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

A garden with a variety of flowers in a terracotta pot.

A bakery counter with various baked goods and a chalkboard menu listing items like hot drinks and cold drinks.

A two-story building with a red door and a signboard for 'Soodler's Inn Bed and Breakfast' established in 1912.

1. Fiddler's Inn

0.4 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Austin

£152

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern conference room with a long table, blue chairs, and a patterned carpet.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a flat-screen TV, and a window with sheer curtains.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a dining table.

2. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

1.4 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Melissa

£129

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 hotel with a curved facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

3. Stevens Inn

1.9 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Edward

£85

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

4. Post Time Inn

0.9 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Harold

£84

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A spacious lobby with blue seating, a kitchen area, and a dining section.

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.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, a desk lamp, and a wall-mounted TV.

5. Comfort Suites Carlsbad

2.6 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Audrey

£118

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fire pit, and seating.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered entrance.

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

A modern office space with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and pendant lighting.

6. Hyatt House Carlsbad

4 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Jacqueline

£111

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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 hotel with a prominent "HOME 2" sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

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.

7. Home2 suites by Hilton, Carlsbad, New Mexico

3.4 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

David

£115

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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 foosball table with a black table and white and black player figures.

A building with a sign reading "Welcome to Longhorn Flats."

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a small kitchenette area.

8. Longhorn Flats

11.8 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Ray

£81

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

A reception area with a desk, chairs, and a reception counter.

A modern kitchen area with a counter, coffee machines, and a tiled floor.

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a kitchen in the background.

9. Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

4.2 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

William

£100

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A Hampton Inn & Suites building with a 'NOW OPEN' sign, multiple entry points, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

2.3 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Randolph

£115

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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.

11. Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

3.7 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Mark

£89

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a kitchenette.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a small table, and a television.

12. MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

3.5 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Tracy

£100

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A small hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, and a fire extinguisher.

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

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

13. Karbani Inn

5.6 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Theodore

£69

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

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.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a herringbone-patterned floor.

14. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel

2.6 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Gilbert

£129

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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 hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a bed with white bedding, a desk with a lamp, and a carpeted floor.

A lobby with a fireplace, two green armchairs, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

2.5 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Amanda

£122

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 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 hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a framed picture on the wall.

16. Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

3.6 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

William

£111

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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 reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a digital display, and a wall-mounted sign.

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

17. Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG

2 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

PAT

£137

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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.

An outdoor swimming pool area with a sunset view, surrounded by trees and a covered patio with seating.

A playground with a wooden play structure, including a slide and swings, surrounded by trees with white-painted trunks.

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

18. Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

2.1 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Kevin

£71

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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.

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

4 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Amanda

£89

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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.

20. Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

3.8 mi from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Liliana

£64

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fiddler's Inn	9.6 Exceptional 691 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad	9.2 Wonderful 292 reviews	View
Stevens Inn	8.4 Very good 136 reviews	View
Post Time Inn	7.8 Good 692 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Carlsbad	9.4 Exceptional 1,015 reviews	View

Top Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Stevens Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Large room, no stairs"

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."

Hyatt House Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms. Nice people"

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."

Post Time Inn

8/10 Good

"Clean room. Nice staff."

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

8/10 Good

"The rooms were clean, host was extremely helpful. The only recommendation would be to have a list with information about Wi-Fi passwords, and contact details. Since this place is pet friendly, I'd recommend securing the fence (bottom) to prevent pets from leaving the property."

Cozy little home "West of the Pecos".

10/10 Excellent

"The house was a great place to stay. It was very clean and quiet. It had all the amenities and more that a person could hope for. I would definitely like to stay here again."

Permian on the Pecos

10/10 Excellent

"Cute overall"

The Bird- Lovely 2 Bed Home in the Garden, Great Location

10/10 Excellent

"Exactly what we needed for a two-night getaway. A cool, comfy retreat on a scorcher of a summer day, comfortable beds, great shower. Couldn't ask for any more!"

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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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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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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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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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 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.

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Our top choices for Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area hotels

1. Fiddler's Inn

2. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

3. Stevens Inn

4. Post Time Inn

5. Comfort Suites Carlsbad

6. Hyatt House Carlsbad

7. Home2 suites by Hilton, Carlsbad, New Mexico

8. Longhorn Flats

9. Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

11. Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

12. MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

13. Karbani Inn

14. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

16. Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

17. Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG

18. Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

20. Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

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Top Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Stevens Inn

Fiddler's Inn

Hyatt House Carlsbad

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

Post Time Inn

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

Cozy little home "West of the Pecos".

Permian on the Pecos

The Bird- Lovely 2 Bed Home in the Garden, Great Location

Other attractions near Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Lamont Street Park

Carlsbad Water Park

Lake Carlsbad Golf Course

Riverwalk Recreation Center

Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Eddy House

Walter Gerrells Performing Arts and Exhibition Center

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