The Best Hotels Closest to Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in for 2026

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A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a view of the pool area.

A modern building with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a bike parking area.

A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with a bar stool and a bowl of fruit.

1. Mojave Resort - Adults Only

2 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Karen

￥14,916

￥21,690 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A room with a white arched window, a pink sofa, two ottomans, and a small table with candles.

A restaurant with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a tiled patio.

A restaurant with checkered flooring, wicker chairs, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

A room with a patterned black and white tiled floor, a ceiling with black and white stripes, and a chandelier.

2. Sands Hotel and Spa

3.1 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Gina

￥22,904

￥25,755 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.

A parking area with a handicapped accessible sign, surrounded by well-maintained landscaping including trees and shrubs.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV stand.

3. Inn at Deep Canyon

2.3 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Marta

￥12,625

￥14,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A courtyard with palm trees, a lawn, and a building with arched windows and a balcony.

A golf course with a water hazard, palm trees, and a mountain backdrop.

A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and a central table.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

4. Holiday Inn Express Palm-Desert by IHG

2.5 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Solito

￥13,589

￥15,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Two sports cars parked in a parking lot with palm trees and a building in the background.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A poolside area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A modern interior with a blue textured wall, a fireplace with a fire, and a contemporary abstract art piece above it.

5. Mod Palm Desert

2 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Andrea

￥14,052

￥15,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a wooden reception desk, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A gym with various cardio and strength training equipment, a large mirror, and a ceiling with skylights.

6. Best Western Plus Palm Desert Resort

2.5 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Sandra

￥13,257

￥15,138 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple balconies, and a large wall mural.

A resort with a pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a chessboard.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a bathroom, and a dining area.

7. Embassy Suites by Hilton Palm Desert

2.6 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Stephanie

￥17,017

￥19,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel room with a bed, a view of an outdoor pool area with chairs and a ladder, and a large window with curtains.

A modern interior with a sofa, ottomans, and a dining area.

The Stardust Hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a balcony, and string lights.

A row of blue lounge chairs with white frames and white towels, a pool, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

8. The Stardust Hotel

19.4 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Samantha

￥14,549

￥19,826 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A landscaped outdoor area with a rock garden, palm trees, and a statue.

A clear blue pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a hedge.

A modern living room with two red armchairs, a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a trash bin.

A garden with a pond, surrounded by rocks and plants.

9. Desert Paradise Resort- Gay Men's Resort

19.7 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

James Patrick

￥25,056

￥31,646 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a mountain backdrop, and a clear sky.

A modern room with a teal wall, a round table with chairs, a potted plant, a window with a view of palm trees and mountains, and a small side table with a book and vase.

A modern outdoor area with a white tiled wall, two bicycles, and a palm tree.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a window.

10. Twin Palms Resort - A Gay Men's Resort

18.7 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Steven

￥43,007

￥51,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign and a well-lit entrance.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a railing.

A reception desk with a modern design, a laptop, and a framed picture on the counter.

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and cheese.

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Palm Desert - Millennium by IHG

9.4 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Bethany

￥16,141

￥18,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, two bar stools, a built-in oven, and a large window.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden dresser, a red sofa, a small table, a desk with a chair, and a large window with patterned curtains.

A modern dining area with wooden flooring, orange cushioned chairs, and tables.

12. Best Western Plus Coachella Valley Inn & Suites

13.7 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Tana

￥13,109

￥15,101 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, wicker furniture, and a modern building with large windows.

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, round tables, and a variety of chairs. Large windows offer views of palm trees and a desert landscape.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a marble backsplash.

A spacious lobby with a stone wall, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

13. Residence Inn by Marriott La Quinta

9.2 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Robert

￥13,282

￥15,009 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A breakfast buffet with pastries and coffee, set against a backdrop of lush greenery and a clear sky.

A bar area with a wooden counter, hanging lights, and various food and drink items.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, and a ceiling fan.

14. LaMaison Palm Springs

18.3 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Michael

￥20,257

￥22,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a stone fireplace.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight stations.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a stone fireplace, a leather armchair, and a glass partition.

15. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Palm Desert Coachella Valley

9.4 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Lupe

￥14,388

￥16,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by palm trees and chairs with striped upholstery.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a dishwasher, and a refrigerator.

An outdoor kitchen with a stone wall, a grill, a built-in oven, and a refrigerator. There is a sign indicating emergency contact information.

A living room with a television, three chairs, a decorative wall piece, and a window with blinds.

16. Desert Riviera Hotel

19.2 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Jared

￥20,308

￥22,847 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a mountainous backdrop.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a wall with a patterned headboard.

A gym with exercise equipment, mirrors, and a weight rack.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar, and a television on the wall.

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Cathedral City

12.4 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Isabel Cristina

￥12,479

￥14,376 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A patio area with a fire feature, outdoor seating, a fountain, and a pool.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and two chairs.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a stone fountain.

A desert garden with a palm tree, rocks, and a building with a sign reading "Hotel California".

18. Hotel California - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel

19.3 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Roy

￥16,133

￥18,150 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern house with a checkered floor, a glass door entrance, and a cozy interior with a sofa and a lamp.

A living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table with a plant.

A pool with clear water, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.

A spacious living area with a checkered floor, a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a large rug.

19. Azure Sky Hotel - Adults Only - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel

19.3 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Himanshu

￥19,417

￥29,597 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A large hotel with multiple floors, a swimming pool, and a parking area.

A hotel with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A modern indoor dining area with a restaurant named "Steakhouse" in the background, featuring a stone wall and a ceiling with a geometric pattern.

Three lounge chairs with blue cushions in an outdoor setting, surrounded by greenery and a pergola structure.

20. Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage

13 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Michelle

￥31,013

￥40,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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Compare popular hotels close to Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Mojave Resort - Adults Only	9.4 Exceptional 349 reviews	View
Sands Hotel and Spa	9.4 Exceptional 1,011 reviews	View
Inn at Deep Canyon	9.2 Wonderful 1,094 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Palm-Desert by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,084 reviews	View
Mod Palm Desert	9.0 Wonderful 73 reviews	View

Top Living Desert Zoo and Gardens Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Palm-Desert by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Everything is good"

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect"

Embassy Suites by Hilton Palm Desert

8/10 Good

"Pet friendly, clean and hard working staff and breakfast was great made to order and always refilling and restocking on time. Great stay but wish the bathrooms were close by the pool area and the hotel is nice just need alot of upgrade from the sofa bed and carpet and some TV dont work properly but overall the staff were nice and would Wish the walls were noise suppressed from the outside and squeaky old floors from the 3rd floors above."

Inn at Deep Canyon

10/10 Excellent

"Always a pleasure staying here"

Sands Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Really cool and unique place - looking forward to my next stay"

Mod Palm Desert

10/10 Excellent

"The staff is friendly and helpful. The place is adorable!"

Best Western Plus Palm Desert Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent service!"

Palm Desert Villa 3min to El Paseo Pool Heat Incl.

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful house in phenomenal location"

Shadow Mountain Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Everything as great to some I been though this one was the best the staff were nice chill and funny and great service the pool as big as well though it was going to be small but I guess not but overall would come again"

Other attractions near Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

The Gardens on El Paseo

8.8/10 (219 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at The Gardens on El Paseo during your stay in Palm Desert. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Saint Margaret's Outdoor Labyrinth

Enjoy an outing to Saint Margaret's Outdoor Labyrinth during your stay in Palm Desert. Discover the desert landscapes in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its golf courses.

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El Paseo Shopping District

9.0/10 (1,553 reviews)

During your trip to Palm Desert, you can do some window-shopping at El Paseo Shopping District. Take in the art scene and desert landscape in the area.

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Adagio Galleries

8.0/10 (11 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Adagio Galleries in Palm Desert. Attend a sporting event or discover the desert landscapes in this family-friendly area.

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Palma Village Park

8.2/10 (13 reviews)

Palma Village Park is just one of the places to see in Palm Desert, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Cahuilla Hills Park

Enjoy the desert landscapes and explore Cahuilla Hills Park, a lovely green space in Palm Desert. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Palms to Pines Plaza West Shopping Center

8.4/10 (45 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Palms to Pines Plaza West Shopping Center during your visit to Palm Desert. Discover the lively festivals in this family-friendly area, or seek out the golf courses.

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Arthur Newman Theatre

7.8/10 (8 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Arthur Newman Theatre during your trip to Palm Desert. Discover the desert landscapes and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Living Desert Zoo and Gardens?

Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is located in an area that travelers like for its golf courses. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 55 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Living Desert Zoo and Gardens?

Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers 9 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. It's located 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. Other good options within 5 miles include Inn at Deep Canyon and Hotel Paseo, Autograph Collection by Marriott.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Living Desert Zoo and Gardens?

Expedia has 55 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. 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 booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Living Desert Zoo and Gardens?

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What can I see and do near Living Desert Zoo and Gardens?

You can enjoy live performances at McCallum Theatre and Arthur Newman Theatre. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Palma Village Park, Cahuilla Hills Park, or Palm Desert Cross. Create some family memories at Saint Margaret's Outdoor Labyrinth, Palm Desert Aquatic Center, and Aerie Art Garden while you're exploring the area around Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.

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Our top choices for Living Desert Zoo and Gardens hotels

1. Mojave Resort - Adults Only

2. Sands Hotel and Spa

3. Inn at Deep Canyon

4. Holiday Inn Express Palm-Desert by IHG

5. Mod Palm Desert

6. Best Western Plus Palm Desert Resort

7. Embassy Suites by Hilton Palm Desert

8. The Stardust Hotel

9. Desert Paradise Resort- Gay Men's Resort

10. Twin Palms Resort - A Gay Men's Resort

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Palm Desert - Millennium by IHG

12. Best Western Plus Coachella Valley Inn & Suites

13. Residence Inn by Marriott La Quinta

14. LaMaison Palm Springs

15. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Palm Desert Coachella Valley

16. Desert Riviera Hotel

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Cathedral City

18. Hotel California - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel

19. Azure Sky Hotel - Adults Only - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel

20. Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage

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Top Living Desert Zoo and Gardens Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Palm-Desert by IHG

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Embassy Suites by Hilton Palm Desert

Inn at Deep Canyon

Sands Hotel and Spa

Mod Palm Desert

Best Western Plus Palm Desert Resort

Palm Desert Villa 3min to El Paseo Pool Heat Incl.

Shadow Mountain Resort

Other attractions near Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

The Gardens on El Paseo

Saint Margaret's Outdoor Labyrinth

El Paseo Shopping District

Adagio Galleries

Palma Village Park

Cahuilla Hills Park

Palms to Pines Plaza West Shopping Center

Arthur Newman Theatre

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