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.
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
Four Winds - 1 min walk
The Rustic Antler - 4 min drive
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
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Hotel size
14 rooms
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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
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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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
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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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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Reviews
Rainbow Inn & Cottages Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
6.8
Location
8.0
Staff & service
7.2
Eco-friendliness
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2023
Just an nice, comfortable, easy, quiet place to stay for a night.
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 9, 2022
A good hotel for the budget conscious traveler.
Erhard
Erhard, 1-night trip
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
Craig, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 18, 2024
Very nice staff & room very clean. Railroad staff loves this cute place.
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 30, 2023
Nice place in a convenient part of NM
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 31, 2024
Clean spacious room
Verified traveler
1-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.
Justin
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
Randi, 1-night trip
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
David, 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
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
Judith, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2023
Very kind owners. Clean rooms
Peggy
Peggy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 27, 2023
Functional, clean rooms. Pleasant manager.
DAVID
DAVID, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2024
A lot of bugs, roaches & flys in room
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 6, 2022
Satisfied.
Room was good and spacious, shower, toulet and sink functioned well, had refrigerator microwave and tv and coffee maker. The beds were firm and clean. Noted some expired bugs but no live ones. Overall, a decent place to stay.
Delbert
Delbert, 2-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.
Tadson
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
Dale, 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
Brett, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 17, 2023
O one at Rainbow Inn was there. I had to cross the highway to Carrizozo IN and check in there. Got the wrong type of room and charged $20 more than listed
Mark
Mark, 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
Gary, 4-night trip
2/10 Poor
Dec 29, 2022
Could not get to motel, walked across street to motel where there was a note to cross the street to a different motel for check in. Room was cold but warmed up, bed is good, bathroom not good.
Michael
Michael, 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
Tracy, 1-night trip
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
Samuel, 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
Sheryl, 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.