Valley of Fires Recreation Area - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
Ruidoso Winter Park - 51 min drive - 53.1 km
Ski Apache - 55 min drive - 61.6 km
Getting around
Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
Allsups - 2 min walk
Honey Girl' S Cafe - 7 min walk
Four Winds Restaurant - 1 min walk
The Rustic Antler - 4 min drive
Paul's New Mexican Takeout - 12 min walk
About this property
Rainbow Inn & Cottages
Property highlights
Rainbow Inn & Cottages provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking
Barbecue grills and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Rainbow Inn & Cottages include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and computer monitors. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
TVs with cable channels
Refrigerators, microwaves, and ceiling fans
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Family friendly
Microwave
Refrigerator
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Picnic area
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Towels
Entertainment
Cable channels
TV
Food and drink
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Computer monitor
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property is 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
Is Rainbow Inn & Cottages pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Rainbow Inn & Cottages?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Rainbow Inn & Cottages?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Rainbow Inn & Cottages?
Check-out is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Rainbow Inn & Cottages located?
Situated in Carrizozo, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Carrizozo Heritage Museum and Gallery 408. Valley of Fires Recreation Area and White Oaks Pottery are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Rainbow Inn & Cottages Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 143 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 143 reviews" "
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 143 reviews" "
6 - Okay
23
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 143 reviews" "
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 143 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
7
8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Randi, Rochester
25 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
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?
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
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Traveled with family
18 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
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
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.
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
6/10 Okay
Dale
Traveled with partner
10 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Check in was across the street at another hotel, needed to go to other hotel for normal amenities - ice bucket and ice for example.
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.
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..
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.