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Smokey Bear Motel

2.0 star property
Capitan guestrooms with free WiFi

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Free WiFi
Exterior
Classic Double Room | Free WiFi
Exterior
Classic Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, shampoo

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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 National Monument
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Smokey Bear Museum and Gift Shop
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi

Classic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Double Room | Free WiFi

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Comfort Double Room | Free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi

Comfort Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Capitan

In Capitan .Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Smokey Bear Museum and Smokey Bear National Monument. Smokey Bear Historical Park and Smokey Bear Museum and Gift Shop are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Smokey Bear Historical Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Smokey Bear National Monument - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Smokey Bear Museum and Gift Shop - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 23 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • Ski Apache - 40 min drive - 25.2 miles

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
  • ‪Mozie's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Paisano - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Smokey Bear Motel

Capitan guestrooms with free WiFi
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 showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Oct 21 - Oct 22
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property 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

How close is Smokey Bear Motel to the airport?

Smokey Bear Motel is 11.6 mi (15-min drive) away from the Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Oct 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smokey Bear Motel on Oct 21, 2025 start from $115.0, excluding 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.

Does Smokey Bear Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Smokey Bear Motel.

Does Smokey Bear Motel offer free breakfast?

Smokey Bear Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Smokey Bear Motel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Smokey Bear Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Smokey Bear Motel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Smokey Bear Motel have a pool?

Smokey Bear Motel does not have a pool.

Does Smokey Bear Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Smokey Bear Motel to downtown Capitan?

Smokey Bear Motel is 0.3 mi away from Capitan.

Reviews

Smokey Bear Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

omar

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

millie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
snacks in basket. toiletries wonderful...clean lamp on when I got there precious. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ginger

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This was perfect for what we needed this week. The motel was clean, the staff was friendly and the complimentary snacks were much appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taska

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great! And great restaurant walking distance was a plus!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

nidya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Far but confortable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KRISANDI

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel and appreciate the door code for entering withoit hassle
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robbi

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

Thank you Smokey Bear!

Staff sent me information to enter room before i arrived. Did not have to check in at office, was able to straight to room. Located right by amazing restaraunt! Was so nice!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patia

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

Quaint motel.

It is an older motel and quaint! It fit its name, Smokey Bear motel! The room and the beds were clean, had extra towels already in room, water in frig, snacks in a welcoming bowl, and a coffee pot! We were there for 2 nights for a family graduation!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smokey Bear is great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel, Albuquerque

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

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff, excellent housekeeping. This historical hotel is old but so comfortable with great tv, coffee, fridge , micro, toiletries etc. This should be your definite “stay” place when in Capitan.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lorrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Met Our Needs

As other reviewers have said, our room decor was cute and clean. The property itself seemed dated and in need of a handyman to repaint front doors and re-caulk the bathroom. Mattress was firm, maybe too firm for my back. Only one lock on the door, which was surprising in this day and age. The ladies at the front desk were very friendly, and the water bottles and snack basket left for us in the room were kind touches. Honestly, even though the Smokey Bear Hotel was 25 minutes north of Ruidoso, we chose to stay there to avoid steep taxes and fees in town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025