The Best Hotels Closest to Riverwalk Recreation Center in Carlsbad - 2026 Updated Prices

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

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

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

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

0.7 mi from Riverwalk Recreation Center

Emily

£104

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

1.3 mi from Riverwalk Recreation Center

Melissa

£140

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, stone walls, and a chandelier. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A building with a covered entrance, brick columns, and a circular structure with a red-tiled roof.

3. Stevens Inn

1.6 mi from Riverwalk Recreation Center

Paul

£92

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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 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.

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

4. Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

1.8 mi from Riverwalk Recreation Center

Rossella

£67

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

5. Post Time Inn

0.9 mi from Riverwalk Recreation Center

Myles

£82

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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 spacious restaurant with multiple dining areas, including booths and tables. There are ceiling lights and large windows providing natural light.

A Comfort Suites hotel with a prominent blue sign, a brick facade, and a covered entrance area.

6. Comfort Suites Carlsbad

2.9 mi from Riverwalk Recreation Center

Gary

£119

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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

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

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.

7. Hyatt House Carlsbad

3.8 mi from Riverwalk Recreation Center

Birdena

£105

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, red and yellow chairs, and tables.

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.

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

8. Home2 suites by Hilton, Carlsbad, New Mexico

3.1 mi from Riverwalk Recreation Center

Alexis

£108

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

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

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

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

9. Longhorn Flats

11.4 mi from Riverwalk Recreation Center

Jesus

£67

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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 kitchenette, a sofa, a chair, a large mirror, and a window with curtains.

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

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

2.1 mi from Riverwalk Recreation Center

Terry

£108

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

11. Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

4 mi from Riverwalk Recreation Center

Mayra

£89

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

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.

12. Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

3.5 mi from Riverwalk Recreation Center

Roscoe

£88

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A row of stacked front-loading washing machines with control panels, a guest laundry sign, and a white table.

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

13. MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

3.3 mi from Riverwalk Recreation Center

Denver

£98

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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 hotel lobby with a long bar, seating area, and a large window.

14. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel

2.4 mi from Riverwalk Recreation Center

Gilbert

£126

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A breakfast corner with a Baymont sign, a coffee machine, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A water slide at a water park with a person sliding down.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

15. Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

3.4 mi from Riverwalk Recreation Center

Donabel

£93

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

A hotel room with a television, a sofa, a desk with a computer, and a lamp.

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

2.3 mi from Riverwalk Recreation Center

Karla

£115

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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.

17. Karbani Inn

5.4 mi from Riverwalk Recreation Center

Theodore

£62

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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 Holiday Inn Express hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a stone facade.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

18. Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG

2.4 mi from Riverwalk Recreation Center

PAT

£130

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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 lobby with a patterned carpet, sofas, a flat-screen TV, and pendant lighting.

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

3.8 mi from Riverwalk Recreation Center

Sergio

£97

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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.

A laundry room with three washing machines and a large mirror on the wall.

20. Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

3.5 mi from Riverwalk Recreation Center

Vinit

£63

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Riverwalk Recreation Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fiddler's Inn	9.6 Exceptional 685 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad	9.2 Wonderful 291 reviews	View
Stevens Inn	8.2 Very good 106 reviews	View
Carlsbad Inn New Mexico	8.0 Very good 275 reviews	View
Post Time Inn	7.8 Good 690 reviews	View

Top Riverwalk Recreation Center Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"Great breakfast"

Stevens Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Overall good experience would recommend!"

Hyatt House Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"Rhonda at the front desk was extremely helpful. Guided us to the hotel after the GPS led us astray. Made check-in easy, explained the amenities, and how to get to our room. Gave us great restaurant recommendations. We will stay here again."

Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

10/10 Excellent

"Decent, clean, quiet, centrally located."

Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"Overall nice. Was assigned a different room than I booked but they happily made it right"

The Jalapeño- Historic Adobe Home in Walkable Area

8/10 Good

"House was very nice but had a couple issues. Found hair in one bed and mouse poop in one bedroom. Aunt was gonna use coffee pot but was dirty. The rest of the appliances were clean. Asked what to do for checkout but owner never messaged me back. A deep cleaning is needed."

Casa Rustica - Centrally located, Carlsbad Caverns

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect little spot for a family vacation."

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

10/10 Excellent

"A very enjoyable place to stay!"

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

10/10 Excellent

"My grandchildren loved the slide. The place has a beautiful view. Everything was lovely. Will stay again."

Other attractions near Riverwalk Recreation Center

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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A desert landscape with yucca plants, cacti, and tall grasses under a partly cloudy sky.

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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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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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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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 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 Riverwalk Recreation Center?

Riverwalk Recreation Center is located in a walkable area of Carlsbad that travellers like for its mountain views and parks. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 16 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Riverwalk Recreation Center?

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 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Riverwalk Recreation Center. Another good option is Post Time Inn, located just 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

How many hotels will I find near Riverwalk Recreation Center?

Expedia has 16 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Riverwalk Recreation Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Riverwalk Recreation Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Riverwalk Recreation Center.

What can I see and do near Riverwalk Recreation Center?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area and Lamont Street Park. Be sure to get some family photos at Carlsbad Water Park, Carlsbad Museum & Art Center and Walter Gerrells Performing Arts and Exhibition Center while you're out sightseeing near Riverwalk Recreation Center. You might plan a visit to Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park or Lake Carlsbad Golf Course while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for Riverwalk Recreation Center hotels

1. Fiddler's Inn

2. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

3. Stevens Inn

4. Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

5. Post Time Inn

6. Comfort Suites Carlsbad

7. Hyatt House Carlsbad

8. Home2 suites by Hilton, Carlsbad, New Mexico

9. Longhorn Flats

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

11. Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

12. Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

13. MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

14. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel

15. Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

17. Karbani Inn

18. Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

20. Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

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Top Riverwalk Recreation Center Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

Stevens Inn

Hyatt House Carlsbad

Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

The Jalapeño- Historic Adobe Home in Walkable Area

Casa Rustica - Centrally located, Carlsbad Caverns

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

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

Other attractions near Riverwalk Recreation Center

Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Lake Carlsbad Golf Course

Carlsbad Water Park

Lamont Street Park

Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Eddy House

Walter Gerrells Performing Arts and Exhibition Center

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