I had such a great time at Cloudcroft hostel that I stayed an extra day. This is one of the most well 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! read more

My spouse and I were looking for places to stay around Cloudcroft and stumbled upon Cloudcroft Hostel. I have had a bad experience staying in a hostel but my wife had never experienced one before. After some convincing we ended up booking with this hostel, and let me tell you I'm so glad we did! It was a very comfortable stay. Everyone respected everyone. We stayed in a private room and the bed was very comfortable. The hostel is right off the main road but surprisingly it was pretty quiet. We slept with the window open and had no problems. The hostel was very clean and the grounds were very well kept. Stephanie was very nice and communicative with us from the time of booking and throughout or stay. We would definitely stay here again and have already recommended to some friends. read more

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Loved my stay at Cloudcroft Hostel! Definitely a gem, and a must-experience if you are not familiar with hostels. Rates are reasonable, people are friendly, and the check in instructions/process were very easy through airbnb, even for our exceedingly late check in. The location is perfect for staying in Cloudcroft and exploring White Sands and Alamogordo. There is a shared kitchen and living space, with maps and sleds/wax you can borrow for White Sands. The bathrooms are clean. The bunk rooms are well set-up, and the beds are decently comfortable. The whole aesthetic is bright and homey (with lots of natural light!) It's definitely on par with many positive hostel experiences Ive had in Europe. I love that each room has two doors- the door to the hallway, as well as the door to the balcony/patio. The patio space is a really nice touch both in the mornings (fresh air and beautiful fall mornings!) as well as at night (SO many stars!) read more

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This was my very first hostel experience, and I have to say, it was super pleasant & enjoyable! I am a 61 year old woman, was traveling alone for work & felt safe, welcome & comfortable as soon as I walked in. The fact that there are private rooms available is really what sold it for me & everything is very clean & neat. I also had a lovely evening by the pit fire with Stephanie, her partner & a few other guests my 2nd night there, just delightful. If I'm in Cloudcroft again next year, I will certainly be hanging my hat at the Cloudcroft hostel again! :) read more

Cloudcroft Hostel - Hostels Near Me - High Rolls, New Mexico

I travel a lot and have been to some amazing resorts and hotels, but I can honestly say that my stay 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. read more

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My cousin and I stayed here a night ago on our way to Tucson. I called Stephanie and she was extremely kind and helpful, we got our reservation set online in no time at all. She made it easy to access our room even though we unfortunately arrived a bit late. In the morning we got to cook foos for our day in the kitchen and we headed out from there. This is a great place to stay to enjoy the mountains of New Mexico. Stephanie also kindly told us to watch out driving at night, as elk are common. This was extremely helpful, as we saw some of the largest & most beautiful elk we have ever seen! When I am back in the area I will be coming again! read more

My husband and I are from El Paso and were looking for a mini vacation not too far from home. We decided to spend a couple days in Cloudcroft. I've passed this.hostel a few of times and decided to give it a try. I'm so glad we did. The owner, Stephanie, is so sweet. She makes you feel right at home and the hostel itself is cozy and inviting. We got one of the private rooms, nothing fancy, but exactly what one needs. There are also some bunk style rooms available. The location is wonderful, nestled right in the mountains close to many hiking trails and the shops and restaurants of Cloudcroft are no more than 10 minutes away. The hostel is also friendly to well behaved (housetrained) dogs. Our pups loved it there! Do yourself a favor and stay at this wonderful place next time you're passing through or hanging out in Cloudcroft. It's refreshing, relaxing, and so inspiring. read more

Cloudcroft Hostel - Hostels Near Me - High Rolls, New Mexico

Stephanie was a super accommodating host to my mom and I - we were there for the huge blizzard and had a super late check-in, but she made it work for us. Also let us know what fun things to do around the area! White Sands was awesome ;) read more

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Awesome spot. First hostel experience and I would go back. She was super friendly and let us in a little later. We stayed the night on the way to the dunes . 10/10. Also it was very clean. And have an amaing view to the stars at night. read more