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

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.

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

1. Fiddler's Inn

0.7 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Terri

￥32,673

￥36,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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.

A hotel reception area with a 'Hello' sign, a counter, and refrigerated beverage dispensers.

2. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

2.2 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Melissa

￥22,686

￥25,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

3. Stevens Inn

3 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Claudia Elisabeth

￥16,243

￥18,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

4. Post Time Inn

1.4 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Harold

￥14,805

￥16,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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.

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

4.2 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Audrey

￥21,274

￥23,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

6. Hyatt House Carlsbad

6.4 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Jacqueline

￥20,782

￥23,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

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.

A modern lounge area with a grey sectional sofa, orange ottomans, and a wooden table.

7. Home2 suites by Hilton, Carlsbad, New Mexico

5.4 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

David

￥21,440

￥24,097 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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 compact kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a granite countertop.

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

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

8. Longhorn Flats

18.9 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Ray

￥14,283

￥16,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

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

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

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

3.7 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Randolph

￥18,708

￥21,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 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.

10. Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

6.8 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Bill

￥16,258

￥18,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television screen.

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

6 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Mark

￥16,617

￥18,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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.

12. MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

5.6 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

VIJAY PAUL

￥19,013

￥21,370 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A modern outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and orange cushions, a glass wall, and a view of the sky.

13. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel

4.2 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Gilbert

￥24,131

￥27,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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.

14. Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

5.8 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Cathy

￥18,561

￥20,861 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A Karbani Inn sign with silhouettes of people against a sunset.

15. Karbani Inn

8.9 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Pennie

￥12,868

￥14,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

4.1 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Amanda

￥22,051

￥24,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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 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

3.3 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

PAT

￥23,479

￥26,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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.

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

18. Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

3.3 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Patrick

￥13,301

￥14,949 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a television.

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

6.4 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Amanda

￥16,689

￥18,757 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

6.1 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Liliana

￥11,967

￥13,452 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Fiddler's Inn	9.6 Exceptional 695 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad	9.2 Wonderful 294 reviews	View
Stevens Inn	8.4 Very good 158 reviews	View
Post Time Inn	7.8 Good 699 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Carlsbad	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View

Top Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Stevens Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Well this may not be relevant for most travelers, they offer rooms that allow smoking. And they are not connected to non-smoking rooms. That means the rooms that are non-smoking do not smell like smoke in our opinion. The staff was wonderful, we were a late arrival and they had everything prepared for us. The breakfast buffet was delicious and although we were only there one night we enjoyed our stay very much and will return again."

Fiddler's Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I was fortunate to get a detached room with my own driveway. It was lovely, comfortable and had everything I needed. Conveniently located. Tried a couple of their restaurant recommendations which were great. Would highly recommend staying here!"

Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

8/10 Good

"Nice but under construction. Nice staff"

4-bedroom 2 Bath house in Carlsbad NM. Close to Lake Carlsbad Park area.

10/10 Excellent

"Great setup for two families - 4 adults, 5 kids. Kitchen has what we needed. Showers had great water pressure. Comfortable mattresses. We would gladly stay again."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Great for Cavern City ren faire proximity."

The Jalapeño- Historic Adobe Home in Walkable Area

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay. Exactly what we expected. Very clean and comfortable."

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"

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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area?

To find more details about updating your stay near Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

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. Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

10. Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

11. Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

12. MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

13. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel

14. Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

15. Karbani Inn

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

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

Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

4-bedroom 2 Bath house in Carlsbad NM. Close to Lake Carlsbad Park area.

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

The Jalapeño- Historic Adobe Home in Walkable Area

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

Cozy little home "West of the Pecos".

Permian on the Pecos

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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