The Best Hotels Closest to Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in - 2026 Updated Prices

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

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

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.

1. Hotel Paseo, Autograph Collection by Marriott

1.3 mi from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Carlos

£133

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

2. Sands Hotel and Spa

1.9 mi from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Erin

£106

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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.

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.

3. Mojave Resort - Adults Only

1.2 mi from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Stephen

£101

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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.

4. Inn at Deep Canyon

1.4 mi from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Debra

£53

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

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

5. Mod Palm Desert

1.3 mi from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Andrea

£74

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a palm tree.

A modern building with a flat roof and large windows, surrounded by palm trees and a parking area.

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

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

6. Holiday Inn Express Palm-Desert by IHG

1.5 mi from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Abeer

£72

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

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

A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a wooden reception desk, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

7. Best Western Plus Palm Desert Resort

1.6 mi from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Caroline

£69

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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

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

8. Embassy Suites by Hilton Palm Desert

1.6 mi from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Stephanie

£93

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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 row of blue lounge chairs with white frames and white towels, a pool, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

The Stardust Hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a balcony, and string lights.

A modern interior with a sofa, ottomans, and a dining area.

9. The Stardust Hotel

12.1 mi from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

John

£90

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

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

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoor pool area.

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

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

11.6 mi from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Steven

£193

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

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 neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, and a ceiling fan.

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

11. LaMaison Palm Springs

11.4 mi from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Karin

£84

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by palm trees and chairs with striped upholstery.

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

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

12. Desert Riviera Hotel- A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel

11.9 mi from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Jared

£96

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

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.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a railing.

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

5.9 mi from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Bethany

£77

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a red chair.

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.

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, two bar stools, a built-in oven, and a large window.

14. Best Western Plus Coachella Valley Inn & Suites

8.5 mi from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Loretta

£72

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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 swimming pool with lounge chairs and a stone fountain.

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

15. Hotel California - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel

12 mi from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Roy

£74

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

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

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.

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

12 mi from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Himanshu

£131

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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 modern reception area with two reception desks, a blue accent wall, and a seating area.

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, round tables, and a variety of chairs. Large windows offer views of palm trees and a desert landscape.

17. Residence Inn by Marriott La Quinta

5.7 mi from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Cynthia

£91

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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.

An outdoor dining area with wicker chairs and tables, surrounded by greenery and a decorative wall.

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

18. Villa Royale

11.9 mi from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Verenis

£147

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden bench, a desk with a globe, and a red door leading outside.

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

19. Sparrows Lodge

11.5 mi from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Amy

£140

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

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

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

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight stations.

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

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

5.9 mi from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Lupe

£78

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Paseo, Autograph Collection by Marriott	9.6 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Sands Hotel and Spa	9.4 Exceptional 1,014 reviews	View
Mojave Resort - Adults Only	9.4 Exceptional 347 reviews	View
Inn at Deep Canyon	9.2 Wonderful 1,073 reviews	View
Mod Palm Desert	9.2 Wonderful 67 reviews	View

Top Living Desert Zoo and Gardens Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Palm-Desert by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Loved it 💕"

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Needs cleaning outside, to many leaves 🍂. Also carpet wash. But from that all good"

Mojave Resort - Adults Only

8/10 Good

"Room was very clean when I arrive, & that was nice."

Sands Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"So beautiful, love our stay!"

Hotel Paseo, Autograph Collection by Marriott

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our weekend stay. Friendly staff check in with easy unfortunately when we got to our room, our air-conditioning wasn’t working. They immediately sent an engineer to see what the problem was when they realize it couldn’t be fixed. We moved into a different room. The pool area was really nice. Staff was very accommodating. The location of the hotel was perfect. We had options around the surrounding area areas to have lunch and dinner, overall we had a great weekend."

Best Western Plus Palm Desert Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Love the location, staff, breakfast and room."

Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was great and staff as well. Thought they could have done better keeping the pool areas picked up. Quite a few empty cups lying around where people had left. Overall was great and will return."

Embassy Suites by Hilton Palm Desert

10/10 Excellent

"Peaceful stay, quiet and clean."

Perch – 2026 Vrbo Vacation Rental of the Year | Luxury Geo Dome w/ Pickleball

10/10 Excellent

""This property is a true hillside gem. The view is spectacular, the house is unique and beautiful and the amenities are fantastic. Jen our host made the whole experience easy from start to finish. I will certainly be back to this house.""

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 trip to 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 enjoy retail therapy 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 exploring the galleries in 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 lively festivals 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 lively festivals 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 enjoy retail therapy 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 enjoy a show at Arthur Newman Theatre during your stay in 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 travellers like for its golf courses. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 55 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Living Desert Zoo and Gardens?

Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers 9 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. It's located 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. Other good options within 5 miles include Holiday Inn Express Palm-Desert by IHG and Hotel Paseo, Autograph Collection by Marriott.

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

Expedia has 55 hotels and other accommodation options 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 refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.

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, Palma Village Park or Cahuilla Hills 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. Hotel Paseo, Autograph Collection by Marriott

2. Sands Hotel and Spa

3. Mojave Resort - Adults Only

4. Inn at Deep Canyon

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. The Stardust Hotel

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

11. LaMaison Palm Springs

12. Desert Riviera Hotel- A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel

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

14. Best Western Plus Coachella Valley Inn & Suites

15. Hotel California - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel

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

17. Residence Inn by Marriott La Quinta

18. Villa Royale

19. Sparrows Lodge

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

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Top Living Desert Zoo and Gardens Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Palm-Desert by IHG

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Mojave Resort - Adults Only

Sands Hotel and Spa

Hotel Paseo, Autograph Collection by Marriott

Best Western Plus Palm Desert Resort

Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas

Embassy Suites by Hilton Palm Desert

Perch – 2026 Vrbo Vacation Rental of the Year | Luxury Geo Dome w/ Pickleball

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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