I travel a lot and have been to some amazing resorts and hotels, but I can honestly say that my…read morestay at the Cloudcroft Mountain Park Hostel was one of my favorites! This hostel offers a unique and authentic experience for this region and encourages you to get outside, explore, and connect with yourself and nature! And if you're traveling here, that's EXACTLY what you need to do. First off - Stephanie is a gracious host and makes you feel right at home :) Her positive energy makes her highly approachable and that same energy permeates the hostel. She makes herself available to her guests but also gives you space if you're looking for solitude. The rooms are simple but have everything you need. I stayed in a private room with a comfortable queen-sized mattress. It gets pretty cold at night but the heater inside the room made it warm and cozy! The rooms have two access points. One door leads outside to the deck, where you have chairs and a stunning view of the mountains. A second door leads into the shared areas - a full kitchen with cookware to make your own meals, a comfortable living room with plenty of books and a TV (with Netflix) if you absolutely need it, and bathrooms with showers and a few complimentary toiletries. Everything is very clean and well-taken care of and it was fun getting to know the other guests! We had a campfire on Saturday night (a weekly ritual, I believe - weather permitting) and cooked some delicious food on a grill. You can't beat a campfire dinner, complete with s'mores, underneath the stars. Some locals even came by and shared their knowledge and stories about the area! Because it's elk mating season, the males could be heard bugling for a mate at night. If you're really lucky, you might even see some elk wandering around the property! A herd of females showed up one night while I was there - right outside of my room, in fact! But because it was 3:30 a.m. and I'm a heavy sleeper, I had to settle for security camera footage the next day, haha! That's important to note, too. The property has security cameras and plenty of lights so I felt extremely safe the entire week I was there. Stephanie lives upstairs and has two dogs (and a cat!) that will alert you of any strangers (and wildlife). The dogs are really friendly - and smart! They don't seem to bark once they recognize you! What else can I say about this GEM in the mountains... the location is perfect and easy to get to. There's SO much to do here, you'll forget all about any TV or technology addiction you may have had at home (there IS free Wi-Fi if you need it, though). The village of Cloudcroft is only 10 minutes up the mountain, Mountain Park and High Rolls are 5 minutes down the mountain, and Alamogordo is 15-20 minutes away and at the bottom of the mountain. There are plenty of unique shops and cafes to check out, as well as bigger chains to fulfill more extensive needs (those are in Alamogordo). And let's not forget White Sands National Monument, which is about 30 minutes away. White Sands is absolutely breathtaking and Stephanie even has snow saucers you can borrow, to go sand sledding on the dunes! If it's hiking you're looking for, you've got countless options throughout the Lincoln National Forest. You can even hike up into the mountains behind the hostel. I could probably go on forever about this place but at some point, you're going to stop reading this review because I rambled on for far too long. If you're still with me, thank you for indulging my love affair with the Cloudcroft Mountain Park Hostel :) Honestly, I was sad to leave and I absolutely cannot wait to return. I've never seen skies so blue, sunsets with such vivid shades of pink and orange, and mountain backdrops so perfect they almost don't look real. There's magic in the air that makes you grateful to be alive. And if you're willing to slow down and enjoy each moment as they come, you'll experience more peace, beauty, and connection than you ever thought possible.

I had such a great time at Cloudcroft hostel that I stayed an extra day. This is one of the most…read morewell run and clean hostels I have used, and I have been in several! Stephanie does a great job making us feel welcome and at the same time, running a tight ship so that the place is both comfortable and secure. The area around the hostel is beautiful. There were elk grazing right across the street. So many hiking trails. Everything you need to cook your meals. Highly recommend!

What makes this place AMAZING is the staff. Checking in was a breeze and so was checkout…read more Marisa at the front desk provided us with a sled for sledding at white sands national park. To top it off, I found out how honest the people who work at the hotel are. I left my laptop in the room upon checkout and they called me after more than hour of checking out to tell me they have it. Shout out to Marisa at the front desk and the cleaning crew for helping me out with that! THANK YOU!!

Let me start by saying we stay in a TON of Marriott hotels and this has to be one of the worst. We…read morearrived at Fairfield Inn after a long day of driving. Upon arrival the front desk tried to tell us that we did not have a reservation. The front desk girl (who was nice) called, what I assume was the manager, who argued with us over speaker phone. The manager was rude and giving us attitude saying that we had cancelled our reservation. My husband pulled out our confirmation email and showed it to them. Long story short we ended up with the very last room available. The front desk was unsure the room was even available and had to go up to the room to make sure no one was in it. Once we were finally checked in we realized the pool was out of commission. It said "closed for renovations" but no reno's were in progress. We headed up to our room which looked nice upon first glance but was not nice at all. The tile on the bathroom floor was missing grout and the tile moved around when you walked on it. The shower looked dirty and I didn't even want to put my feet on the tub without flip flops. The air vent looked like it hasn't been cleaned since the hotel opened. The remote to the TV didn't work and again, the room had a dirty feel to it. The only nice part of this hotel is the lobby and its huge fish tank.

We had a wonderful stay at the White Sands Motel in Alamogordo, New Mexico, and it truly exceeded…read moreour expectations. If you are visiting White Sands National Park and looking for a clean, comfortable place to stay in Alamogordo, this is an excellent choice. The motel is a family-owned property, and the hospitality from the owners was exceptional. From the moment we arrived, they were warm, welcoming, and genuinely kind. You can immediately tell they take great pride in their motel and care about the experience their guests have. The room and entire property were immaculately clean--honestly cleaner than many larger chain hotels we've stayed in. Everything looked freshly painted, well-maintained, and thoughtfully cared for. The landscaping and exterior were also beautifully kept, which made the whole place feel inviting and safe. What makes the White Sands Motel special is the personal touch you only get from a locally owned, family-run motel. Instead of the impersonal feel of big hotels, you feel like a valued guest here. If you're planning a trip to White Sands National Park, Alamogordo, or southern New Mexico, I highly recommend staying here. It's a fantastic family-owned motel in Alamogordo that offers spotless rooms, great hospitality, and a truly pleasant experience. We will absolutely stay here again on our next trip to White Sands National Park

Nice old style motel with a quiet room in the back Clean n…read morecomfy Great rate one night. continental breakfast in room 2. nothing hot. Dennys across the street

We had a 2 night stay as we came from Arkansas and had to spend the day loading a moving truck with…read moreour stuff that has been here in a 30' x 10' storage unit for almost 5 years. Last night when we arrived we were out in the room we had purchased online and the room was fine. Today when we finished loading the truck for 5 hours we just wanted to get back to the room and take a hot shower and get all the filth off of us. We go up to the room and unlike last night and the morning when the water was hotter than needed, the water was only cold and eventually wasn't strong enough to come out of the shower head. We called the front desk and then found out they were replacing the water heater. It would be a few hours and then of course who knows how long to heat the water. I went down to the front desk and was greeted by Tory. I explained we felt grimy and sticky and was hoping they had another room not affected by our water heater that we could shower in so we could go out in public. Tory went one better and offered us a room in the main building that had hot water. She wanted to make sure that there may be no problems with the new water heater that would affect us in the evening or tomorrow. We have now showered and feel nice and clean and ready to enjoy our last night in Alamogordo. Thank you Tory for going above and beyond. This will be an example I can give others as to why I like this hotel. Also, their hot breakfast is top notch.

This hotel was good needs some updating to the parking lot and stairs. As for the rooms they…read moreupdated and comfortable. There are a few thing that still needs updating.

Grand opening this is the 22nd day of their opening. Beautiful suite, kitchen family room…read morecombination, separate bedroom. Spacious bathroom. There is conference room, gym and the outdoor pool is still under construction. Hot breakfast that consists of biscuit & gravy, fruit, cereal, burritos etc. Outdoor patio to enjoy your breakfast.

Was moving over 1,000 miles away and this was my resting point. I travelled during Mercury…read moreretrograde so whaddaya know.. things got chaotic. I was so grateful to have booked ahead, gotten a room where I could "watch" my car (anxiety), and the staff was 10/10. The night shift team member was fantastic, welcomed my ESA, and showed us to the snacks I was able to devour my snacks, relax, and unwind a bit. Upon leaving, I had to deal with some of the circumstances I found myself in on the way to the hotel (again, I'm really blaming Mercury here) and the staff was accommodating af. I can't think of a single bad thing I encountered during my stay. It was the most calm part of my entire trip. Would absolutely stay here again. They even offered sleds for White Sands!!

Spur landing was a great place to stay. Beautiful scenery and excellent accommodations. We all…read moreenjoyed the large tub with the six massaging jets! Everything was clean and comfortable. Also the management couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. It was a truly wonderful stay. I am looking forward to staying there again very soon and recommend this place to everyone.

Based on price ($45/double room), cleanliness (good), and free working WiFi (!!), I'm giving this…read moreplace 5 stars. The Classic Inn isn't a fancy place, but it more than serves its purpose, which is to provide a clean, safe place to sleep. I was surprised at how reliable the WiFi was! The only drawback was the almost hourly train that passed nearby. (Disclosure: the train woke me up once. It kept my husband awake most of the night.) The inn's proprietor was a slightly gruff older man who was no-nonsense about everything. "Your room," he said, as he handed us our room key (no key cards here!). "You out by this time," he indicated by pointing to the "checkout by 11am" sign. Made me LOL. :) Small town accommodation for a small town price with reliable WiFi. Not bad to me!

Very rude owner, he said a price first and when we were about to book it he put it up. When I asked…read morewhy he just said that he would not rent a room to us anymore and to leave his property. He is extremely rude and hostile! Also the place stinks to rotten food when you get into the reception. A place to avoid!

This was a great place to stay for less than $50 a night. I've never stayed anywhere so cheap, so I…read morewas a little hesitant, but I was pleasantly surprised. Staff was very friendly and accommodating, the room was very clean, and the bathroom even appeared to be remodeled. The room itself had some imperfections in paint on the walls, and the outside of the place looks a little run down, but don't let that deter you. This is the perfect place to stay before or after hiking White Sands or Oliver Lee Memorial State Park. The room came with a microwave and mini fridge, free wifi, and the front desk had a hair dryer for me.

$40 a night, the bathroom is small, but the room have fridge and microwave, which is awesome…read more Free Wifi, plenty parking, on the main street near tons of eatery. Good value for the money.

Great hotel. Clean, quiet and comfortable beds. Awesome breakfast and polite staff. I would…read moredefinitely recommend to stay there.

I'm an IHG ahold member. My profile says upper level room away from the elevator…read more Apparently they are renovating their 3rd floor. So they stuck me in the first floor. Right near the exit door. With a window looking out on the parking lot. I did not feel safe all night. No bars on the windows. People walking by all night. Creepy AF. Not sure why I couldn't be on the second floor.