White's City Cavern Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Carlsbad Caverns National Park

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Aerial view
Reception
Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Shopping centre
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
17 Carlsbad Cavern Hwy, Carlsbad, NM, 88268
  • Carlsbad Caverns National Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Bat Flight Program im Carlsbad Cavern National Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad, NM (CNM-Cavern City Air Terminal)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Microwave
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Microwave
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Carlsbad

At White's City Cavern Inn you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Carlsbad Caverns National Park and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Carlsbard Community Theatre. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, barbecues and a picnic area. Plus you'll find a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Carlsbad hotel include Lechuguilla Cave and Spider Cave.

What's nearby

  • Carlsbad Caverns National Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carlsbard Community Theatre - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Bat Flight Program im Carlsbad Cavern National Park - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Slaughter Canyon Cave - 11 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad, NM (CNM-Cavern City Air Terminal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cactus Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪White's City Restaurant & Saloon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Carlsbad Caverns Trading Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Underground Lunchroom - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Velvet Garter Restaurant & Saloon - ‬2 min walk

About this property

White's City Cavern Inn

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Carlsbad Caverns National Park
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are also featured at White's City Cavern Inn. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Carlsbad hotel.

  • 99 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
White's City Cavern Inn offers 99 accommodations with a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a hydromassage showerhead.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cactus Cafe

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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. 

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Whites City Cavern Inn Carlsbad
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Whites City Cavern Inn
White's City Cavern Inn Hotel
White's City Cavern Inn Carlsbad
White's City Cavern Inn Hotel Carlsbad

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at White's City Cavern Inn?

White's City Cavern Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at White's City Cavern Inn?

Yep, White's City Cavern Inn has a free self car park.

Does White's City Cavern Inn have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! White's City Cavern Inn has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from May to September.

Is White's City Cavern Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ and a picnic area, it's no surprise that White's City Cavern Inn is a hit with families.

Does White's City Cavern Inn serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental brekkie is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at White's City Cavern Inn?

No, White's City Cavern Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at White's City Cavern Inn?

Yep, you can grab a meal at White's City Cavern Inn's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at White's City Cavern Inn?

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

White's City Cavern Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 872 out of 1701 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 553 out of 1701 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 198 out of 1701 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1701 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1701 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bobbi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This was a great pit stop for Carlsbad Cavern. Be prepared with food there is nothing around. Limited on amenities.. bring conditioner there is only shampoo. Nice to have a fridge and microwave. Beds seemed firm and comfortable to me.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Good service

We had a small problem with the room, but the management was very understanding and moved us immediately. The new room we were moved to had a nicer fridge and more modern water fixtures than the first room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an older hotel that has had some renovations. For the most part this place is clean and comfortable. Really this place is all about location. We spent 2 nights because we used it to visit both Guadalupe National Forest as well as Carlsbad Caverns. This place was by far best location for easiest access to both those locations.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Huoy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Closest hotel to Guadalupe National Park and Carlsbad. Rooms were big and spacious. It was clean. Very quiet area. Definitely enjoyed the cereal, muffins, fruit, juice and milk for breakfast. Definitely would stay again. There is one gas station and one restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch only. Rooms had a microwave and fridge. No utensils so bring your own. We ate ramen and cereal for dinner. It was fine. No restaurants or gas stations at Guadalupe National Park either but it was an easy 30 min drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Tyler

Travelled with family
Restaurant was closed until Tuesday at 0800 the weekend of spring break. The pool/water slides were also closed, but that was understandable due to it being so early in the season. Not as convenient without food available. Had to go back to Carlsbad for breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Betty, Hudson Falls

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No restaurants available in area. Next time would stay in Carlsbad
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is exactly what you pay for. We paid $80 a night through expedia. Clean. Outlet didnt work. Important: bring food! The cafe is spontaneously open and closed. Not reliable and reviews are very mixed. Suggest a goid meal in Carlsbad, stop at a grocery store for food, including dinner and anything with protien for breakfast. Breakfast provided is cereal and muffins
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dahle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very close to the national park and nice size rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

The hotel was very basic. The room had what was needed for an overnight stay. We had booked a king room but were given a double queen bc there were no kings available. We had to ask for a hairdryer, but they gave us one right away. Ice was by request at the front desk. Breakfast was cold cereal in the lobby. All these things were fine, but not what we were expecting. The staff at the lobby were very friendly and willing to help.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was in a very remote location near Carlsbad Caverns. There is very little nearby with the exception of 1 restaurant with limited hours. The property is very old-fashioned -not a USB port anywhere. The included breakfast is cold cereal or a muffin…. Not much at all. But the staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Laurel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I was scared when I booked this room because it was so inexpensive but it turned out to be good. I have no complaints about the room. The breakfast was cereal and muffins but we ate at the nearby Cactus Cafe which was great. The hotel is close to the Caverns but far from Carlsbad. If that works for you, it is a winner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Bruce, ATLANTA

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Promised continental breakfast but offered only four unhealthy cereals and unhealthy prepackaged muffins,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen Van

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at this hotel because it was the closest one to Guadalupe Mountains National Park and Carlsbad Caverns. Even though it is an older hotel, it was clean. We spent very little time there other than showering and sleeping. We did sleep well when we were there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s not the Ritz, but it was clean and the staff was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Young Ae

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The closest motel to Carlsbad Caverns. Nice size room, good bed, clean, and a surpisingly good value given its proximity to the Nationalp Park. OK breakfast. The one downside is after 3 pm, the closest restaurants are about 30 minites away.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location relative to 2 National Parks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Lou

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious but the property in whole could use some updating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

dean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The cave
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room. Ice machine was broken.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

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