White's City Cavern Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Carlsbad Caverns National Park

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Aerial view
BBQ/picnic area
Reception
Free daily continental breakfast
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
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Microwave
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Microwave
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
17 Carlsbad Cavern Hwy, Carlsbad, NM, 88268

What's nearby

  • Carlsbad Caverns National Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Carlsbard Community Theatre - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center - 11 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Bat Flight Program im Carlsbad Cavern National Park - 11 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Slaughter Canyon Cave - 11 min drive - 6.6 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
  • ‪Carlsbad Caverns Trading Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Underground Lunchroom - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Velvet Garter Restaurant & Saloon - ‬2 min walk

About this property

White's City Cavern Inn

Hotel near Carlsbad Caverns National Park
White's City Cavern Inn provides amenities like free continental breakfast and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 99 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and tubs or showers
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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

Family friendly

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September

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

Does White's City Cavern Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

As of Jun 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White's City Cavern Inn on Jun 22, 2025 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.

Is White's City Cavern Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at White's City Cavern Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at White's City Cavern Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at White's City Cavern Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is White's City Cavern Inn located?

Situated in Carlsbad, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Carlsbad Caverns National Park and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Carlsbard Community Theatre. Lechuguilla Cave and Spider Cave are also within 9 mi (15 km).

White's City Cavern Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 872 out of 1701 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 553 out of 1701 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 198 out of 1701 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1701 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1701 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice little place to stay when going to Carlsbad Caverns
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you are planning early morning activities inside the national park.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Desk staff were very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness, staff, location were great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jianyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The swimming pool is very nice. This location is very close to cavern and Guadeloupe mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for Carlsbad Caverns.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good - It was well kept & close to Carlsbad Caverns bad - Continental breakfast had very small selection
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great motel not too far from the Caverns, very old and rooms not the nicest but staff was friendly and really great location !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the coolest hotel I've stayed at in a long time. Clean, cheap, and fun! Beds are soft, rooms are very clean and spacious, close to the caverns.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herb

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very close to Carlsbad Caverns NP.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Montie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay! Very surprised at what you get for the price. Very clean, comfortable, spacious rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close as you can get to the Caverns
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly receptionist and restful sleep. Would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dahle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very close to the national park and nice size rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were updated and very nice. The bed was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

April Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice quiet property. Excellent staff. Very close to the national park. Restaurant hours and days are limited but great service and food.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Padmini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a good night's sleep, which is the only reason we stay at hotels. This hotel facilitated that.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beds were fine. Nice hot showers. Parking was not crowded, we were able to park near our room. Glad to be close to the Carlsbad Caverns. Wish there was a better continental breakfast option though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendall

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice folks here!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness
It was clean and very reasonably priced. It was old and a little musty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was especially helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bed, clean and close to the Gila Cliff Dwellings, no possibility to dine as we were there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jin

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