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White's City Cavern Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Carlsbad Caverns National Park in Carlsbad

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Free daily continental breakfast
Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
BBQ/picnic area
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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17 Carlsbad Cavern Hwy, Carlsbad, NM, 88268
  • Place, Carlsbad Caverns National Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Bat Flight Amphitheater
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, NM (CNM-Cavern City Air Terminal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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About the neighborhood

Carlsbad

In Carlsbad .Stay at this Carlsbad hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Carlsbad Caverns National Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Carlsbard Community Theatre. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Lechuguilla Cave and Bat Flight Amphitheater.

What's nearby

  • Carlsbad Caverns National Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Carlsbard Community Theatre - 1 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Spider Cave - 8 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center - 8 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Bat Flight Amphitheater - 8 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cactus Cafe & JJ's Steak House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪White's City Restaurant & Saloon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafeteria In Big Room - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Carlsbad Caverns Trading Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Velvet Garter Restaurant & Saloon - ‬2 min walk

About this property

White's City Cavern Inn

Hotel near Carlsbad Caverns National Park in Carlsbad
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 hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with hydromassage showerheads.

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

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Splash pad

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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
Whites City Cavern Carlsbad
Whites City Cavern
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

How close is White's City Cavern Inn to the airport?

White's City Cavern Inn is 14.9 mi (16-min drive) away from the Carlsbad, NM (CNM-Cavern City Air Terminal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at White's City Cavern Inn?

As of Nov 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White's City Cavern Inn on Nov 9, 2025 start from $99.99, 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 White's City Cavern Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at White's City Cavern Inn.

Does White's City Cavern Inn offer free breakfast?

White's City Cavern Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at White's City Cavern Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at White's City Cavern Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM.

Is there free parking at White's City Cavern Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does White's City Cavern Inn have a pool?

White's City Cavern Inn features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does White's City Cavern Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does White's City Cavern Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is White's City Cavern Inn to downtown Carlsbad?

White's City Cavern Inn is 18.9 mi away from Carlsbad.

White's City Cavern Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 894 out of 1774 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 585 out of 1774 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 215 out of 1774 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1774 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1774 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, FAIRPORT

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

HOLLY

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
We really appreciated the proximity to Carlsbad Caverns, but having to drive back to town for food was inconvenient. Still, the price was great and the accommodations adequate for 2 nights. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, room was clean and private. Good variety of breakfast foods.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was very convenient to get to Carlsbad caverns, but restaurants and stores about 20 miles away, only restaurant on premises was closed at 3 pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

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

Great hotel...grumpy old lady!

Our check-in process wasn't as great as it could be. The older woman who checked us in was rude and seemed irritated that we were bothering her. Maybe she was just having a bad day but we weren't having the best day, either and had been looking forward to staying that your, cute quirky hotel. The front desk lady spoiled the magic for us. The saving grace is the rest of the staff was phenomenal and we will definitely stay the next time we are in the Carlsbad area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, very large with a private toilet and shower, plus a semi private sink area, I thought that was a nice touch. The area around it was a good vibe with a restaurant and small grocery store. Perfect if you are going to the cavern, it's literally right there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Brianna

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

Great location, couldn’t use waterpark

First, please know if it’s a weekday your kids (and/or you) are not getting on that waterslide. I feel so bad for the front desk lady who has to break that news to everyone coming in. Next, the location to the caverns is absolutely amazing! You can walk to the entrance road for the national park (it’s about a 12 minute drive from there). The rooms are big. It’s a good deal budget-wise, but would have been awesome with that beautiful photo you see of the water park situation when you book…that you probably can’t use.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

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

Great Location

Friendly staff, a great location for Visiting Carlsbad Caverns NP, fun pool and slide make this an easy choice if you plan to visit the National Park or need a stop along your route. The rooms are comfortable enough for an older establishment. Plenty of secure parking. One downside, there is no place to get dinner. I would still stay there in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall epic experience here. Enjoyed every minute. Large room with ample space, two clean comfy beds, refrigerator and microwave. Room was great, super clean and inviting. Great staff. Kind with excellent communication prior to our visit, fantastic on arrival as well as accommodating while waited since we arrived early. Pool facilities marvelous with waterslides and a fountain. BBQs across the street. Closest hotel to Carlsbad Caverns. I highly recommend this spot and will be here again next summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Huijian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to explore the cavern and bat show. Save 20-30 mins drive
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Whitney

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

4/10 Poor

Meredith

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wasn’t expecting ‘amazing’, given the price of the property - I mostly wanted to be close to Carlsbad Caverns National Park - but out of a week long roadtrip - White’s City Cavern Inn was our most disappointing stay by far (and we stayed for two nights). We were greeted by a very unpleasant woman upon check in. Not a smile, not a warm welcome, nothing positive. All she wanted to do was argue about the card used to pay for the room - even though the room was already completely paid for. There was no hair dryer in the room - and I intentionally only book stays at places with hair dryers listed as an amenity - because I don’t pack a hairdryer. Luckily, when I called the next morning, they were able to provide one - but the lady on the phone just nonchalantly mentioned many of the hairdryers in the rooms are broken. So they know many of the rooms have this issue - but haven’t bothered to fix it. Sure they provided one upon request - but it doesn’t tell you a bit about how the place is managed. And who knows if they’ll actually have one when you call and need it. In the 1.5 days we were there, we helped 5 insects out of the room, and one small toad. Literally. The toad was pretty adorable, and we don’t freak out at insects and have no problem helping them back outside. But - five insects and a toad in two days could be a bit much for someone not so into those types of things. The room itself was a pretty good size (we had two queen beds) - but there is absolutely no where
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

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

Fun

We stayed there mainly for the pool and it did not disappoint. My kids had a blast swimming. It was in the perfect location for what we were doing. I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very spacious, almost like they didn't know how to put stuff in the room to make it comfy. Beds were okay. We stayed for one night so didn't experience to much. We got in late to sleep and head out the following morning. What probably bothered me the most is the sink drainage was super bad. Water had a super hard time going down and draining.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

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

The Place to Stay

Great location for going to Carlsbad Caverns. Take your own food. Breakfast was slim but what was there was fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, room clean and comfortable, pool, bed was comfortable. Limited space for dog and we were warned about snakes in the grass after dark.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Junfang

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The location is convenient. This property is old, so it looks like not much clean. There are many flies in the room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie K, Lockney

Traveled with family and small children
The young man didn’t have anything but 3 packages of cereal available for breakfast. He did stock it when I asked. A lady came in a bit later and also stocked it with fruit. There was no maid service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Renee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was the perfect spot for an overnight stay for the caverns. Breakfast was simple, cereal/rolls, rooms were clean, but older. The pool was fine, our grandson and adult kids had fun on the one slide working. The pool area, splash pad and slides could use regular maintanance. It could be a diamond in the rough with a little extra care. Though it was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tonya

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean and front desk personnel were very nice. The reason I gave three stars was because of the splash pad area. We brought a toddler and were very dissapointed that the splash pad was just covered in slim. Bottom of pool was pretty dirty as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

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

Overall Good Stay

The bed was super comfy, the breakfast options are limited but appreciated. The town is super small and cute! Loved how close it is to the Caverns! The drive to get there the next day was great. The pool could use some cleaning and the splash pad area too was a little dirty but my son enjoyed it. The room was spacious!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin

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

Nice, convenient, super beds

This is a nice hotel. Conveniently located, clean, safe, lots of parking. It’s a little older and the AC wasn’t cold, but all in all a great stay. The beds are super comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025