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Our top choices for Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area hotels

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1. Fiddler's Inn

Fiddler's Inn
3.5 star property
0.7 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (677 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay. It is a charming place. Uniquely decorated. The backyard and courtyard is very inviting."
United States
Sheena
The price is ￥21,972
￥24,697 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Fiddler's Inn
Property amenity

2. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad
3.0 star property
2.2 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (284 reviews)
"fast check in - friendly staff"
United States
Melissa
The price is ￥23,362
￥26,258 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad
Dining room

3. Stevens Inn

Stevens Inn
3.0 star property
3 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (75 reviews)
"Very good breakfast included with stay Staff was courteous and made you welcomed. Would stay there again"
United States
Dennis
The price is ￥19,224
￥21,606 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Stevens Inn
Lobby sitting area

4. Post Time Inn

Post Time Inn
2.5 star property
1.4 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
7.8 out of 10, Good, (687 reviews)
"Clean room, walking distance to restaurants"
United States
Pamela
The price is ￥16,174
￥18,179 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Post Time Inn
Property amenity

5. Hyatt House Carlsbad

Hyatt House Carlsbad
3.5 star property
6.4 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (913 reviews)
"Location was perfect for going to/from carlesbad caverns"
United States
Juan
The price is ￥19,302
￥21,695 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Hyatt House Carlsbad
Exterior

6. Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG
2.5 star property
3.3 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (543 reviews)
"Staff was so friendly and helpful, Faciilitirs were clean and well maintained. Breakfast was delicious. I would definitely stay here again."
United States
PAT
The price is ￥21,803
￥24,505 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG
Lobby

7. Comfort Suites Carlsbad

Comfort Suites Carlsbad
2.5 star property
4.2 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,022 reviews)
"Clean place, safe for families."
United States
Bruno
The price is ￥20,691
￥23,256 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Comfort Suites Carlsbad
Reception

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad
3.0 star property
3.7 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (716 reviews)
"Great location Good breakfast"
United States
Joseph
The price is ￥21,166
￥23,791 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 15 - Aug 16
Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad
Terrace/patio

9. Home2 suites by Hilton, Carlsbad, New Mexico

Home2 suites by Hilton, Carlsbad, New Mexico
3.0 star property
5.4 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (340 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay. The staff was friendly and so helpful! Everything was clean and well maintained. The breakfast was exceptional and the amenities, like the outdoor grill were perfect. We wish all Home 2 Suites were just like this one!"
United States
Anna
The price is ￥21,300
￥23,939 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 15 - Aug 16
Home2 suites by Hilton, Carlsbad, New Mexico
Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Efficiency) | Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free), bed sheets

10. MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

MainStay Suites Carlsbad South
2.5 star property
5.6 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (467 reviews)
"Very clean property, spacious clean rooms"
United States
Robin
The price is ￥19,302
￥21,694 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 1 - Aug 2
MainStay Suites Carlsbad South
Property amenity

11. Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area
2.5 star property
6.8 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (950 reviews)
"Clean, great breakfast and excellent staff"
United States
Tanya
The price is ￥17,719
￥19,916 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area
Seasonal outdoor pool

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad
3.0 star property
6.4 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,011 reviews)
"Clean rooms, pool, breakfast area, and entry. Helpful staff and great location from everything in Carlsbad."
United States
Lorenzo
The price is ￥17,497
￥19,665 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad
Restaurant

13. Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM
2.5 star property
5.8 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (302 reviews)
"I like the room because it was spacious and better than most hotels I checked. The staff was friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The hotel was affordable, so I'll definitely stay here again when I'm in the area."
United States
Donabel
The price is ￥17,108
￥19,229 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM
Exterior

14. Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area
2.5 star property
6 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Was a nice stay and experience."
United States
Roscoe
The price is ￥17,914
￥20,135 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area
Reception

15. Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

Carlsbad Inn New Mexico
2.0 star property
3.3 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (262 reviews)
"Comfortable and quiet"
United States
kayla
The price is ￥13,978
￥15,710 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Carlsbad Inn New Mexico
Indoor pool

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
2.5 star property
6 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"excelent property, great location, very friendly and curtious staff"
United States
Antonio
The price is ￥12,497
￥14,046 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
Free daily buffet breakfast

17. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel

Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel
2.5 star property
4.2 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (82 reviews)
"The staff very attentive, the rooms very clean and smells amazing . They could improve in the breakfast area maybe add more variety"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is ￥24,342
￥27,358 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel
Exterior

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad
3.0 star property
4.1 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (867 reviews)
"Hotel was a clean and pleasant place to stay. I would stay again"
United States
Karla
The price is ￥19,441
￥21,851 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad
Interior

19. Longhorn Flats

Longhorn Flats
4.0 star property
18.9 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (44 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, nice kitchenette, awsome beds."
United States
Jesus
The price is ￥16,860
￥18,948 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Longhorn Flats
Balcony

20. Karbani Inn

Karbani Inn
2.5 star property
8.9 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (338 reviews)
"close to Carlsbad cavern national park; the breakfast is better than a hotel with additional exceptional home made burritos."
Canada
JUN
The price is ￥12,192
￥13,703 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Karbani Inn
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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Cafe
Fiddler's Inn
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
677 reviews
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Property amenity
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
284 reviews
View
Dining room
Stevens Inn
3.0 star property
8.0
Very Good
75 reviews
View
Lobby sitting area
Post Time Inn
2.5 star property
7.8
Good
687 reviews
View
Property amenity
Hyatt House Carlsbad
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
913 reviews
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Top Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Hyatt House Carlsbad

Hyatt House Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent
"Check in was a breeze and room was very clean. Comfortable beds as well."
Gregory 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Hyatt House 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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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 20 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 20 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.