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White's City Cavern Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 8-minute walk to Carlsbad Caverns National Park

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BBQ/picnic area
Free daily continental breakfast
Reception
Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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17 Carlsbad Cavern Hwy, Carlsbad, NM, 88268
  • Place, Carlsbad Caverns National Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Carlsbard Community Theatre
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, NM (CNM-Cavern City Air Terminal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(401 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Carlsbad

Within a short walk of Carlsbad Caverns National Park, White's City Cavern Inn is within 2 miles (3 km) of Carlsbard Community Theatre. This 99-room hotel welcomes guests with free breakfast and conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Carlsbad Caverns National Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Carlsbard Community Theatre - 1 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center - 8 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park - 29 min drive - 28.3 miles
  • Pecos River Flume - 30 min drive - 27.2 miles

Getting around

  • Carlsbad, NM (CNM-Cavern City Air Terminal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cactus Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪White's City Restaurant & Saloon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafeteria In Big Room - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Velvet Garter Restaurant & Saloon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Carlsbad Caverns Trading Company - ‬12 min drive

About this property

White's City Cavern Inn

Hotel with free breakfast, 8-minute walk to Carlsbad Caverns National Park
At White's City Cavern Inn, guests have access to a seasonal outdoor pool, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. There's free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hydromassage showers and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and free local calls.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cactus Cafe

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Splash pad

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Splash pad

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. 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. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from May to September.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Whites City Cavern Inn Carlsbad
Whites City Cavern Carlsbad
Whites City Cavern
Whites City Cavern Inn
White's City Cavern Inn Hotel
White's City Cavern Inn Carlsbad
White's City Cavern Inn Hotel Carlsbad

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at White's City Cavern Inn?

White's City Cavern Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at White's City Cavern Inn?

As of Jan 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White's City Cavern Inn on Jan 3, 2026 start from $99.99, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do around White's City Cavern Inn?

This hotel is located in Carlsbad within a short 8-minute walk of Carlsbad Caverns National Park. You'll also find Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center and Bat Flight Amphitheater nearby.

Will I be able to park at White's City Cavern Inn?

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

Does White's City Cavern Inn include a casino?

No, White's City Cavern Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at White's City Cavern Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from May until September.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at White's City Cavern Inn?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a hydromassage showerhead as well as a restaurant and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does White's City Cavern Inn have a hot tub?

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

Does White's City Cavern Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, White's City Cavern Inn serves free continental breakfast at Cactus Cafe each morning.

Does White's City Cavern Inn allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at White's City Cavern Inn for a fee of USD 20 per pet, per day.

Does White's City Cavern Inn have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to White's City Cavern Inn?

The closest major airport to White's City Cavern Inn is Carlsbad, NM (CNM-Cavern City Air Terminal), which is 14.9 mi away (16 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at White's City Cavern Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at White's City Cavern Inn.

White's City Cavern Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 911 out of 1802 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 592 out of 1802 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 221 out of 1802 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1802 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1802 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Franklin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you're going to Carlsbad Caverns, this is the only place to stay, literally and figuratively. It was clean and quiet. Breakfast was included, but there was no meat. Check in was fast and access to the room was easy. We were on a road trip and appreciated a fast in and out, no hassle experience at a reasonable price. We like the old school privately owned hotels that are well kept like White's. Back up to the door and haul your junk straight into the room. No dragging coolers through lobbies and elevators and hallways. After all, we didn't fly half way across the country to waste time looking at hotels, did we? Don't miss the evening bat flight. It was a highlight of our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and quiet. It was easy to check in and out, and the pool and splash pad were clean. The Cactus Cafe next door had great food. Great location- just 5-10 minute drive to the Caverns from the hotel. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Office staff was very friendly & helpful. Very nice lady. Hotel room was also fine…it’s just an older property, but clean, quiet, & comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Close to Carlsbad Caverns.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Traveled with family
Outside corridors were dirty, Room was adequate. Bathroom was marginally adequate and would benefit from a very cleaning. Breakfast was practically non-existent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Friendly staff. Main road to Carlsbad NP made navigation super easy. They communicated very well ahead of my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, FAIRPORT

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy bed. Clean. Nice frig. Staff friendly. Great proximity to Carlsbad caverns. Good value!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christina, Littleton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great. They were extra accommodating for my ada family members. The complex is big. It's somewhat older, but the location to Carlsbad Caverns was amazing. Wish we could have swam. The facilities looked fun! The continental breakfast was very basic.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean room but a little run down and old. Property outside a little dirty. Pool was nice but not heated water so it was real cold. Breakfast was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

HOLLY

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
We really appreciated the proximity to Carlsbad Caverns, but having to drive back to town for food was inconvenient. Still, the price was great and the accommodations adequate for 2 nights. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rose

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

8/10 Good

Michele

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
While the room was clean, property & rooms are is very outdated and worn. Altho the tub & bathroom were probably replaced relatively recently & were very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

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

Great place to stay for individuals and families.

This is a great place to stay. Child friendly as they have a little water park/pool area for kids. The room was clean and spacious. The bed was comfortable; there were plenty of towels for two people and ecofriendly paper products. This motel was right at the entrance of the Carlsbad Caverns which was perfect for us as that was an activity we planned on. The staff was fabulous and very helpful with directions etc. The only thing that could have been better was the outside sidewalks could be cleaned of debris and dead bugs. The upside to that is that the bugs were dead!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No ice machine
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

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

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean. Ac didn't work great. Tv reception was not terrific. Ice maker didn't work
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Dwight

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our bathroom socket was broken and no one on property to repair so we could not use our hair dryer. TV cable was broken and no remote so we could not watch TV. Too inconvenient to move after unloading everything. They offered no reduction in our rate which was almost the same as a nice new facility in Carlsbad where we had to go anyway because there is no restaurant there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

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

8/10 Good

Donald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Old but super clean. A/c took a bit to cool but then it was good. Beds are super comfy and the bathroom was really clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025