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Bestway Inn

2.0 star property
Ski-in/ski-out hotel with casino in Ruidoso Downs

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Lobby
Front of property
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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26154 US Hwy 70 E, Ruidoso Downs, NM, 88346
  • Place, Ruidoso Downs Racetrack
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Pillow's Funtrackers
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Grindstone Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 324 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • 324 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Ruidoso Downs

Hollywood stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Hollywood hotel, you'll find Free Spirits at Noisy Water and Museum of the Horse. Billy the Kid Scenic Byways Visitors Center and Ruidoso Downs Racetrack are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Ruidoso Downs Racetrack - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Pillow's Funtrackers - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Wingfield Park - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Grindstone Lake - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • El Paso International Airport (ELP) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪K-Bob's Steakhouse - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Bestway Inn

Ski-in/ski-out hotel with casino in Ruidoso Downs
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A casino and ski-in/ski-out access are also featured at Bestway Inn. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ruidoso Downs hotel.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Casino
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Bestway Inn offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Ruidoso Downs hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable television is provided. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Casino
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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 night
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: USD 5 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 night
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Bestway Inn Ruidoso Downs
Bestway Ruidoso Downs
Bestway Inn Hotel
Bestway Inn Ruidoso Downs
Bestway Inn Hotel Ruidoso Downs

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bestway Inn to the airport?

Bestway Inn is 17.4 mi (27-min drive) away from the Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bestway Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bestway Inn.

Does Bestway Inn offer free breakfast?

Bestway Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Bestway Inn?

Yes, there's a casino on site.

What time is check-in at Bestway Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bestway Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Bestway Inn have a pool?

Bestway Inn does not have a pool.

Does Bestway Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Bestway Inn to downtown Ruidoso Downs?

Bestway Inn is 1.9 mi away from Ruidoso Downs.

Bestway Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 265 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a reasonable priced stay in Ruidoso.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

2/10 Terrible

Faustina

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice & clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Guadalupe

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriela

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

6/10 Okay

MARCO ANTONIO

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Bed comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristina L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great deal, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tracy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

ERIK

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

2/10 Terrible

Krishna

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Right next to the main road cant sleep past 7am traffic will wake you up
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline, Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic room, clean bedding and towels, room darkening shades, refrigerator worked well. No odors in room. Pleasant attendant who moved his car so I could park closer to my room. Excellent Mexican food cart across the street on various days
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

LG

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

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alberto Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No frills. Nice, clean and comfortable. Friendly service. Excellent price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Hugo

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom needs an upgrade, price is affordable, room was clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeremey

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Francisco

Everything good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025