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MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

2.5 star property
Enjoy free continental breakfast at this Carlsbad hotel

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Efficiency) | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
Flat-screen TV
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
3621 SAN JOSE BLVD, Carlsbad, NM, 88220
  • Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad Water Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Pecos River Flume
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad, NM (CNM-Cavern City Air Terminal)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Efficiency) | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Carlsbad

In Carlsbad .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Carlsbad hotel, you'll find Carlsbad Dog Park and Carlsbad Museum & Art Center. Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area and Riverwalk Recreation Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Riverwalk Recreation Center - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Carlsbad Water Park - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Lake Carlsbad Golf Course - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Pecos River Flume - 12 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Patrona - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dragon China Buffet - ‬3 min drive

About this property

MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

Enjoy free continental breakfast at this Carlsbad hotel
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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
MainStay Suites Carlsbad South offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchens offer refrigerators, microwaves, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

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 available
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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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; 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 each 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).

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

How close is MainStay Suites Carlsbad South to the airport?

MainStay Suites Carlsbad South is 2.8 mi (4-min drive) away from the Carlsbad, NM (CNM-Cavern City Air Terminal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does MainStay Suites Carlsbad South have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at MainStay Suites Carlsbad South.

Does MainStay Suites Carlsbad South offer free breakfast?

Yes, MainStay Suites Carlsbad South offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at MainStay Suites Carlsbad South?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at MainStay Suites Carlsbad South?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM.

Is there free parking at MainStay Suites Carlsbad South?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does MainStay Suites Carlsbad South have a pool?

MainStay Suites Carlsbad South does not have a pool.

Does MainStay Suites Carlsbad South have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is MainStay Suites Carlsbad South to downtown Carlsbad?

MainStay Suites Carlsbad South is 2.9 mi away from Carlsbad.

MainStay Suites Carlsbad South Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 369 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 369 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 369 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 369 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 369 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misti

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

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

6/10 Okay

Elinora

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Asked about shampoo and conditioner, was told it would be on the wall in the shower, it was not. Breakfast was the worst ever. Waffles was the only warm item.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
The floors in bathroom were dirty the place was big and had what we needed to stop for the night. Wish it had Netflix thou.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Iris

Liked: Room comfort

Smelly room

Room smelled oil and grease due to rooms mostly for men who work the oilfields. I requested another room but was denied. Will not be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is super clean & nice! The only downside is for the breakfast.. the only protean was boiled eggs. Lots of fruit, bread choices & cereals. Would consider if more of a continental INSTEAD of full.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were truck races on the street in front of the hotel. Woke us up in the middle of the night
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Westley

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dusty

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Bethe

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was terrible, staff wasn't friendly. And, the hotel was filled with mostly oil workers. I didn't feel safe having my children there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gini

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

4/10 Poor

Lanberto

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesús

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rica

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Christina

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Narayanan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the mini kitchen especially the big fridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Spacious room, very clean friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kisha

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024