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Rainbow Inn & Cottages

Property class: 2.5

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A row of cabins with a wooden staircase leading to a porch, surrounded by trees and a clear sky. - Rainbow Inn & Cottages (Carrizozo)
A sign for Rainbow Inn with a gift shop below. - Rainbow Inn & Cottages (Carrizozo)
A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with a view. - Rainbow Inn & Cottages (Carrizozo)
A hotel room with a wooden dresser, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a lamp. - Rainbow Inn & Cottages (Carrizozo)
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Rainbow Inn & Cottages provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a carpeted floor.

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two wall-mounted lamps, a floral armchair, and two framed pictures above the bed.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Carrizozo is home to Rainbow Inn & Cottages. Valley of Fires Recreation Area and Argentina peak reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include White Oaks Pottery and Ruidoso Winter Park. Visit our Carrizozo travel guide
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103 Central Ave, Carrizozo, NM, 88301

What's nearby

  • A lake surrounded by dense forests and hills.
    Grindstone Lake
    49 min drive - 41.8 miles
  • Carrizozo Heritage Museum
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gallery 408
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ruidoso Winter Park
    49 min drive - 40.9 miles
  • Ski Apache
    58 min drive - 43.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Allsups
    2 min walk
  • Jenn’s Sweet Spot
    4 min drive
  • Mabel B’s Diner
    2 min walk
  • Four Winds
    1 min walk
  • Honey Girl Cafe
    8 min walk

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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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Rainbow Inn & Cottages pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Rainbow Inn & Cottages Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 143 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff & room very clean. Railroad staff loves this cute place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old style motel in a wide spot in the road. Large clean room with updated bath, mini fridge/freezer, microwave, and cable. Good place to wind down after a long drive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Confusion from what was pictured online and actual accommodations. Hotel is aged but was clean!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms feel very clean and no strange odors. I was able to go to bed without feeling itchy everywhere wich was great to get a good night sleep.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice touches in the bathroom area with beige towels, rolled in a basket. Nice mirror. Very comfortable bed with nice spread rather than comforter. No kleenex. Parking in front of unit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The clerk was very confused and was not clear about things with me. He told me that I would have to take up my issues with Expieda and not him and I said I would. Then he just kept on making it difficult. The room was very nice and clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Erhard

Liked: Staff & service
A good hotel for the budget conscious traveler.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just an nice, comfortable, easy, quiet place to stay for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great little motel. Spotlessly clean and quiet with very friendly staff. A good diner right beside that served great food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place in a convenient part of NM
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This motel is a great deal for somebody or a couple visiting the area. It isn't fancy, but it is clean and simple and reasonably priced.
Verified review

8/10 Good

JULIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pet friendly stay

After just having stayed in Amarillo at the worst motel ever, this place was heaven. Friendly person who checked us in and pets were allowed with a $10 fee.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

ROSANA

Liked: Staff & service
Good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very kind owners. Clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Functional, clean rooms. Pleasant manager.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Randi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfectly serviceable for our one-night stay. Carrizozo is a tiny town with very few services, but we were not looking for much. We had to be out and on the road very early for the Trinity site open house, so I don't think we were in this room for a full 12 hours.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Delbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Satisfied.

Room was good and spacious, shower, toulet and sink functioned well, had refrigerator microwave and tv and coffee maker. The beds were firm and clean. Noted some expired bugs but no live ones. Overall, a decent place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dixan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is nice, but the carpet is broken, all the rest is fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tadson

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WiFi was not available; had to go to the neighboring hotel to check in… the office and “gift shop” was closed the entire time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Don't be scared off by the exterior. It is rather run down and badly in need of paint. But the rooms have been nicely remodeled and most importantly everything worked (A/C, hot water, sinks drain). The rooms were clean and it was quiet even with a large family next door.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient & comfortable

Very convenient amenities in large and spacious room. Only drawback is the bathroom which doesn't have anywhere to place shaving kits. Also sink was very lopsided and in need of straightening. Other than that it was clean and comfortable,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Check in was across the street at another hotel, needed to go to other hotel for normal amenities - ice bucket and ice for example.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
O one at Rainbow Inn was there. I had to cross the highway to Carrizozo IN and check in there. Got the wrong type of room and charged $20 more than listed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness

Rainbow Inn Carrizozo NM

The room was clean and neat, snd roomy. The hotel needs to do lots of exterior work, paint ect. Manager was curt and unfriendly when i questioned my roon rate. Not what i agreed to on line.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023