White's City Cavern Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 8-minute walk to Carlsbad Caverns National Park

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White's City Cavern Inn in Carlsbad offers practical comforts like continental breakfast and in-room WiFi. Enjoy the seasonal pool to unwind after exploring, and use the barbecue area to prepare your own meals. The helpful staff enhances the overall value.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Microwave
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(397 reviews)

Highlights

Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Microwave
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
17 Carlsbad Cavern Hwy, Carlsbad, NM, 88268

What's nearby

  • Carlsbad Caverns National Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carlsbard Community Theatre - 1 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center - 8 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park - 29 min drive - 45.6 km
  • Pecos River Flume - 30 min drive - 43.7 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad, NM (CNM-Cavern City Air Terminal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cactus Cafe & JJ's Steak House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪White's City Restaurant & Saloon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafeteria In Big Room - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Carlsbad Caverns Trading Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Velvet Garter Restaurant & Saloon - ‬2 min walk

About this property

White's City Cavern Inn

Hotel near Carlsbad Caverns National Park
White's City Cavern Inn provides amenities, such as free continental breakfast and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with a splash pad
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and barbecues
  • Guest reviews say great things the overall value, pool and helpful staff
Room features
All 99 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, size rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and baths or showers
  • Fridges, microwaves and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cactus Cafe

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Splash pad

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Splash pad

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September

Property is also known as

Whites City Cavern Inn Carlsbad
Whites City Cavern Carlsbad
Whites City Cavern
Whites City Cavern Inn
White's City Cavern Inn Hotel
White's City Cavern Inn Carlsbad
White's City Cavern Inn Hotel Carlsbad

Frequently asked questions

Does White's City Cavern Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is White's City Cavern Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at White's City Cavern Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at White's City Cavern Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at White's City Cavern Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is White's City Cavern Inn located?

Situated in Carlsbad, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Carlsbad Caverns National Park and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Carlsbard Community Theatre. Lechuguilla Cave and Bat Flight Amphitheater are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

White's City Cavern Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 899 out of 1781 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 586 out of 1781 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 216 out of 1781 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1781 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1781 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dated motel with clean rooms and comfortable beds. Excellent location for Carlsbad Caverns.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean rooms. I felt safe. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Minimal breakfast, all else great !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Prasoona

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean room, easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly front desk attendants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was adequate especially with the convenience to Caverns, which was closed due to government shut down during our visit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for an overnight lodging near Carlsbad Caverns visit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay for hiking Guadalupe peak and the staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Annette

Great staff, room looks worn. Bedding was practically non-existent and towels were thin and worn.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountains National Park; easy parking and very nice pool!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Staff & service
Close to the caverns
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jinyoung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for the one night stay, cheaper rates and close to the cavern
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and quiet. It was easy to check in and out, and the pool and splash pad were clean. The Cactus Cafe next door had great food. Great location- just 5-10 minute drive to the Caverns from the hotel. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed there multiple times.. We enjoy the place!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful grounds, clean pool, quiet
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Ice place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great experience, clean rooms, great service, very neat area to spend time in. The pool was clean and a little cool for the season. Really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the Caverns. Staff was great. Room was clean. Breakfast was minimal.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
4 out of 5 stars
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Yao

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Need to improve cleannese. Friendly stuff, right outside the Carlsbad NP
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Close to Carlsbad Caverns.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, close to our destination.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Carlsbad Caverns!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025