Must-see hotels in Southeastern New Mexico

  • Hurd Ranch Guest Homes

    Southeastern New Mexico

    Five lovely rental casitas and houses are tucked near an apple orchard on this sprawling ranch 14 miles southeast of Lincoln. Each casita is furnished…

  • Cloudcroft Mountain Park Hostel

    Southeastern New Mexico

    Situated on 28 wooded acres, down the highway 6 miles west of Cloudcroft, this lurid-blue hostel is the best lodging deal around. Entire families can fit…

  • Shadow Mountain Lodge

    Southeastern New Mexico

    Geared toward couples, the immaculate, romantic rooms in the lodge are spacious and feature fireplaces and kitchenettes, while a wraparound balcony…

  • Lodge Resort & Spa

    Southeastern New Mexico

    Built in 1899 as a getaway for railroad employees, this historic hilltop lodge is now a full-scale resort, with a wonderful restaurant, a golf course,…

  • Inn of the Mountain Gods

    Southeastern New Mexico

    The lake-and-mountain view from the big-windowed lobby of this luxury lakeside casino resort on the Mescalero Apache Reservation is stunning. Gamblers can…

  • High Country Lodge

    Southeastern New Mexico

    This funky older place near the turnoff for the ski resort welcomes you with three friendly (wooden) bears. It offers a comfortable selection of rustic…

  • Bottomless Lakes State Park

    Southeastern New Mexico

    The seven lakes at this much-loved park – technically they’re sinkholes – provide welcome relief in summer (day use per vehicle $5). Waterfront…

  • Heritage Inn

    Southeastern New Mexico

    The nicest place to stay hereabouts is not in Roswell, but in sleepy downtown Artesia, 36 miles south toward Carlsbad. If you’re in the mood for slightly…

  • Roswell Inn

    Southeastern New Mexico

    Under new ownership and sporting a new name from 2018, the former Budget Inn is having fun with the whole extra-terrestrial theme – just check out that…

  • Oliver Lee Memorial State Park

    Southeastern New Mexico

    Spending a night or two in the fully equipped campground in this spring-fed canyon, 12 miles south of Alamogordo, will give you the chance to see ferns…

  • Upper Canyon Inn

    Southeastern New Mexico

    Rooms and cabins here range from simple good values to rustic-chic luxury. Bigger doesn't necessarily mean more expensive, so look at a few options. The…

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites

    Southeastern New Mexico

    Yes, it's part of a large and faceless international hotel conglomerate, but this outpost has welcoming staff and rooms were coming off a sleek revamp in…

  • Wortley Hotel

    Southeastern New Mexico

    A seven-room B&B, the Wortley has been a Lincoln fixture since 1874. Watch the world go by from the front-porch rocking chairs, or soak up the history in…

  • Valley of Fires Campground

    Southeastern New Mexico

    Camp beside the lava flow, with easy access to hikes. Each of the 19 first-come first-served campsites has a covered picnic table, a grill and potable…

  • Three Rivers Campground

    Southeastern New Mexico

    A road continues beyond the Three Rivers Petroglyph Site for roughly 9 miles to the White Mountain Wilderness, where you’ll find the Three Rivers…

  • Super 8

    Southeastern New Mexico

    This pleasant chain is well maintained, with large-format black-and-white landscape photography on the walls and reasonably fast wi-fi.

  • Sitzmark Chalet

    Southeastern New Mexico

    This ski-themed chalet offers 17 simple but nice rooms. Picnic tables, grills and an eight-person hot tub are welcome perks.

  • Trinity Hotel

    Southeastern New Mexico

    This boutique hotel is housed in a grand downtown building that started life as the First National Bank in 1892. It also has a popular restaurant. The…

  • Stagecoach Inn

    Southeastern New Mexico

    This motor court may be too well-worn around the edges for some, but the Stagecoach is one of the best values in town. The motel has nice staff, clean…

  • Carlsbad KOA

    Southeastern New Mexico

    On Hwy 285 about 18 miles north of central Carlsbad, this friendly site offers the choice of air-conditioned 'kamping kabins' or grassy tent sites. There…

  • Bonito Hollow Campground

    Southeastern New Mexico

    Private campground in peaceful wooded surroundings, adjoining Lincoln National Forest. Decent spaces for RVs, though the tent rates only cover two people;…

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