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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

Fiddler's Inn
0.7 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Austin
P11,766
P13,225 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Fiddler's Inn
Property amenity
A hotel reception area with a 'Hello' sign, a counter, and refrigerated beverage dispensers.
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

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad
2.2 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Melissa
P8,945
P10,054 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad
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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a mirror with lights.

3. Stevens Inn

Stevens Inn
3 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Edward
P7,549
P8,485 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Stevens Inn
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Room
Room

4. Post Time Inn

Post Time Inn
1.4 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Harold
P6,193
P6,960 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Post Time Inn
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 hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered entrance.
A modern office space with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and pendant lighting.

5. Hyatt House Carlsbad

Hyatt House Carlsbad
6.4 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Jacqueline
P8,082
P9,083 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Hyatt House Carlsbad
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 lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

6. Comfort Suites Carlsbad

Comfort Suites Carlsbad
4.2 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Audrey
P7,922
P8,904 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Comfort Suites Carlsbad
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.

7. 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
P8,454
P9,502 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Home2 suites by Hilton, Carlsbad, New Mexico
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."

8. Longhorn Flats

Longhorn Flats
18.9 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Ray
P6,455
P7,255 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Longhorn Flats
A hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, a sign indicating the entrance, and a parking lot with several cars.
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.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door.

9. Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area
6.8 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
William
P6,641
P7,464 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Quality 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 hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a chair, a large mirror, and a window with curtains.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad
3.7 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Randolph
P8,401
P9,442 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad
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

Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area
6 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Mark
P6,619
P7,440 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area
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 row of stacked front-loading washing machines with control panels, a guest laundry sign, and a white table.
A reception desk with a wooden finish, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a blue wall with signage.

12. MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

MainStay Suites Carlsbad South
5.6 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Tracy
P7,125
P8,008 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
MainStay Suites Carlsbad South
A breakfast corner with a Baymont sign, a coffee machine, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A Baymont hotel with a covered entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a well-lit facade.
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.

13. Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM
5.8 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Itati
P7,825
P8,795 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM
A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, parking area, and landscaped garden.
A lobby with a fireplace, two green armchairs, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.
A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a fireplace.
A hotel room with a television, a sofa, a desk with a computer, and a lamp.

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad
4.1 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Miguel
P9,007
P10,124 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad
A spacious lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
A modern outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and orange cushions, a glass wall, and a view of the sky.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a TV, a bed, and a kitchenette.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a herringbone-patterned floor.

15. 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
P9,515
P10,694 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel
A covered equestrian arena with wooden railings and a sandy floor.
A Karbani Inn sign with silhouettes of people against a sunset.
A small hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, and a fire extinguisher.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a built-in oven.

16. Karbani Inn

Karbani Inn
8.9 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Pennie
P5,660
P6,361 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Karbani Inn
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 coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee cups and containers.
A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a digital display, and a wall-mounted sign.

17. Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG
3.3 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
PAT
P10,071
P11,319 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG
A curved swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a concrete deck and palm trees.
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.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a television.

18. 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
P6,619
P7,440 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad
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.
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.

19. Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

Carlsbad Inn New Mexico
3.3 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Kevin
P4,942
P5,554 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Carlsbad Inn New Mexico
A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a desk with a chair.
A laundry room with three washing machines and a large mirror on the wall.
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

Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM
6.1 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
United States
Liliana
P4,728
P5,314 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
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
9.6
Exceptional
691 reviews
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Property amenity
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad
9.2
Wonderful
292 reviews
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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
139 reviews
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Lobby sitting area
Post Time Inn
7.8
Good
693 reviews
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An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fire pit, and seating.
Hyatt House Carlsbad
9.4
Exceptional
959 reviews
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Top Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Stevens Inn

Stevens Inn

8/10 Good
"Good Location for visiting Carlsbad Caverns."
Claudia Elisabeth 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Stevens Inn
Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

10/10 Excellent
"I did not use it, but the microwave needed to be wiped down."
CARLOS 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM
Comfort Suites Carlsbad

Comfort Suites Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent
"Good size room, good service, clean, decent breakfast"
Yan 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Comfort Suites Carlsbad
Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

10/10 Excellent
"Room was clean. TV didn't work but the staff came up in minutes and fixed it. We were pleased with the room."
Art 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area
Hyatt House Carlsbad

Hyatt House Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful hotel in a great location. The lobby area was so nice for hanging out in the morning and evening. The room was very clean and comfortable. The staff was super helpful with restaurant recommendations. The morning breakfast had excellent food options."
Michelle 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Hyatt House Carlsbad
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent
"Very pleasant hotel, with friendly staff, exceptional hospitality, and we especially appreciated the water and coffee available in the lobby."
Tessa 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham 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 4 days ago
Fiddler's Inn
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

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."
James 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent
"Muy Rico el desayuno no’s gusto"
Lucia avila 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

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 as part of your trip 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 studying 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 trip 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 travelers like for its parks and mountain views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 23 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler 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 are there near Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area?
Expedia has 23 hotels and other accommodations 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, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals 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.