cherry Valley Hotel	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Heath - Newark South	8.4 Very good 962 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Heath-Newark	8.8 Excellent 767 reviews	View

Top Watkins Island Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus East Airport

10/10 Excellent

"t"

Comfort Suites Columbus Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Great rooms, very clean. Breakfast is a plus"

Hampton Inn Columbus - Airport

8/10 Good

"They need to renovate the property"

Comfort Suites Columbus

8/10 Good

"Decent stay"

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

8/10 Good

"Good location in the heart of Downtown Columbus. Staff was helpful and the area seemed safe. The room could have used some updating. The toilet made a high pitch noise about every 15 to 20 minutes which woke us up in the middle of the night. There was no hot water for late morning shower (10 am)."

Cherry Valley Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This place is beautiful, the staff was great. Just a peaceful getaway."

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"

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, check out the 53 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Watkins Island?

Cherry Valley Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. You'll find it 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Watkins Island. Other good options in the area include Baymont by Wyndham Lancaster and Spark by Hilton Columbus East Pickerington.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Watkins Island?

Expedia has 53 hotels and other accommodations 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, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Watkins Island.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Watkins Island?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Watkins Island, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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. LAKE INN

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

3. Cherry Valley Hotel

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Heath - Newark South

5. Hampton Inn Heath-Newark

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

7. Granville Inn

8. Best Western Lakewood Inn

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Ohio

10. Courtyard by Marriott Newark Granville

11. The Buxton Inn

12. The Loft

13. Red Roof Inn Columbus - Hebron

14. Deluxe Inn

15. Americas Best Value Inn Heath Newark

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Heath/Newark

17. The Broadway Guest House

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Top Watkins Island Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus East Airport

Comfort Suites Columbus Airport

Hampton Inn Columbus - Airport

Comfort Suites Columbus

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

Cherry Valley Hotel

Baymont by Wyndham Lancaster

Tru By Hilton Columbus East Broad

Spark by Hilton Columbus East Pickerington

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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