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

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

1. Comfort Suites Carlsbad

1.7 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Gary

₹13,224

₹14,863 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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

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

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a stone facade.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

2. Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG

2.5 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

PAT

₹15,743

₹17,695 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

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

₹10,032

₹11,276 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

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 garden with a variety of flowers in a terracotta pot.

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

4. Fiddler's Inn

5.1 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Emily

₹11,093

₹12,468 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

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

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.

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

5. Hyatt House Carlsbad

8.9 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Birdena

₹12,101

₹13,601 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, red and yellow chairs, and tables.

A modern hotel with a prominent "HOME 2" sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A hotel reception area with a wooden counter, a sign indicating 'Hilton Honors', a 'really cold' sign above a refrigerator, and a 'home' sign above a minibar.

A modern lounge area with a grey sectional sofa, orange ottomans, and a wooden table.

6. Home2 suites by Hilton, Carlsbad, New Mexico

8.5 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Alexis

₹12,440

₹13,982 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

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.

7. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

5.8 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Melissa

₹15,361

₹17,266 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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

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

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

7.4 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Terry

₹12,457

₹14,001 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

9. Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

9.2 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Mayra

₹10,219

₹11,485 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

A reception area with a reception desk, two blue chairs, a potted plant, and a modern interior design.

10. Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

8.8 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Roscoe

₹10,056

₹11,303 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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

11. MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

8.4 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Denver

₹11,273

₹12,670 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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.

12. Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

8.6 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Donabel

₹10,076

₹11,325 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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 hotel lobby with a long bar, seating area, and a large window.

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

₹14,513

₹16,312 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

14. Stevens Inn

6.8 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Paul

₹10,562

₹11,871 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

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

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

Karla

₹18,033

₹20,268 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

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

16. Karbani Inn

10.7 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Theodore

₹7,131

₹8,014 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

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 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.

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

17. Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

7.1 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Rossella

₹8,163

₹9,175 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

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

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

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

9 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Sergio

₹11,111

₹12,488 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

19. Post Time Inn

5.3 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Myles

₹9,459

₹10,631 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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.

A hotel room with a brown sofa, a small table, a bed with a blue and white patterned bedspread, a TV mounted on the wall, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

20. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

8.8 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Vicky

₹10,305

₹11,582 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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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 1,028 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG	8.6 Excellent 550 reviews	View
Travelodge by Wyndham Carlsbad NM	7.4 Good 723 reviews	View
Fiddler's Inn	9.6 Exceptional 685 reviews	View
Hyatt House Carlsbad	9.4 Exceptional 942 reviews	View

Top Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park Hotel Reviews

Stevens Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was helpful and friendly"

Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast was a bit lackluster"

Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean, the clerk was one I have seen before a number of times. The parking is a little crowded since the units were fairly full. Room temp was easy to control and that was good as it was hot in Carlsbad."

Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"Overall nice. Was assigned a different room than I booked but they happily made it right"

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay."

Hyatt House Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"Clean well maintained hotel looked almost brand new! Congratulations to housekeeping and maintenance! Great location for Carlsbad Caverns visits."

MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

8/10 Good

"Good location for access to both town and the Cavern."

Travelodge by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and maintained. The staff were friendly. I would stay again."

Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

10/10 Excellent

"Clean quiet stay there. Room was clean"

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 Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG and Stevens Inn.

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. Home2 suites by Hilton, Carlsbad, New Mexico

7. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

9. Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

10. Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

11. MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

12. Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

13. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel

14. Stevens Inn

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

16. Karbani Inn

17. Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

19. Post Time Inn

20. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

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Top Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park Hotel Reviews

Stevens Inn

Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Hyatt House Carlsbad

MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

Travelodge by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

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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