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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 garden with a variety of flowers in a terracotta pot.

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

Emily

AU$196

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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

AU$253

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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 building with a covered entrance, brick columns, and a circular structure with a red-tiled roof.

3. Stevens Inn

3 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Paul

AU$174

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

4. Post Time Inn

1.4 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Myles

AU$155

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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

Gary

AU$225

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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

Birdena

AU$216

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

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

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.

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

7. Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

6.8 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Mayra

AU$168

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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 compact kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a granite countertop.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a small kitchenette area.

A building with a sign reading "Welcome to Longhorn Flats."

8. Longhorn Flats

18.9 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Jesus

AU$126

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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 reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, chairs, and framed pictures 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

Terry

AU$205

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

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

10. Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

6 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Roscoe

AU$172

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chairs, a television, and a wardrobe.

A MainStay Suites hotel building with a modern design, multiple floors, and a parking area with a white pickup truck.

11. MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

5.6 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Denver

AU$185

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

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

12. Karbani Inn

8.9 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Theodore

AU$115

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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

A water slide at a water park with a person sliding down.

A sign for 'Living Desert Zoo & Gardens' with a silhouette of a deer and cacti in the background.

A Baymont hotel with a covered entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a well-lit facade.

13. Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

5.8 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Donabel

AU$171

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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

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

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.

14. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel

4.2 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Gilbert

AU$239

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

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

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.

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

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

4.1 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Karla

AU$218

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A bathroom with a toilet, a sink, a mirror, and two towels hanging on the wall.

16. Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG

3.3 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

PAT

AU$232

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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 playground with a wooden play structure, including a slide and swings, surrounded by trees with white-painted trunks.

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

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

17. Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

3.3 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Rossella

AU$127

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

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

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

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

6.4 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Dallas

AU$176

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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 room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a computer, and a chair. There are two motivational posters on the wall.

19. Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

6.1 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Vinit

AU$119

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A reception desk with a purple counter, a computer, and a telephone.

A restaurant with a bar area, multiple tables, and chairs.

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

A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a cabinet.

20. Travelodge by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

3.8 km from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Cory

AU$180

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fiddler's Inn	9.6 Exceptional 685 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad	9.2 Wonderful 291 reviews	View
Stevens Inn	8.2 Very good 107 reviews	View
Post Time Inn	7.8 Good 690 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Carlsbad	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View

Top Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Stevens Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Fff"

Hyatt House Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"Rhonda at the front desk was extremely helpful. Guided us to the hotel after the GPS led us astray. Made check-in easy, explained the amenities, and how to get to our room. Gave us great restaurant recommendations. We will stay here again."

Comfort Suites Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms, cold ac and friendly staff."

Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"Overall nice. Was assigned a different room than I booked but they happily made it right"

The Jalapeño- Historic Adobe Home in Walkable Area

8/10 Good

"House was very nice but had a couple issues. Found hair in one bed and mouse poop in one bedroom. Aunt was gonna use coffee pot but was dirty. The rest of the appliances were clean. Asked what to do for checkout but owner never messaged me back. A deep cleaning is needed."

Casa Rustica - Centrally located, Carlsbad Caverns

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect little spot for a family vacation."

Dock & Charming Train Sounds! Riverside Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"This stucco home on the Pecos River was amazing! We had an awesome time. Loved watching for the train. And the kids loved seeing the ducks and geese. Will definitely be back."

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

10/10 Excellent

"A very enjoyable place to stay!"

Permian on the Pecos

10/10 Excellent

"This place is close to everything in Carlsbad."

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.

Top Hotels Near Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area in Carlsbad from AU$115

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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. Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

8. Longhorn Flats

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

10. Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

11. MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

12. Karbani Inn

13. Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

14. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

16. Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG

17. Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

19. Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

20. Travelodge by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Top Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Stevens Inn

Hyatt House Carlsbad

Comfort Suites Carlsbad

Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

The Jalapeño- Historic Adobe Home in Walkable Area

Casa Rustica - Centrally located, Carlsbad Caverns

Dock & Charming Train Sounds! Riverside Retreat

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

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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