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    This bee was still alive. Careful if you are allergic!
    Ronald M.

    It is close to the park, the old guy at the front desk was friendly and the rooms are big - but that's where the fun stops. We got two rooms; one (255) reeked of smoke and the other (253) smelled of well, we couldn't figure out what. Could be a dead animal, decaying fruit or a lot of wet socks or carpet. The standing lamp in the corner had no switch - broken off? There were a lot of insects in the room: mostly bees and flies. Most were dead. Pictures attached. Some of the towels and washcloths were filthy. That is not an exaggeration. Take a look at the photo attached. The toilet bowl was dirty and the carpet wasn't cleaned (candy and wrappers strewn about) and torn in two places. The floor tiles in the wash basin and toilet areas were VERY slippery. I actually hurt my arm when I slipped and fell against the wall. Maybe strong soap was used to clean the tiles and not rinsed?? It felt like a waxed surface. Bottom line is the balance between convenience and comfort. At 100 bucks a night I expect better than this, even from a low end motel. I would not stay here again.

    Nice bathroom!!
    Holly H.

    The only reason we stayed here was because it was super close to Carlsbad Caverns. They need to buy new bed! Sleeping on them are like sleeping on a rock! There were 3 pillows on the bed so me and my bf had to share the third. The giftshop across the street is very deceiving. We should have gotten out things from the caverns gift shop; but that has nothing to do with the hotel, just a heads up! They didn't even have shampoo/conditioner, body wash or anything in the shower. Whisky tango foxtrot! The only 2 things nice about this place is the bathroom and the location. I paid $117 for a s***ty hotel -_-

    Water Park - free admission with stay
    Robyn W.

    Found this place online during our spontaneous road trip. We were looking for a place to stay close to Carlsbad Caverns. This place was the closest you could get, being right at the park entrance. So after seeing a few reviews we decided to go ahead and book this place, plus it wasn't very expensive and we were trying to make this an economical road trip too. I think I would have rather splurged a bit and went into Carlsbad. The exterior of this place and its surroundings looked like a dilapidated ghost town. The only reason you know people were there was all the trash and cigarette butts in the parking lot. I think the only reason people do stay here is because it's so close. The front staff lady was pleasant and helpful with info about the park. She also let us know we could use the water park for free since we were staying there. Thank God, I might have had to punch myself for booking this place if not! When we entered our room it appeared clean, but did have a 'interesting' smell. Not unpleasant, but intriguing. My partner and daughter spent the first 15 minutes being fly killers as our room was full of them. We just kinda laughed at the fact this place had such good ratings. We've stayed at much nicer 'dive' hotels for the same amount of money for sure. The beds were fine, the tub and sink area were clean - which was great since those are the main things you use in the room. But the walls were soiled with prior dead flys and there was 'stuff' on the bathroom door. Guess they should focus on cleaning the ENTIRE room sometimes. The water park was a diversion from your room for sure. Two water slides and a kittie pool play area. The main pool looked unappealing as you couldn't even see to the bottom - yikes! Would I stay here again - NOPE. I'd just make the short 15 minute drive into Carlsbad to spend the night.

    John J.

    Decent room for what you pay for in nearly the middle of nowhere. We only stopped for the night and chose the hotel for its proximity to the Caverns and distance on our road trip. Staff was friendly and my kids loved the pool. Three star rating is because we stepped on exposed nails from the carpet/tile threshold, and they housekeeping staff hangs the toilet paper incorrectly...nearly a deal-breaker for this guy...

    Shit stains.  Asked multiple times to have it cleaned.  Still there!

    This place is a dump. My employer set me up here for a couple weeks with several co workers. On a scale of 1 to 5, 1 being just ok and 5 being totally shitty, this hotel is a 5. Why? Shit stains smeared on the outside of the toilet. We asked multiple times for it to be cleaned. They're still there. The comforter has cigarette burns, the sheets have not been washed well, if at all, with multiple hairs from past visitors and the toilet and shower are both clogged. Came back several times and the room hadn't been cleaned in the past 24 hours. Towels that are 'clean' have long black hairs Embedded in them. Loud and noisy due to thin walls. At times it seems like I can hear vermin moving around in the room after the lights go out. The only plus is that it is the closest place to Carlsbad Caverns. Saves you 40 miles round trip, which is well worth the hassle.

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    The room was spacious and the beds were comfortable so far its been the cleanest hotel/inn I've been in on my trip.

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