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

1. Fiddler's Inn

0.7 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Terri

￥33,902

￥38,105 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a flat-screen TV, and a window with sheer curtains.

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

￥23,823

￥26,775 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

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.

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

3. Stevens Inn

3 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Claudia Elisabeth

￥17,157

￥19,284 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

4. Post Time Inn

1.4 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Harold

￥14,654

￥16,471 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

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

￥19,624

￥22,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

6. Hyatt House Carlsbad

6.4 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Cheryl

￥20,079

￥22,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, a yogurt and milk dispenser, and a variety of food items displayed on shelves.

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

￥21,182

￥23,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

3.7 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Randolph

￥18,534

￥20,831 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

9. Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

6.8 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Bill

￥17,867

￥20,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 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.

10. Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

6 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Philip

￥18,411

￥20,694 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a painting on the wall.

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 modern kitchen with yellow tiles, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.

11. MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

5.6 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

VIJAY PAUL

￥17,867

￥20,081 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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.

12. Karbani Inn

8.9 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Pennie

￥13,855

￥15,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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 reception desk with two computer monitors, a printer, and two chairs.

13. Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG

3.3 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

PAT

￥23,374

￥26,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern office space with two grey sofas, a small round table, a desk with a computer, and framed artwork on the walls.

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.

14. Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

5.8 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Netha

￥21,036

￥23,645 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

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

15. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel

4.2 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Gilbert

￥23,840

￥26,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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

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

16. Longhorn Flats

18.9 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Ray

￥16,174

￥18,177 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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.

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

4.1 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Amanda

￥20,218

￥22,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

6.4 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Amanda

￥16,534

￥18,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A gas station with a canopy, stone pillars, and a well-lit entrance.

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.

A room with a ceiling fan, a dining table with chairs, a leather sofa, and a large window with a view of the outside.

19. Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

3.3 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Patrick

￥13,165

￥14,797 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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 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

￥11,821

￥13,286 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 700 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad	9.2 Wonderful 294 reviews	View
Stevens Inn	8.4 Very good 175 reviews	View
Post Time Inn	7.8 Good 701 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Carlsbad	9.4 Exceptional 1,009 reviews	View

Top Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Stevens Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Room was large, very clean, Landscaping was meticulously maintained. Staff was very attentive to our needs. We had a loose toilet seat and to my surprise it was repaired within 15 minutes of call. Due to the inconvenience we received a voucher for a free dinner at the their restaurant. Anything on the menu to include a full fresh salad bar. Absolutely amazing food and service!! Definitely recommend staying here and trying their restaurant.."

Fiddler's Inn

10/10 Excellent

"My partner and I only stayed one night at Fiddler's Inn, but we both really enjoyed our time there. We were in the Westphalia Suite which was large, well appointed, and very comfortable. It was also towards the back of the property, so it was extra quiet. Breakfast is not provided at the Inn, but we were given a voucher to use at Blue House Baker and Cafe that is just two doors down. It too was very good. What I liked best about Fiddler's Inn is the location on a quiet street near downtown Carlsbad. Most of the hotels I looked at in Carlsbad we're chain hotels located on an ugly commercial strip at the edge of town. As we passed those hotels when driving into Carlsbad, I was so happy I had chosen Fiddler's Inn. The Inn is also close to some good dining. I recommend Red Chimney Bar-B-Q for dinner and Kaleidoscoops for Ice Cream. My only suggestion for improvement, would be for the innkeepers to remove the handheld shower head and just install a regular shower head. The handheld would fall out of it's holder at the slightest touch. It was a bit fruustrating. Still, that said, I highly recommend Fiddler's Inn and I hope to stay there again myself."

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

10/10 Excellent

"The house was clean & a nice place to stay! Location is good… we enjoyed being so close to the Pecos River!"

Post Time Inn

10/10 Excellent

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

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

8/10 Good

"It was great to have an affordable place to sleep and hang out as we visited three national parks in two days. Information about local restaurants and sites provided by the host was really helpful."

Cozy little home "West of the Pecos".

10/10 Excellent

"I really enjoyed my visit to this comfy cozy home. Property was clean. Kitchen has everything that you might need. Bed was very comfortable. I would stay here again when in Carlsbad."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

8/10 Good

"Clean room"

The Jalapeño- Historic Adobe Home in Walkable Area

10/10 Excellent

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

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?

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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. Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

9. Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

10. Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

11. MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

12. Karbani Inn

13. Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG

14. Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

15. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel

16. Longhorn Flats

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

19. Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

20. Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

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Top Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Stevens Inn

Fiddler's Inn

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

Post Time Inn

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

Cozy little home "West of the Pecos".

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

The Jalapeño- Historic Adobe Home in Walkable Area

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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