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A two-story building with a porch, outdoor seating, and a flag.

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

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

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

AED 795

AED 893 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

AED 558

AED 628 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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

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

3. Stevens Inn

3 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Claudia Elisabeth

AED 416

AED 468 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

4. Post Time Inn

1.4 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Harold

AED 343

AED 386 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, a desk lamp, and a wall-mounted TV.

5. Comfort Suites Carlsbad

4.2 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Audrey

AED 450

AED 505 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 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 lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a large abstract painting.

A modern office space with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and pendant lighting.

6. Hyatt House Carlsbad

6.4 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Cheryl

AED 470

AED 528 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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.

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.

7. Home2 suites by Hilton, Carlsbad, New Mexico

5.4 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

David

AED 500

AED 562 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 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 hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a small kitchenette area.

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.

8. Longhorn Flats

18.9 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Ray

AED 295

AED 331 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

A hotel lobby with multiple dining tables and chairs, a reception desk, and a clock on the wall.

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

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.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

3.7 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Randolph

AED 434

AED 488 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern kitchen area with a counter, coffee machines, and a tiled floor.

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

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a kitchen in the background.

10. Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

6.8 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Bill

AED 418

AED 470 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel entrance with a covered area, a sign for 'Sleep Inns & Suites', and a parking lot.

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

A hotel pool area with lounge chairs, a table, and chairs.

A reception area with a reception desk, two blue chairs, a potted plant, and a modern interior design.

11. Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

6 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Philip

AED 431

AED 485 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A MainStay Suites building with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a clear entrance.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a small table with a telephone, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and an air conditioning unit.

An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, a fire pit, and a green lawn.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a small table, and a television.

12. MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

5.6 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

VIJAY PAUL

AED 418

AED 470 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a TV, a bed, and a kitchenette.

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

13. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel

4.2 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Gilbert

AED 559

AED 628 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

4.1 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Amanda

AED 474

AED 533 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

Netha

AED 493

AED 554 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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 hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a flat-screen TV, and a fire alarm.

16. Karbani Inn

8.9 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Pennie

AED 325

AED 365 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a stone facade.

An indoor swimming pool with two lanes, marked depth lines, and a lifeguard chair.

A buffet area with multiple food service stations, including omelets and other prepared dishes.

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

AED 544

AED 611 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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 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.

18. Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

3.3 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Patrick

AED 309

AED 347 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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 buffet counter with various food and drink options, including a coffee station with multiple coffee makers and a fruit juice dispenser.

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

AED 378

AED 425 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a small kitchenette.

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.

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

20. Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

6.1 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Liliana

AED 277

AED 311 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fiddler's Inn	9.6 Exceptional 701 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad	9.2 Wonderful 295 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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"Great pool area! Clean rooms!"

Fiddler's Inn

8/10 Good

"This is a charming place to stay. The room was clean and so inviting: A coffee bar was provided and a comfortable bed to rest your weary body in. Jenn was very responsive and made herself available for any need. The Blue House Bakery just down the street is the perfect place to feed your hunger with very well-prepared breakfast and lunch food. The parking situation is a little confusing, but we managed. We just stayed one night as we were traveling but will definitely return."

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

10/10 Excellent

"It was a good property and very spacious"

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.."

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."

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. 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. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

15. Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

16. Karbani Inn

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

Fiddler's Inn

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

Stevens Inn

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

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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