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MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Free continental breakfast
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Efficiency)
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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3621 SAN JOSE BLVD, Carlsbad, NM, 88220
  • Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad Water Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Pecos River Flume
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad, NM (CNM-Cavern City Air Terminal)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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About the area

Carlsbad

Located in Carlsbad, MainStay Suites Carlsbad South is within a 10-minute drive of Carlsbad Museum & Art Center and Carlsbad Dog Park. .This hotel is 17.3 mi (27.9 km) from Carlsbad Caverns National Park and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area.

What's nearby

  • Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Riverwalk Recreation Center - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Carlsbad Water Park - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Pecos River Flume - 12 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park - 18 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad, NM (CNM-Cavern City Air Terminal) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mcdonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪El Charro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Jalisco - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

Hotel in Carlsbad with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
MainStay Suites Carlsbad South offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchens offer refrigerators, microwaves, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 80 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of MainStay Suites Carlsbad South. A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2020
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 70 mi (112.654 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

Property is also known as

MainStay Suites
Mainstay Suites Carlsbad
MainStay Suites Carlsbad South Hotel
MainStay Suites Carlsbad South Carlsbad
MainStay Suites Carlsbad South Hotel Carlsbad

MainStay Suites Carlsbad South Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 381 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 381 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 381 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 381 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 381 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice. Room was spacious. Great price. Room was also clean,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Brad

Property was dirty
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaritzi

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Newburgh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A excellent place to stay. I would highly recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merville

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misti

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Elinora

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Asked about shampoo and conditioner, was told it would be on the wall in the shower, it was not. Breakfast was the worst ever. Waffles was the only warm item.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
The floors in bathroom were dirty the place was big and had what we needed to stop for the night. Wish it had Netflix thou.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Iris

Liked: Room comfort

Smelly room

Room smelled oil and grease due to rooms mostly for men who work the oilfields. I requested another room but was denied. Will not be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is super clean & nice! The only downside is for the breakfast.. the only protean was boiled eggs. Lots of fruit, bread choices & cereals. Would consider if more of a continental INSTEAD of full.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were truck races on the street in front of the hotel. Woke us up in the middle of the night
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Westley

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dusty

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Bethe

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was terrible, staff wasn't friendly. And, the hotel was filled with mostly oil workers. I didn't feel safe having my children there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gini

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Lanberto

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024