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Smokey Bear Motel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Capitan with free parking

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Free WiFi
Classic Double Room | Bathroom
Exterior
Classic Double Room
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$189
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec

Explore the area

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316 Smokey Bear Blvd, Capitan, NM, 88316
  • Place, Smokey Bear Historical Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Smokey Bear Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Smokey Bear National Monument
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi

Classic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi

Comfort Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Capitan

At Smokey Bear Motel you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Smokey Bear Museum and Smokey Bear National Monument. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Capitan hotel include Smokey Bear Historical Park and Smokey Bear Museum and Gift Shop.

What's nearby

  • Smokey Bear Historical Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Smokey Bear Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Smokey Bear National Monument - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Smokey Bear Museum and Gift Shop - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grindstone Lake - 27 min drive - 35.7 km

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smokey Bear Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Oso Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪TGFP - Thank God for Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪CHEF E Catering - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Paisano - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Smokey Bear Motel

Hotel in Capitan with free parking
Free self parking is available.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
Smokey Bear Motel offers 27 accommodations. This Capitan hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Smokey Bear Motel Hotel
Smokey Bear Motel Capitan
Smokey Bear Motel Hotel Capitan

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Smokey Bear Motel?

Yep, Smokey Bear Motel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Smokey Bear Motel?

As of 23 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smokey Bear Motel on 24 Dec 2025 start from AU$189.25, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Smokey Bear Motel?

No, Smokey Bear Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Smokey Bear Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Smokey Bear Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Smokey Bear Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Randy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Eileen

Disliked: Staff & service
bathroom floor dirty and sloping to the outside wall. sink faucet did not work correctly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Luis

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom with clogs
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a cute little place to stay for the night after watching a high-school football game. They communicated well with us and we didn't have any issue. Rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Millie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Shower wouldn't get past cold water, but other than that adorable cactus themed room. Very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really beautiful!! The rooms, the area… Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience. They sent my key code by text so was able to go directly to my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything. Liked the room. Plenty of space. The room w@s nice and cool and very clean. It was quiet and I could park right in front of my room. Highly satisfied
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Millie

Disliked: Cleanliness
Everything was wonderful but dead cockroach in bathroom which means pesticide is working against the cockroaches.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tonya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Bed was a little uncomfortable. Bathroom cabinet space was very limited.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love the improvements the new owners have made at the Smokey Bear Motel. I stay there often. The rooms are clean and they are working to remodel the older rooms. The cooling and heating systems work very well, AND I wish I could take the mattress home with me! Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer or Reuben

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old town charm here in Capitan. Rooms are spotless, comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, morning a bit loud tenant near room 106? Open door TV turned up high.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Millie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The gladiolas in front of the hotel lobby and deer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Clay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay and nice cafe.

Power went out . Difficult to shower etc without light.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ernesto

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
About a 30 min drive away from the city areas
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pancho

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pancho

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and great rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025