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Rainbow Inn & Cottages

2.5 star property
Motel in Carrizozo with free parking

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BBQ/picnic area
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Exterior
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Rainbow Inn & Cottages offers comfort surrounded by nature. Stay connected with WiFi in your room or use the BBQ facilities outside. The property is completely smoke-free, enhancing the fresh atmosphere throughout your stay.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
103 Central Ave, Carrizozo, NM, 88301

What's nearby

  • Carrizozo Heritage Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Gallery 408 - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Valley of Fires Recreation Area - 6 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 45 min drive - 32.5 miles
  • Grindstone Lake - 58 min drive - 39.5 miles

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Allsups - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mabel B’s Diner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rosey’s Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jenn’s Sweet Spot - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Rainbow Inn & Cottages

Property highlights
Rainbow Inn & Cottages provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Rainbow Inn & Cottages include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and computer monitors. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and ceiling fans

Similar properties

Property entrance

Carrizozo Inn

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, 136 reviews
Carrizozo Inn

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Computer monitor

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 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Property is also known as

Rainbow Inn Cottages Carrizozo
Rainbow Inn Cottages
Rainbow Cottages Carrizozo
Rainbow Inn & Cottages Motel
Rainbow Inn & Cottages Carrizozo
Rainbow Inn & Cottages Motel Carrizozo

Frequently asked questions

Is Rainbow Inn & Cottages pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Rainbow Inn & Cottages?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rainbow Inn & Cottages?

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

What time is check-out at Rainbow Inn & Cottages?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Rainbow Inn & Cottages located?

Situated in Carrizozo, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Carrizozo Heritage Museum and Gallery 408. Valley of Fires Recreation Area and White Oaks Pottery are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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