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Smokey Bear Motel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Capitan with free parking

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Free WiFi
Classic Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, shampoo
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Classic Double Room | Free WiFi
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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316 Smokey Bear Blvd, Capitan, NM, 88316
  • Place, Smokey Bear Historical Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Smokey Bear Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Smokey Bear Museum and Gift Shop
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi

Classic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Double Room | Free WiFi

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Comfort Double Room | Free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi

Comfort Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Capitan

Smokey Bear Motel places you within a 5-minute walk of Smokey Bear Museum and Smokey Bear National Monument. This 27-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Smokey Bear Historical Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Smokey Bear Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Smokey Bear National Monument - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Smokey Bear Museum and Gift Shop - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grindstone Lake - 27 min drive - 22.2 miles

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smokey Bear Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Oso Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪TGFP - Thank God for Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪CHEF E Catering - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Paisano - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Smokey Bear Motel

Hotel in Capitan with free parking
You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Friendly staff can provide front-desk service during limited hours, and also offer advice about sightseeing.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Microwaves are also included. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Smokey Bear Motel Hotel
Smokey Bear Motel Capitan
Smokey Bear Motel Hotel Capitan

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near Smokey Bear Motel?

Located steps from Smokey Bear Museum, this hotel is in Capitan, and within a 10-minute walk of Smokey Bear Historical Park and Smokey Bear National Monument. You'll also find Smokey Bear Museum and Gift Shop and Fort Stanton-Snowy River National Conservation Area within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Smokey Bear Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Smokey Bear Motel include a casino?

No, Smokey Bear Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Smokey Bear Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does Smokey Bear Motel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Smokey Bear Motel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Smokey Bear Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Smokey Bear Motel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Smokey Bear Motel.

Are there connecting rooms at Smokey Bear Motel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Smokey Bear Motel?

The closest major airport to Smokey Bear Motel is Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional), which is 11.6 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Smokey Bear Motel?

No, at Smokey Bear Motel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Smokey Bear Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Monica

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a fine little motel. Super old and run down. There are cracks everywhere and a shower wouldn’t ever touch. My biggest issue is that they charge the same as a hotel like holiday inn with indoor access, good bathrooms, and free breakfast. You can’t charge hotel prices while being a motel with zero amenities. There wasn’t even an open front office.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Randy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Eileen

Disliked: Staff & service
bathroom floor dirty and sloping to the outside wall. sink faucet did not work correctly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Luis

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom with clogs
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a cute little place to stay for the night after watching a high-school football game. They communicated well with us and we didn't have any issue. Rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Millie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Shower wouldn't get past cold water, but other than that adorable cactus themed room. Very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really beautiful!! The rooms, the area… Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience. They sent my key code by text so was able to go directly to my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything. Liked the room. Plenty of space. The room w@s nice and cool and very clean. It was quiet and I could park right in front of my room. Highly satisfied
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Millie

Disliked: Cleanliness
Everything was wonderful but dead cockroach in bathroom which means pesticide is working against the cockroaches.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tonya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Bed was a little uncomfortable. Bathroom cabinet space was very limited.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love the improvements the new owners have made at the Smokey Bear Motel. I stay there often. The rooms are clean and they are working to remodel the older rooms. The cooling and heating systems work very well, AND I wish I could take the mattress home with me! Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer or Reuben

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old town charm here in Capitan. Rooms are spotless, comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, morning a bit loud tenant near room 106? Open door TV turned up high.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Millie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The gladiolas in front of the hotel lobby and deer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Clay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay and nice cafe.

Power went out . Difficult to shower etc without light.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ernesto

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
About a 30 min drive away from the city areas
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pancho

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025