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

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

A patio with a pergola, outdoor grill, and seating area surrounded by greenery and palm trees.

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.

1. Inn at Deep Canyon

2.3 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

David

￥13,323

￥14,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

A large, double door with a keyhole, set against a wall with a blue and white color scheme, and palm trees in the background.

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

5. Mod Palm Desert

2 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Ana

￥14,949

￥16,593 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel entrance with palm trees, a curved driveway, and a building with illuminated windows.

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

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

A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

6. 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 28 - Oct 29

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.

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

7. 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 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Desert Riviera Hotel

19.2 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Douglas

￥23,860

￥26,843 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 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.

10. 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 28 - Oct 29

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

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

11. 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 26 - Oct 27

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 gym with cardio machines, a TV on the wall, and large windows.

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.

12. Best Western Plus Coachella Valley Inn & Suites

13.7 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Clover

￥16,594

￥19,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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.

13. 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 28 - Oct 29

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

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.

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

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

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

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a "Welcome Golden State" sign, a reception counter, and a hallway leading to other rooms.

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

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Cathedral City

12.4 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Gildardo

￥14,587

￥16,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

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

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.

16. Residence Inn by Marriott La Quinta

9.2 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

JOSE

￥21,739

￥24,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

17. 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 pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees.

A spacious kitchen with a central island, wooden chairs with woven seats, and a dining table.

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a sign reading "YARA".

An aerial view of a pool area with a lounge chair, a small table with a plant, and a large umbrella.

18. Yara Hotel

19.7 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Isabelle

￥31,766

￥42,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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.

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

19. Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage

13 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Peter

￥34,648

￥45,245 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area, and decorative elements like a wall with a circular pattern and a large vase with flowers.

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a breakfast bar, and a reception desk.

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indio - Coachella Valley by IHG

16.4 km from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Jon

￥19,922

￥22,550 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Inn at Deep Canyon	9.4 Exceptional 1,145 reviews	View
Sands Hotel and Spa	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 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
Mod Palm Desert	9.0 Wonderful 85 reviews	View

Top Living Desert Zoo and Gardens Hotel Reviews

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!"

Best Western Plus Palm Desert Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful!! Dog friendly, great clean rooms, best breakfast, staff was great!!!! Would definitely stay here again looking forward to it!"

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. Inn at Deep Canyon

2. Sands Hotel and Spa

3. Hotel Paseo, Autograph Collection by Marriott

4. Mojave Resort - Adults Only

5. Mod Palm Desert

6. Holiday Inn Express Palm-Desert by IHG

7. Best Western Plus Palm Desert Resort

8. Embassy Suites by Hilton Palm Desert

9. Desert Riviera Hotel

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

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

12. Best Western Plus Coachella Valley Inn & Suites

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

14. Embassy Suites La Quinta Hotel & Spa

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Cathedral City

16. Residence Inn by Marriott La Quinta

17. Villa Royale

18. Yara Hotel

19. Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indio - Coachella Valley by IHG

Compare popular hotels close to Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Top Living Desert Zoo and Gardens Hotel Reviews

Mojave Resort - Adults Only

Shadow Mountain Resort

Best Western Plus Palm Desert 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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