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A spacious dining area with high ceilings, stone walls, and a chandelier. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.
A hotel room with a television, a sofa, a coffee table, a desk, a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
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.

1. Stevens Inn

Stevens Inn
3 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Claudia Elisabeth
Rp2.160.230
Rp2.428.007 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Stevens Inn
Property amenity
A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a dining table.
A hotel reception area with a 'Hello' sign, a counter, and refrigerated beverage dispensers.
A modern conference room with a long table, blue chairs, and a patterned carpet.

2. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad
2.2 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Melissa
Rp2.559.557
Rp2.876.835 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad
Lobby sitting area
Room
Exterior
Room

3. Post Time Inn

Post Time Inn
1.4 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Harold
Rp1.673.557
Rp1.881.008 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Post Time Inn
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 buffet counter with various food and drink options, including a coffee station with multiple coffee makers and a fruit juice dispenser.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad
6.4 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Amanda
Rp1.871.340
Rp2.103.308 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad
A spacious lobby with blue seating, a kitchen area, and a dining section.
A lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.
A Comfort Suites hotel with a prominent blue sign, a brick facade, and a covered entrance area.
A spacious restaurant with multiple dining areas, including booths and tables. There are ceiling lights and large windows providing natural light.

5. Comfort Suites Carlsbad

Comfort Suites Carlsbad
4.2 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Audrey
Rp2.190.838
Rp2.462.411 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Comfort Suites Carlsbad
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.

6. Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area
6 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Mark
Rp1.953.558
Rp2.195.717 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area
A hotel lobby with multiple dining tables and chairs, a reception desk, and a clock on the wall.
A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, chairs, and framed pictures 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 Hampton Inn & Suites building with a 'NOW OPEN' sign, multiple entry points, and a clear sky.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad
3.7 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Randolph
Rp2.327.765
Rp2.616.311 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad
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

Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area
6.8 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Bill
Rp1.824.266
Rp2.050.399 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area
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 hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered entrance.

9. Hyatt House Carlsbad

Hyatt House Carlsbad
6.4 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Jacqueline
Rp2.416.365
Rp2.715.892 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Hyatt House Carlsbad
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 pool area with lounge chairs, a sign for Motel 6, and a fenced perimeter.
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.

10. Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM
6.1 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Liliana
Rp1.352.806
Rp1.520.520 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM
A breakfast corner with a Baymont sign, a coffee machine, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A sign for 'Living Desert Zoo & Gardens' with a silhouette of a deer and cacti in the background.
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.

11. Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM
5.8 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Itati
Rp2.094.183
Rp2.353.719 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM
A vending area with two refrigerated machines and a snack display.
A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a small table, and a television.
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.

12. MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

MainStay Suites Carlsbad South
5.6 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
VIJAY PAUL
Rp2.038.696
Rp2.291.408 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
MainStay Suites Carlsbad South
A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table. There is a desk with a chair and a laptop on it.
A building with a sign reading "Welcome to Longhorn Flats."
A compact kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a granite countertop.
A foosball table with a black table and white and black player figures.

13. Longhorn Flats

Longhorn Flats
18.9 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Ray
Rp1.847.177
Rp2.075.926 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Longhorn Flats
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 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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad
4.1 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Amanda
Rp2.487.961
Rp2.796.363 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
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.
A motel with a distinctive cross-shaped design, a large Super 8 sign, and a clear sky.

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Carlsbad

Super 8 by Wyndham Carlsbad
6 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Tommy
Rp1.156.275
Rp1.299.604 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Super 8 by Wyndham Carlsbad
An outdoor patio with a fire pit, red and yellow chairs, and tables.
A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, a yogurt and milk dispenser, and a variety of food items displayed on shelves.
A modern lounge area with a grey sectional sofa, orange ottomans, and a wooden table.
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.

16. Home2 suites by Hilton, Carlsbad, New Mexico

Home2 suites by Hilton, Carlsbad, New Mexico
5.4 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
David
Rp2.419.050
Rp2.718.911 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Home2 suites by Hilton, Carlsbad, New Mexico
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 reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a digital display, and a wall-mounted sign.
An indoor swimming pool with two lanes, marked depth lines, and a lifeguard chair.

17. Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG
3.3 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
PAT
Rp2.649.052
Rp2.977.423 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG
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 hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a TV, a bed, and a kitchenette.
A modern outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and orange cushions, a glass wall, and a view of the sky.

18. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel

Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel
4.2 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Gilbert
Rp2.722.617
Rp3.060.107 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel
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 Karbani Inn sign with silhouettes of people against a sunset.
A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a potted orchid.

19. Karbani Inn

Karbani Inn
8.9 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Pennie
Rp1.451.967
Rp1.631.852 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Karbani Inn
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.

20. Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

Carlsbad Inn New Mexico
3.3 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Patrick
Rp1.503.516
Rp1.689.845 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Carlsbad Inn New Mexico
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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A spacious dining area with high ceilings, stone walls, and a chandelier. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.
Stevens Inn
8.4
Very good
153 reviews
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Property amenity
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad
9.2
Wonderful
292 reviews
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Lobby sitting area
Post Time Inn
7.8
Good
696 reviews
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A curved swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a concrete deck and palm trees.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad
8.0
Very good
1,000 reviews
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A spacious lobby with blue seating, a kitchen area, and a dining section.
Comfort Suites Carlsbad
9.4
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
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Top Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Stevens Inn

Stevens Inn

8/10 Good
"Overall it was a nice older hotel. We were just passing through so didn't use the amenities. Had a few questions and staff was helpful. Room was spacious."
Valerie 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Stevens Inn
Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

10/10 Excellent
"Room was very clean and staff were very kind and helpful! The breakfast was delicious and nice way to get us on our way to Carlsbad Caverns!"
Jennifer 2-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area
MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

8/10 Good
"Very clean and neat ."
VIJAY PAUL 1-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
MainStay Suites Carlsbad South
Hyatt House Carlsbad

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."
April 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hyatt House Carlsbad
Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

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."
Sarah 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM
Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

10/10 Excellent
"Nj"
Edward 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

8/10 Good
"Clean room"
Roberto 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad
Fiddler's Inn

Fiddler's Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Quiet, clean, convenient street parking. Provided breakfast vouchers to a nice cafe nearby! In the room we stayed the shower head may need to be cleaned or replaced as it sprayed water all over."
Alagappan 1-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
Fiddler's Inn
Home2 suites by Hilton, Carlsbad, New Mexico

Home2 suites by Hilton, Carlsbad, New Mexico

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was extremely friendly and helpful! Loved our stay there!"
Robin 3-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Home2 suites by Hilton, Carlsbad, New Mexico

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area?
Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area is located in a walkable area of Carlsbad that travellers like for its parks and mountain views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 23 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area?
Fiddler's Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and private patios. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area. Another good choice is Post Time Inn, located just 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.
How many hotels will I find near Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area?
Expedia has 23 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area.
What can I see and do near Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area?
Create some family memories at Carlsbad Water Park and Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park. Explore nature at Pecos River Flume and Lamont Street Park. Lake Carlsbad Golf Course, Riverwalk Recreation Center and Carlsbad Museum & Art Center are a few additional nearby sights.