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MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

2.5 star property
Hotel in Carlsbad with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Free continental breakfast
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Efficiency)
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$184
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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3621 SAN JOSE BLVD, Carlsbad, NM, 88220
  • Place, Carlsbad Dog Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Carlsbad Museum & Art Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, NM (CNM-Cavern City Air Terminal)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Carlsbad

At MainStay Suites Carlsbad South you'll be 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Carlsbad Dog Park and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, free self-parking and in-room kitchens. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .With a stay at this Carlsbad hotel, you'll be 27.9 km (17.3 mi) from Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

What's nearby

  • Carlsbad Dog Park - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Carlsbad Museum & Art Center - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Riverwalk Recreation Center - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Carlsbad Water Park - 8 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad, NM (CNM-Cavern City Air Terminal) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mcdonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪China Dragon Buffet - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Maria's Mexican Food - ‬14 min walk

About this property

MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

Hotel in Carlsbad with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi. MainStay Suites Carlsbad South also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

This Carlsbad hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2020
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
MainStay Suites Carlsbad South offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchens offer fridges, microwaves and dishwashers. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2020
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 70 mi (112.654 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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 and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 70 mi (112.654 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

MainStay Suites
Mainstay Suites Carlsbad
MainStay Suites Carlsbad South Hotel
MainStay Suites Carlsbad South Carlsbad
MainStay Suites Carlsbad South Hotel Carlsbad

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at MainStay Suites Carlsbad South?

MainStay Suites Carlsbad South offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at MainStay Suites Carlsbad South?

As of 24 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at MainStay Suites Carlsbad South on 8 Jan 2026 start from AU$183.87, 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 parking available at MainStay Suites Carlsbad South?

Yep, MainStay Suites Carlsbad South has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does MainStay Suites Carlsbad South serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental breakfast is on offer at MainStay Suites Carlsbad South.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at MainStay Suites Carlsbad South?

No, MainStay Suites Carlsbad South does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at MainStay Suites Carlsbad South?

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

Are pets allowed at MainStay Suites Carlsbad South?

No, only service animals are allowed.

MainStay Suites Carlsbad South Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 256 out of 399 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 399 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 399 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 399 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 399 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyhnard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kelsey

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxann

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

Carlsbad

Comfortable hotel, friendly front desk staff. Lovely lobby to have coffee and visit, and yummy cookies at the front desk!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesusita

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

Highly recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lazaro

Travelled with family
My first impression from lobby was good but once we got to our floor the carpets were dirty, in the room the a/c unit was leaking water, carpet was wet, we had issues with the thermostat, which we did report to the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

khoa

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edith

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Elisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was disgusting. There was food, crumbs and trash everywhere. There was no shampoo either. The dispenser was empty as if someone hadn’t gone into that room for an extended period of time. The bathroom was the worst. The couch and the ottoman/table had stains all over it. It appears no one cleaned the room before we checked in. The WiFi also wasn’t working and front desk said all they could do was call in and report to IT. I don’t recommend this place at all and will never stay here again. So gross.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAUREN

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

Our stay

A list of local restaurants was posted at the check in counter and everyone was incredibly friendly; from Stella at check in to the gentleman who helped with checkout.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never nice rooms and clean And the washer and dryer worked
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jesus

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Updated, Kitchenette and nice gym, exactly what I'm looking for in a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
The room smell like dog utine
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've been traveling throughout New Mexico for over a year now and this is probably the nicest hotel I've stayed in at around the $150 price point and below.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding hotel, great staff, and clean and spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice. Room was spacious. Great price. Room was also clean,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Brad

Property was dirty
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaritzi

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025