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
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 that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
Free self-parking
Smoke-free property and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Rainbow Inn & Cottages offer perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and computer monitors. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
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 and a smoke detector
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?
Checkout 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 miles (15 km).
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Rainbow Inn & Cottages Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 143 reviews
10 - Excellent
53
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 143 reviews
8 - Good
53
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 143 reviews
6 - Okay
23
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 143 reviews
4 - Poor
7
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
10/10
Very nice staff & room very clean. Railroad staff loves this cute place.
Michelle
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10
This was a great little motel. Spotlessly clean and quiet with very friendly staff. A good diner right beside that served great food.
Craig
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
8/10
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10
Nice place in a convenient part of NM
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10
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.
Justin
10/10
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
8/10
Clean spacious room
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
8/10
After just having stayed in Amarillo at the worst motel ever, this place was heaven. Friendly person who checked us in and pets were allowed with a $10 fee.
JULIE
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
10/10
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
Good for the price.
ROSANA
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
10/10
Very kind owners. Clean rooms
Peggy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10
Functional, clean rooms. Pleasant manager.
DAVID
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10
A lot of bugs, roaches & flys in room
Joseph
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10
WiFi was not available; had to go to the neighboring hotel to check in… the office and “gift shop” was closed the entire time.
Tadson
10/10
The place is nice, but the carpet is broken, all the rest is fine.
Dixan
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10
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
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
6/10
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
8/10
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
2/10
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10
Very convenient amenities in large and spacious room. Only drawback is the bathroom which doesn't have anywhere to place shaving kits. Also sink was very lopsided and in need of straightening. Other than that it was clean and comfortable,
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
4/10
The room was clean and neat, snd roomy. The hotel needs to do lots of exterior work, paint ect. Manager was curt and unfriendly when i questioned my roon rate. Not what i agreed to on line.
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
6/10
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
2/10
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
2/10
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
4/10
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.