Title: Carlsbad Travel Guide: Best of Carlsbad, New Mexico Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Carlsbad](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad-Hotels.d6054977.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Carlsbad](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad-Holiday-Rentals.d6054977.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Carlsbad Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Carlsbad.d6054977.Car-Hire-Guide)[Carlsbad Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad.d6054977.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Carlsbad Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Carlsbad Caverns National Park featuring caves](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/169000/169764-Southeastern-New-Mexico.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Carlsbad Caverns National Park showing caves](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/169000/169768-Southeastern-New-Mexico.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Carlsbad Caverns National Park featuring caves](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/169000/169927-Carlsbad-Caverns-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo provided by National Parks Service/Peter Jones](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/196000/196736-Carlsbad-Caverns-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by National Parks Service/Peter Jones](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/196000/196736-Carlsbad-Caverns-National-Park.jpg) ![Photo provided by National Parks Service/Peter Jones](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/196000/196740-Carlsbad-Caverns-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by National Parks Service/Peter Jones](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/196000/196740-Carlsbad-Caverns-National-Park.jpg) ## Visit Carlsbad Things to do #### Underground cave adventures, mountains, desert and a delightful cultural scene are features of this city in southeastern New Mexico. Head to the Chihuahuan Desert in New Mexico to find Carlsbad. This city on the Pecos River is an attractive holiday spot for its stunning scenery and outdoor leisure pursuits. Search for fossils on steep mountain trails, marvel at the stalactite formations in underground caves and canoe down the river. Carlsbad’s most popular attraction is the Carlsbad Caverns National Park, 20 miles (32 kilometres) outside the city. Descend deep underground to explore limestone caves. Join a ranger-guided tour or explore on your own. Part of the cave system is accessible to wheelchair users. About 1 hour’s drive from Carlsbad is the Guadalupe Mountains National Park, a vast wilderness just over the state line and into Texas. More than 80 miles (129 kilometres) of trails meander through forested canyons, mountains and desert. Look for ancient marine fossils embedded in the rocks. Millions of years ago a tropical ocean and a 400-mile-long (644-kilometre) reef system covered the area. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park is a good place to see animal and plant species native to the Chihuahuan Desert. With more than 1,400 acres (567 hectares) of parks and the Pecos River on its doorstep, Carlsbad has many outdoor attractions. Plan a day of family fun at the Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area. Enjoy fishing, boating, waterskiing, tennis courts and a skateboard park. Swim or glide across the river on a kayak or paddleboat at the Pecos River Beach and Picnic Area. To experience Carlsbad’s cultural scene, watch a concert at the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts and Exhibition Centre. Study the work of early 20th-century New Mexican artists at the Carlsbad Museum and Arts Centre. Carlsbad is an easy city to get to by car. If you are travelling by plane, the nearest major airport is El Paso International Airport, 158 miles (254 kilometres) away, where you can arrange a rental car. Carlsbad is a great place to come for adventures above and below ground. - Top hotels in Carlsbad - Top Holiday Rentals in Carlsbad ![White's City Cavern Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31090000/31081800/31081800/d1c1246b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### White's City Cavern Inn 17 Carlsbad Cavern Hwy, Carlsbad, NM Stay at this hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,747 reviews) "I had reservations about staying at an Inn, but was pleasantly surprised. It is the closest place to Carlsbad Caverns. The beds were comfortable and the room was spacious and clean." Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F09%2F2025&endDate=01%2F10%2F2025&selected=31081800&PinnedHotelID=31081800&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6054977) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F09%2F2025&endDate=01%2F10%2F2025&selected=31081800&PinnedHotelID=31081800&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6054977) ![Hyatt House Carlsbad](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50570000/50560300/50560281/56870834_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt House Carlsbad 4019 NATIONAL PARKS HWY, Carlsbad, NM Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £117 12 Oct - 13 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (781 reviews) "The staff was very friendly and attentive, made sure that we were pleased with our room. This appears to be a fairly new hotel, clean and modern. Excellent breakfast. Had we known that there was a restaurant/bar we would have taken advantage of it rather than finding a restaurant in town before going ..." Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F10%2F2025&endDate=13%2F10%2F2025&selected=50560281&PinnedHotelID=50560281&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6054977) ![Comfort Suites Carlsbad](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9140000/9132200/9132183/3d82f696_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfort Suites Carlsbad 2600 West Pierce St, Carlsbad, NM £94 25 Sept - 26 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) "Nice place, with very friendly staff. Our suite was probably the most spacious I’ve ever stayed in. Huge bathroom and L-shaped sofa sleeper that means one has a huge soft “nightstand” area built into the sofa bed. Tons of bed pillows to share with the person who ends up sleeping on the sofa." Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F09%2F2025&endDate=26%2F09%2F2025&selected=9132183&PinnedHotelID=9132183&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6054977) [See all 123 properties in Carlsbad](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F09%2F2025&endDate=18%2F09%2F2025®ionId=6054977) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Sage Cottage: Cozy & Serene/ Sleeps 6 / Huge Yard!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78600000/78597500/78597439/ed248a32_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sage Cottage: Cozy & Serene/ Sleeps 6 / Huge Yard! Carlsbad, NM Stay at this holiday home in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Carlsbad Museum & Art Center and Carlsbad Water ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews) "Everything was as described. Great stay at the cottage. The kids really enjoyed it!" Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad-Hotels-Sage-Cottage-Cozy-Serene-Sleeps-6-Huge-Yard.h78597439.Hotel-Information) ![Tranquil Rustic Quiet Family Home](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93870000/93860600/93860576/05928cc3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tranquil Rustic Quiet Family Home Carlsbad, NM Stay at this holiday home in Carlsbad. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Carlsbad Museum & Art Center and Lake ... 7.8/10 Good! (26 reviews) Peace and rest "Thank tou it was peaceful and we loved the space. It offered family time and private time.All in one aspect, we enjoyed our meals together.As a family" Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad-Hotels-Tranquil-Rustic-Quiet-Family-Home.h93860576.Hotel-Information) ![Spacious 4-bedroom house in charming Carlsbad with WiFi and AC](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99800000/99797300/99797250/753f45f8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Spacious 4-bedroom house in charming Carlsbad with WiFi and AC Carlsbad, NM Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Pecos River Flume and Eddy House are located nearby. 9.8/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews) "Property was very clean and well stocked. We would definitely stay there again if ever in Carlsbad." 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad-Caverns-National-Park-Visitor-Center-Whites-City.d553248635998123469.Attraction) #### Carlsbad Water Park 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad-Water-Park-Carlsbad.d553248635976436906.Attraction) #### Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Carlsbad-Recreation-Area-Carlsbad.d553248621532643171.Attraction) #### Pecos River Flume Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pecos River Flume during your travels in Carlsbad. Discover the area's desert landscape and mountain views. 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