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

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.

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

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 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 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

￥22,638

￥25,443 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 with a curved facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a mirror with lights.

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

￥16,275

￥18,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

4. Post Time Inn

1.4 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Harold

￥14,802

￥16,637 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

5. Comfort Suites Carlsbad

4.2 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Audrey

￥19,418

￥21,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

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

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

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 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

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 reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, chairs, and framed pictures 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.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

3.7 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Randolph

￥20,092

￥22,584 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

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

￥16,283

￥18,301 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 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 spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television screen.

11. Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

6 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Mark

￥17,315

￥19,461 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

A courtyard with artificial grass, outdoor seating, and a pool table.

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

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

12. MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

5.6 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

VIJAY PAUL

￥18,069

￥20,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

13. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel

4.2 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Gilbert

￥24,081

￥27,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

14. Karbani Inn

8.9 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Pennie

￥12,842

￥14,433 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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.

A Baymont hotel with a covered entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a well-lit facade.

15. 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 Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, parking area, and landscaped garden.

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

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.

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

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

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

18. Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

3.3 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Patrick

￥13,298

￥14,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

6.4 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Amanda

￥16,686

￥18,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 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.

20. Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

6.1 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Liliana

￥11,965

￥13,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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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 293 reviews	View
Stevens Inn	8.4 Very good 155 reviews	View
Post Time Inn	7.8 Good 698 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Carlsbad	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View

Top Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

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!"

Stevens Inn

8/10 Good

"Room was clean. Staff were kind. Restaurant was surprisingly great. Lounge was closed on our visit. Breakfast was not good; food was dry and coffee was weak. Value of the room was great."

Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

8/10 Good

"Nice but under construction. Nice staff"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"Met our expectations. The room was clean and it looked like the hotel had been recently updated"

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."

Hyatt House Carlsbad

8/10 Good

"Hotel was clean and staff was very helpful. Minimal amenities. The hotel restaurant had a limited and very underwhelming menu."

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."

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."

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. Karbani Inn

15. Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

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

Fiddler's Inn

Stevens Inn

Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

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

Hyatt House Carlsbad

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

The Jalapeño- Historic Adobe Home in Walkable Area

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

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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