10/10 Exceptional
It was great! And great restaurant walking distance was a plus!
Martin
Martin, 3-night trip
Smokey Bear Motel
Hotel in Capitan
Enjoy your visit to Capitan with a stay at Smokey Bear Motel. Free perks include WiFi and self parking.
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
Main amenities (2)
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Limited hour front desk
Feel at home (4)
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Free self parking
- Mini-fridge
CA $157
CA $172 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
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Classic Single Room
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- 30 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Classic Double Room
Exceptional
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Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
Comfort Double Room
Very good
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- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Comfort Single Room
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- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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316 Smokey Bear Blvd, Capitan, NM, 88316
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Smokey Bear Motel
Enjoy your visit to Capitan with a stay at Smokey Bear Motel. Free perks include WiFi and self parking.
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Smokey Bear Motel Reviews
Wonderful
9.0
Cleanliness
8.0
Amenities
8.8
Staff & service
8.2
Eco-friendliness
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- The on-site diner served great food and a nearby restaurant was within walking distance. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.10/10 Exceptional
It was a cute little place to stay for the night after watching a high-school football game. They communicated well with us and we didn't have any issue. Rooms were clean.
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Gardner was amazing in helping us in checking in to the motel.
Anna
Anna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Super nice staff, excellent housekeeping. This historical hotel is old but so comfortable with great tv, coffee, fridge , micro, toiletries etc.
This should be your definite “stay” place when in Capitan.
Darrell
Darrell, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Friendly staff. Comfortable room. Fresh mint for tea growing in the garden. It was a very enjoyable stay.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Quaint motel.
It is an older motel and quaint! It fit its name, Smokey Bear motel! The room and the beds were clean, had extra towels already in room, water in frig, snacks in a welcoming bowl, and a coffee pot! We were there for 2 nights for a family graduation!
Patia
Patia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very cozy, clean and comfortable
Edith
Edith, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Charming lodge
Charming room with nice free snack basket and friendly manager
Lewis
Lewis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Thank you Smokey Bear!
Staff sent me information to enter room before i arrived. Did not have to check in at office, was able to straight to room. Located right by amazing restaraunt! Was so nice!
Robbi
Robbi, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
This motel, while not the fanciest place in the world was perfect for what I wanted. I was looking for a quiet place to spend a few days away from people but still feel like home. The room was very cozy and almost felt like a well worn cabin. The diner in the parking lot served great food. It was peaceful and relaxing just like I wanted
Dillon
Dillon, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
snacks in basket. toiletries wonderful...clean lamp on when I got there precious. Thank you
millie
millie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Small town gem!
Had a wonderful experience at SmokeyBear Motel! This is an older property with a few rough edges, but it was clean as could be, the water was very hot with great pressure, and all the amenities (fridge, microwave, coffee maker) were in "like new"condition! Carpet appears new, and the bed was comfortable and had great pillows. There's a restaurant in the parking lot and others within an eady walk. And the Smokey Bear Historical Park is right next door!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Met Our Needs
As other reviewers have said, our room decor was cute and clean. The property itself seemed dated and in need of a handyman to repaint front doors and re-caulk the bathroom. Mattress was firm, maybe too firm for my back. Only one lock on the door, which was surprising in this day and age. The ladies at the front desk were very friendly, and the water bottles and snack basket left for us in the room were kind touches. Honestly, even though the Smokey Bear Hotel was 25 minutes north of Ruidoso, we chose to stay there to avoid steep taxes and fees in town.
Lorrie
Lorrie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
This was perfect for what we needed this week. The motel was clean, the staff was friendly and the complimentary snacks were much appreciated.
Ginger
Ginger, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great place
Alberto
Alberto, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Easy check in and great rooms!
John
John, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Old town charm here in Capitan. Rooms are spotless, comfortable!
Darrell
Darrell, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Coming here for many years , nice small town atmosphere and reasonable prices
Travis
Travis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Really beautiful!! The rooms, the area…
Thank you!
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Smokey Bear is great!
Juan
Juan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The gladiolas in front of the hotel lobby and deer.
Millie
Millie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great motel and appreciate the door code for entering withoit hassle
KRISANDI
KRISANDI, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Overall great experience. They sent my key code by text so was able to go directly to my room.
Jimmy
Jimmy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The room was nice. The bathroom needs an update, but overall a good stay
Tara
Tara, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
I love the improvements the new owners have made at the Smokey Bear Motel. I stay there often. The rooms are clean and they are working to remodel the older rooms. The cooling and heating systems work very well, AND I wish I could take the mattress home with me! Very comfortable.
Roberta
Roberta, 1-night trip