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Reviews of Great Western Inn & Suites This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

3804 National Park Highway, Carlsbad, NM 88220, United States of America

#22 of 24 hotels in Carlsbad

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Review Score

Based on 466 hotel reviews

6.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.1

  • Comfort

    7.0

  • Location

    7.8

  • Facilities

    6.6

  • Staff

    7.5

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free WiFi

    6.9

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  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    5.0
    Just ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lots of workers use this facility which brings a different crowd

    Close to caverns 17 miles

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2024

    7.0
    Good value! Comfy beds
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfy beds!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 9, 2023

    6.0
    Ok for 1 night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Had to ask for a 2nd bath towel since there was 2 of us. Breakfast was less than I expected. Staff didn't smile at all. Full of oilfield workers getting up early, honking their horns and leaving vehicles running for 30+ minutes. Bring earplugs.

    Basic room, bed was ok, breakfast was minimal

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Carpet could use a deep cleaning. The room smelled like it was full of cigar and cigarette smoke.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The deceptive web site that funnels victims into a sense that they are booking a stay in Carlsbad CA but I paid by cc only to find out I was tricked no refunds on cancellations ,ya it isn newmexico not California .scam I want my money back

    Nothing I was ripped off by this hotel great western

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was ok.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2023

    8.0
    Topmaster
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I felt kicked out, he came 15 mins before checkout and knocked on my door. He should've waited for me to come to the help desk. Other than that, it was good.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The Breakfast could Be Better

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2023

    5.0
    Older Hotel, but good enough for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    it’s older and they have not done much to update it.

    it was close to where we needed to be. older but comfortable and the price better than any of the newer places in town

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2023

    8.0
    Very quiet, no pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pool has been out of order for years. Why? Other reviews said it was closed due to covid- it is now July 2023. Breakfast poor selection.

    Loved that the room was quiet- I didn’t hear anyone else, nor any traffic.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2023

    6.0
    You get what you paid for…No frills, but clean room.
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Had to ask for use of an iron and ironing board, no hair dryer, minimal pillows.

    Clean room

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 5, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They did not clean the room. And then when we asked to they acted like they weren’t going to because we were leaving the next day when when needed it clean.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2023

    6.0
    It met our needs for a decent price. For being crowded, we found it to be surprisingly quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    At night the internet connection kept dropping us. In he morning it was fine, so it was almost as if it couldn't handle the load at night. It would be nice if the breakfast bar had a couple of more options.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2023

    5.0
    I won’t recommend it and I won’t stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The manager wasn’t very friendly. The breakfast bar closed at 9 am

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2023

    8.0
    comfortable stay for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the room was a little dirty and was lacking some things like toilet paper and staff were mildly nice

    it was easy to find. the room was comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2023

    5.0
    5/10
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    bad breakfast, bad staff, too expensive for what it was

    fine place to stay

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2023

    7.0
    Overall, the stay was good . I stayed overnight to turn and burn so it was nice overall.
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They breakfast served was absolute wack.

    It was nice but the ceiling fan in my room did not work. at least the A/C Unit did.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2023

    6.0
    Decent room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We weren't given any information for internet login and breakfast hours. We had a late check-in and thankfully we had made a reservation because the speaker at the side office kiosk didnt work so we probably couldn't ask for a room if we had to (and the worker shut my husband's hand in the sliding door).

    Room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Location was convenient for us. The property was quiet and well-kept.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2023

    5.0
    1 star hotel with subpar facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The first shower I took and the drain was clogged. The fridge looked beat up but still functioned. Basic microwave with no rotating plate. Lighting is poor in the room with plenty of dark spots.

    Beds are extremely comfortable. T.V. has satellite, Direct T.V., with cable channels, HBO, and Cinemax. The AC window unit is turn knob and looked dated back to the 90s but was still efficient. The housekeeper kept the room tidy and wasn't a kleptomaniac.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was really hard, and the pillows were flat.

    The room was clean, and the air-conditioning was so good.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fan made noises. Couldn't sleep. AC kept shutting off. Was hot and uncomfortable.

    The bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2023

    6.0
    Good location to jump off to Carlsbad Caverns!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room we were in had a good size fridge and the bed was actually very good. The microwave was challenging to open and not in an ideal location. The fixtures were "older" and could use an upgrade. One of the plugs in the receptacle tripped the GFI no matter what you plugged in. The other was fine. It would be nice if the light in the bathroom was independent from the one by the sink... like in other rooms.

    The bed was actually ideal. Firm but not a board. It is evident that the folks running the Great Western are doing some upgrades. We had family in another room that was well appointed, comfortable, and made our room seem a bit "dated". The breakfast was waffles, muffins, toast, and cereal. There was juice and coffee. Not a spectacular spread, but OK.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2023

    5.0
    Priced was good for a nights sleep- don’t expect any extras
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really old building and rooms. Pool and hot tub not available for use. Bare minimum on continental breakfast. Microwave was filthy.

    Safe location, beds comfortable. Had a refrigerator and microwave.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2023

    7.0
    It was fine for a short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No hair dryer. Breakfast choices very limited.

    Nice for an older property.

    Stayed in May 2023

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