Standard Queen
From $79/night
One queen bed, perfect for solo travelers or a couple passing through. Quiet, comfortable, and ready when you check in.
Carlsbad, New Mexico
Rest easy under desert skies
A clean, comfortable, family-run motel in the heart of Carlsbad — minutes from downtown, the Pecos River, and the natural entrance to Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
844 S Canal St, Carlsbad, NM
(575) 887-6522
27 mi to Carlsbad Caverns
Welcome
A friendly stop in Cavern Country
Caverns Motel has been putting up travelers, cavers, and road-trippers on the way through Carlsbad for years. Rooms are simple, spotless, and priced fair — the kind of place where the coffee's hot, the AC works, and someone's actually at the desk when you need them.
Whether you're here for a day at the caverns, a night on the Pecos River walk, or just passing through on Highway 62, we keep it easy: pull in, check in, sleep well.
Rooms
Three ways to settle in
Every room is cleaned and checked between stays. Call the front desk to book or check current rates and availability.
Double Queen
From $95/night
Two queen beds with room to spread out — a solid pick for families or friends splitting the drive to the caverns.
Family Suite w/ Kitchen
From $119/night
Our largest room, with a small kitchen for longer stays — good for families, work crews, or anyone who wants a home base.
Amenities
Everything you need, nothing you don't
Free WiFi
Free Parking
Pet Friendly
AC / Heating
Cable TV
Near Carlsbad Caverns
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
Laundry Service
Kitchens in Some Rooms
Our Rooms & Grounds
A closer look
Getting Around
What's nearby
Caverns Motel sits close to downtown Carlsbad, right along the Pecos River — with the caverns themselves a short drive south.
≈ 27 miles · 35–40 min drive
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
One of the largest cave systems in the country, with self-guided and ranger-led tours of the Big Room.
≈ 5 miles · 10 min drive
Living Desert Zoo & Gardens
A state park showcasing Chihuahuan Desert wildlife and plant life, with sweeping views of the Pecos River Valley.
Walking distance
Lake Carlsbad & Riverwalk
A 4.5-mile lakeside walkway along the Pecos River through downtown — good for an evening walk or a picnic.
≈ 0.5 miles · downtown
Downtown Carlsbad
Local restaurants, antique shops, and the Carlsbad Museum & Art Center, just minutes from the motel.
≈ 12 miles · 20 min drive
Brantley Lake State Park
Fishing, boating, and camping on the Pecos River, just north of town.
≈ 1 hour drive
Sitting Bull Falls
A desert waterfall and swimming hole in Lincoln National Forest — a popular day trip from Carlsbad.
Location
Find us in Carlsbad
Caverns Motel
- Address
- 844 S Canal St
Carlsbad, NM 88220 - Phone
- (575) 887-6522
- Check-in / Check-out
- Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
Get in Touch
Questions before you book?
Send us a message and we'll get back to you, or call the front desk directly.
(575) 887-6522
844 S Canal St, Carlsbad, NM 88220