Rainbow Inn & Cottages

Motel in Carrizozo

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November 2025

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December 2025

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Experience the warmth of Rainbow Inn & Cottages, where comfort and nature blend. Unwind in your room with WiFi or enjoy a BBQ on the premises. The smoke-free environment ensures a refreshing stay.

Very good

Popular amenities

Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Free parking

Main amenities (4)

Daily housekeeping
Picnic area
Barbecue grills
Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

Microwave
Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping
In-room climate control (air conditioning)
Barbecue grill(s)

Room options

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Nov 3 - Nov 4

Tomorrow

Nov 4 - Nov 5

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Ceiling fan

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Microwave

Cable channels

Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Ceiling fan

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Microwave

Cable channels

Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Ceiling fan

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Microwave

Cable channels

Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Similar properties

Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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About the neighborhood

103 Central Ave, Carrizozo, NM, 88301

What's nearby

Carrizozo Heritage Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Gallery 408 - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Valley of Fires Recreation Area - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
Ruidoso Winter Park - 45 min drive - 52.2 km
Grindstone Lake - 58 min drive - 63.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Allsups - ‬2 min walk
‪Mabel B’s Diner - ‬2 min walk
‪Rosey’s Pizza - ‬5 min walk
‪Jenn’s Sweet Spot - ‬4 min drive
‪Four Winds - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Rainbow Inn & Cottages

Rainbow Inn & Cottages is a great choice for a stay in Carrizozo. Free perks include WiFi and self parking.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 14 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

- The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
- Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Barbecue grills

Services

Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

Picnic area

Room amenities

Be entertained

Television
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Towels

Stay connected

Free WiFi
Computer monitor

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Microwave

More

Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.

This property accepts credit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Rainbow Inn Cottages Carrizozo

Rainbow Inn Cottages

Rainbow Cottages Carrizozo

Rainbow Inn & Cottages Motel

Rainbow Inn & Cottages Carrizozo

Rainbow Inn & Cottages Motel Carrizozo

Frequently asked questions

Does Rainbow Inn & Cottages offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Rainbow Inn & Cottages does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Rainbow Inn & Cottages?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Rainbow Inn & Cottages?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Rainbow Inn & Cottages?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What is there to do at Rainbow Inn & Cottages and nearby?

Rainbow Inn & Cottages has a picnic area.

What's the area around Rainbow Inn & Cottages like?

Rainbow Inn & Cottages is located a short 7-minute walk from Gallery 408.

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Rainbow Inn & Cottages Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Spacious room

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 10, 2023

This was a great little motel. Spotlessly clean and quiet with very friendly staff. A good diner right beside that served great food.

Craig, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Sep 5, 2022

Good for the price.

ROSANA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 27, 2023

Functional, clean rooms. Pleasant manager.

DAVID, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 9, 2023

The place is nice, but the carpet is broken, all the rest is fine.

Dixan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nov 19, 2023

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.

Brett, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jul 31, 2024

Crooks

I booked a room online. Paid the full amount. When my guys got there they were charged $90 because it was only booked for 1 adult. Yet, when i went back and added a 2nd person online it only went up $10. So, we were charged $75.00 + an additional $90 for 1 extra person! How does that make sense?

Tracy, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Aug 17, 2022

Disgusting

It was horrible. As soon as we walked in it smelled of mold or wet towels. There was no hot water. I should be reimbursed because we didn't stay. We immediately booked another hotel.

MONICA, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Mar 3, 2024

When I made reservation it said they take service dogs When I got there they transferred me to there other property and I did not get a king size bed. Which my service dog is a Great Dane and sleeps with to alert me if I have drop in my condition and sleeping in a smaller bed is very inconvenient and the TV did not work and no one was available to help. I would not stay here again Do not recommend

Sheryl, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Jul 18, 2024

Quirky little old fashioned motel

This is old school (like 1950s motor-hotel). You park right in front of your room. Many of the features of this motel are just like motels used to be. It’s designed for driving in, sleeping, and leaving. No pool. No breakfast. Key entry. The office is closed. You have to cross to motel across the street to check in. Staff is friendly but hard to get if you have an issue. The room a little tight with two beds but not unpleasantly so if there are two of you (4 would be a squeeze). Bathrooms have been recently renovated with rainfall showers heads (note: my son is 5’ 11” and he said he didn’t have much room to spare so folks an inch or two over 6 foot might have issues). Rest of the room hasn’t been updated for decades (which is shabby or charming depending on your POV). Room was clean but not spotless. A few flies but no other bugs. I slept well but the noise of the window AC unit kept my son awake. I found the sound of the unit helpful as you are close to a busy road. Bed was hard but not the worst. If you can’t stand the thought of going another hour or two to a larger town, the inn is a quirky place to stop.

1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Aug 21, 2023

Had to go across the street and check in at another (seemingly better) motel and wait for someone to open the office to check in. After I checked in, a group of gang member looking housekeepers and their friends all watched as I walked to my room. It was very uncomfortable. The carpet in the room had a big stain in the middle that im hoping was red wine, and had about a dozen dead beetles and a dead scorpion next to the bed. My wife pulled the covers back on one of the beds and there was a live beetle in the bed. The door lock was old and flimsy and someone could easily kick in the door. We barely slept because we were worried about out truck getting broken into since there was no fence or gate around the property and the train that runs behind the building came by at least every hour. Also, the direct tv box had no signal so no working channels on the tv, i tried everything including changing the input settings and unplugging and plugging back in. At least there was coffee..

2/10 Poor

Oct 3, 2022

What hotel

Open sign on... no one comes to the door when I knock. Sign says to cross the street to Carrizozo hotel, which at a big construction site for the whole intersection. It is now past 10 pm. and dark, and it is hard to maneuver the intersection. Portable street light is like 15 wait from each direction so I walked over. Carrizozo hotel, sigh says open, but now one comes to the door when I knock or push the door bell. Must have pushed it 10 times at least. And knocked at the door, the side window and back door of the area of the registration. NOTHING. I call the numbers on the Carrizozo hotel and the Rainbow hotel. Talked with a man from the Rainbow number who said someone should be at the Carrizozo hotel. I told him no one answered, He said he would call back. Of course he did not. What a mess. Two hotels with OPEN light on, but nobody home and nobody taking responsibility on phone. The rest of my attempted calls which went to voice mail, which of course was full and could not receive any messages. I was told by a person on site, a renter, that the same situation occurred earlier in the evening.

Becky, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 25, 2024

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.

Randi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 2, 2024

A lot of bugs, roaches & flys in room

Joseph, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 21, 2024

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.

Daniel, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Apr 5, 2024

Confusion from what was pictured online and actual accommodations. Hotel is aged but was clean!

Judith, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 31, 2024

Clean spacious room

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 18, 2024

Very nice staff & room very clean. Railroad staff loves this cute place.

Michelle, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Jan 29, 2024

WiFi was not available; had to go to the neighboring hotel to check in… the office and “gift shop” was closed the entire time.

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 14, 2023

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.

David, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Oct 10, 2023

Check in was across the street at another hotel, needed to go to other hotel for normal amenities - ice bucket and ice for example.

Dale, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Sep 5, 2023

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.

Darlene, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 26, 2023

Bon rapport qualité / prix. Hôtel vintage mais propre et qui offre de nombreuses commodités. Pour une nuit en road trip, c'était parfait. Seul bémol, l'absence de machine à glace, mais le monsieur à l'accueil, qui était fort aimable nous en a offert de sa propre réserve.

Guillaume, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 5, 2023

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.

Gary, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 22, 2023

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.

6/10 Good

Jun 10, 2023

The woman who seemed to be running the property was great. Very friendly and helpful. The property however was lacking. Only one dining option in the town on a Monday night and it was not great. It rained and the room nearly flooded because of water runoff from the parking lot. Located very near a gas station and you could hear the music/announcements from the gas station in the room.

Samuel, 1-night trip