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1. Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, WorldHotels Elite

A hotel with multiple swimming pools, a central fountain, and a grand entrance with classical architecture.

Location: 20.1 mi from Animal Ark
Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 8601 reviews)
Price: $105 nightly, $121 total, Nov 15 - Nov 16, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Animal Ark hotels
Review: Great stay., by Jennifer

2. Circus Circus Reno Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

A modern building with a large digital billboard, a prominent entrance, and a well-lit facade.

Location: Downtown Reno, 17.6 mi from Animal Ark
Guest rating: 7.8/10 (Good, 7675 reviews)
Price: $66 nightly, $78 total, Nov 15 - Nov 16, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Animal Ark hotels
Review: Great stay., by Ami

3. Silver Legacy Reno- A Caesars Rewards Destination

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and potted plants.

Location: Downtown Reno, 17.7 mi from Animal Ark
Guest rating: 8.4/10 (Very good, 6615 reviews)
Price: $74 nightly, $87 total, Nov 15 - Nov 16, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Animal Ark hotels
Review: Great location and great staff, by Lisa

4. Grand Sierra Resort and Casino

A spa treatment room with reclining chairs and a massage table.

Location: 18.6 mi from Animal Ark
Guest rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent, 9918 reviews)
Price: $94 nightly, $108 total, Nov 15 - Nov 16, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Animal Ark hotels
Review: Love staying in this hotel., by Christoper

5. J Resort

Location: Downtown Reno, 17.8 mi from Animal Ark
Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 9252 reviews)
Price: $78 nightly, $92 total, Nov 15 - Nov 16, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Animal Ark hotels
Review: Very nice stay, clean rooms, by Cory

6. Nugget Casino Resort

A bar area with leather chairs, a wine rack, and a marble counter.

Location: 18.2 mi from Animal Ark
Guest rating: 8.2/10 (Very good, 8852 reviews)
Price: $77 nightly, $90 total, Nov 15 - Nov 16, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Animal Ark hotels
Review: Great place!, by Valerie

7. Eldorado Reno Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

A restaurant interior with a bar area, seating, and decorative lighting.

Location: Downtown Reno, 17.8 mi from Animal Ark
Guest rating: 8/10 (Very good, 3058 reviews)
Price: $74 nightly, $87 total, Nov 15 - Nov 16, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Animal Ark hotels
Review: Staff was very helpful and had great tips on where to go around the city to tour which made our first ever visit to Reno very enjoyable and would definitely come back and stay there again!, by Cody

8. Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern seating, and a large glass enclosure with ambient lighting.

Location: 20.7 mi from Animal Ark
Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 4891 reviews)
Price: $119 nightly, $136 total, Nov 15 - Nov 16, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Animal Ark hotels
Review: Beautiful hotel, by Jeff

9. Western Village Inn & Casino by Peppermill Resorts

A dimly lit interior with a central round table, seating arrangements, and a ceiling adorned with artificial red flowers.

Location: 18.6 mi from Animal Ark
Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 5142 reviews)
Price: $55 nightly, $64 total, Dec 1 - Dec 2, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Animal Ark hotels
Review: Overall a great stay and close to everything I needed., by Maxwell

10. Plaza Resort Club

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a round wooden table, a chair, a bed with a wooden headboard, and a hanging lamp.

Location: Downtown Reno, 18 mi from Animal Ark
Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 1392 reviews)
Price: $124 nightly, $143 total, Nov 15 - Nov 16, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Animal Ark hotels
Review: Good location with clean and comfortable rooms., by Alan

11. Whitney Peak Hotel Reno, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

A wooden sauna with benches and a table.

Location: Downtown Reno, 17.9 mi from Animal Ark
Guest rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent, 1008 reviews)
Price: $115 nightly, $132 total, Nov 20 - Nov 21, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Animal Ark hotels
Review: We will stay here again, by Tiffiny

12. Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa

A hotel with a river in front, a clock tower, and a sign for 'The Shore'.

Location: Downtown Reno, 18.1 mi from Animal Ark
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 721 reviews)
Price: $169 nightly, $194 total, Nov 27 - Nov 28, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Animal Ark hotels
Review: Always will stay at this hotel., by Katherine

13. WorldMark Reno

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a sofa.

Location: Downtown Reno, 17.9 mi from Animal Ark
Guest rating: 9.4/10 (Exceptional, 245 reviews)
Review: good all around close to all entertainment, by albert

14. Aiden by Best Western South Reno

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a wall-mounted TV.

Location: 21.9 mi from Animal Ark
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 2245 reviews)
Price: $90 nightly, $103 total, Nov 26 - Nov 27, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Animal Ark hotels
Review: Loved the Two Chick restaurant on site, loved it here, by Renee

15. Element by Marriott Reno Experience District

A wooden table with six glass jars labeled with different tea types, a small potted plant, and a tray of tea bags.

Location: 19.7 mi from Animal Ark
Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 503 reviews)
Price: $118 nightly, $135 total, Nov 20 - Nov 21, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Animal Ark hotels
Review: Great hotel, staff and location. Clean, modern and very nice. Breakfast had 2 cooked options or breads and pastries or cereal. Location is great! Close to airport and other amenities and entertainment, by Toni

16. Courtyard Reno Downtown/Riverfront

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and umbrellas.

Location: Downtown Reno, 17.9 mi from Animal Ark
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 832 reviews)
Price: $140 nightly, $161 total, Nov 22 - Nov 23, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Animal Ark hotels
Review: This was perfect for a family weekend away., by Taylor

17. Kasa Archive Reno-Tahoe

A gym with a weightlifting area, a climbing wall, and large windows offering a view of a pool and outdoor area.

Location: 19.8 mi from Animal Ark
Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 419 reviews)
Review: Brand new facility , great management and overall very clean and spacious !, by Noe

18. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Reno Airport

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and modern furniture.

Location: Reno/Tahoe Airport, 19.6 mi from Animal Ark
Guest rating: 8/10 (Very good, 1812 reviews)
Price: $76 nightly, $87 total, Nov 26 - Nov 27, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Animal Ark hotels
Review: I enjoyed my stay, by Lawrence

19. Ramada by Wyndham Reno Hotel and Casino

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a view of the city, and a framed picture on the wall.

Location: Northeast Reno, 17.6 mi from Animal Ark
Guest rating: 6.2/10 (2480 reviews)
Price: $56 nightly, $66 total, Nov 15 - Nov 16, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Animal Ark hotels
Review: Very nice and quiet location., by Lisa

20. Residence Inn By Marriott Reno South

A modern hotel with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a well-maintained lawn.

Location: 26.2 mi from Animal Ark
Guest rating: 9.6/10 (Exceptional, 189 reviews)
Price: $143 nightly, $164 total, Nov 22 - Nov 23, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Animal Ark hotels
Review: Great location Nice clean modern room. Great staff. Near a Mall and shopping. Very nice stay., by James

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Top Animal Ark Hotel Reviews

J Resort

Address: 345 N Arlington Ave, Reno, NV, 89501, US
Location: Downtown Reno
Star rating: 3.5/5
Guest rating: 9/10 (9252 reviews)
Review: Great place to stay. Downside was that my wife saw a bed bug crawling around when we went to bed., by JOHN, May 30, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Western Village Inn & Casino by Peppermill Resorts

Address: 815 Nichols Blvd., Sparks, NV, 89434, US
Location: Sparks
Star rating: 3.5/5
Guest rating: 9/10 (5142 reviews)
Review: had to have parking pass-but casino players took all parking without passes_not enforced, by Robert, October 18, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Grand Sierra Resort and Casino

Address: 2500 E 2nd St, Reno, NV, 89595, US
Location: Reno
Star rating: 4/5
Guest rating: 8.6/10 (9918 reviews)
Review: My husband and I enjoyed so many of the different activities offered at the GSR. Customer service was great from everyone and love our experiences there. Food was great wherever went as well., by Natalie, April 17, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Silver Legacy Reno- A Caesars Rewards Destination

Address: 407 N. Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89501, US
Location: Downtown Reno
Star rating: 4/5
Guest rating: 8.4/10 (6615 reviews)
Review: My first time here and I was very impressed with the cleanliness and friendliness of staff, by Linda, July 18, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, WorldHotels Elite

Address: 2707 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89502, US
Location: Reno
Star rating: 4.5/5
Guest rating: 9.2/10 (8601 reviews)
Review: The Peppermill never fails to exceed my expectations as it always basks us in luxury and comfort as well as style. The Tuscany Towers never disappoints, by Matthew, October 17, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Circus Circus Reno Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Address: 500 N Sierra St, Reno, NV, 89503, US
Location: Downtown Reno
Star rating: 4/5
Guest rating: 7.8/10 (7675 reviews)
Review: Food options were great and open late. Only thing that was a little inconvenient were the elevators to the parking garage. Only one worked and it got very backed up. But the stairs were an easy option., by Ashley, August 3, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Nugget Casino Resort

Address: 1100 Nugget Ave, Sparks, NV, 89431, US
Location: Sparks
Star rating: 4/5
Guest rating: 8.2/10 (8852 reviews)
Review: This was my first visit to this property (for business). The hotel staff was great, nice and helpful, the property was clean (for a casino), my room and view were amazing, the price was fantastic and free parking. There were food choices. It was pretty close to a few restaurants, pubs, etc. The only con was the service at one of the onsite restaurants, it was really slow, nobody greeted me (as well as many others), service was slow and they mixed my to-go order with another (it was cold as..., by Chris, October 11, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Hampton Inn & Suites Reno West

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a flag in front, a parking lot, and a mountainous backdrop.

Location: Northwest Reno
Review: The room was absolutely fabulous. It was super clean which is a plus. The only thing that was a down fall, was that we got 2 keys upon arrival. We wanted 1 more. After getting the one additional, it canceled out our other 2 cards. When we took them back to the front desk the gentleman behind the counter said "Yeah that happens". If he knew that he should have given us all new cards. We just spent 13 hours driving and just wanted to rest and not deal qith something he knew was going to be an..., by Tricia, June 19, 2023, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Jesse Hotel & Bar

A modern living room with a brick wall, large windows, and a blue sofa.

Location: Downtown Reno
Review: Great hotel the area around the hotel not so good but the hotel and staff are awesome!! Super cute rooms and I’m a man that doesn’t use the phrase super cute! But it really was!, by Jason, April 14, 2020, rated 10/10 Excellent

Plaza Resort Club

Address: 121 West Street, Reno, NV, 89501, US
Location: Downtown Reno
Star rating: 3.5/5
Guest rating: 9/10 (1392 reviews)
Review: The rooms were downright spacious, the staff was super helpful and friendly, and the atmosphere was absolutely gorgeous!, by Kristen, June 30, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Eldorado Reno Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Address: 345 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89501, US
Location: Downtown Reno
Star rating: 4/5
Guest rating: 8/10 (3058 reviews)
Review: We stayed at the Eldorado for Hot August Nights,and even though it was a very busy weekend the employees were outstanding.We ate at Gordon Ramsey fish & chips,El Jefes,and and a restaurant for breakfast,don’t remember the name.The food in every restaurant was excellent.Next time we go to Reno we are staying at the Eldorado., by Chris, August 15, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Best Western Plus Sparks-Reno Hotel

An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a stone fireplace.

Location: Sparks
Review: I’ve stayed here before and LOVED it! It looks a little dated on the outside but has been completely redone inside and is lovely, and the staff is FANTASTIC! It’s so clean and nice., by Shawn, June 16, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

Address: 3800 S Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89502, US
Location: Reno
Star rating: 4.5/5
Guest rating: 9.2/10 (4891 reviews)
Review: We love the indoor atrium pool, the buffet, and the Purple Parrot restaurant! My kids love the kid games and my parents have fun at the slots. Atlantis always offers a peaceful and relaxing getaway for my family., by Norma, January 11, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Hampton Inn & Suites Reno/Sparks

A modern hotel room with a large TV, a desk, a sofa, and a view of a body of water.

Location: Sparks
Review: Nicely located next to the outlet, Casino, IMax theater, and lots of restaurants in the area. Both our rooms had the direct view of the lake on the 3rd floor. All these and the free breakfast, dog friendly hotel, EV charger, very friendly and helpful staff makes this pretty much the best hotel we've stayed in the greater reno/sparks area., by Anonymous traveler, December 25, 2023, rated 10/10 Excellent

Element by Marriott Reno Experience District

Address: 2030 ELEMENT LANE, Reno, NV, 89502, US
Location: Reno
Star rating: 3.5/5
Guest rating: 9.2/10 (503 reviews)
Review: Top notch property for adults and pets. Great breakfast as well., by Garrett, November 29, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Whitney Peak Hotel Reno, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Address: 255 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89501, US
Location: Downtown Reno
Star rating: 3.5/5
Guest rating: 8.6/10 (1008 reviews)
Review: The gym was fantastic (I didn't come prepared this time, but will next time). Loved the ease of walking downtown, it was super close to our venue., by Nic, March 6, 2023, rated 10/10 Excellent

Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa

Address: One South Lake Street, Reno, NV, 89501, US
Location: Downtown Reno
Star rating: 4/5
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (721 reviews)
Review: The staff at the Renaissance are consistently kind, helpful and conscientious., by Rebecca, January 12, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Victorian Inn

Location: Sparks
Review: Every thing was excellent., by Robert, November 7, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Courtyard Reno Downtown/Riverfront

Address: 1 Ballpark Lane, Reno, NV, 89501, US
Location: Downtown Reno
Star rating: 3/5
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (832 reviews)
Review: We were there for 2 nights so my son could tour the University. I did not want to stay at a casino hotel and this looked very nice. It was!!! The beautiful Truckee river runs right behind. It is walking distance to the casino strip. The Aces ballpark is right across the street. It is easy to find off of the freeway. I liked the Bistro café where we could get a quick and delicious breakfast without having to take the extra time at a restaurant. It was also not a buffet, which I liked. ..., by CMo, January 22, 2017, rated 10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Animal Ark?

Animal Ark is located in Reno. This family-friendly area is known for its top-notch casinos and great live music scene. Reno is home to 832 hotels and other accommodations, so you can find something that's perfect for your stay.

Where is the best place to stay close to Animal Ark?

Nugget Casino Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers a casino and 5 restaurants. You'll find it 18.2 mi (29.3 km) from Animal Ark. Other good choices around the area include Circus Circus Reno Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination and Silver Legacy Reno- A Caesars Rewards Destination.

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

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Animal Ark.

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