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

1. Comfort Suites Carlsbad

1.7 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Audrey

฿4,264

฿4,793 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

2. Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG

2.5 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

PAT

฿5,399

฿6,068 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

฿3,636

฿4,087 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 office space with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and pendant lighting.

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

4. Hyatt House Carlsbad

8.9 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Jacqueline

฿4,264

฿4,793 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 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 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.

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

9 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Amanda

฿3,549

฿3,989 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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.

6. Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

8.8 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Liliana

฿2,545

฿2,860 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 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 swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

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

7. Stevens Inn

6.8 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Edward

฿4,056

฿4,559 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

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

William

฿3,575

฿4,018 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

9. Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

8.8 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Mark

฿3,549

฿3,988 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A motel with a distinctive cross-shaped design, a large Super 8 sign, and a clear sky.

A reception area with a sofa, a coffee table, a potted plant, a reception desk, a television, and a door with an exit sign.

A building with a swimming pool, a staircase, and satellite dishes on the roof.

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Carlsbad

8.7 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Tommy

฿2,121

฿2,384 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

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.

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

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

7.4 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Randolph

฿4,550

฿5,114 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A compact kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

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

12. MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

8.4 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Tracy

฿3,835

฿4,310 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

13. Econo Lodge Carlsbad Caverns Area

8.6 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

joseph

฿2,692

฿3,026 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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.

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

7.8 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Amanda

฿4,848

฿5,449 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

15. Post Time Inn

5.3 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Harold

฿3,333

฿3,746 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

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

16. Karbani Inn

10.7 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Pennie

฿3,046

฿3,424 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 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 Baymont hotel with a covered entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a well-lit facade.

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

17. Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

8.6 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Itati

฿4,212

฿4,734 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

18. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel

8.1 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Gilbert

฿5,121

฿5,756 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 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.

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.

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

19. Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

7.1 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Kevin

฿2,823

฿3,173 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a wooden headboard.

A corridor with brick walls, a vending machine, and a refrigerator.

A modern building with large windows and a concrete floor.

A modern reception area with a herringbone wood floor, a reception desk, a purple accent wall, and a large wall mural depicting a cave.

20. Rodeway Inn Carlsbad Caverns Area

8.8 km from Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

David L

฿2,433

฿2,734 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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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 1,016 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG	8.6 Excellent 552 reviews	View
Travelodge by Wyndham Carlsbad NM	7.4 Good 726 reviews	View
Hyatt House Carlsbad	9.4 Exceptional 959 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad	8.0 Very good 1,008 reviews	View

Top Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park Hotel Reviews

Stevens Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Theroom was clean and well-prepared. The bed was very comfortable, and I got a good night's sleep. Enjoyed the biscuits and gravy for breakfast."

Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

10/10 Excellent

"I did not use it, but the microwave needed to be wiped down."

Comfort Suites Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"Good size room, good service, clean, decent breakfast"

Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean. TV didn't work but the staff came up in minutes and fixed it. We were pleased with the room."

Hyatt House Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel in a great location. The lobby area was so nice for hanging out in the morning and evening. The room was very clean and comfortable. The staff was super helpful with restaurant recommendations. The morning breakfast had excellent food options."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"Very pleasant hotel, with friendly staff, exceptional hospitality, and we especially appreciated the water and coffee available in the lobby."

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and the hotel and parking lot seemed safe. Breakfast was decent for what it was. The bed was quite uncomfortable but I don’t like most hotel beds. I felt for the price it could have been a bit better but it may have just been that it was a weekend and there was some other activities in town going on it seemed."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"Muy Rico el desayuno no’s gusto"

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."

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. Hyatt House Carlsbad

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

6. Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

7. Stevens Inn

8. Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

9. Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Carlsbad

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

12. MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

13. Econo Lodge Carlsbad Caverns Area

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

15. Post Time Inn

16. Karbani Inn

17. Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

18. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel

19. Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

20. Rodeway Inn Carlsbad Caverns Area

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Top Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park Hotel Reviews

Stevens Inn

Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

Comfort Suites Carlsbad

Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

Hyatt House Carlsbad

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

Travelodge by Wyndham 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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