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White's City Cavern Inn

2.5 star property
Travelers enjoy the seasonal pool at this Carlsbad retreat, where barbecue grills await for evening meals and value combines with comfort

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White's City Cavern Inn in Carlsbad offers practical comforts like continental breakfast and in-room WiFi. Enjoy the seasonal pool to unwind after exploring, and use the barbecue area to prepare your own meals. The helpful staff enhances the overall value.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(400 reviews)

Highlights

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

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 - 1 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center - 8 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park - 29 min drive - 28.3 miles
  • Pecos River Flume - 30 min drive - 27.2 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
  • ‪Cafeteria In Big Room - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Velvet Garter Restaurant & Saloon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Carlsbad Caverns Trading Company - ‬12 min drive

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 along with a splash pad
  • 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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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
  • Splash pad

Family friendly

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

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?

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 Bat Flight Amphitheater are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

White's City Cavern Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 908 out of 1798 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 592 out of 1798 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 220 out of 1798 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1798 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1798 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was very convenient to both parks and clean. A perfect spot, especially if you’re just in the hotel between excursions.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nushrat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and service. Room was better than expectations
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Keyurvan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean rooms comfy beds, easy check in & check out. friendly staff. Smokers right outside the reception and very limited breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was very helpful and kind - gave great information about the area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay for Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe national park
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness
A little run down, but clean. And right at the entrance at the national park, which was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious & clean room. Very nice staff. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seung hee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiayi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was super kind and thoughtful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Santhosh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and room is very good. can improve the breakfast menu.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff at check in and at breakfast. Plenty of parking and very close to Caverns. Off season the nearby store is not well stocked and the nearby restaurant is closed on Mondays so you may have to drive into Carlsbad. Would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, clean room. Staff very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Anantha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
White City is at the entrance to Carlsbad Caverns NP. It is a small hamlet and the motel is modest and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dated motel with clean rooms and comfortable beds. Excellent location for Carlsbad Caverns.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Older motel but clean and felt safe. Easy access to both Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountains National Parks. The only services/amenities available after 5pm is an unattended gas station. Be prepared to drive for food, etc. Bring your own entertainment as well - no smart tv. A great deal if you truly just need a place to sleep/shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weihang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is conveniently located at the entrance of cavern national Park. There is a gas station and a few limited choices of restaurants or groceries. More choices are in Carlsbad which is twenty minutes away. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The facility is relatively new. The breakfast is simple.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

HAEYOUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Minimal breakfast, all else great !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean rooms. I felt safe. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that it isn’t a corporate property. Is it old? Yes. It’s on the bare-and-functional end of the spectrum. But it’s charming and in a great location. We’ve stayed here twice now and it’s become our go-to. They’re easy to get in and out of, and it has the charming, summer camp vibe that I appreciate. It’s very no fuss, no frills; but I don’t need much on a roadtrip. We loved the pool when we stayed over the summer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for an overnight lodging near Carlsbad Caverns visit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly front desk attendants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Prasoona

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean room, easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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