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Bestway Inn

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

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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26154 US Hwy 70 E, Ruidoso Downs, NM, 88346
  • Place, Free Spirits at Noisy Water
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of the Horse
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Ruidoso Downs Racetrack
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Free Spirits at Noisy Water - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Museum of the Horse - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Billy the Kid Scenic Byways Visitors Center - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Ruidoso Downs Racetrack - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Grindstone Lake - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪K-Bob's Steakhouse - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cattle Baron - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - ‬18 min walk

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. Televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Ruidoso Downs hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. 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
  • Phone

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Bestway Inn?

As of Jun 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bestway Inn on Jun 17, 2026 start from $72, 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 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. 114 out of 289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 289 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean and warm!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Staff Was Very Friendly And The Room Was Nice And Clean And The Motel Was Close To Everywhere We Needed To Go Too
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay. Management was super!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Bestway motel best on Ruidoso

Great cereal and mini muffins for breakfast, plus coffee was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean and bed was super comfortable. Nothing fancy but i would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Rosa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and beds comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and the staff was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent price close to dining and easy to get around and staff very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great deal, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Mayra

Liked: Staff & service
A no frills hotel, clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice & clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good option !

Good stay, coffee in the room, breakfast , close to town
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lauri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything checked out real good the room was real nice and clean had a little problem with checking in doing to the internet being down but that was nobody's fault things like that happen other than that everything went great I can't really make a comment on the breakfast because I didn't eat breakfast there that morning I was so full from the night before that I didn't need breakfast anyway I'm sure it would have been just fine but everything else was great nice and quiet place very clean I will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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6/10 Okay

MARCO ANTONIO

Disliked: Amenities
Bed comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Hugo

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
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8/10 Good

La Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very nice
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Damaris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
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4/10 Poor

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Snow and issues with TV. They had direct TV. No signal no antenna. No internet to watch tv. Made for a long night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff lent me a USB plug, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

Nice place.

Very clean, safe...somewhat noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gabino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I truly am happy with the service and the front desk. I certainly am planning to use this hotel once I come back to Ruidoso Downs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023