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Rainbow Inn & Cottages

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Carrizozo motel

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BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
103 Central Ave, Carrizozo, NM, 88301
  • Carrizozo Heritage Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Gallery 408
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Valley of Fires Recreation Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Carrizozo

In Carrizozo .You'll be steps from Carrizozo Heritage Museum and within a 10-minute walk of Gallery 408. Valley of Fires Recreation Area is within 6 miles (10 km) and White Oaks Pottery is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Carrizozo Heritage Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Gallery 408 - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Valley of Fires Recreation Area - 6 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 45 min drive - 32.5 miles
  • Grindstone Lake - 58 min drive - 39.5 miles

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Allsups - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Honey Girl' S Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Four Winds Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Rustic Antler - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Paul's New Mexican Takeout - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Rainbow Inn & Cottages

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Carrizozo motel
Rainbow Inn & Cottages offers its guests barbecue grills and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Carrizozo motel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Rainbow Inn & Cottages offers 14 accommodations with ceiling fans. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable television is provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Computer monitor

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 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Rainbow Inn Cottages Carrizozo
Rainbow Inn Cottages
Rainbow Cottages Carrizozo
Rainbow Inn & Cottages Motel
Rainbow Inn & Cottages Carrizozo
Rainbow Inn & Cottages Motel Carrizozo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rainbow Inn & Cottages to the airport?

Rainbow Inn & Cottages is 31.3 mi (43-min drive) away from the Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Rainbow Inn & Cottages have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rainbow Inn & Cottages.

Does Rainbow Inn & Cottages offer free breakfast?

Rainbow Inn & Cottages does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rainbow Inn & Cottages?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Rainbow Inn & Cottages?

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

Is there free parking at Rainbow Inn & Cottages?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Rainbow Inn & Cottages have a pool?

Rainbow Inn & Cottages does not have a pool.

Does Rainbow Inn & Cottages have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Rainbow Inn & Cottages to downtown Carrizozo?

Rainbow Inn & Cottages is 0.4 mi away from Carrizozo.

Rainbow Inn & Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 143 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Randi, Rochester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfectly serviceable for our one-night stay. Carrizozo is a tiny town with very few services, but we were not looking for much. We had to be out and on the road very early for the Trinity site open house, so I don't think we were in this room for a full 12 hours.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family and small children
A lot of bugs, roaches & flys in room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tracy

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Crooks

I booked a room online. Paid the full amount. When my guys got there they were charged $90 because it was only booked for 1 adult. Yet, when i went back and added a 2nd person online it only went up $10. So, we were charged $75.00 + an additional $90 for 1 extra person! How does that make sense?
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms feel very clean and no strange odors. I was able to go to bed without feeling itchy everywhere wich was great to get a good night sleep.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Quirky little old fashioned motel

This is old school (like 1950s motor-hotel). You park right in front of your room. Many of the features of this motel are just like motels used to be. It’s designed for driving in, sleeping, and leaving. No pool. No breakfast. Key entry. The office is closed. You have to cross to motel across the street to check in. Staff is friendly but hard to get if you have an issue. The room a little tight with two beds but not unpleasantly so if there are two of you (4 would be a squeeze). Bathrooms have been recently renovated with rainfall showers heads (note: my son is 5’ 11” and he said he didn’t have much room to spare so folks an inch or two over 6 foot might have issues). Rest of the room hasn’t been updated for decades (which is shabby or charming depending on your POV). Room was clean but not spotless. A few flies but no other bugs. I slept well but the noise of the window AC unit kept my son awake. I found the sound of the unit helpful as you are close to a busy road. Bed was hard but not the worst. If you can’t stand the thought of going another hour or two to a larger town, the inn is a quirky place to stop.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Estevan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Judith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Confusion from what was pictured online and actual accommodations. Hotel is aged but was clean!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff & room very clean. Railroad staff loves this cute place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sheryl

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I made reservation it said they take service dogs When I got there they transferred me to there other property and I did not get a king size bed. Which my service dog is a Great Dane and sleeps with to alert me if I have drop in my condition and sleeping in a smaller bed is very inconvenient and the TV did not work and no one was available to help. I would not stay here again Do not recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Tadson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WiFi was not available; had to go to the neighboring hotel to check in… the office and “gift shop” was closed the entire time.

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice touches in the bathroom area with beige towels, rolled in a basket. Nice mirror. Very comfortable bed with nice spread rather than comforter. No kleenex. Parking in front of unit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old style motel in a wide spot in the road. Large clean room with updated bath, mini fridge/freezer, microwave, and cable. Good place to wind down after a long drive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Dale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Check in was across the street at another hotel, needed to go to other hotel for normal amenities - ice bucket and ice for example.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Leslie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The clerk was very confused and was not clear about things with me. He told me that I would have to take up my issues with Expieda and not him and I said I would. Then he just kept on making it difficult. The room was very nice and clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jeannie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gregory

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Don't be scared off by the exterior. It is rather run down and badly in need of paint. But the rooms have been nicely remodeled and most importantly everything worked (A/C, hot water, sinks drain). The rooms were clean and it was quiet even with a large family next door.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Laurie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This motel is a great deal for somebody or a couple visiting the area. It isn't fancy, but it is clean and simple and reasonably priced.