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Featured 3 Star Carlsbad Hotels

Hyatt House Carlsbad
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 40 min drive from Carlsbad Caverns National Park
The price is $143 per night from Jan 3 to Jan 4
$143
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2025
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
Hyatt House Carlsbad
Hotel Artesia
3 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 2 hours drive from Carlsbad Caverns National Park
The price is $125 per night from Jan 16 to Jan 17
$125
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2025
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Artesia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Hotel Artesia
Home2 suites by Hilton, Carlsbad, New Mexico
3 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 42 min drive from Carlsbad Caverns National Park
The price is $171 per night from Jan 17 to Jan 18
$171
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18, 2025
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Home2 suites by Hilton, Carlsbad, New Mexico
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Fiddler's Inn
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 48 min drive from Carlsbad Caverns National Park
The price is $173 per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$173
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Stay at this 3.5-star B&B in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
Fiddler's Inn
Target Hospitality - Carlsbad Lodge
3 out of 5
  • 40 min drive from Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Stay at this 3-star all-inclusive lodge in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Living Desert State Park and Carlsbad ...
Target Hospitality - Carlsbad Lodge
Carlsbad Retreat w/ Fire Pit & Fenced Yard!
3 out of 5
  • 50 min drive from Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Carlsbad. Enjoy free parking, in-room fireplaces, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Pecos River Flume and Eddy House are ...
Carlsbad Retreat w/ Fire Pit & Fenced Yard!
Welcoming Carlsbad Home Near Parks & Town!
3 out of 5
  • 46 min drive from Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Carlsbad. Enjoy free parking, housekeeping, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Eddy House and Pecos River Flume are located ...
Welcoming Carlsbad Home Near Parks & Town!
Brennan House
3 out of 5
  • 48 min drive from Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Lamont Street Park and Carlsbad Water Park are ...
Brennan House
Peaceful Artesia Vacation Rental w/ Orchard Views!
3 out of 5
  • 2 hours drive from Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Artesia. Enjoy free parking, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Artesia Chamber of Commerce and Ocotillo ...
Peaceful Artesia Vacation Rental w/ Orchard Views!
Target Hospitality-Seven Rivers Lodge Carlsbad
3 out of 5
  • 41 min drive from Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Stay at this 3-star all-inclusive lodge in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Living Desert State Park and Carlsbad ...
Target Hospitality-Seven Rivers Lodge Carlsbad
Target Hospitality-Delaware Lodge Orla
3 out of 5
  • 1 hour drive from Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Stay at this 3-star all-inclusive lodge in Orla. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking.
Target Hospitality-Delaware Lodge Orla
Corporate Hospitality Housing - Loving
3 out of 5
  • 45 min drive from Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Loving. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking.
Corporate Hospitality Housing - Loving
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3-Star Hotels in Carlsbad

If Goldilocks was searching for the perfect place to stay, she’d choose a 3-star hotel. These hotels are not too fancy, not too basic, but just right. They’re the ideal middle ground for suiting your travel needs when you don’t want too much—or too little.

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First off, you’ll find spacious rooms with convenient amenities, like Wi-Fi access and business areas. The best 3-star hotels even feature swimming pools and fitness centers, so you can burn off some energy before exploring the city. What’s more, many 3-star hotels are located near expressways and top attractions to keep you near the center of all the action.

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