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

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.

A bakery counter with various baked goods and a chalkboard menu listing items like hot drinks and cold drinks.

1. Fiddler's Inn

0.7 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Terri

AED 795

AED 893 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel reception area with a 'Hello' sign, a counter, and refrigerated beverage dispensers.

A modern conference room with a long table, blue chairs, and a patterned carpet.

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

2. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

2.2 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Melissa

AED 525

AED 590 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

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

3. Stevens Inn

3 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Claudia Elisabeth

AED 416

AED 468 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

4. Post Time Inn

1.4 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Harold

AED 343

AED 386 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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 459

AED 516 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fire pit, and seating.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a large abstract painting.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered entrance.

6. Hyatt House Carlsbad

6.4 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Jacqueline

AED 481

AED 541 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A modern lounge area with a grey sectional sofa, orange ottomans, and a wooden table.

A modern hotel with a prominent "HOME 2" sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, a yogurt and milk dispenser, and a variety of food items displayed on shelves.

7. Home2 suites by Hilton, Carlsbad, New Mexico

5.4 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

David

AED 496

AED 558 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 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 379

AED 426 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A hotel lobby with multiple dining tables and chairs, a reception desk, and a clock 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 hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a chair, a large mirror, and a window with curtains.

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

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

A reception area with a desk, chairs, and a reception counter.

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

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 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.

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

11. Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

6 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Philip

AED 401

AED 451 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a nightstand, and a wall painting.

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

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

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

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A breakfast corner with a Baymont sign, a coffee machine, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a framed picture 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 sign for 'Living Desert Zoo & Gardens' with a silhouette of a deer and cacti in the background.

14. Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

5.8 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Netha

AED 476

AED 535 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a potted orchid.

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.

15. Karbani Inn

8.9 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Pennie

AED 298

AED 335 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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.

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

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

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

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a digital display, and a wall-mounted sign.

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 525

AED 590 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

AED 309

AED 347 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

A lobby with a patterned carpet, sofas, a flat-screen TV, and pendant lighting.

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

6.4 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Amanda

AED 384

AED 432 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A laundry room with three washing machines and a large mirror on the wall.

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.

20. Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

6.1 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Liliana

AED 278

AED 312 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 700 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad	9.2 Wonderful 294 reviews	View
Stevens Inn	8.4 Very good 174 reviews	View
Post Time Inn	7.8 Good 700 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Carlsbad	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View

Top Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"Water was turned off at the hotel when we arrived. No staff told us what was going on. Water turned on my 2 hrs after we arrived"

Fiddler's Inn

10/10 Excellent

"My partner and I only stayed one night at Fiddler's Inn, but we both really enjoyed our time there. We were in the Westphalia Suite which was large, well appointed, and very comfortable. It was also towards the back of the property, so it was extra quiet. Breakfast is not provided at the Inn, but we were given a voucher to use at Blue House Baker and Cafe that is just two doors down. It too was very good. What I liked best about Fiddler's Inn is the location on a quiet street near downtown Carlsbad. Most of the hotels I looked at in Carlsbad we're chain hotels located on an ugly commercial strip at the edge of town. As we passed those hotels when driving into Carlsbad, I was so happy I had chosen Fiddler's Inn. The Inn is also close to some good dining. I recommend Red Chimney Bar-B-Q for dinner and Kaleidoscoops for Ice Cream. My only suggestion for improvement, would be for the innkeepers to remove the handheld shower head and just install a regular shower head. The handheld would fall out of it's holder at the slightest touch. It was a bit fruustrating. Still, that said, I highly recommend Fiddler's Inn and I hope to stay there again myself."

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

10/10 Excellent

"The house was clean & a nice place to stay! Location is good… we enjoyed being so close to the Pecos River!"

Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel staff was very friendly and accommodating. We had to leave a night early due to a family issue and the management was willing to cancel without penalty. The building was nice and our room was clean. However it was undergoing construction, which is the only reason I gave it a four on overall appearance. I would definitely recommend this location."

Post Time Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The only issue was we lost power due to the weather and it lasted nearly 7 hours."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

8/10 Good

"Clean room"

The Bird- Lovely 2 Bed Home in the Garden, Great Location

10/10 Excellent

"Great for Cavern City ren faire proximity."

The Jalapeño- Historic Adobe Home in Walkable Area

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay. Exactly what we expected. Very clean and comfortable."

Permian on the Pecos

10/10 Excellent

"Cute overall"

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. Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

15. Karbani Inn

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

Fiddler's Inn

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

Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

Post Time Inn

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

The Bird- Lovely 2 Bed Home in the Garden, Great Location

The Jalapeño- Historic Adobe Home in Walkable Area

Permian on the Pecos

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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