The Best Hotels Closest to Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park in Carlsbad - 2026 Updated Prices

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A spacious lobby with blue seating, a kitchen area, and a dining section.

A Comfort Suites hotel with a prominent blue sign, a brick facade, and a covered entrance area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, a desk lamp, and a wall-mounted TV.

A spacious restaurant with multiple dining areas, including booths and tables. There are ceiling lights and large windows providing natural light.

1. Comfort Suites Carlsbad

1.7 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Nova

3.512.819 ₫

3.948.261 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a food display, and a sign for 'SQUEEZE THE DAY'.

A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee cups and containers.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a digital display, and a wall-mounted sign.

2. Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG

2.5 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

PAT

4.288.680 ₫

4.820.296 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A reception desk with a purple counter, a computer, and a telephone.

A restaurant with a bar area, multiple tables, and chairs.

A two-story building with a beige facade and a red-tiled roof. There are two cars parked in front, and a street lamp is visible.

A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a cabinet.

3. Travelodge by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

2 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Cory

3.111.242 ₫

3.496.905 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A two-story building with a porch, outdoor seating, and a flag.

A cozy bedroom with a wooden bed, a fireplace, and various framed pictures and decorations on the walls.

A bakery counter with various baked goods and a chalkboard menu listing items like hot drinks and cold drinks.

A garden with a variety of flowers in a terracotta pot.

4. Fiddler's Inn

5.1 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Austin

4.656.600 ₫

5.233.800 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fire pit, and seating.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a large abstract painting.

A modern office space with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and pendant lighting.

5. Hyatt House Carlsbad

8.9 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Terrie

3.291.887 ₫

3.699.944 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A hotel reception area with a 'Hello' sign, a counter, and refrigerated beverage dispensers.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a flat-screen TV, and a window with sheer curtains.

A modern conference room with a long table, blue chairs, and a patterned carpet.

6. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

5.8 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Melissa

4.184.712 ₫

4.703.440 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel lobby with multiple dining tables and chairs, a reception desk, and a clock on the wall.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a chair, a large mirror, and a window with curtains.

A Hampton Inn & Suites building with a 'NOW OPEN' sign, multiple entry points, and a clear sky.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, chairs, and framed pictures on the wall.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

7.4 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Ismael

3.388.837 ₫

3.808.911 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, a sign indicating the entrance, and a parking lot with several cars.

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a kitchen in the background.

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

A reception area with a desk, chairs, and a reception counter.

8. Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

9.2 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Senna

2.992.459 ₫

3.363.396 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel entrance with a covered area, a sign for 'Sleep Inns & Suites', and a parking lot.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television screen.

A hotel pool area with lounge chairs, a table, and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, TV, and a wall with framed pictures.

9. Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

8.8 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Gary

2.740.400 ₫

3.080.093 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A vending area with two refrigerated machines and a snack display.

A row of stacked front-loading washing machines with control panels, a guest laundry sign, and a white table.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a blue wall with signage.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a bed with a blue accent, and a window with curtains.

10. MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

8.4 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Tracy

3.070.955 ₫

3.451.624 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, stone walls, and a chandelier. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a mirror with lights.

A hotel room with a television, a sofa, a coffee table, a desk, a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A hotel with a curved facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

11. Stevens Inn

6.8 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Edward

3.136.974 ₫

3.525.828 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, parking area, and landscaped garden.

A hotel room with a television, a sofa, a desk with a computer, and a lamp.

A lobby with a fireplace, two green armchairs, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a fireplace.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

7.8 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Amanda

3.612.888 ₫

4.060.734 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A modern outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and orange cushions, a glass wall, and a view of the sky.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a TV, a bed, and a kitchenette.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a herringbone-patterned floor.

13. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel

8.1 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Gilbert

3.953.643 ₫

4.443.727 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A breakfast corner with a Baymont sign, a coffee machine, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A Baymont hotel with a covered entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a well-lit facade.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a framed picture on the wall.

A sign for 'Living Desert Zoo & Gardens' with a silhouette of a deer and cacti in the background.

14. Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

8.6 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Itati

3.159.000 ₫

3.550.820 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A covered equestrian arena with wooden railings and a sandy floor.

A Karbani Inn sign with silhouettes of people against a sunset.

A small hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, and a fire extinguisher.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a potted orchid.

15. Karbani Inn

10.7 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Theodore

2.108.471 ₫

2.369.833 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A room with a ceiling fan, a dining table with chairs, a leather sofa, and a large window with a view of the outside.

A building with a sign reading "Carl's Bad Inn" and a year marker "2019" on the entrance.

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

A playground with a wooden play structure, including a slide and swings, surrounded by trees with white-painted trunks.

16. Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

7.1 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Kevin

2.183.328 ₫

2.453.905 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A curved swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a concrete deck and palm trees.

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

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent green sign on the top, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden with palm trees.

A buffet counter with various food and drink options, including a coffee station with multiple coffee makers and a fruit juice dispenser.

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

9 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Dallas

2.872.376 ₫

3.228.430 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

18. Post Time Inn

5.3 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Harold

2.573.208 ₫

2.892.130 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a desk with a chair.

A room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a computer, and a chair. There are two motivational posters on the wall.

A reception area with a glass door leading outside, a poster of a road with 'GOIN' 6' and 'national parks' text, a water bottle, and a coffee maker on a counter.

A laundry room with three washing machines and a large mirror on the wall.

19. Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

8.8 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Liliana

1.964.475 ₫

2.208.020 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

A hotel lobby with a sofa set, a glass coffee table, a TV, and a Daybreak Inn sign.

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

A lobby with a large glass door, potted plants, a patterned floor, a chandelier, and a sofa.

20. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

8.8 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Vicky

3.041.064 ₫

3.418.029 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Comfort Suites Carlsbad	9.4 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG	8.6 Excellent 551 reviews	View
Travelodge by Wyndham Carlsbad NM	7.4 Good 725 reviews	View
Fiddler's Inn	9.6 Exceptional 689 reviews	View
Hyatt House Carlsbad	9.4 Exceptional 955 reviews	View

Top Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park Hotel Reviews

Stevens Inn

8/10 Good

"The staff is super helpful, rooms are spacious, facility is huge so we walked around with no issues for outdoor exercise, laundry room, exercise room, restaurant ( we did not eat there other than breakfast buffet, which is fine) I noticed loads of people do come there for dining & the bar. I do recommend this hotel, great location & value."

Fiddler's Inn

10/10 Excellent

"It was a unique and very well decorated room. There were cookies waiting for us when we arrived which was amazing. The hot tub was nice to relax in too."

Post Time Inn

8/10 Good

"Clean room. Nice staff."

Hyatt House Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"Nice!!! Laundry was free!!"

MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay in Carlsbad."

Travelodge by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

8/10 Good

"It's a simple 3 star hotel with 3 star amenities but with a 5 star employee experience."

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

8/10 Good

"The hotel has several upgrades that I appreciated, such as the laminate floors and the spacious shower. Parking is convenient, and the hotel is located just 20 minutes from Carlsbad Caverns National Park. However, the breakfast could have offered a better variety; I missed having fruit. On a positive note, the staff at the front desk is very kind and accommodating. Overall, it was a pleasant stay despite the breakfast options."

Other attractions near Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

9.0/10 (133 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Carlsbad. Discover the desert landscape and mountain views in this walkable area.

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Eddy House

9.0/10 (7 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Carlsbad with a visit to Eddy House. Discover the area's desert landscape and mountain views.

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Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

9.0/10 (121 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Carlsbad Museum & Art Center in Carlsbad. Discover the desert landscape and mountain views in this walkable area.

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Lamont Street Park

8.0/10 (17 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Lamont Street Park, a lovely green space in Carlsbad. Discover the desert landscape and mountain views in this walkable area.

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Carlsbad Water Park

8.6/10 (25 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Carlsbad Water Park during your visit to Carlsbad. Discover the area's desert landscape and seek out the hiking trails.

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Lake Carlsbad Golf Course

8.2/10 (39 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Carlsbad at Lake Carlsbad Golf Course. Discover the desert landscape and mountain views in this walkable area.

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Riverwalk Recreation Center

8.6/10 (93 reviews)

Riverwalk Recreation Center is just one of the places to see in Carlsbad, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the desert landscape and mountain views in this walkable area.

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Walter Gerrells Performing Arts and Exhibition Center

Enjoy an outing to Walter Gerrells Performing Arts and Exhibition Center during your stay in Carlsbad. Amble around the area's parks or seek out its hiking trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park?

Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park is located in a budget-friendly area of Carlsbad that travellers like for its mountain views and zoo. You'll find 68 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park?

Expedia has 68 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park.

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

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area and Lamont Street Park. Create some family memories at Carlsbad Museum & Art Center and Carlsbad Water Park. Riverwalk Recreation Center and Eddy House are both worth a visit while you're out exploring.

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Our top choices for Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park hotels

1. Comfort Suites Carlsbad

2. Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG

3. Travelodge by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

4. Fiddler's Inn

5. Hyatt House Carlsbad

6. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

8. Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

9. Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

10. MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

11. Stevens Inn

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

13. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel

14. Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

15. Karbani Inn

16. Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

18. Post Time Inn

19. Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

20. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

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Top Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park Hotel Reviews

Stevens Inn

Fiddler's Inn

Post Time Inn

Hyatt House Carlsbad

MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

Travelodge by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Other attractions near Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Eddy House

Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Lamont Street Park

Carlsbad Water Park

Lake Carlsbad Golf Course

Riverwalk Recreation Center

Walter Gerrells Performing Arts and Exhibition Center

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