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Our top choices for Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area hotels

A two-story building with a porch, outdoor seating, and a flag.

1. Fiddler's Inn

Fiddler's Inn
3.5 star property
0.4 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (708 reviews)
"Great place to relax and super close to everything we wanted to experience. Bed was very comfortable and enjoyed cool weather outside. My husband enjoyed walking to Albertsons! Amenities were spot on. Definitely we would stay here again! Thanks for a beautiful stay!"
United States
Terri
The price is £140
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Fiddler's Inn
Property amenity

2. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad
3.0 star property
1.4 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (298 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay. Very clean. Breakfast was good. Location perfect"
United States
Eileen
The price is £129
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad
A restaurant with a brick wall, a glass service counter, and a television screen.

3. Stevens Inn

Stevens Inn
3.0 star property
1.9 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (199 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay, absolutely love the restaurant"
United States
Sandra
The price is £105
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Stevens Inn
Lobby sitting area

4. Post Time Inn

Post Time Inn
2.5 star property
0.9 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
7.8 out of 10, Good, (708 reviews)
"Clean room. Nice staff."
United States
Harold
The price is £84
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Post Time Inn
A lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

5. Comfort Suites Carlsbad

Comfort Suites Carlsbad
2.5 star property
2.6 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay. Room and property were very clean and staff were kind"
United States
Allee
The price is £104
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Comfort Suites Carlsbad
An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fire pit, and seating.

6. Hyatt House Carlsbad

Hyatt House Carlsbad
3.5 star property
4 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (977 reviews)
"Great stay great price"
United States
Cheryl
The price is £108
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Hyatt House Carlsbad
A modern hotel with a prominent "HOME 2" sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

7. Home2 suites by Hilton, Carlsbad, New Mexico

Home2 suites by Hilton, Carlsbad, New Mexico
3.0 star property
3.4 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (364 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, clean, friendly."
United States
David
The price is £118
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Home2 suites by Hilton, Carlsbad, New Mexico
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

8. Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area
2.5 star property
4.2 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"The room was clean and the breakfast was great."
United States
Christopher
The price is £93
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, multiple dining tables, and chairs. There are framed pictures on the walls and a large black column with a light fixture.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad
3.0 star property
2.3 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (755 reviews)
"Room was great, bed very good, pool and hot tub access was great, breakfast OK"
United States
Randolph
The price is £111
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad
A hotel entrance with a covered area, a sign for 'Sleep Inns & Suites', and a parking lot.

10. Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area
2.5 star property
3.7 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"great location for the caves"
United States
Philip
The price is £89
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area
A hotel lobby with a 'Welcome' sign, seating arrangements, a coffee table, and a striped carpet.

11. MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

MainStay Suites Carlsbad South
2.5 star property
3.5 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (494 reviews)
"Clean, friendly and helpful staff, room was nice and clean, close to caverns, safe area and had great views."
United States
Tracy
The price is £95
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
MainStay Suites Carlsbad South
A covered equestrian arena with wooden railings and a sandy floor.

12. Karbani Inn

Karbani Inn
2.5 star property
5.6 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (354 reviews)
"Would stay again"
United States
Pennie
The price is £73
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Karbani Inn
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.

13. Longhorn Flats

Longhorn Flats
4.0 star property
11.8 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (51 reviews)
"the property was clean the property was very well maintained it was very nice very comfortable and very quiet definitely will be staying there again"
United States
Ray
The price is £61
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Longhorn Flats
A buffet area with multiple food service stations, including omelets and other prepared dishes.

14. Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG
2.5 star property
2 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (556 reviews)
"Staff was so friendly and helpful, Faciilitirs were clean and well maintained. Breakfast was delicious. I would definitely stay here again."
United States
PAT
The price is £129
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture and a barbecue grill.

15. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel

Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel
2.5 star property
2.6 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (95 reviews)
"Have to drive through a neighborhood to get to the entrance,not off a main road."
United States
Gilbert
The price is £129
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel
A Baymont hotel with a covered entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a well-lit facade.

16. Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM
2.5 star property
3.6 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (332 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly and helpful."
United States
Netha
The price is £95
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM
A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, parking area, and landscaped garden.

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad
3.0 star property
2.5 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (886 reviews)
"No issues!"
United States
Jeff
The price is £114
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign at the entrance.

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad
3.0 star property
4 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Very clean, breakfast was awesome, staff was friendly."
United States
Amanda
The price is £92
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad
A gas station with a canopy, stone pillars, and a well-lit entrance.

19. Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

Carlsbad Inn New Mexico
2.0 star property
2.1 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (295 reviews)
"Everything was as good as home except for my bed. I would like to have had a more comfortable bed so my body would have been more relaxed."
United States
Patrick
The price is £66
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Carlsbad Inn New Mexico
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.

20. Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM
2.0 star property
3.8 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room and very nice staff"
United States
Liliana
The price is £64
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM
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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 two-story building with a porch, outdoor seating, and a flag.
Fiddler's Inn
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
708 reviews
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Property amenity
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
298 reviews
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A restaurant with a brick wall, a glass service counter, and a television screen.
Stevens Inn
3.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
199 reviews
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Lobby sitting area
Post Time Inn
2.5 star property
7.8
Good
708 reviews
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A lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.
Comfort Suites Carlsbad
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
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Top Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Delightful 2-bedroom house with AC in sunny Carlsbad and river view.

Delightful 2-bedroom house with AC in sunny Carlsbad and river view.

10/10 Excellent
"This is a relaxing, peaceful, eclectic property. It is great to be beside the river and have comfy outside seating. And we went for a walk up the river park path, across some pedestrian bridges, and back down the other side. Other local attractions worth visiting are the Carlsbad Museum, and the Blue House cafe. It works well for visiting the awesome Carlsbad Caverns National Park - a 20-to-30-minute drive away, and the Guadeloupe mountains a bit further away in Texas. The property itself is eclectic, no dining table for example but a large breakfast bar that works well. Carlsbad itself lacks much of a historic center, so don't expect a Sante Fe type experience. As a town it is in a remote area, and a desert gray fox wandered through the back yard and was unphased by me taking a few pics as it ambled through. A great place to stay for a few nights."
Peter T. 3-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Delightful 2-bedroom house with AC in sunny Carlsbad and river view.

Other attractions near Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

9.0/10 (86 reviews)
Why not meet the animals who call Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park home during your travels in Carlsbad? Discover the area's desert landscape and mountain views.
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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.