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White's City Cavern Inn

2.5 star property

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Reception
Free daily continental breakfast
BBQ/picnic Area
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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17 Carlsbad Cavern Hwy, Carlsbad, NM, 88268
  • Place, Carlsbad Caverns National Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Carlsbard Community Theatre
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, NM (CNM-Cavern City Air Terminal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(401 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Carlsbad

With a stay at White's City Cavern Inn in Carlsbad, you'll be a 1-minute drive from Carlsbad Caverns National Park and 9 minutes from Carlsbard Community Theatre. .This hotel is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Lechuguilla Cave and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Bat Flight Amphitheater.

What's nearby

  • Carlsbad Caverns National Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carlsbard Community Theatre - 1 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center - 8 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area - 25 min drive - 39.9 km
  • Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park - 29 min drive - 45.6 km

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 with free parking, 8-minute walk to Carlsbad Caverns National Park
White's City Cavern Inn offers 99 accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with hydromassage showerheads.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 99 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Cactus Cafe serving guests of White's City Cavern Inn. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Cactus Cafe - Onsite family restaurant.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 lift
  • 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

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

White's City Cavern Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 937 out of 1831 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 590 out of 1831 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 224 out of 1831 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1831 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1831 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a fairly dated motel but it’s clean and what you’d expect for a 2 star location. Beds were comfortable, we were able to bring our dog, and parking with a trailer was a breeze. Breakfast was cold cereal so that was a little lacking but at least something. We were there in the off season but the pools and slides looked fun.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
a rather simple breakfast was adequit
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Too much plastic used. Not enough recycling. Cannot get a meal after 3pm.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylene

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was close to the room and seemed secure. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Breakfast was a little limited, cereal and muffins, but those were okay. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
4 out of 5 stars
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Prasoona

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Parking was plentiful, safe and secure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went during government shutdown and Caverns were closed. Staff were helpful in cancelling reservation for second night since Caverns were closed. We stayed the first night of the reservation, considering a visit to Roswell the next day. Helpful with restaurant referrals in nearby Carlsbad. Property was ok, budget-type furnishings for a short-time stay. Stayed in October, so summer season was over.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was adequate especially with the convenience to Caverns, which was closed due to government shut down during our visit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was ok. Ice machine did not work. Front desk staff was helpful with information.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

Great hotel near Carlsbad Caverns!

Our stay here was great! We only spent one night, but everything we experienced was excellent. The check-in process was very smooth and we appreciated that the hotel sent us reminder texts and let us know that the Caverns were closed (due to the government shutdown) and that we could cancel our reservation if we needed. The room was very clean and spacious and we enjoyed the breakfast that was provided. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Yao

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Need to improve cleannese. Friendly stuff, right outside the Carlsbad NP
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Ice place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
TV has no clear channels. Very poor reception. Air conditioner was really loud. Pool was closed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Government shutdown happened so no Caverns but we did go down to the Guadalupe Mountains to hike. This location is absolutely perfect for a trip to the caverns though. There’s a water park in season so families with children could have a blast. Hotel was clean and had no smell, which is a game changer for me. Typical rooms but have a good refrigerator, a microwave and small coffee pot. BIGGEST drawback…the only restaurant close closes at 3:00 so you have to plan accordingly or drive back in to Carlsbad. There is a small grocery store that has snacks across the street that stays open until 6:00. Will definitely come back to see the Caverns and hike more in the Guadalupe Mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was updated and clean, spacious and quiet. Need update to create convenince for use and charging of devices.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

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

8/10 Good

judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The lady at the front desk was especially friendly and helpful.The hotel is older, but clean and well maintained, and a great price. We did not use the pool and water park because they were closed for the season, but I'm sure the young ones would enjoy the slide and splash pad. The pool was small, but looked sparkling clean. The breakfast provided was not great, but provided the basics - cereal, muffins, coffee, juice, and some fresh fruit. The Carlsbad Caverns were unfortunately closed due to the government shut down. There is not much else to do in White City - not even any restaurants open for dinner. We had to drive to Carlsbad for that. We did find the lovely Sitting Bull Falls about an hour drive away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Staff & service
Close to the caverns
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location and staff was super friendly. They even proactively called to offer me a refund if I chose to change my plans due to the government shutdown. I really appreciated this offer and am glad I stayed there!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the Caverns. Staff was great. Room was clean. Breakfast was minimal.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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

Good place to stay for visit to Carlsbad Caverns

Front desk staff very friendly and helpful. Only disappointment had nothing to do with hotel. Our trip was to go to Carlsbad Caverns and they were closed due to the government shutdown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was very basic but clean. Lobby and outside areas of hotel need some work. When we arrived we were regretting our booking but once inside it was ok for one night. Beds were comfortable. Towels were very thin and the ice maker didn’t work. Breakfast was muffins, cereal and juice and coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025