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White's City Cavern Inn

Property class: 2.5
Hotel near Carlsbad Caverns National Park in Carlsbad

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A pool area with a water slide, lounge chairs, and a small pool.
A coffee shop counter with a stone facade, a wall-mounted TV, and a variety of snacks hanging on the wall.
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 picnic area with a shelter and benches, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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
(64 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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
(491 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

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 - 0.8 km
  • Carlsbard Community Theatre - 1 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center - 11 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area - 27 min drive - 40.3 km
  • Carlsbad Water Park - 28 min drive - 41.0 km

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

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.

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

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
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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 Sept 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White's City Cavern Inn on Sept 13, 2026 start from CA $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. 1014 out of 1984 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 631 out of 1984 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 240 out of 1984 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1984 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1984 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Kabita

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

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

joanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay for the Carlsbad Caverns.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stacey

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

8/10 Good

sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property but nice water park, conveniently located to Carlsbad Caverns and room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashwin

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Binesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the location it is at, very good hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My son loved the pool area and water slide
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy parking helpful employees but just coffee in the morning
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marylyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and spacious. The beds were very comfortable and the air conditioning worked well. The staff is very friendly also.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to carlsbad, exactly what we needed
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bobette

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The best thing about this hotel is the location. It is very close to the Caverns, eliminating the 30-minute drive back and forth to Carlsbad.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Its old but its clean and seems to be well maintained. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Drove from Dallas TX and arrived late the checking experience was easy even super late at nigth. If you are going to the caverns I truly recommended this place to stay, room was big and very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice waterpark for kids. breakfast very basic.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

lin

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good for Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Very basic facilities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room looked and smelled clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a nice place to stay as I journeyed across America. The ceiling was high on the second floor, which gave it a roomy feeling.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
plenty of parking, clean rooms, spring time there is no pools, breakfast is very minimal, the restaurant down the street makes great meals, very short drive to cavern, even full the hotel was quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026