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Smokey Bear Motel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Capitan with free parking

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Classic Double Room | Free WiFi
Classic Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, shampoo
Smokey Bear Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Sep 13 - Sep 14
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Classic Double Room | Free WiFi

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi

Comfort Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Classic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room | Free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Capitan is home to Smokey Bear Motel. Smokey Bear Museum and Gift Shop and Tunstall Store Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Old Lincoln County Courthouse and Dr. Woods House. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ruidoso Winter Park or Ruidoso Downs Racetrack.
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316 Smokey Bear Blvd, Capitan, NM, 88316

What's nearby

  • Smokey Bear Historical Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Smokey Bear National Monument - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Smokey Bear Museum and Gift Shop - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 23 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • Ski Apache - 40 min drive - 25.2 miles

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smokey Bear Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Oso Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Annies Little Sure Shot - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Space - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪TGFP - Thank God for Pizza - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Smokey Bear Motel

Property highlights
Smokey Bear Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
Room features
All guestrooms at Smokey Bear Motel include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Smokey Bear Motel Hotel
Smokey Bear Motel Capitan
Smokey Bear Motel Hotel Capitan

Frequently asked questions

Is Smokey Bear Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Smokey Bear Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Smokey Bear Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Smokey Bear Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Smokey Bear Motel located?

Situated in Capitan, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Smokey Bear Museum and Smokey Bear National Monument. Smokey Bear Historical Park and Smokey Bear Museum and Gift Shop are also within 10 minutes.

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