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White's City Cavern Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A pool area with a water slide, lounge chairs, and a small pool.
A picnic area with a shelter and benches, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and artwork on the walls.
Whites City Cavern Inn with a swimming pool, parking lot, and a view of the sunset.
A coffee shop counter with a stone facade, a wall-mounted TV, and a variety of snacks hanging on the wall.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is $100
$90 nightly
$100 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20

Explore the area

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17 Carlsbad Cavern Hwy, Carlsbad, NM, 88268
  • Place, Carlsbad Caverns National Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Carlsbard Community Theatre
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, NM (CNM-Cavern City Air Terminal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a microwave.

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small kitchenette, and a wall-mounted TV.

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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About the neighborhood

Carlsbad

With a stay at White's City Cavern Inn in Carlsbad, you'll be a 1-minute drive from Carlsbad Caverns National Park and 9 minutes from Carlsbard Community Theatre. .This hotel is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Lechuguilla Cave and 6.8 mi (11 km) from 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
  • Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center - 11 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area - 27 min drive - 24.8 miles
  • Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park - 28 min drive - 29.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cactus Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafeteria In Big Room - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Carlsbad Caverns Trading Company - ‬12 min drive

About this property

White's City Cavern Inn

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 99 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Cactus Cafe serving guests of White's City Cavern Inn. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Cactus Cafe - Onsite family restaurant. Open daily.

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Cactus Cafe

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Splash pad

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

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)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September

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

White's City Cavern Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1020 out of 2010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 642 out of 2010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 247 out of 2010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 2010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 2010 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and the staff very helpful and great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean and super convenient place
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value; helpful staff; convenient to Carlsbad Caverns.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time, clean, affordable and the kids loved it! Perfect place when visiting Carlsbad Caverns.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place and good bed and staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay for the Carlsbad Caverns.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little run down but comfy and safe for the price and being out in the middle of nowhere. It was nice being so close to the caverns!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place to stay near carlsbad. Take your own soap, but def would recommend. Good swimming area and location outside of the city. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Adequate parking, convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. Very clean, and the staff is sooooooooo friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Older property but nice water park, conveniently located to Carlsbad Caverns and room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location if you're visiting Carlsbad Caverns / Guadalupe mountain NP
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super close to the Cavern with a fun water park our little ones enjoyed. Rooms were nice but “breakfast” was a bit lacking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place only thing could’ve been better was the air conditioner other than that my family had an amazing weekend we will definitely be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice stay, spacious room. Stuff are friendly. It has to go breakfast. The pool was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Clean room, close to park, but nothing else.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay for the caverns
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love that the facility is pet friendly, very easy access to the caverns
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was nice. But the breakfast was very minimal
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was awesome. Told us about the bat show, which was incredible. By far best place to stay to visit Carlsbad Caverns!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were big, clean and the water park for the kiddos was awesome. The Carlsbad Caverns were only 7 minutes away. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good place to stay. Rooms are large, clean, and there was easy check in. The only issue was the very loud air conditioner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026