Oh my gosh. What a super cool hotel!…read more Sky Lodge vibes abound. Rooms are super clean, bathrooms are big, beds are spacious and incredibly comfy. Loved our stay here and if we're ever in the area, we'll definitely be back. They serve breakfast also but we didn't get up in time as these beds are just so wonderfully comfortable that we all slept in a bit too late on both days. This is probably one of the nicest hotels I've stayed at. Don't miss out!

I would give it a 3.5 star review…read more The hotel is pretty basic, the rooms are simple, nothing luxurious but it's a place to sleep. The showers in the rooms are nice though, very roomy. The breakfast they serve was pretty good too, they had sausage patties, country potatoes, scrambled eggs and biscuits and gravy. Although I live in Cloudcroft, every so often my husband and I like to rent a hotel and take a break from our kiddos, haha. I've stayed in this hotel twice and the pricing has always been around $130-$170 a night, with military discount. They do charge you a deposit also, I believe it's an extra $100 that you will get back after your stay. I personally prefer staying at Dusty Boots simply because it's usually cheaper and the rooms have more character but they don't serve breakfast, they only give you a slice of banana bread they make at the cafe. The Grand Hotel also has garage parking in case you want your car protected from the elements, good option for those snowy days. If you are traveling with a large group of people I recommend you rent a cabin or an Airbnb, but if it's just one person or a small family of 3-4, this hotel will do just fine, the beds are comfy and they have good breakfast, besides you're in Cloudcroft, chances are you will spend most of your time away from your hotel room anyways. Side note: for you smokers out there, you can only smoke outside of the hotel in the parking lot, you can't smoke at the sitting patio areas regardless that they are outside.

Have not personally stayed at the Lodge since we own a cabin - previously 1st Calvary tent a few…read moreblocks away. However, it was a goal to check out the lodge so that I could attest to others on its history. Emily at the front desk was so nice as well as the manager. They allowed me to walk the hotel, have coffee and cookies, take in the historic site and relax. I asked could I see one of the rooms since online the pictures were great and they have kept the original look and feel. the manager said he had step better than a standard room. He handed me a key to look at the Governors suite (see video). I returned the next day after hiking to have lunch and peruse the gift shop. Prices are a little higher, however the food is pretty amazing. I split a burger and chips. Food is great in the bar area. Dinning opens in evening but requires reservations. Pets are allowed for Small fee There is a golf course across the parking lot. Majestic views and well kept greens. don't be surprised but if you find yourself golfing around the deer, elk or wild horses. If you're lucky, you may see snow which makes all that much more beautiful. There is rich history of the lodge hanging in the walls and in areas to read upon. This used to be timber country and the original lodge burned down years and years and years ago. While at the Lodge check out Cloudcroft museum to take in all the history that included the Lodge, baby sanatorium and 1st Calvary visits, where it all started this beautifully small town.

Fantastic romantic historical spot up on the clouds. Worth the crazy drive up in the snow. Watch…read morethat sunset from the tower!! Excellent dinner there too.

We stay here when we come to cloudcroft. It is family owned and ran. They are really nice people…read moreand their rooms are always clean and theme decorated. They recently put in mini split ac units although we have not had to use them. It is mid July and our windows are open, it feels great. Sitting out front on the porch in the evening and by 6 o'clock my wife had to go get her jacket. When I sit and watch the sun rise over the mountains in the mornings I have to put 2 hoodies on,,,,,, in mid July! There is cafe diner out front and recently an ice-cream candy shop was added. This is a great place and a good price.

This is the cutest darn motel! It's still a work in progress, but we stayed in the Gilligans room…read morewith the most incredible theming ever. Once we settled in we had the best 3 night stay. Comfortable beds, quiet, and convent to the town. You get free banana bread at the adjacent restaurant too!

Well, we just swerved into this place more or less by accident, but what a find! Imagine an…read moreartist's retreat, tastefully decorated with wonderful antiques and paintings from local artists. Swarms of hummingbirds so tame that they'll sit on your finger while sipping nectar from the three feeders on the front deck kept us entranced! Linda prepared a breakfast that was out of this world. As mentioned in the previous reviews, just go--you will not be disappointed.

Wonderful experience. Linda is great, thank you for allowing us into your home. Location is great,…read morerooms are comfortable and homey. Coffee on the porch watching the hummingbirds argue was the best part of the trip. Only drawback is the street that is the driveway. It's a city street so Linda can't improve it. It is very steep with loose gravel. Our front wheel drive car just couldn't get up the hill. Not that big a deal, parking on Burro Street is paved and close. Just a short walk to the main strip, but we never heard any noise. We will definitely be back.

book in advance for savings. the rooms are comfortable. I do turn off the ice machine because it…read moremakes noise during the night.

This place is a cute little B&B style set up. Our 2 bedroom suite with kitchen 1 bath was cozy for…read moreour little group. Clean, beds are comfy for our short stay. Decor was cute inside. Outside looks a little shabby kind quirky but the inside is better. Close to the little square of eateries and businesses. Food/breakfast bar: They offer pre package to go style breakfast and pastry snacks which was an added bonuses as we had kids with us. Coffee Keurig machine, milk cereal fruit. etc. It's in a little communal space in the middle of the hallway so I feel kinda bad for anyones room that is right next to that. Cons: walls are thin so you hear just about everything especially your neighbors tromping up and down the stairs and talking through the hallways. Probably because it's an older property. The garbage truck pick up at 7am on Thursday morning was pretty disturbing- woke everyone up out of a dead sleep. The staff not friendly or warm at all, in fact they looked mad to be there having to clean up rooms. I smiled at one blonde lady as i was coming back from the communal coffee area and she just gave me a dirty look. I said hi the bigger fella taking out trash and he was just kinda abrupt. I was like geesh are these the owners?? Anyhoo, if we ever get to go back probably won't stay here. Maybe check out some other places. Cloudcroft is a Cute mountain town if your on a road trip or going to the White Sands Nat Park. Pretty scenic drive up and down both sides.

If staying anywhere in the vicinity of Cloudcroft, the Cabins at Cloudcroft cannot be beat... for…read morequality, space, or anything you could ever need during your stay. Two families stayed in one cabin and had anything you could ever want in a home away from home. We arrived late in the night, and everything was ready for us upon arrival, the place was warm, clean, and welcoming. The place was outfitted, and had anything you could ever imagine in a furnished cabin (internet, cable, dishes, personal heaters for each room, etc.). No, the place isn't nestled in Old Town, but you are not far from there. Very close to other eateries well worth visiting. Not too far from your local ski slopes, and other tourist sites down the mountain. Karl was an excellent host. He checked in on us all the time, and made sure that we weren't ever without. It comes as no surprise that they 2021 (and potentially 2022) Traveler's Choice for Hotel location on TripAdvisor. We shall return.

We were looking for a reasonable place to stay in Cloudcroft and we found a sweet refuge! The…read morecabins are clean, within walking distance of the grocery and excellent pizza (at Cloudcroft Brewing), and very cozy. We used the wood fireplace during two intense summer storms. The kitchenette has everything you would want to prepare your own meals, or you can take advantage of all the local restaurants. Karl and Laura are solicitous, generous, attentive, and so kind. I can't forget to include Rascal, the sweetest kitten I've ever met!! My husband and I felt welcomed and at peace. Family friendly but also romantic for couples! We extended our stay because we weren't ready to leave after three nights! A days drive from Central Texas, so we will definitely be back. I think we've found our home away from home! We went on three gorgeous hikes each day, all within 15 minutes drive.

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!

My spouse and I were looking for places to stay around Cloudcroft and stumbled upon Cloudcroft…read moreHostel. 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.

This is a really nice hideaway and so peaceful, no TV or distractions. It is full of antiques…read moreand plenty to look at. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating. It is really not for people with disabilities and the hosts were understanding why we chose not to stay a second night. It is a nice change from the chain hotels most places and therefore each room has its own personality. I was thankful for as old as the building it, there were plenty of plugs for our electronic gear. :-) The breakfast was very nice and we enjoyed the conversation with the other couple. A unique and enjoyable B and B experience.

Christian, warm and friendly. We played guitar and sang…read morelots of our old favorite hymns ! The owner Gail has the beautiful voice and her husband Scott plays great Christian songs. Most of the travelers we met there were old friends and born-again believers. The food was varied and fantastic.

This restaurant is now called Eighteen 99. And I'm sorry, but the food is not great. The bread…read morewas ok. Maybe the burger. But they didn't have several items on the menu, they weren't ready for our reservation and we had to wait for 15 minutes even though the place was half empty. We weren't told there was another menu for the bar. The fish fry was heavy, greasy, and I literally had only one bite before asking the waitress to take it back. The elk backstrap was good, but it was on sauce that was flavorless and bland, like a basic flour-butter-milk sauce. The fries were heavy and also greasy. It feels like a management issue...it just seemed as if there was disorder and stress among the staff, despite the empty seats when we arrived. Now--onto the positives--the place is BEAUTIFUL. Whatever money they are saving on the chef and restaurant, they have put into the restoration and maintenance of this historic gem. You expect to see Clark Gable and Judy Garland (former guests of this lodge) at the next table. There is a lovely bar room and a lovely room with three tables in front of a huge fireplace. Gorgeous. And if you sit outside, there's a sunset there with your name on it. So if this review were for the Lodge, it may have been great! But it's not for the lodge. It's for the restaurant. And they are not putting the energy (and $?) into 1899 that this valuable piece of history deserves.

Good morning on this chilly day and our first report in the new year. We are back from our holiday…read morehiatus and finally getting to report on a road trip to Cloudcroft, New Mexico, during the past Thanksgiving weekend. Join Jasmine and Jim Tritten as they travel south from Corrales down to San Antonio [New Mexico, not Texas], across to Carrizoza, and lunch at the Four Winds Restaurant, then up the hill to Rebeccas's in The Lodge in Cloudcroft. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals at The Lodge, and you will too. Just a short four-hour drive - so you should spend the night. Finally, we breakfasted at Big Daddy's Diner and went back home. Click on the following YouTube link to see our report on these three great dining establishments in our very own New Mexico. All have great food, good service, and settings that made our trip worthwhile. https://youtu.be/cUXFV89Elp0?si=4bhPHQGHgMUg-mu2

Warning to anyone who books with this guy. We booked this room while on the road because of…read moreemergency sewage problem and which delayed our check in by one night. When we got there the guy kind of opened the door and let us look inside. My husband paid for the room. We went in to check it out. The beds had dirt in the sheet and debris behind the bed. There was feces on side of toilet. We went back down the stairs and the guy was gone and the place was locked up. We called to cancel and get our money back within less than an hour. The guy flat out refused.

Would not recommend this place to anyone. We rented snowboard equipment for my two sons just for…read morethe day. The gentleman working there was not very friendly and seemed a little pushy. Prices are crazy high too. My son was injured at the end of the day and we had to take him to the local ER. Needless to say, we were not able to return the equipment rentals but were assured by the medic at the ski resort that he would take it back for us. Shame on me for trusting him because he returned it three days later. All the while, the owner of ski palace then called and threatened to send me to court for the three days the equipment was not turned in if I didn't pay him $40 for the time he lost on renting the equipment. I understand that this is his livelihood, but when I stated that I wanted to contact the ski resort (before I agreed to pay the $40) just to find out why it wasn't turned in on time, he became irate and told me if I contacted the ski resort about this then I could forget about paying him $40 and he would charge me $140 instead. What the heck?? We ended up paying him $40, never heard back from anyone at the ski resort and the ski palace also ran my debit card without my authorization for an additional $8. My family and I will never do business with the ski palace or ski Cloudcroft again. In my opinion, it's a crooked business they are running and I'd rather go where the customer is appreciated and not treated like they're a dime a dozen.