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Smokey Bear Motel

2.0 star property
Capitan guestrooms with free WiFi

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Free WiFi
Classic Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, shampoo
Comfort Single Room | Free WiFi
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Reviews

9.0 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 Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Smokey Bear Museum and Gift Shop
    ‪10 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)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi

Comfort Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 Museum - 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
  • Grindstone Lake - 27 min drive - 22.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Smokey Bear Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Oso Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cancun Moon Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Paisano - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Renee's Real Food - ‬4 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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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
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.

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 Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smokey Bear Motel on Mar 8, 2026 start from $104, 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.

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.

Smokey Bear Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 75 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and courteous. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff and Room was clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Leroy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was quiet and safe. In the morning, walked across the parking lot for breakfast. Snacks in the room were a nice, welcoming touch. Easy check in and out. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Monica

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a fine little motel. Super old and run down. There are cracks everywhere and a shower wouldn’t ever touch. My biggest issue is that they charge the same as a hotel like holiday inn with indoor access, good bathrooms, and free breakfast. You can’t charge hotel prices while being a motel with zero amenities. There wasn’t even an open front office.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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