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A rustic cabin surrounded by dense pine trees and a calm river.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a black leather chair. There is a kitchen area visible through an open door.

A stone fireplace with a fire, wooden walls, and a window with a grid pattern.

A log cabin with a porch and a snow-covered roof.

1. Lumbermens Village

0.9 km from Rainbow Lake

Amy

AED 403

AED 453 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a glass-top table, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

A wooden cabin interior with a TV, a dining table, chairs, and a wood-burning stove.

A wooden cabin interior with a bed, a ceiling fan, a wooden door, and a window.

A cabin-style building with a small porch and a well-maintained lawn.

2. Hidden Rest Cabins & Resort

1.7 km from Rainbow Lake

Andrea

AED 277

AED 717 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A covered outdoor area with a grill and picnic table by a lake.

A window with horizontal blinds, a view of a fenced outdoor area with a sign, and a brick wall.

A row of log cabins with a covered porch and outdoor seating.

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, a framed fish picture, a sofa, and a chair.

3. Rainbow's End Resort on Rainbow Lake

0.6 km from Rainbow Lake

Sandra

AED 496

AED 684 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a large wardrobe, a blue sofa, a small table with a microwave, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a patterned rug on the floor.

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Pinetop Show Low

1 km from Rainbow Lake

Thomas

AED 233

AED 313 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a television, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

A cozy room with a wooden bed, a small table, and a mirror.

A small, single-story building with a white and green exterior, two windows, and a door. It is situated on a gravel surface with a truck parked nearby.

A lodge with a covered porch, outdoor seating, and a sign indicating its name and location.

5. Paradise RV Resort

2 km from Rainbow Lake

AED 474

AED 780 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A miniature golf course surrounded by tall pine trees and a wooden building in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

A cabin with a wooden exterior, a front porch, and a grill in front.

A spacious living room with a ceiling fan, a television on a wooden stand, a sofa, a rocking chair, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

6. PVC at The Roundhouse Resort

9.5 km from Rainbow Lake

Andrew

AED 327

AED 403 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, modern furniture, and large windows.

A modern dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and pendant lighting.

A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Show Low

9.8 km from Rainbow Lake

sandra

AED 621

AED 691 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, sofas, and a table.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, a covered area, and a landscaped front.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, and coffee maker. There are cabinets and a countertop with a sink.

8. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Show Low

9.8 km from Rainbow Lake

Kade

AED 657

AED 732 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A Hampton Inn & Suites with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a parking lot.

A hot tub with a metal pole, surrounded by four wicker chairs and a small table with a towel.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall with a welcome sign.

A breakfast area with a coffee machine, waffle station, and various food items.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Show Low-Pinetop

9.8 km from Rainbow Lake

Debbie

AED 639

AED 711 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel bathroom with a sink, mirror, and toiletries.

A hotel swimming pool with multiple lanes, lounge chairs, and a seating area.

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, carpeted floor, and a large screen at the front.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a clear sky at dusk.

10. Holiday Inn Express Show Low by IHG

12.1 km from Rainbow Lake

Jack

AED 422

AED 470 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, and a glass coffee table.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

A spacious dining area with a glass-top table and chairs, a kitchen area with coffee machines, and a large window providing natural light.

A bathroom with a large bathtub, a fireplace, and a towel rack.

11. Best Western Paint Pony Lodge

12.1 km from Rainbow Lake

Patricia

AED 466

AED 519 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A rustic cabin with a hammock, outdoor seating, and a covered area.

A compact kitchen with a gas stove, a sink, and a fan.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a chair.

A row of log cabins with outdoor seating, surrounded by trees.

12. Corduroy Boutique Lodge

5.6 km from Rainbow Lake

Norman

AED 342

AED 385 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A wooden interior with a pool area, including a blue pool, a blue ladder, and wooden walls.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a stainless steel stove, a microwave, a dishwasher, and a wooden bench.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a large mirror, a sink, and a hairdryer.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a wooden staircase, a large aquarium, leather sofas, and a reception desk.

13. Pinetop Studio Suites

4.9 km from Rainbow Lake

Scott

AED 229

AED 257 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A two-story building with a balcony, a fenced yard, and a small garden with flowers.

A living room with patterned red sofas, a wooden coffee table with magazines, and a window with reflections.

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a desk, and a trash bin.

A parking lot with several cars, a building with a sloped roof, and a clear sky.

14. KC Motel

12.2 km from Rainbow Lake

Stephen

AED 312

AED 359 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A restaurant with a wooden counter, green walls, and a brick wall.

A reception desk with a wooden counter, framed pictures on the wall, a welcome sign, and a potted plant.

A Days Inn with a brick facade, a green roof, and a visible lobby area.

A picnic area with two wooden picnic tables surrounded by stone walls and trees.

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Show Low

12.2 km from Rainbow Lake

Paul

AED 264

AED 295 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A reception area with a coffee machine, a trash bin, and a bulletin board.

A corridor with blue doors, a balcony with a railing, and a view of parked cars and trees.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a sink with a mirror, a compact refrigerator, and a wooden desk with a chair.

16. Motel 6 Show Low, AZ

12.1 km from Rainbow Lake

James

AED 231

AED 258 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A reception desk with a wooden wall backdrop, a green sign indicating a non-smoking area, and a potted plant to the right.

A kitchen with a wooden wall, a table with two white vases, and a green tree decal.

A spacious room with a stone wall, a mounted deer head, leather seating, and large windows.

17. GreenTree Inn & Suites in Pinetop

3.7 km from Rainbow Lake

Mia-Ashley

AED 239

AED 318 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel with a brick facade, a prominent chimney, and a covered outdoor area with a staircase leading to the entrance.

A living room with a brick fireplace, blue and gray chairs, a dining table with chairs, and a clock on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a large headboard, wall-mounted lamps, a framed picture, and a desk with a lamp.

A hotel kitchen with a self-service beverage station, a buffet area, and a seating area.

18. Quality Inn Pinetop Lakeside

3.8 km from Rainbow Lake

Karen

AED 230

AED 295 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A spacious kitchen with a blue accent wall, a large framed Arizona sign, and a modern ceiling design.

A spacious kitchen with a dining area, featuring a large island, wooden cabinets, and a wall-mounted sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden chair, a desk with a telephone, and a large window.

An elevator with a wooden finish, a fire use stairs sign, and an elevator sign on the wall.

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Show Low

11.9 km from Rainbow Lake

Jessica

AED 264

AED 295 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A gym with cardio equipment, dumbbells, and a mirror.

A hotel reception area with a stone wall, a reception desk, two chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a computer.

A Quality Inn hotel with a clear sky and a parking lot in front.

A breakfast bar with waffle, coffee, and juice dispensers, and a refrigerator.

20. Quality Inn Show Low

12.1 km from Rainbow Lake

EARLINE

AED 281

AED 313 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Top Rainbow Lake Hotel Reviews

Cottonwoods Cabin at Lazy Oaks Resort- Lake View!

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

The Cozy Pinetop Cottage with hot tub

10/10 Excellent

"AMAZING PROPERTY! Clean, just as described, and loaded with your stay needs! The owners are very helpful and nice! We will be planning another trip!"

On Rainbow Lake, 3 bedroom 2 1/2 baths/Free WiFi, 65 inch tv, Pinetop-Lakeside.

10/10 Excellent

"The location is amazing; this property is right on the lake and having an upper and lower deck was nice. The beds in the 2 main rooms are positioned so you can enjoy looking out at the water from your bed. Overall, we truly enjoyed staying here."

Beautiful Lake Views at this Dog Friendly home on Rainbow Lake

10/10 Excellent

"Great views and wonderful gated property for the dogs to play. Bed was comfy and house had everything we needed. Will be back!"

Great Fishing Steps from Your Door- Maples Cabin

10/10 Excellent

"Easy check in, cabin was just as described. Steps away from the lake. Just what my husband and i were looking for, peace and quiet. We will definitely be coming back."

Comfort Inn & Suites Pinetop Show Low

10/10 Excellent

"breakfast and morning staff were great. nice safe location in a small town. easy to walk nearby neighborhood."

On the Lake! Pet Friendly! Wood-burning Fireplace- The Blue Spruce Cabin

10/10 Excellent

"The property is really beautiful. The cabin is rustic and looks exactly like the pictures. Overall it was very comfortable and we would stay again."

Lakefront! Pet-friendly Cabin with Cozy Fireplace- The Piñon Cabin

10/10 Excellent

"I had a great experience, if I had to give any feedback it would be that some of the electrical outlets were worn and would not allow things to stay plugged in. Aside from that EXTREMELY minor thing I will be staying here more in the future. Everything else was really a 10 out of 10."

Cozy and lakefront cabin on Rainbow lake, large fenced deck and 2 grills!!!

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay! The kayaks were great and the bedding was soooo comfy!It was just the weekend we were hoping for!!!"

Other attractions near Rainbow Lake

Woodland Lake Park

9.0/10 (288 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Woodland Lake Park, a lovely green space in Pinetop-Lakeside. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Pinetop-Lakeside Historical Society

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Pinetop-Lakeside Historical Society during your trip to Pinetop-Lakeside. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the ski slopes.

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Unity of the White Mountains

8.6/10 (141 reviews)

Find out about the history of Pinetop-Lakeside with a stop at Unity of the White Mountains. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

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White Mountain Nature Center

You can take time to visit White Mountain Nature Center during your travels to Pinetop-Lakeside. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the ski slopes.

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Big Springs Environmental Study Area

You can take time to visit Big Springs Environmental Study Area during your travels to Pinetop-Lakeside. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the ski slopes.

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Springer Mountain

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Springer Mountain during your travels in Pinetop-Lakeside. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the ski slopes.

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Mogollon Rim Interpretive Trail - Overlook

Find out about the history of Pinetop-Lakeside with a stop at Mogollon Rim Interpretive Trail - Overlook. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the ski slopes.

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Woodland Reservoir

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Woodland Reservoir during your travels in Pinetop-Lakeside. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the ski slopes.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Rainbow Lake?

Rainbow Lake is located in Pinetop-Lakeside. Travelers like this welcoming area for its restaurants and skiing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 110 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Rainbow Lake?

Comfort Inn & Suites Pinetop Show Low is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Rainbow Lake. Other good options close by include Lumbermens Village and Rainbow's End Resort on Rainbow Lake.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Rainbow Lake?

Expedia has 110 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Rainbow Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Rainbow Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation'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 still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Rainbow Lake.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Rainbow Lake?

For more information about updating your stay near Rainbow Lake or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Rainbow Lake?

At Woodland Lake Park, Woodland Reservoir, and Show Low Lake, take some time to really appreciate nature. White Mountain Nature Center, Big Springs Environmental Study Area, and Porter Mountain Stables are worth a stop while you're in the area. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Unity of the White Mountains and Ponderosa Plaza.

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Our top choices for Rainbow Lake hotels

1. Lumbermens Village

2. Hidden Rest Cabins & Resort

3. Rainbow's End Resort on Rainbow Lake

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Pinetop Show Low

5. Paradise RV Resort

6. PVC at The Roundhouse Resort

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Show Low

8. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Show Low

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Show Low-Pinetop

10. Holiday Inn Express Show Low by IHG

11. Best Western Paint Pony Lodge

12. Corduroy Boutique Lodge

13. Pinetop Studio Suites

14. KC Motel

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Show Low

16. Motel 6 Show Low, AZ

17. GreenTree Inn & Suites in Pinetop

18. Quality Inn Pinetop Lakeside

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Show Low

20. Quality Inn Show Low

Top Rainbow Lake Hotel Reviews

Cottonwoods Cabin at Lazy Oaks Resort- Lake View!

The Cozy Pinetop Cottage with hot tub

On Rainbow Lake, 3 bedroom 2 1/2 baths/Free WiFi, 65 inch tv, Pinetop-Lakeside.

Beautiful Lake Views at this Dog Friendly home on Rainbow Lake

Great Fishing Steps from Your Door- Maples Cabin

Comfort Inn & Suites Pinetop Show Low

On the Lake! Pet Friendly! Wood-burning Fireplace- The Blue Spruce Cabin

Lakefront! Pet-friendly Cabin with Cozy Fireplace- The Piñon Cabin

Cozy and lakefront cabin on Rainbow lake, large fenced deck and 2 grills!!!

Other attractions near Rainbow Lake

Woodland Lake Park

Pinetop-Lakeside Historical Society

Unity of the White Mountains

White Mountain Nature Center

Big Springs Environmental Study Area

Springer Mountain

Mogollon Rim Interpretive Trail - Overlook

Woodland Reservoir

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