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Our top choices for Ponderosa Heights hotels

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Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3.5 star property
Hollywood, 5.7 km from Ponderosa Heights
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Nice area"
United States
MD.L
The price is ￥23,329
￥28,753 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Fireplace
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso

MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso

MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
3.0 star property
2.2 km from Ponderosa Heights
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"fast check-in, courteous staff, Christmas decorations made dining area feel so cozy. "
United States
Melissa
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
Restaurant
Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs

Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs

Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs
2.5 star property
Hollywood, 6 km from Ponderosa Heights
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (765)
"Clean room, allow dogs, excellent breakfast, everything was super clean "
Mexico
maria gabriela
The price is ￥16,048
￥18,005 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs
Hallway
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins

Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins

Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
3.0 star property
Downtown, 1.3 km from Ponderosa Heights
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (378)
"Great stay"
United States
carl
The price is ￥22,705
￥28,609 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
Lobby
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs
3.0 star property
Hollywood, 6.1 km from Ponderosa Heights
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1005)
"Looks like they’re doing the best they can. Staff was wonderful."
United States
Maureen
The price is ￥13,640
￥15,302 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs
Garden view
Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins

Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins

Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins
3.5 star property
Downtown, 1.2 km from Ponderosa Heights
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (487)
"Excellent place!"
Mexico
Luis
The price is ￥23,878
￥30,071 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins
Property amenity
Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn

Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn

Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn
2.5 star property
Hollywood, 5.5 km from Ponderosa Heights
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
"Staff was helpful and very nice. Room was clean , breakfast was good, coffee was hot and we had everything we needed. "
United States
Shenae
The price is ￥12,951
￥14,660 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22, 2026
Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn
View from property
Hotel Ruidoso - Midtown

Hotel Ruidoso - Midtown

Hotel Ruidoso - Midtown
2.5 star property
Downtown, 1.6 km from Ponderosa Heights
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Great stay. "
United States
Jayme
Hotel Ruidoso - Midtown
Free daily full breakfast
Quality Inn

Quality Inn

Quality Inn
2.5 star property
Hollywood, 5.6 km from Ponderosa Heights
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (21)
"Great clean motel with friendly staff and amazing breakfast ! Great prices too ! "
United States
Zoran
The price is ￥9,723
￥12,570 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Quality Inn
Indoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown
2.5 star property
Downtown, 1.6 km from Ponderosa Heights
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Great place to stay, felt like home, very clean, and the staff was very professional nice and made you feel very welcome. "
United States
Merry
The price is ￥13,003
￥14,718 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown
Exterior
Best Western Pine Springs Inn

Best Western Pine Springs Inn

Best Western Pine Springs Inn
2.5 star property
7.4 km from Ponderosa Heights
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Great place. "
United States
Catarino
The price is ￥12,964
￥14,544 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Best Western Pine Springs Inn
Free WiFi
Smokey Bear Motel

Smokey Bear Motel

Smokey Bear Motel
2.0 star property
24.5 km from Ponderosa Heights
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (65)
"Easy check in and great rooms! "
United States
John
The price is ￥18,006
￥19,728 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Smokey Bear Motel
Front of property
Ruidoso Mountain Inn

Ruidoso Mountain Inn

Ruidoso Mountain Inn
2.5 star property
Hollywood, 5.6 km from Ponderosa Heights
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"This was a very very new ce hotel I am going to recommend it to family and friends price was very reasonable, breakfast was great hot, room was very spacious clean neat will be coming back soon!!"
United States
Nancy
The price is ￥11,741
￥14,072 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Ruidoso Mountain Inn
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Days Inn by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs

Days Inn by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs

Days Inn by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs
2.0 star property
Hollywood, 6.1 km from Ponderosa Heights
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1007)
"It was amazing "
United States
Erica
The price is ￥10,334
￥11,594 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs
Sauna
Sitzmark Chalet Inn

Sitzmark Chalet Inn

Sitzmark Chalet Inn
2.5 star property
4 km from Ponderosa Heights
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Nice place to stay. "
United States
karen
Sitzmark Chalet Inn
Economy Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Simple Rewards Inn

Simple Rewards Inn

Simple Rewards Inn
2.5 star property
Hollywood, 5.8 km from Ponderosa Heights
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (521)
"Clean room and very nice staff."
United States
Yvette
The price is ￥8,878
￥11,290 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Simple Rewards Inn
Lobby
Bestway Inn

Bestway Inn

Bestway Inn
2.0 star property
Hollywood, 6.2 km from Ponderosa Heights
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (272)
"Room was clean and bed was super comfortable. Nothing fancy but i would stay here again. "
United States
Patricia
The price is ￥9,394
￥11,323 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Bestway Inn
House (1 Bedroom) | Interior
Ruidoso Home w/ Loft & Private Hot Tub

Ruidoso Home w/ Loft & Private Hot Tub

Ruidoso Home w/ Loft & Private Hot Tub
3.0 star property
2.9 km from Ponderosa Heights
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Todo está muy bien limpio y equipado "
Mexico
Claudio
The price is ￥10,334
￥49,931 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Ruidoso Home w/ Loft & Private Hot Tub
View from property
High Country Lodge

High Country Lodge

High Country Lodge
2.5 star property
5.8 km from Ponderosa Heights
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (205)
"Great place and friendly staff!"
United States
Karine
The price is ￥20,198
￥22,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
High Country Lodge
Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Budget Lodge Ruidoso

Budget Lodge Ruidoso

Budget Lodge Ruidoso
2.0 star property
4.2 km from Ponderosa Heights
7.6 out of 10, Good, (827)
"Clean room and friendly staff "
United States
Ashley
The price is ￥8,426
￥9,851 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026
Budget Lodge Ruidoso
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Where to stay in Ponderosa Heights

Find the best Ponderosa Heights areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown

When in Downtown, you can plan a visit to Grindstone Lake and Cree Medows Public Golf Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hollywood

While Hollywood isn't home to many top sights, Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Pillow's Funtrackers are some notable places to visit nearby.

Alpine Cellars Village

While Alpine Cellars Village might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ruidoso Winter Park and The Links at Sierra Blanca.

Top Ponderosa Heights Hotel Reviews

Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Yes"
armando 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is Ponderosa Heights like?
Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Ruidoso's Ponderosa Heights neighborhood.
Where is the best hotel for a stay in Ponderosa Heights?
For your stay in Ponderosa Heights, Happy Bears Cabin: Be as happy as the bears at Happy Bears Cabin! Pet friendly. is one of the top choices based on our traveler data. Another good choice for your stay in the neighborhood is Papa Bears Cabin Summ.
How many hotels should I expect to find in Ponderosa Heights?
If you're searching for places to stay in Ruidoso, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 45 Ponderosa Heights hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Ponderosa Heights, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Ponderosa Heights.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Ponderosa Heights?
To access more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Ponderosa Heights, head over to our customer service page.
What is there to do around this Ruidoso neighborhood?
A few places to visit in the area around Ponderosa Heights include Cree Medows Public Golf Course, The Links at Sierra Blanca, and Grindstone Lake. You might also plan a visit to Pillow's Funtrackers when you're sightseeing in Ruidoso.