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Caverns Motel of Carlsbad

844 S. Canal Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220 (Formerly Driftwood Motel)
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Ranked #14 of 16 hotels in Carlsbad
2.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
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North Carolina
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

This motel is in the same class as Motel 6. Traveling alone, I sometimes choose this option for price. But, I always wear flip-flops, sleep only with sheets (which were clean) or in my own sleeping bag. Ask to see the room before signing up.

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Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

I stayed here with my family while our home was being finished and what a mistake that was. Not only was it dirty (carpet, walls, tub etc.), but the maid service did not come everyday or every otherday for that matter. I would have to chase her down to get towels or whatever I needed or have to goto the... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

DO NOT STAY HERE! I HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH A DIRTY MOTEL!! The bathroom was filthy! Mildew all over the bah tub. Old tub that soaked in dirt. Holes in the walls. Needed vacuuming, carpets dirty! Floors dirty, walls dirty! Some rooms don't even have dead bolts. I did not feel safe.

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Durango, Colorado, USA
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2011
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I booked my room with my son, age 10, to go visit the Carlsbad Caverns and to be able to swim and relax before driving back to Durango Colorado. Based on my reservation, the Motel 6 had a pool...and at 96 degrees that day, a pool was much needed, especially for a 10 year old boy. Once we checked into... More

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New Mexico
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 June 2009

We stayed here for three days for a softball tournament. Most of the team stayed here as well, so all in all, we had about ten rooms. As you drive up and go check in, the front desk area is not very nice and the people working there are kind of rude. For our room we asked for a non-smoking... More

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Nottingham
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2009
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The room was OK on first glance.. its a bit old and could do with some TLC.. there was a bunch of toilet paper hanging down from the ceiling hatch - looks like they were trying to fix the gaps but then didnt bother? Bed was comfy enough.. but would suggest to bring ear plugs.. (we were staying at the... More

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Calgary, Canada
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2008
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Caverns Motel of Carlsbad 844 South Canal Street Carlsbad, NM 505-887-6522 $45.00/night + $5.00/night pet fee; cats accepted. No coffee maker, on-site laundry or ice machine. Cable TV. Room contained a refrigerator and microwave. Free wi-fi available. Mr. and Mrs. Patel who own and run the motel were friendly and helpful. The hotel is an older hotel and consequently the... More

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New Mexico
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2008

Carlsbad has many motels and hotels, but no really good options (we have tried several). However, I would caution people to avoid this noisy, dirty, run-down hotel at all cost unless everything else in town is full! The managment must have changed since some of the earlier reviews were written!

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Olga, Washington
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2008
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I selected this hotel based on an earlier review on tripadvisor ( summertrip07's July 31 2007 review) where the friendly owner, Charles, was mentioned. Apparently the motel has been sold since then and is now owned by an East Indian family. I called for reservations, got an answering machine which promised to call me back, mentioned I'd seen their website... More

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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169 reviews 169 reviews
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315 helpful votes 315 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2008

Luckily, I found summertime07 review misplaced in CA, and had it moved. I agree totally with every word, so will not add much. This motel is an excellent bargain, and I'm really glad I chose it. The motel folks were super-helpful. I had a smaller, single bed room, which didn't have a coffee-maker. They immediately put one in, along with... More

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  • Caverns Hotel Carlsbad
Address: 844 S. Canal Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220 (Formerly Driftwood Motel)
Price range (per night):* 46 AUD - 55 AUD

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