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A pool area with two separate pools, each with a diving board and a lifeguard chair.
Vending machine
An aerial view of a parking lot with multiple cars, a building with a red roof, and surrounding greenery.
A hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a dining space.

1. Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown
Downtown, 1.5 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Audrey
NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden staircase, leather sofas, and a fireplace.
A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, and large windows with wooden shutters.
A wooden cabin with a deck, outdoor seating, and a grill area.

2. Ruidoso Cabin w/ Deck & Grill - Walk to Town!

Ruidoso Cabin w/ Deck & Grill - Walk to Town!
1.5 km from Grindstone Lake
NZ$720
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Ruidoso Cabin w/ Deck & Grill - Walk to Town!
A rustic wooden sauna with a large barrel labeled "SAUNA" and a wicker sofa.
A restaurant interior with a stone facade, a sign reading "OPEN", and a security camera.
A rustic lodge with a large wooden statue, a stone building, and several parked cars.
A view through a window with a metal grid, a tree, and a bench.

3. Sitzmark Chalet Inn

Sitzmark Chalet Inn
3.4 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
TAMMY
NZ$132
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Sitzmark Chalet Inn
A swimming pool with a hot tub area, lounge chairs, and a tiled deck.
A white SUV parked in a parking lot with modern buildings in the background.
A reception area with a sign for 'RUIDOSO MOUNTAIN INN'.
A spacious living room with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

4. Ruidoso Mountain Inn

Ruidoso Mountain Inn
Hollywood, 5 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Margaret
NZ$141
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Ruidoso Mountain Inn
A modern kitchen with a herringbone-patterned backsplash, marble flooring, and pendant lighting.
A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, chair, TV, and a painting on the wall.
A modern reception area with a wooden panel design, a marble floor, and a wall decorated with various artworks and a sign that reads "Quality by Gracey."
An indoor swimming pool with a blue floor, white lounge chairs, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

5. Quality Inn Ruidoso

Quality Inn Ruidoso
Hollywood, 4.9 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Edward
NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Quality Inn Ruidoso
A hotel room with three beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.
A small, modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower area.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a potted plant, and a painting on the wall.
A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, dining table, and lamps.

6. Simple Rewards Inn

Simple Rewards Inn
Hollywood, 5.3 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Sergio
NZ$123
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Simple Rewards Inn
An outdoor patio with wooden beams and glass tables and chairs.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with tables and chairs.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and a carpeted floor.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

7. Best Western Pine Springs Inn

Best Western Pine Springs Inn
7.3 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Marcela
NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Best Western Pine Springs Inn
A modern dining area with a central table, multiple seating options, and a geometric patterned rug.
A modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and dishwasher. There is a window with a purple valance and a sofa in the living area.
A hotel corridor with a coffee station, framed artwork, and a long hallway.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs

Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs
Hollywood, 5.8 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Anna
NZ$206
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs
A hotel courtyard at night with outdoor seating, trees, and a well-lit building facade.
A spacious dining area with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central chandelier. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.
A spacious lobby with leather seating, a stone fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by windows and potted plants.

9. MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso

MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
4.4 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Susan
NZ$314
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
A lobby with patterned walls, leather seating, and pendant lighting.
Indoor pool
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.
A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a stone accent wall, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the seating area.

10. Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca

Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca
Hollywood, 5.2 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
raymundo
NZ$209
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca
A wooden gazebo with a red railing, outdoor tables, and chairs, overlooking a scenic landscape.
A modern restaurant with wooden cabinetry, multiple tables and chairs, and a kitchen area visible in the background.
A modern living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with patterned chairs and a coffee table.
An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a stone-tiled floor, and a metal ladder.

11. Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn

Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn
Hollywood, 4.8 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Mario
NZ$194
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn
A restaurant with wooden walls and a long counter. There are multiple tables and chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a microwave, a refrigerator, a heater, and a door leading to a bathroom.
A compact room with a television on a wooden cabinet, a small refrigerator, a desk with a chair, and a white door.

12. Budget Lodge Ruidoso

Budget Lodge Ruidoso
3.7 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Eunice
NZ$120
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Budget Lodge Ruidoso
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a view of greenery outside.
A swimming pool with a no diving sign, pool rules poster, and a lifebuoy.
A gazebo with a red roof, surrounded by gravel, near a building with a covered patio area.
A hotel with a prominent sign, a covered outdoor seating area, and a parking lot.

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs
Hollywood, 6 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Jay
NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and artwork on the walls.
A Days Inn with a large sign, a covered parking area, and a building with multiple windows.
A room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a grey sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs

Days Inn by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs
Hollywood, 6 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Antonio
NZ$147
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Days Inn by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs
A breakfast area with a microwave, coffee machine, and food dispensers.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.
A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and a towel rack with two towels.
A motel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.

15. Bestway Inn

Bestway Inn
Hollywood, 6.1 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Ronda
NZ$128
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Bestway Inn
A highway with a stop sign and a sign reading "High Country."
An outdoor deck with picnic tables and barbecue grills, surrounded by trees.
A building with a red roof, surrounded by trees.
A pool table, a foosball table, and a billiards table in a room with a checkered floor and a sofa.

16. High Country Lodge

High Country Lodge
8.3 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
CRYSTAL
NZ$251
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
High Country Lodge
A reception area with a blue wall, a 'Welcome! Travelodge' sign, a Pepsi refrigerator, a brown couch, and a counter with a 'OPEN' sign.
A pool area with a gazebo, a fenced pool, and a building in the background.
Two beds with white linens and blue bedspreads, a tufted headboard, a bedside table with lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.
A kitchen with a blue wall, a coffee station, and a TV mounted above the counter.

17. Travelodge by Wyndham Ruidoso

Travelodge by Wyndham Ruidoso
Hollywood, 5.3 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Aimee
NZ$139
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Travelodge by Wyndham Ruidoso
A hallway with a bench, a door marked '104', and a stone-patterned floor.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a small seating area with a bench.
A modern house with large glass doors leading to a dining area and kitchen.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a central island with a cutting board.

18. Ruidoso Getaway w/ Deck - 16 Mi to Ski Apache

Ruidoso Getaway w/ Deck - 16 Mi to Ski Apache
3.4 km from Grindstone Lake
NZ$794
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Ruidoso Getaway w/ Deck - 16 Mi to Ski Apache
A spacious living room with a wooden staircase, a dining area, and a cozy seating arrangement.
A spacious living room with a wooden staircase, a fireplace, and a high ceiling.
A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a mounted deer head.
A wooden staircase leading to a house with a balcony, surrounded by trees.

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

Ruidoso Cabin w/ Deck + Views: 4 Mi to Winter Park
6.3 km from Grindstone Lake
NZ$744
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Ruidoso Cabin w/ Deck + Views: 4 Mi to Winter Park
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a window with a view of trees.
A covered outdoor seating area with a table, chairs, and a view of trees.
A room with a long, narrow, wooden table against a wall, a door, and a potted plant.
A living room with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

20. Shuffleboard & Arcade! Alto Family Escape

Shuffleboard & Arcade! Alto Family Escape
9.5 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Greg
NZ$1,370
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Shuffleboard & Arcade! Alto Family Escape
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Top Grindstone Lake Hotel Reviews

Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins

Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins

8/10 Good
"Cabin is nice. Carpet needs replacing. Nice bed. Extremely quiet at night. Overall, an enjoyable stay."
Henry 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins
Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

8/10 Good
"Comfort Inn was clean and comfortable. Front desk reception was friendly."
Delilah 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins

Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful location, right across from the river. Great communication and guidance given from management and very clean lodge."
Mike 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
Roaming Elk Pet Friendly | Hot Tub Bliss, Midtown Fun & Endless Mountain Memories

Roaming Elk Pet Friendly | Hot Tub Bliss, Midtown Fun & Endless Mountain Memories

10/10 Excellent
"Everything’s good"
Joseph G. 3-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Roaming Elk Pet Friendly | Hot Tub Bliss, Midtown Fun & Endless Mountain Memories
Hotel Ruidoso - Midtown

Hotel Ruidoso - Midtown

8/10 Good
"This was a nice place to stay. It's right in the middle of the downtown area, with dining and shopping within walking distance."
Kellie 1-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
Hotel Ruidoso - Midtown
Chelsea House | Mountain Solitude with Panoramic Views

Chelsea House | Mountain Solitude with Panoramic Views

10/10 Excellent
"Very quiet, very dark at night. No rain while we there but temperature was better than lubbock Tx. We had a great time, thank you"
Brenda b. 4-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
Chelsea House | Mountain Solitude with Panoramic Views
Grindstone Cowboy | Luxury Lake Views, Hot Tub & Game Room Retreat

Grindstone Cowboy | Luxury Lake Views, Hot Tub & Game Room Retreat

8/10 Good
"The property is wonderful! The view is great! The Internet never worked and the message we got from host didn’t help. There is a new construction going on next door and banging and hammering starts at 8 am. We were not informed of this ahead of time."
Kim C. 5-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Grindstone Cowboy | Luxury Lake Views, Hot Tub & Game Room Retreat
Wonderful retreat lake house, close to great hiking trails

Wonderful retreat lake house, close to great hiking trails

8/10 Good
"Our family enjoyed our stay here! The house was beautiful and the views from the balcony were incredible."
Kimberly B. 2-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Wonderful retreat lake house, close to great hiking trails
Mesa Verde, Hot Tub, Pedestal Octagon Home / Mountain Views

Mesa Verde, Hot Tub, Pedestal Octagon Home / Mountain Views

10/10 Excellent
"Quiet home on a dead end street. Great views, with easy access to midtown and within walking distance of Grindstone Lake. We loved the quiet neighborhood as well as being able to have our dogs with us."
Michael R. 6-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Mesa Verde, Hot Tub, Pedestal Octagon Home / Mountain Views

Other attractions near Grindstone Lake

Wingfield Park

8.8/10 (70 reviews)
After visiting Wingfield Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ruidoso. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area or enjoy its ski slopes.
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Cree Medows Public Golf Course

8.4/10 (205 reviews)
Enjoy a round of golf in Ruidoso at Cree Medows Public Golf Course. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this family-friendly area.
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Casino Apache

8.8/10 (550 reviews)
Why not try your luck with a visit to Casino Apache during your travels in Mescalero? Discover the mountain views and casinos in this relaxing area.
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Casino Apache Travel Center

Why not try your luck with a visit to Casino Apache Travel Center during your visit to Mescalero?
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Ruidoso Convention Center

10.0/10 (1 review)
Learn about the events happening in Ruidoso Convention Center during your trip to Ruidoso. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area or enjoy its ski slopes.
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The Links at Sierra Blanca

8.6/10 (346 reviews)
Enjoy a round of golf in Ruidoso at The Links at Sierra Blanca. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this relaxing area.
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Museum of the Horse

8.2/10 (70 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Museum of the Horse during your trip to Ruidoso Downs. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this relaxing area.
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Free Spirits at Noisy Water

8.6/10 (94 reviews)
Take the family on an outing to Free Spirits at Noisy Water during your trip to Ruidoso Downs. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this relaxing area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Grindstone Lake?
Grindstone Lake is located in a family-friendly area of Ruidoso known for its magnificent mountain views and first-class casinos. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 185 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near Grindstone Lake?
Casey's Cabins is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this cabin offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Grindstone Lake. Other good choices within a short distance include Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins and Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown.
How many hotels are there near Grindstone Lake?
Expedia has 185 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Grindstone Lake.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Grindstone Lake, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Grindstone Lake.
What can I see and do near Grindstone Lake?
You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Wingfield Park and Free Spirits at Noisy Water. The Links at Sierra Blanca, Ruidoso Downs Racetrack or Cree Medows Public Golf Course are some local sights worth checking out. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you can plan a visit to Pillow's Funtrackers and Casino Apache.