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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 cozy bedroom with a wooden bed, a fireplace, and various framed pictures and decorations on the walls.

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

1 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Terri

￥34,238

￥38,483 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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.

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

2. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

0.9 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Melissa

￥22,634

￥25,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a food display, and a sign for 'SQUEEZE THE DAY'.

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

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.

3. Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG

3.1 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

PAT

￥22,634

￥25,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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 swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A hotel room with a television, a sofa, a coffee table, a desk, a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

4. Stevens Inn

2 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Claudia Elisabeth

￥16,260

￥18,277 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

3.2 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Amanda

￥20,418

￥22,949 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

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.

6. Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

2.4 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Patrick

￥13,296

￥14,944 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

7. Post Time Inn

0.1 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Harold

￥14,799

￥16,633 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

8. Comfort Suites Carlsbad

4 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Audrey

￥19,801

￥22,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

9. Hyatt House Carlsbad

5.2 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Jacqueline

￥20,576

￥23,127 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door.

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

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

10. Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

5.6 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Bill

￥18,028

￥20,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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."

11. Longhorn Flats

18.7 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Ray

￥15,465

￥17,380 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

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

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.

12. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel

3.4 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Gilbert

￥24,076

￥27,061 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

13. Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

4.9 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Mark

￥18,616

￥20,923 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a nightstand, and a wall painting.

An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, a fire pit, and a green lawn.

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

14. MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

4.5 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

VIJAY PAUL

￥18,028

￥20,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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.

15. Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

4.7 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Netha

￥20,784

￥23,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 Karbani Inn sign with silhouettes of people against a sunset.

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

16. Karbani Inn

7.7 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Pennie

￥12,840

￥14,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A curved swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a concrete deck and 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.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent green sign on the top, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden with palm trees.

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

5.3 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Amanda

￥16,548

￥18,597 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A spacious indoor area with a tiled floor, a Coca-Cola vending machine, a barbecue grill, and a table with a blue tablecloth.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A spacious dining area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a tiled floor, and a counter with kitchen appliances and utensils.

18. Econo Lodge Carlsbad Caverns Area

4.6 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Linda

￥13,319

￥14,969 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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 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.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a sign for Motel 6, and a fenced perimeter.

19. Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

4.9 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Liliana

￥11,963

￥13,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, bed, and a large mirror.

A lobby with a large glass door, potted plants, a patterned floor, a chandelier, and a sofa.

A hotel room with a brown sofa, a small table, a bed with a blue and white patterned bedspread, a TV mounted on the wall, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

20. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

4.9 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Shawn

￥17,806

￥20,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Fiddler's Inn	9.6 Exceptional 699 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad	9.2 Wonderful 294 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG	8.6 Excellent 553 reviews	View
Stevens Inn	8.4 Very good 172 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad	8.4 Very good 883 reviews	View

Top Carlsbad Museum & Art Center Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"Even though they had some construction projects going on, it was still clean and comfortable."

Stevens Inn

10/10 Excellent

"CARLSBADS little secret! Great price, huge room! Clean room and bath, nice staff, good breakfast 😋 Soooo much cheaper than the chain hotels in the area. We enjoyed our stay, pool looked great wish we could have tried that too."

Fiddler's Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Such a cute place. Bed/bedding was super comfortable! Breakfast at Blue Bakery/Cafe was excellent. Bathroom was roomy and plenty of closet/storage space. Would stay here again when in the area."

Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel staff was very friendly and accommodating. We had to leave a night early due to a family issue and the management was willing to cancel without penalty. The building was nice and our room was clean. However it was undergoing construction, which is the only reason I gave it a four on overall appearance. I would definitely recommend this location."

Comfort Suites Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"our room was so clean and comfortable. we loved the pool and hot tub plus breakfast was yummy. the coffee they made was delicious ! overall, such a perfect place to stay. other than that, we had some issues with our room keys not unlocking the door, but teri and mark helped right away to fix the problem. they were super attentive and professional thank you so much for taking care of us teri and mark !"

Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

8/10 Good

"The sign says newly remodeled. The sign must be old. A clean decent place to sleep. Just hasn’t been updated in a while. No breakfast."

Post Time Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The only issue was we lost power due to the weather and it lasted nearly 7 hours."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

8/10 Good

"Clean room"

Other attractions near Carlsbad Museum & Art 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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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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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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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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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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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 Carlsbad Museum & Art Center?

Carlsbad Museum & Art Center is located in a walkable area of Carlsbad that travelers like for its mountain views and parks. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 25 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Carlsbad Museum & Art Center?

Adjacent to Carlsbad Museum & Art Center, Post Time Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices within a short distance include Fiddler's Inn and TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Carlsbad Museum & Art Center?

Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Carlsbad Museum & Art Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Carlsbad Museum & Art Center.

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What can I see and do near Carlsbad Museum & Art Center?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area and Lamont Street Park. Carlsbad Water Park, Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park, and Walter Gerrells Performing Arts and Exhibition Center are some favorites close by Carlsbad Museum & Art Center. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Riverwalk Recreation Center and Eddy House.

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Our top choices for Carlsbad Museum & Art Center hotels

1. Fiddler's Inn

2. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

3. Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG

4. Stevens Inn

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

6. Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

7. Post Time Inn

8. Comfort Suites Carlsbad

9. Hyatt House Carlsbad

10. Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

11. Longhorn Flats

12. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel

13. Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

14. MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

15. Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

16. Karbani Inn

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

18. Econo Lodge Carlsbad Caverns Area

19. Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

20. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

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Top Carlsbad Museum & Art Center Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

Stevens Inn

Fiddler's Inn

Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

Comfort Suites Carlsbad

Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

Post Time Inn

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

Other attractions near Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Carlsbad Water Park

Lamont Street Park

Riverwalk Recreation Center

Lake Carlsbad Golf Course

Eddy House

Walter Gerrells Performing Arts and Exhibition Center

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