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

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

A bar area with a checkered floor, green tiled bar counter, and multiple stools.

1. Sands Hotel and Spa

3.1 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Christine

￥21,805

￥24,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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

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

2. Inn at Deep Canyon

2.3 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

David

￥15,855

￥17,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern house with a large white exterior, a covered outdoor area with two wooden chairs, and several potted plants.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a woman sitting on a chair, and a flower vase on a table.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a sofa, two ottomans, a coffee table, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel reception desk with a marble design, a large plant, and a guest walking by.

3. Hotel Paseo, Autograph Collection by Marriott

2.1 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Sandra

￥31,845

￥42,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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 courtyard with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a view of mountains.

4. Mojave Resort - Adults Only

2 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Taylor

￥22,681

￥30,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of a swimming pool.

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

5. Holiday Inn Express Palm-Desert by IHG

2.5 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Hongxia

￥18,040

￥20,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

Juan

￥16,795

￥19,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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

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

7. Embassy Suites by Hilton Palm Desert

2.6 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Bruce

￥12,735

￥14,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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 living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a wicker chair.

8. The Stardust Hotel

19.4 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Shelby

￥19,607

￥25,587 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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

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

18.7 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

oliver

￥44,852

￥54,081 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

A covered patio area with a pool, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

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

10. LaMaison Palm Springs

18.3 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Mauricio

￥25,729

￥28,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a bar area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.

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

11. Desert Riviera Hotel

19.2 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Douglas

￥26,684

￥30,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a mountain in the background.

A parking lot with several cars, palm trees, and a mountain in the background.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a ceiling fan.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a fireplace, and a view of a pool and outdoor area.

12. Little Paradise Hotel

19.4 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Busani

￥24,001

￥27,002 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

A parking area with a white fence, palm trees, and a mountain in the background.

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

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

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

19.3 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

shanique

￥22,428

￥33,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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

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

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

9.4 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Betti

￥16,471

￥18,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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 reception area with two desks, each with a computer and a phone. The area has a patterned carpet and a plain wall in the background.

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

15. Best Western Plus Coachella Valley Inn & Suites

13.7 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Clover

￥16,802

￥19,355 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A pool area with palm trees, umbrellas, and a building with outdoor seating.

A covered seating area with a row of sofas and chairs, a patterned wall, and a view of the outside.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two leather chairs, a round mirror, and framed artwork on the wall.

A dining area with a long table, candles, and a fireplace.

16. Villa Royale

19.2 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

julie

￥27,531

￥38,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A living room with a sofa, two wooden chairs, a coffee table with a magazine, and a view of a pool and kitchen area.

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a stone fountain.

17. Hotel California - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel

19.3 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Robert

￥23,250

￥26,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A pool area with a small building, surrounded by trees and plants, and a clear sky.

A spacious kitchen with a long wooden table and four chairs, surrounded by shelves stocked with various bottles and kitchenware.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a hanging light fixture.

A cozy bedroom with a large bed, two leather chairs, a fireplace, and a statue.

18. Sparrows Lodge

18.6 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Chaqulla

￥40,629

￥45,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A natural landscape with a waterfall, palm trees, and flowering plants.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a staircase.

A spacious indoor area with large arched windows, comfortable seating, and a central potted plant.

A hotel room with a sofa, an ottoman, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a view of palm trees.

19. Embassy Suites La Quinta Hotel & Spa

6.9 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Michael

￥24,390

￥27,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a large screen TV.

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

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

9.5 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Maryrose

￥16,801

￥19,186 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Sands Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Inn at Deep Canyon	9.4 Exceptional 1,148 reviews	View
Hotel Paseo, Autograph Collection by Marriott	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Mojave Resort - Adults Only	9.4 Exceptional 359 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Palm-Desert by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,133 reviews	View

Top Living Desert Zoo and Gardens Hotel Reviews

Inn at Deep Canyon

8/10 Good

"Quaint & comfortable"

Mojave Resort - Adults Only

8/10 Good

"Staff were very friendly and helpful. The location of the hotel was good and the pool was nice. However, multiple of the bathroom towels were stained, the floors felt dirty once you had your shoes off, and there were a few tiny roaches in the bathroom."

Shadow Mountain Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was great. Didn’t expect that much room for a two bedroom stay. Staff were professional and answered all our questions that included guest parking and how to get to our room. Stay was great and would come back and get the same room!"

The Margarette: A 1948 Desert Zen Retreat 🌴

10/10 Excellent

"Peaceful, relaxing and private location. Stayed 8 days and spent every other day chilling on the premises. Responsive host."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and amenities. Appreciated the well equipped kitchen and comfy beds."

Walk to El Paseo ~ Chic Art Deco Retreat with Pool & Garden Views Prime Location

10/10 Excellent

"The space was so peaceful and relaxing! Thank you for sharing your beautiful place! Would definitely recommend."

Sophisticated and contemporary condo off El Paseo

10/10 Excellent

"Exactly as pictured, fully stocked kitchen, would definitely stay again!"

Historic Shadow Mountain Resort Stay — Pools, Tennis, Near El Paseo & Celeb Hotspots!

10/10 Excellent

"The unit we stayed in was quiet, clean, comfortable and perfectly located for walking to restaurants and shops. The room and facilities were very well-maintained by the management, Palm Desert Vacation Properties. Pools were easy to access and jacuzzis were readily available. Room amenities were excellent, with good wi-fi, a large TV and a lovely welcome package. We highly recommend this property to anyone looking to stay in Palm Desert. "

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 56 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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

Holiday Inn Express Palm-Desert by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. Other good options within 5 miles include Inn at Deep Canyon and Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas.

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

Expedia has 56 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.

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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 Civic Center Park, Hovley Soccer Park, or Palma Village Park. 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. Sands Hotel and Spa

2. Inn at Deep Canyon

3. Hotel Paseo, Autograph Collection by Marriott

4. Mojave Resort - Adults Only

5. Holiday Inn Express Palm-Desert by IHG

6. Best Western Plus Palm Desert Resort

7. Embassy Suites by Hilton Palm Desert

8. The Stardust Hotel

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

10. LaMaison Palm Springs

11. Desert Riviera Hotel

12. Little Paradise Hotel

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

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

15. Best Western Plus Coachella Valley Inn & Suites

16. Villa Royale

17. Hotel California - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel

18. Sparrows Lodge

19. Embassy Suites La Quinta Hotel & Spa

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

Compare popular hotels close to Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Top Living Desert Zoo and Gardens Hotel Reviews

Inn at Deep Canyon

Mojave Resort - Adults Only

Shadow Mountain Resort

The Margarette: A 1948 Desert Zen Retreat 🌴

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

Walk to El Paseo ~ Chic Art Deco Retreat with Pool & Garden Views Prime Location

Sophisticated and contemporary condo off El Paseo

Historic Shadow Mountain Resort Stay — Pools, Tennis, Near El Paseo & Celeb Hotspots!

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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