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Your guide to finding the best hotels in Carlsbad, New Mexico

Make the most of your time in Carlsbad by booking a hotel that fits your style. We’ve collected some of the city’s best hotels, from luxurious to more affordable.

Best time to visit Carlsbad

The best time of year to visit Carlsbad depends on what you’re looking for (or hoping to avoid) during your travels in terms of things like weather and price.

Low and high season in Carlsbad

Busiest month(s): With July being the peak tourist season in Carlsbad, the average price per night soars. If you are visiting Carlsbad during this time, anticipate relatively higher costs than during the less busy seasons, which offer lower average nightly prices.

Quietest month(s): The cheapest time to travel is usually July, when the average room rate per night is $173, which is cheaper than during the busy season.

Carlsbad is a good destination if you enjoy a drier climate with little annual rainfall.

To escape the rainy season, plan your trip to Carlsbad in January.

July is the most expensive month to stay in Carlsbad, so plan accordingly. When prices peak, you should be ready to spend an average of $183 per night on a room. Prices are usually highest on Wednesday. No matter the time of year, Saturday is often the cheapest day to stay.

Where to stay in Carlsbad, New Mexico

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Popular hotels in Carlsbad

These are some of the other top-rated Carlsbad hotels you can book right now:

The Trinity Hotel is a great hotel to stay at, with its 3-star rating and excellent amenities. This hotel offers an excellent retreat in the middle of Carlsbad, and you can enjoy the hotel's pool, gym, spa, and restaurant offerings.

If you're looking for a combination of comfort and affordability, try the Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad. Its 3-star rating ensures exceptional value, and you can enjoy a range of amenities like the pool, gym, restaurant, and spa.

The Stevens Inn is a hotel that provides you with value, comfort, and modern amenities. With a pool, gym, restaurant, and spa on site, you'll certainly be happy at this 2-star hotel.

The Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad is a comfortable 2-star hotel that has a lot to offer, such as a pool, Fitness center, restaurant, and free parking.

With a modern and comfortable design, the Super 8 by Wyndham Carlsbad is a 2-star hotel that provides value with pool, gym, restaurant, and spa.

Things to do in Carlsbad

In the city center, enjoy well-known attractions and things to do like Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area and the Carlsbad Museum and Art Center. Food lovers will find authentic local cuisine, creative twists on classics, and flavors from around the world at eateries like The Trinity Hotel Restaurant, YellowBrix Restaurant, Red Chimney Bar-B-Que, Danny's Place, and Lucy's Mexicali Restaurant.

Finding cheap hotels in Carlsbad: FAQs

In Carlsbad, the expected average temperature in May is 23°C. The warmest month is typically July, which averages 34°C. The coolest month is December, with temperatures averaging -0°C. The rainiest month is August, and the driest month is January.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Carlsbad with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course, the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is C$89 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for C$89 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is C$196 per night, and the average price on weekends is C$177. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Carlsbad could be Saturday.
The nearest airport to Carlsbad is Carlsbad Airport (CNM), which is 9.8km from the city center.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Saturday is the cheapest day to stay in Carlsbad, and the most expensive day seems to be Tuesday.
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Carlsbad is currently around C$254 per night, and the cheapest 3-star hotel we've found is C$122 per night.
If you're hitting up Carlsbad with kids in tow, try Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM.