Name: Econo Lodge Carlsbad Caverns Area
Address: 3706 National Parks Hwy., Carlsbad, 88220, US

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2026

Terrie

The front desk rep, was very nice and professional. The room was amazing and the bed very, very comfortable.

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jul 2026

Christi

When I checked in the gentleman wasn’t very friendly and the property didn’t seem very safe considering I was traveling with my little girl. Over all the rooms were clean and it’s closer to Carlsbad Caverns so okay for the price. Didn’t check out the breakfast due to just wanting to get back on the road.

4/10

Poor

23 Jul 2026

Michelle

High traffic old hotel with lots of people outside ( attributed to old hotel windows). Rooms have been remodeled and are fairly decent. Ok place for the price.

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jul 2026

Amber

Had to change to a different room since the AC wasn’t working. The second room had good AC. Beds were ok. Pillows were flat. Breakfast was ok. They ran out of biscuits and gravy and pancakes by 6:40 and did not refill them. Breakfast is 6-9am.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

19 Jul 2026

Jose

Spend the extra money and stay somewhere else! The shower had hair in it, and didnt drain. It was loud. The sheets had a cigarette burn. The breakfast wasnt bad but I got down there about 8 and there was not much left.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Heather

Staff was very nice and everything was clean. We felt safe. No complaints.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

16 Jul 2026

Sarah

We had a cockroach on the floor and all they said was thank you.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jul 2026

catalina

The property is good. The area is a small town

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2026

Joni

Very worn property. The bathroom was not clean. There was very little light, the air conditioning worked fine, but was extremely loud.
I was not happy that they turned off my cardkey 1 1/2 hours before checkout time, so I had 2 bags locked in the room.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jun 2026

Joyce

Motel was okay for what we paid. Little disappointed their ice machine wasn’t working so had to go find ice for our drinks. I booked the motel since it indicated they had a pool and breakfast included with the stay. There was no pool. They did serve a hot breakfast but the dining area was not air conditioned and was hot. No chairs in the room so had to stand to eat dinner cause didn’t want to sit on the bed to eat. When we were checking out the staff didn’t even acknowledge us when we turned in the room keys.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2026

Mae

Breakfast is good.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Rosemarie

Rooms were clean and come. Great for an overnight or a couple of nights. Refrigerator in the room, restaurants close by.

2/10

Poor

11 Jun 2026

Ramesh

Cheaper then average hotels.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jun 2026

Jason

Staff was helpful when I had an issue. Fridge was turned to zero and I didn't notice. Had to throw away the food I bought. Breakfast was premade egg omelettes, pancakes, bagels, sausage.

Self

4/10

Poor

05 Jun 2026

James

The advertised pictures do not match the rooms. Deferred maintenance is an issue. I waited at the front desk for 15 minutes while the clerk spoke with someone shopping for bulk pricing. Not sure why he couldn't check me in while he was on the call, since he wasn't using his computer. I finally said something, and, yes, he did two things at once. Spend 20 bucks more and stay anywhere else.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jun 2026

Cyndi

Checked in at 1230am. Front desk operator was okay. Not friendly but not rude. Got room 103 close so that was nice. Everything was okay except fridge. Gross. Definitely not looked at much less cleaned for sometime. The shower pressure and head was AMAZING. Breakfast was okay. I didnt eat any of it but spouse did. Pancakes, very dark toast, powdered scrambled eggs, muffins. No meat of any kind. We paid $100 for 1230 am to 10am same morning.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

25 May 2026

Gliselda

It’s an ok stay. Not too bad, not too good. I book there because it’s the closest one to where my husband works so we can visit him. Only complain is that the room we got tv didn’t work. Other than that it was fine. Close to Walmart, gas stations, restaurants, food trucks, and much more.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

21 May 2026

takako

Xxx

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Fred

Good location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Celina

Breakfast was good

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

23 Apr 2026

Luis

I left and didn’t stay there I tried to cancel without being able to do it

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Apr 2026

Mary

Needs some tlc

Partner

4/10

Poor

18 Apr 2026

Jeramie

Parking was not the best, bed was hard, rooms are dated and water damaged.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Apr 2026

Patricia

The TV didn't work but they moved us right away. Breakfast was good. Room clean.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2026

Rick and Sandy

Breakfast with hot items better than usual fare. Very spacious room and dining area! Light over sink in room very dim.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2026

Monetta

Good option for basic overnight stay, clean room, bring toilet paper (we only had less than a fourth of a roll for 3 people.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

03 Apr 2026

Kimberly

Beds were okay, but not a great breakfast. Not many options, plus the in room coffee pot was so dirty.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

01 Apr 2026

Jamie

Front staff was very nice and welcoming. The room was just not very good. I had stains all over the walls, the toilet always took 2 flushes to actually flush, my towels had stains and hairs on them, the walls are super thin so you hear everything happening next door, and my door would not stay shut. I had to use the deadbolt to get it to stay shut

Self

6/10

Pleasant

27 Mar 2026

Peter

No hot water for shower made it a bit disappointing, but then it was 100 degrees so maybe we didn't need it. The air conditioner worked great!

Partner

2/10

Poor

24 Mar 2026

Bhaumin

Stain on towels, Needs remodeling

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Ashley

You can tell they care with their breakfast presentation. Great choices. All fresh. Biscuits were soft. Egg omelettes were great! Great job. Very thoughtful set up. Utensils available at both ends. Milk kept cold. 100% juices. Just needed some decaf choices to top it off! Room was clean and comfortable. Quiet on our side.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Mar 2026

Josh

The staff was friendly. The room was clean and recently remodeled, but there was a hole in the bathroom wall and the TV didn't work. The bed was uncomfortable and the pillows were small. Breakfast was decent. It was an impromptu place to stay to get to Carlsbad Cavern early the next morning. I wouldn't want to spend more than a night there

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

21 Mar 2026

Lionel

rooms need to be deep cleaned. walls were dirty and needed to be wiped down.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

20 Mar 2026

irma

bathroom did not flush

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

18 Mar 2026

Julio

Not bad for an overnight stay.

Family

4/10

Poor

13 Mar 2026

Mark

The room was nice. The wifi didn't work so the TV was out too. The phone system for the Hotel didn't work. There is no pool anymore.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

Carlos

Not pets at all

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2026

Carmen

Super friend staff I reall Enjoyed our stay

4/10

Poor

03 Mar 2026

Jennifer

After reading the positive reviews, we decided to reserve a room here. The staff were helpful, but struggled to get us an acceptable room. The first room did not have a full fridge, which we reserved as we were traveling and needed to put things in a freezer. We were moved to a second room with a full fridge, but it was not clean. We were moved a third time. The room basically looked fine, bedding and towels were clean, but the corners of the room, door jams etc need a deep clean. Breakfast was fine. The grounds also needed a lot of work. They were littered with cigarette butts, q-tips, candy wrappers etc…I personally would not choose to stay here again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Mar 2026

Katherine

It looks way nicer in pictures, but there’s not many hotels in Carlsbad and the staff was really nice so we had a pleasant stay overall.

Partner

2/10

Poor

23 Feb 2026

Matthew

Didn’t look like the pictures and someone tried to force their way in to the room

Partner

2/10

Poor

01 Feb 2026

Carlos

Terrible service from the font desl

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jan 2026

Hosanna

Room floors were a little dirty and breakfast seemed like it was reheated. Staff member that checked us in asked us what we were in town for, but then seemed completely uninterested in our reply… so like why even ask? Overall though, it was an okay experience.

Partner

4/10

Poor

06 Jan 2026

Adam

No TV service when we checked in did come back on for the next day when we were leaving anyhow. Breakfast wasnt stocked and became a zoo of people waiting around. Room wasnt as pictured when I booked it. Booked king suite with full sized fridge, table and chairs, etc. Was given a room without those things. Walls not soundproof.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2026

Michael

Clean rooms and pleasant staff

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Dec 2025

Marcela S

Staff was courtesous and room was clean.

6/10

Pleasant

25 Dec 2025

Ruben

The building looked out dated, just painted and smelled like cigarette smoke.

4/10

Poor

16 Nov 2025

Terry

Noise from AC kept me up all night and I had took out my hearing aids. It was still crazy loud even without my hearing aids. Room was clean. Staff were nice. Breakfast not so great. I would not stay there again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Betisha

Great staff, clean and spacious rooms.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

Betisha

Comfy beds, pressurized shower heads, quiet, good channel selection, clear TV. Delicious breakfast, friendly staff and safe environment.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

Betisha

Clean rooms, comfortable beds, dedicated staff, plenty of parking.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2025

Betisha

My favorite place to stay in Carlsbad. Rooms are maintained well. Staff is upbeat and friendly.

Business Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Oct 2025

Bonnie

Needs more updating and fixing up

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

16 Oct 2025

Jose

The odor of cigarettes the smoke

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

11 Oct 2025

Bertha

Breakfast? There was nothing, not even coffee. The room smelled bad, the bathtub was peeling, and the floor was very dirty, especially around the bed. I easily saw dead bugs.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2025

Betisha

Spacious rooms, the pressure from the shower head is strong, it feels like a water massage, feels good. The coffee is perfect, not watered down. The continental breakfast has delicious biscuit and gravy. Channel selection offers a good range of options to watch. Washer and dryer on site is convenient.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Jerry

I have stayed at this EconoLodge in the past and it was OK then. They have done a lot of remodeling recently and it Very nice for an inexpensive palce to stay in Carlsbad. Carlsbad is seeing an oil boom now so it about as costly to stay there and it is in Austin.

Business

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2025

Betisha

Plenty of parking space, quiet, good coffee, and friendly staff.

Business Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2025

Betisha

Staff is very friendly. Continental breakfast is decent and they offered nondairy coffee creamer which is appreciated.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Moses Ovalle

Staff was very friendly helped out with what we needed in our room. We felt safe being there and loved we had great night sleep. The beds were so so soft and comfortable. I would recommend to stay, we don’t know when we will be back but we will stay here again! Thank you!

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

11 Sep 2025

Hillary

Room was not cleaned from the guest before me. Trash in the night stand. Trash and hair in the sheets

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2025

Frank

Clean, quiet, good price, good service

4/10

Poor

31 Aug 2025

Cynthia

Unfortunately, this is one of the dirtiest rooms I’ve stayed in. It was convenient while traveling to Carlsbad caverns with several dining options near by. It looks like the owners have made attempts to revamp the exterior of the property but unfortunately they fall short with the interior of the rooms. We arrived about 10 and did call the desk to let them know the room smelled of smoke so we wouldn’t be charged and they offered to move us. It was late and my kiddo had already fallen asleep so I declined. But quickly regretted not asking for another room. The age of a property can be overlooked but not cleanliness!

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

03 Aug 2025

Sylvia

I had made reservations for Thursday and Friday but had to leave urgently on Friday morning I didn't even have time to let the front desk clerk know about my check out . Breakfast was very unsatisfactory there was not but 3 biscuits in warmer the gravy was pretty much gone and what was left was dry the pancake machine was something to look at because all a guest had to do was wave and watch ur pancake be made but after waving and waving at it nothing came out , there was no one in kitchen to let know. I had to go to the front desk and let him know that there was no batter to make pancakes. He was very kind and fixed it but still only 3 Minnie pancakes where made then again same problem no more mix. I decided to just have a pkg of oatmeal and went about my morning. I didn't get to enjoy my lil vacation like I planned because I so urgently had to get bk home to Odessa. I checked in late Thursday evening and left early Friday morning, lost my money on the room that I didn't even stay the 2 nites. Hopefully I'll get to try my vacation again next month.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2025

Sam

Nice

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jul 2025

Donna

Could use some updating.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2025

Tammy

Staff was great but its just an older property

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

15 Jul 2025

Janelle

I cannot believe anyone has left reviews saying this place was excellent with cleanliness because as soon as we stepped in the room there was dead cockroach on the floor and a live one on the ceiling. And the room smelled like someone had just smoked a pack of cigarettes before we walked in. Also the surrounding area and parking lot was so sketch. We left immediately and got a room up the road somewhere else. Would not recommend at all

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

13 Jul 2025

JeanPaul

Not worth $100.
Maybe $70 at most.

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2025

Joseph

Nice friendly check-in service and person

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jul 2025

Karen

Hotel was just okay. Room was very large but the television was so small and low quality and too far away from the bed, it was impractical.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

09 Jul 2025

Araseli

A canvas frame fell on my daughter’s toe and broke her toe n they had to pull off her toe nail it was awful. The frame was heavy.

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2025

David

The property and room were clean. The decor was dated, but the staff kept everything very clean. We booked two rooms for a family of 5. One room smelled of smoke, but the other did not. Breakfast was the best I've ever had at an inexpensive motel. The staff was very friendly and even kept a stuffed toy my daughter had left in the room. I was able to retrieve it on our way back through town later.

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2025

Joseph

Visiting Carlsbad Caverns

Good stay for 2 days, while visiting Carlsbad Caverns. No pool, good parking. Decent continental breakfast. Staff was friendly.

Self

4/10

Poor

30 Jun 2025

Maria

No soap in the Womens restroom and not even soap dispenser in the men’s restroom. There was foul language in the men’s restroom as well. TV didn’t work.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jun 2025

Cort

Arrived just after a major rain storm. The water on the floor in the room apparently blew in through the crack between the door and the frame. Can see daylight through the gap. Bed wasn’t very comfortable. Shower was decent. Lots of adult men just hanging around on stairwells and balconies all day long.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

25 Jun 2025

Brandi

FLIES GALORE

Flies were noticeable in windows inside. Upon going in 30-40 more flies. Bathroom door stuck. Moved rooms. Still flies, door ok. Breakfast was horrific. Everything sticky. Putty pancakes. Eggs? Schools do better. Btw.. blueberries... ( allergies) ..... Couldn't literally touch anything. Disgusting. Go if desperate.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2025

Mar

So many flies in the room we stayed in. Breakfast was reasonable. But I will not stay here again.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2025

Rhonda

It seemed as if there may be workers staying there on an extended stay. They were very loud and drinking. They did quiet down around 9 both nights but were up very early leaving for work. This made it very hard to rest. The hotel could use some upgrades and our room had a drip trim the room above in the bathroom. Staff was fine but I doubt I would stay there again.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

19 Jun 2025

Shaun

Terrible stay.

The room was completely nasty, someone went in with a paint brush and painted everything in sight. The chrome racks was covered in rust and dust that’s been there for years. The bed was like a cardboard box. The guy next to me has been living there for a long time, he was smoking weed which in return made my room smell like it. I paid for 2 nights but only stayed 1. Total waste of $200.

Business

4/10

Poor

19 Jun 2025

???????

Property needs to be remodeled. Toilet flash doesn't work

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2025

Francisco

Awesome staff! They were really easy and enjoyable to work with. They really care about each individual.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2025

debra

Good bed, comfortable room. Best shower of a week long trip in 2 states! Unfortunately, the pool and hot tub you see in the pictures of the hotel have been filled in with concrete! Was looking forward to swimming after driving 8 hours to get there but wasn't happening.

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

14 Jun 2025

Mariah

I opted to get a hotel room that accommodates pet. This property was listed as pet friendly. When i arrived, there was a sign at the door that pets were not allowed in the property. Needless to say, I had to look for another place that can take my dog.

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2025

Rocio

Room was clean.
But it doea not look like the photos. The place looks neglected, old.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2025

Sebastian

Clean

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2025

Sebastian

Clean

Business Self

2/10

Poor

08 Jun 2025

Karim

I rarely leave reviews, but my experience at this hotel was so disappointing I feel like people should be warned. I had to switch rooms twice during my stay. The first room reeked of cigarette smoke even though it was supposedly non-smoking. The second room had mystery brown stains on the door, which was not only disgusting but also made me question the cleanliness of the entire place.

The final room wasn’t much better. I found bugs crawling on the floor, and at that point I was too tired to complain again. Clearly, housekeeping and management don’t prioritize cleanliness or comfort.

I expected at least a clean, smoke-free room. This was honestly one of the worst hotel experiences I’ve ever had. I will not be coming back and do not recommend this place to anyone.

Family

2/10

Poor

08 Jun 2025

Tammy

DO NOT stay here. The staff was friendly, but the place was a dump. The only good thing was the bed. We have several.lamps in the room but inly one worked. We teied to charge our phones but none of the outlets worked. There was a regular si ed window and then a ceiling to floor window and they both had roll up shades, not curtains. If you wamyed light you had to roll them up and it was like you were in a fish bowl on display. The TV worked, but it had no guide channel so you could see whats on. The tv channel guide in the binder in the room was not accurate at all. The channel up and down button didnt work on the remote. I called the front deska d they didnt have guides, they had no cluebwhat channel if aby the guide w as on, nor could he yell.me what channels they got. I literally had to put in each channel with the number buttons until I found a channel that wasnt static. The tub looked like the last person there died their hair bright pink. The tub and sides were all stained pink, and with lines of what you could tell was hair that had fallen out and sat there. The only light in the sink area was a very dim light around the mirror. Good luck putting on your makeup. I made a comment tot husband that at least the floor wasnt sticky, but then we spilled water on the floor and I stepped in it, walked to the bathroom barefoot to get a towel, stepped on a towel going in, and left a BLACK footprint on the towel. The floor was freaking nasty dirty like they neverrrrr clean it.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2025

Jeffrey

Good night sleep

Front desk staff very friendly. Beds very comfortable and quiet rooms.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2025

Robert

Clean,well maintained hotel with a nice breakfast

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2025

Glenn

Very nice room. Close to restaurants. Well placed to visit Carlsbad Caverns.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2025

Gabriel

Bitter sweet

Clean comfortable room and fairly quiet. There was a lot of noise all night

Self

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2025

Lizette

The floors were nasty of the hotel room like if they don’t mop them the toilet was nasty I know is a hotel but yall need to have clean floors

Business Family

4/10

Poor

30 May 2025

Jeremy

Literal roach motel. Killed a couple myself.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2025

Leslie

No pool

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

29 May 2025

Peter

Upon arrival to our room (227) I reached for the blind pull and discovered it was dripping wet. It had been raining and apparently there was a leak. A glance showed the leak had been going on some time as mold clearly growing above window and water damage all the way around the drywall. Hair on the toilet seat and around bathroom floor, Hard floors are great but need to be mopped occasionally. Ours were truly filthy. Random drips and spills between beds had dried. I used a washcloth to clean it up and it was instantly black from the floor. Same with the bathroom. I can’t imagine how long it had been since they had been in our room. The light in the vanity area was so dim we had to use the bathroom light. Beds were fine and appeared clean. Husband said front desk man was friendly. Based on room condition we didn’t want to try breakfast.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2025

Andrew

Nice that breakfast was provided. Room was adequate. Felt like the staff was attentive.

Friends

2/10

Poor

21 May 2025

BONNY

I got a room for 2 nights. The AC sounded like a freight train and I wasn’t able to sleep, the cupboard doors in the “kitchen” were coming off and the toilet need a good scrub. I asked for a different room for the second night. The sink wouldn’t drain, again, the toilet could have been cleaner and there was a dead cockroach in the tub, but the AC was quiet. The breakfast bar is mostly Ok—a bit spare and the eggs are an abomination. The bathroom by the breakfast room was not clean and poorly maintained.

Business Self

4/10

Poor

20 May 2025

Yasmin

The bed and bathroom were clean, but I guess those flying cockroaches came in from outside. I didn't like it.