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

A lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

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

₹11,724

₹13,177 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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.

An indoor swimming pool with two lanes, marked depth lines, and a lifeguard chair.

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

₹14,176

₹15,933 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a phone.

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

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.

3. Travelodge by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

2 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Cory

₹10,345

₹11,627 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

A two-story building with a red door and a signboard for 'Soodler's Inn Bed and Breakfast' established in 1912.

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

Terri

₹19,924

₹22,393 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

A modern hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered entrance.

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

Jacqueline

₹12,548

₹14,103 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a dining table.

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

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

6. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

5.8 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Melissa

₹13,697

₹15,395 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

7.4 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Randolph

₹12,131

₹13,635 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

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

A modern kitchen area with a counter, coffee machines, and a tiled floor.

8. Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

9.2 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Bill

₹9,831

₹11,050 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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.

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

9. Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

8.8 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Mark

₹10,454

₹11,750 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

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.

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

10. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel

8.1 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Gilbert

₹14,569

₹16,375 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 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 courtyard with artificial grass, outdoor seating, and a pool table.

A MainStay Suites hotel building with a modern design, multiple floors, and a parking area with a white pickup truck.

11. MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

8.4 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

VIJAY PAUL

₹10,910

₹12,262 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

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

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

12. Stevens Inn

6.8 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Claudia Elisabeth

₹9,690

₹10,891 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A modern office space with two grey sofas, a small round table, a desk with a computer, and framed artwork on the walls.

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

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

13. Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

8.6 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Cathy

₹11,207

₹12,595 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a built-in oven.

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

14. Karbani Inn

10.7 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Pennie

₹7,770

₹8,732 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a bed with white bedding, a desk with a lamp, and a carpeted floor.

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

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

7.8 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Amanda

₹13,314

₹14,964 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

An outdoor swimming pool area with a sunset view, surrounded by trees and a covered patio with seating.

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

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

16. Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

7.1 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Patrick

₹8,046

₹9,043 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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 lobby with a patterned carpet, sofas, a flat-screen TV, and pendant lighting.

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

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

9 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Amanda

₹10,095

₹11,347 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

18. Post Time Inn

5.3 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Harold

₹8,956

₹10,066 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

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 pool area with lounge chairs, a sign for Motel 6, and a fenced perimeter.

19. Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

8.8 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Liliana

₹7,239

₹8,137 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A spacious dining area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a tiled floor, and a counter with kitchen appliances and utensils.

A modern bathroom with a granite countertop, a sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a towel dispenser.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

20. Econo Lodge Carlsbad Caverns Area

8.6 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Linda

₹8,098

₹9,102 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 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 1,004 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG	8.6 Excellent 552 reviews	View
Travelodge by Wyndham Carlsbad NM	7.4 Good 729 reviews	View
Fiddler's Inn	9.6 Exceptional 695 reviews	View
Hyatt House Carlsbad	9.4 Exceptional 966 reviews	View

Top Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park Hotel Reviews

Stevens Inn

8/10 Good

"Super-friendly staff and the restaurant had excellent food. Our room was on the ground floor - very spacious with a comfortable bed. The lamp and clock on one side of the bed wasn't plugged in and no receptacles were within reach. So lighting, knowing the time, and charging devices was a little inconvenient. But, that's a minor issue. The shower lacked hot water - a little more of an issue. While they tried to make the place look nice, you could tell it was very dated (looked like something from the 70's and 80's hotels I stayed at as a kid). Still, it was a comfortable stay, and again VERY friendly staff."

Econo Lodge Carlsbad Caverns Area

10/10 Excellent

"Las habitaciones limpias pero como siempre la bañera se quedaba atascada de agua a la hora del baño"

Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and spacious room. The bed is very comfortable! Very nice staff . The breakfast was very good too!"

Fiddler's Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I was fortunate to get a detached room with my own driveway. It was lovely, comfortable and had everything I needed. Conveniently located. Tried a couple of their restaurant recommendations which were great. Would highly recommend staying here!"

Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

8/10 Good

"Nice but under construction. Nice staff"

Travelodge by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

10/10 Excellent

"Will return"

MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

8/10 Good

"Very clean and neat ."

Hyatt House Carlsbad

8/10 Good

"Hotel was clean and staff was very helpful. Minimal amenities. The hotel restaurant had a limited and very underwhelming menu."

Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

8/10 Good

"About what you'd expect from a Motel 6. Very bright lighting outside at night. Some of the time, there is a remote worker at a "virtual desk". Had a fridge and microwave which were nice."

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.

What's the best place to stay near Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park?

Comfort Suites Carlsbad is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park. Other good choices within 5 miles include Travelodge by Wyndham Carlsbad NM and Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG.

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. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel

11. MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

12. Stevens Inn

13. Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

14. Karbani Inn

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

16. Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

18. Post Time Inn

19. Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

20. Econo Lodge Carlsbad Caverns Area

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Top Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park Hotel Reviews

Stevens Inn

Econo Lodge Carlsbad Caverns Area

Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

Fiddler's Inn

Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

Travelodge by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

Hyatt House Carlsbad

Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

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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