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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 two-story building with a red door and a signboard for 'Soodler's Inn Bed and Breakfast' established in 1912.

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

1. Fiddler's Inn

0.7 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Terri

₹19,924

₹22,393 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a dining table.

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.

2. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

2.2 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Melissa

₹13,697

₹15,395 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hotel room with a television, a sofa, a coffee table, a desk, a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

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

A hotel with a curved facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

3. Stevens Inn

3 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Claudia Elisabeth

₹9,690

₹10,891 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

4. Post Time Inn

1.4 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Harold

₹8,956

₹10,066 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A spacious lobby with blue seating, a kitchen area, and a dining section.

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

A spacious restaurant with multiple dining areas, including booths and tables. There are ceiling lights and large windows providing natural light.

5. Comfort Suites Carlsbad

4.2 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Audrey

₹11,724

₹13,177 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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 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.

6. Hyatt House Carlsbad

6.4 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Jacqueline

₹12,548

₹14,103 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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 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.

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

₹12,945

₹14,550 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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 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

₹8,501

₹9,554 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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 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.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

3.7 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Randolph

₹12,131

₹13,635 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, a sign indicating the entrance, and a parking lot with several cars.

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door.

10. Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

6.8 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Bill

₹9,831

₹11,050 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, TV, and a wall with framed pictures.

11. Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

6 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Mark

₹10,454

₹11,750 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A row of stacked front-loading washing machines with control panels, a guest laundry sign, and a white table.

12. MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

5.6 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

VIJAY PAUL

₹10,910

₹12,262 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A modern outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and orange cushions, a glass wall, and a view of the sky.

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

A modern hotel lobby with a long bar, seating area, and a large window.

13. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel

4.2 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Gilbert

₹14,569

₹16,375 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a built-in oven.

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

A small hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, and a fire extinguisher.

14. Karbani Inn

8.9 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Pennie

₹7,770

₹8,732 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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.

15. Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

5.8 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Cathy

₹11,207

₹12,595 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a fireplace.

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

A hotel room with a television, a sofa, a desk with a computer, and a lamp.

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

4.1 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Amanda

₹13,314

₹14,964 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a food display, and a sign for 'SQUEEZE THE DAY'.

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

17. Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG

3.3 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

PAT

₹14,176

₹15,933 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

A building with a sign reading "Carl's Bad Inn" and a year marker "2019" on the entrance.

18. Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

3.3 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Patrick

₹8,046

₹9,043 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A curved swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a concrete deck and palm trees.

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.

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

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

6.4 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Amanda

₹10,095

₹11,347 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A pool area with lounge chairs, a sign for Motel 6, and a fenced perimeter.

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

₹7,239

₹8,137 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Property	Property class	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 156 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

Stevens Inn

8/10 Good

"Super-friendly staff and the restaurant had excellent food. Our room was on the ground floor - very spacious with a comfortable bed. The lamp and clock on one side of the bed wasn't plugged in and no receptacles were within reach. So lighting, knowing the time, and charging devices was a little inconvenient. But, that's a minor issue. The shower lacked hot water - a little more of an issue. While they tried to make the place look nice, you could tell it was very dated (looked like something from the 70's and 80's hotels I stayed at as a kid). Still, it was a comfortable stay, and again VERY friendly staff."

Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and spacious room. The bed is very comfortable! Very nice staff . The breakfast was very good too!"

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!"

Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

8/10 Good

"Nice but under construction. Nice staff"

Travelodge by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

10/10 Excellent

"Will return"

Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms and friendly staff"

MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

8/10 Good

"Very clean and neat ."

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."

Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

8/10 Good

"About what you'd expect from a Motel 6. Very bright lighting outside at night. Some of the time, there is a remote worker at a "virtual desk". Had a fridge and microwave which were nice."

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 during your visit 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 browsing 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 visit 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 travellers like for its parks and mountain views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 23 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller 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 will I find near Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area?

Expedia has 23 hotels and other accommodation options 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! The majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area.

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

Stevens Inn

Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

Fiddler's Inn

Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

Travelodge by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel

MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

Hyatt House Carlsbad

Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

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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