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Smokey Bear Motel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Capitan with free parking

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Free WiFi
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Exterior
Classic Double Room
Classic Double Room | Bathroom
Smokey Bear Motel provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €115
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct

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Tomorrow

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi

Comfort Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Classic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Capitan is home to Smokey Bear Motel. Smokey Bear Museum and Gift Shop and Tunstall Store Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Old Lincoln County Courthouse and Dr. Woods House. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ruidoso Winter Park or Ruidoso Downs Racetrack.
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Map
316 Smokey Bear Blvd, Capitan, NM, 88316

What's nearby

  • Smokey Bear Historical Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Smokey Bear National Monument - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Smokey Bear Museum and Gift Shop - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 23 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Ski Apache - 40 min drive - 40.6 km

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smokey Bear Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Oso Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Annies Little Sure Shot - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Space - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪TGFP - Thank God for Pizza - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Smokey Bear Motel

Property highlights
Smokey Bear Motel provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
Room features
All guest rooms at Smokey Bear Motel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • Mini fridges, microwaves and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Smokey Bear Motel Hotel
Smokey Bear Motel Capitan
Smokey Bear Motel Hotel Capitan

Frequently asked questions

Is Smokey Bear Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Smokey Bear Motel?

As of 14 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smokey Bear Motel on 15 Oct 2025 start from €115.29, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Smokey Bear Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Smokey Bear Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Smokey Bear Motel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Smokey Bear Motel located?

Situated in Capitan, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Smokey Bear Museum and Smokey Bear National Monument. Smokey Bear Historical Park and Smokey Bear Museum and Gift Shop are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Smokey Bear Motel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and great rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old town charm here in Capitan. Rooms are spotless, comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really beautiful!! The rooms, the area… Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coming here for many years , nice small town atmosphere and reasonable prices
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great! And great restaurant walking distance was a plus!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience. They sent my key code by text so was able to go directly to my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Millie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The gladiolas in front of the hotel lobby and deer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything. Liked the room. Plenty of space. The room w@s nice and cool and very clean. It was quiet and I could park right in front of my room. Highly satisfied
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Millie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Shower wouldn't get past cold water, but other than that adorable cactus themed room. Very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gardner was amazing in helping us in checking in to the motel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smokey Bear is great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KRISANDI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel and appreciate the door code for entering withoit hassle
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy, clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was nice. The bathroom needs an update, but overall a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ernesto

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
About a 30 min drive away from the city areas
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Comfortable room. Fresh mint for tea growing in the garden. It was a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robbi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Millie

Disliked: Cleanliness
Everything was wonderful but dead cockroach in bathroom which means pesticide is working against the cockroaches.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Bed was a little uncomfortable. Bathroom cabinet space was very limited.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

nidya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Far but confortable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming lodge

Charming room with nice free snack basket and friendly manager
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

millie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
snacks in basket. toiletries wonderful...clean lamp on when I got there precious. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025