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Rodeway Inn

6 Carlsbad Caverns Hwy., Whites City, NM 88268
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Rodeway Inn
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Switzerland
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17 reviews 17 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

If you want to be absolute closest to the Carlsbad Caverns, then this is the place to stay. There is no other motel so close at the park entrance is right next to the motel. It is more or less what you can expect from a motel so close to an attraction. It is a little overpriced (it's not expensive... More

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San Diego
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We were on a 2 week road trip and this hotel is right at the entrance to Carlsbad Caverns NP. The place was a dump. A total dump. The only "updated" part was a new a/c unit. The clerk was off getting dinner when we arrived and we had to wait 1/2 hour. The room was old and stank. The... More

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Windsor, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

I would recommend this hotel solely because of the location/ proximity to Carlsbad Caverns. My husband and I had two early morning tours at Carlsbad and I would not have wanted to drive back and forth to Carlsbad each time. Having said that, this was a relatively high priced hotel for this trip and was definitely the worst one we... More

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texas
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

If you are going to the caverns or hiking in Carlsbad or Guadalupe, you cannot beat the location. Check out comparably priced motels in Carlsbad, then check out the Rodeway Inn. The first thing that impresses, is the size of the room. Ours had 2 queen beds, a table and chairs, a low table with tv and there was still... More

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Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We stayed here while exploring Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe National Parks. The title of my review refers to the fact that the boom in oil and gas exploration has used up every available hotel room in Carlsbad, so we ended up at the Rodeway Inn by necessity. That being said, we were put in a spacious, clean room that had... More

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Redlands, California
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43 hotel reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

I reserved this motel only because it was rated higher than typical Roadway Inns but I could not justify the rating or price. Yes, it is close to caverns but it is run down, dingy, bare minimum kind of place. The room was big enough, beds are good. There are refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker in room. ( Bring your... More

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Sunnyvale, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013 via mobile

The guy at the recepción office can be a little moré friendly. he is help full but that set not a custumer care oriented or too friendly. Rooms are Clean, Yes smell a little but but not something you can not deal with it If you are in a rush and budget to get a room. Beds are OK, A... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013 via mobile

We booked a room here for our trip to the caverns. It is so close to the park. We were traveling from Denver and got delayed for weather highway closures. Roy at hotel was super helpful and helped us move our reservation to the next day without penalty since they had rooms available. The rooms were very nice and bathroom... More

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Joe J, Public Relations Manager at Rodeway Inn, responded to this review
3 April 2013

Thank you for your review! At the Rodeway make every effort to ensure that your stay is as convenient and comfortable as possible and are glad to hear that our hard work made a difference for you! If you would like to further share your experience in White's City we would invite you to post on our blog at whitescity.net.... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013 via mobile

It's a great place to stay if you're visiting the Caverns. Quiet, out of the way in the middle of nowhere. Great place to relax. However there's no common area for visitors to socialise - it would be a bonus if they had a bar in the area. I am on my own so pretty much just watched tv in... More

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Uvalde, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

This motel is not the typical Rodeway Inn design, but then, it was not originally a Rodeway Inn. However, it is a very comfortable, very clean motel in a very quiet, very serene location. About the only thing that is worth mentioning, though it is not a complaint, is the lack of electrical outlets in the rooms. The rooms are... More

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Joe J, Public Relations Manager at Rodeway Inn, responded to this review
3 April 2013

Thank you for your review! At the Rodeway make every effort to ensure that your stay is as convenient and comfortable as possible and are glad to hear that our hard work made a difference for you! We are glad to hear you enjoyed our location here in White's City. We love being so close to Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe... More

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Additional Information about Rodeway Inn

Also Known As:
Rodeway Hotel
Rodeway Hotel Whites City
Walnut Hotel Whites City
Address: 6 Carlsbad Caverns Hwy., Whites City, NM 88268
Region: United States > New Mexico > Whites City
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Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #1 of 3 hotels in Whites City
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Rodeway Inn White's City, NM is under new ownership as of September 2009. The Rodeway Inn is the closest accommodations to Carlsbad Caverns National Park, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park. We offer a complimentary breakfast to help you get a fresh start on your exploration of the Carlsbad Caverns. The Rodeway has newly remodeled bathrooms and wheelchair access. The Rodeway also partners with Walnut Canyon Water Park to allow visitors a special discount on admission. The Rodeway is also walking distance from: the Cactus Cafe, White's City Grocery, White's City Arcade, USPS Post Office, and White's City Gift Shop. Within only minutes of driving are notable hiking trails, park and recreation areas, and Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor's Center. We take pride in helping enhance your Carlsbad Caverns adventure! ... more   less 
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