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1. Sitzmark Chalet Inn

Sitzmark Chalet Inn
Ruidoso
United States
Stefan
NZ$129
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Sitzmark Chalet Inn

2. Best Western Pine Springs Inn

Best Western Pine Springs Inn
Ruidoso Downs
United States
Adriana
NZ$150
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Best Western Pine Springs Inn

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown
Downtown
United States
Sonia
NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

4. Ruidoso Mountain Inn

Ruidoso Mountain Inn
Hollywood
United States
LINNET
NZ$149
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Ruidoso Mountain Inn

5. Quality Inn Ruidoso

Quality Inn Ruidoso
Hollywood
United States
Jerry
NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Quality Inn Ruidoso

6. High Country Lodge

High Country Lodge
Ruidoso
United States
Vivian
NZ$238
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
High Country Lodge

7. Budget Lodge Ruidoso

Budget Lodge Ruidoso
Ruidoso
United States
Naomi
NZ$101
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Budget Lodge Ruidoso

8. Bestway Inn

Bestway Inn
Hollywood
United States
Kathy
NZ$121
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Bestway Inn

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs

Days Inn by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs
Hollywood
United States
James C
NZ$141
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Days Inn by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs
Hollywood
United States
Vicky
NZ$168
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs

11. Simple Rewards Inn

Simple Rewards Inn
Hollywood
United States
Henry
NZ$118
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Simple Rewards Inn

12. MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso

MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
Ruidoso
United States
Roxanne
NZ$299
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs

Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs
Hollywood
United States
Anna
NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs

14. Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca

Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca
Hollywood
United States
David
NZ$202
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca

15. Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn

Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn
Hollywood
United States
Mario
NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn

16. Travelodge by Wyndham Ruidoso

Travelodge by Wyndham Ruidoso
Hollywood
United States
Aimee
NZ$131
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Travelodge by Wyndham Ruidoso

17. Ruidoso Cabin w/ Deck + Views: 4 Mi to Winter Park

Ruidoso Cabin w/ Deck + Views: 4 Mi to Winter Park
Ruidoso
NZ$702
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Ruidoso Cabin w/ Deck + Views: 4 Mi to Winter Park

18. Casey's Cabins

Casey's Cabins
Ruidoso
United States
Armando
NZ$261
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Casey's Cabins

19. Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins

Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins
Downtown
United States
Rebeca Aviles
NZ$330
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins

20. Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins

Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
Downtown
United States
Salehah
NZ$339
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
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Stay near popular Capitan attractions

Smokey Bear Historical Park

9.0/10 (45 reviews)
Discover the legacy of America's beloved forest guardian at Smokey Bear Historical Park. Tour interactive exhibits on fire ecology, pay respects at his final resting place, and explore New Mexico's vegetation zones.
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Smokey Bear Museum Gift Shop

8.6/10 (29 reviews)
This rustic log cabin museum showcases America's beloved wildfire prevention symbol through vintage posters and memorabilia. Browse nostalgic collectibles and learn about Smokey's enduring conservation legacy.
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Smokey Bear Museum

Discover America's wildfire prevention icon at this intimate Capitan museum. Explore vintage posters and artefacts while paying respects at Smokey Bear's actual final resting place in the adjacent park.
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Smokey Bear National Monument

This park honours the legacy of America's wildfire prevention icon, complete with his burial site and educational exhibits. Stroll through the botanical garden showcasing New Mexico's diverse plant life zones.
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Learn more about Capitan

Smokey Bear Historical Park celebrates the famous cub rescued from nearby Lincoln National Forest with interactive exhibits and picnic areas. Hike the scenic trails around Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area, where rangers know which paths offer the best mountain views.

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A Smokey Bear statue in a park with a stone wall and trees in the background.
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Top Capitan Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Capitan

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs

8/10 Good
"We’re just an overall day room was clean and the breakfast was good"
Yesenia 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs
Quality Inn Ruidoso

Quality Inn Ruidoso

10/10 Excellent
"Good for this area."
Andrena 2-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Quality Inn Ruidoso
Simple Rewards Inn

Simple Rewards Inn

8/10 Good
"Arriving for a 2-night stay in Aug 2026, I (adult male) mistakenly prepaid online for the wrong dates. The innkeeper promptly called the telephone number of the reservation service and fixed the issue at no extra cost and with a smile. Room and bath were very clean. Linens and bedding are better than comparable motels. Desk, recliner, iron, microwave and fridge were helpful extras. Great ice machine. That said, property is basic with worn, dated common areas and exteriors. Breakfast was very basic--waffles, danish, cereal, yogurt. Motel is good place to sleep-quiet and safe, convenient location. No elevator-every room involves steps to access--its sort of a split-level layout. -Great simple value but not for every traveler."
David 2-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Simple Rewards Inn
Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn

Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn

8/10 Good
"The staff very friendly . Miss Rose very kind and friendly. The jacuzzi jets not working would have been a plus to our relaxation.Breakfast was regular continental tye. Good options"
lisa 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn
Ruidoso Mountain Inn

Ruidoso Mountain Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Clean very nice workers"
Tanya 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Ruidoso Mountain Inn
Best Western Pine Springs Inn

Best Western Pine Springs Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great location. Love being on the mountain. Not luxurious but more than adequate. Miss having a small gym but great for walks and hiking."
Theron 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Best Western Pine Springs Inn
Smokey Bear Motel

Smokey Bear Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Was very good"
Robert 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Smokey Bear Motel
Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins

Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins

10/10 Excellent
"Nice place! Got a little break from the heat in Alamogordo. Will return again!"
Kristina 2-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins

More cheap accommodation in Capitan

Budget Lodge Ruidoso

Budget Lodge Ruidoso

601 Sudderth Ruidoso NM
NZ$101
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Budget Lodge Ruidoso
Simple Rewards Inn

Simple Rewards Inn

100 Cliff Dr Ruidoso NM
NZ$118
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very good! (645 reviews)
Simple Rewards Inn
Ruidoso Mountain Inn

Ruidoso Mountain Inn

25971 US Highway 70 Ruidoso NM
NZ$149
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Ruidoso Mountain Inn
Best Western Pine Springs Inn

Best Western Pine Springs Inn

111 Pine Springs Drive Ruidoso Downs NM
NZ$150
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Best Western Pine Springs Inn
Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

2709 Sudderth Dr Ruidoso NM
NZ$161
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown
Quality Inn Ruidoso

Quality Inn Ruidoso

412 Highway 70 Ruidoso NM
NZ$162
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (147 reviews)
Quality Inn Ruidoso

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Capitan?
The best area to stay in Capitan is right in the heart of the village, particularly along Smokey Bear Boulevard.This central stretch is where you'll find the main points of interest, including the Smokey Bear Historical Park and the handful of local eateries and shops. It's a small, friendly village, making it easy to get around on foot once you've parked your car. The general layout is linear, following the main road, making navigation straightforward.For families, staying in the village centre is ideal. You're just a short walk from the Smokey Bear Historical Park, which is a key attraction for all ages, offering a chance to learn about the famous bear's story. It provides a convenient base for exploring Capitan's primary points of interest without needing to drive constantly.Couples looking for a quiet retreat will also appreciate the village centre.
What are the best budget hotels in Capitan?
For budget-friendly accommodation in Capitan, the Smokey Bear Motel is an excellent option that is highly recommended.The Smokey Bear Motel, with an impressive 9.2 rating, offers complimentary self-parking and free WiFi, making it a convenient choice for travellers. It is also exceptionally well-located for exploring local attractions, being just 0.4 km from Smokey Bear Historical Park, 0.7 km from Smokey Bear Museum and Gift Shop, and 0.3 km from Smokey Bear Museum.
What are the best hotels in Capitan near Smokey Bear National Monument?
For a highly-rated hotel in Capitan near Smokey Bear National Monument, the Smokey Bear Motel is an excellent choice.This motel, with an impressive 9.2 review rating, is conveniently located just 0.3 kilometres from Smokey Bear National Monument. It is also only 0.4 kilometres from Smokey Bear Historical Park and 0.7 kilometres from the Smokey Bear Museum and Gift Shop. Guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and free self-parking, adding to the convenience for families visiting the area.
When is the best time to go to Capitan?
For an enjoyable visit to Capitan, New Mexico, the best times to go are during the spring (April to May) and autumn (September to October) months.During these periods, you'll find the weather to be pleasantly mild, with warm days and cool evenings, ideal for exploring the outdoors without the intense heat of summer or the chill of winter. This makes it great for those looking to experience the area's natural beauty and history comfortably.Families often find these seasons particularly good for visiting, as the temperatures are suitable for children to participate in outdoor activities like hiking or visiting the Smokey Bear Historical Park. The moderate climate also means less chance of extreme weather disrupting plans, ensuring a smoother trip for everyone.Couples seeking a peaceful getaway will also appreciate the spring and autumn. The agreeable weather allows for romantic strolls through the scenic landscapes or enjoying a quiet evening under the stars.
Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?
You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, although it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if cancelled within 24 to 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to 'My Trips' and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by 'Fully refundable property' for hotels in Capitan.
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