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Our top choices for Grindstone Lake hotels

Garden view

Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins

Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins
3.5 star property
Downtown, 1.4 km from Grindstone Lake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (554 reviews)
"Really a great, relaxing place. Clearly one of the best in town. Stayed for 4 nights, never wanted for anything."
United States
Richard
The price is €194
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins
Hallway

Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins

Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
3.0 star property
Downtown, 1.4 km from Grindstone Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (414 reviews)
"Nice cabin exceptionally clean"
United States
Jonathan
The price is €182
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
Interior

Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown
2.5 star property
Downtown, 1.5 km from Grindstone Lake
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,014 reviews)
"The room was nice and clean, room was quite and beds were comfortable"
United States
charles
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown
Salmon Run | View from room

Whispering Pine Cabins

Whispering Pine Cabins
2.5 star property
1.6 km from Grindstone Lake
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (94 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Cabin was very comfortable and clean. The decor of cabin was quite inviting. Was easy to get to and close to all the places we wanted to visit."
United States
Patti
The price is €157
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Whispering Pine Cabins
The Cub Cabin

Canyon Cabins

Canyon Cabins
3.0 star property
1.6 km from Grindstone Lake
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (151 reviews)
"Clean and Friendly"
United States
Marcia
The price is €163
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Canyon Cabins
BLACK BEAR (No.13) 3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath, AC Window Unit, Split Level with Staircase | Living area

Casey's Cabins

Casey's Cabins
3.0 star property
1.6 km from Grindstone Lake
7.8 out of 10, Good, (87 reviews)
"Perfect Location walking distance to everything"
United States
Armando
The price is €137
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Casey's Cabins
Sauna

Sitzmark Chalet Inn

Sitzmark Chalet Inn
2.5 star property
3.4 km from Grindstone Lake
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
German
The price is €73
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Sitzmark Chalet Inn
Lobby

Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca

Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca
3.5 star property
Hollywood, 5.2 km from Grindstone Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Alberto
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca
Lobby

Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs

Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs
2.5 star property
Hollywood, 5.8 km from Grindstone Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (849 reviews)
"All around well taken care of hotel with very friendly professional staff "
United States
Jeanne
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs
Outdoor spa tub

Ruidoso Mountain Inn

Ruidoso Mountain Inn
2.5 star property
Hollywood, 5 km from Grindstone Lake
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,016 reviews)
"Great stay very nice people great breakfast"
United States
ELIDA
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Ruidoso Mountain Inn
Terrace/patio

MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso

MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
3.0 star property
4.4 km from Grindstone Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,013 reviews)
"Breakfasts and clean room m staff everything was great"
United States
Marcos
The price is €204
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
Exterior

Best Western Pine Springs Inn

Best Western Pine Springs Inn
2.5 star property
7.3 km from Grindstone Lake
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Breakfast warm, clean area, beautiful friendly staff..."
United States
Nancy
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Best Western Pine Springs Inn
Free daily full breakfast

Quality Inn Ruidoso

Quality Inn Ruidoso
2.5 star property
Hollywood, 4.9 km from Grindstone Lake
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (132 reviews)
"Was overall very happy! Everything was clean, pool was nice for the kids, breakfast was well stocked. Would definitely book again when visiting Ruidoso! "
United States
Matthew
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Quality Inn Ruidoso
Economy Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Simple Rewards Inn

Simple Rewards Inn
2.5 star property
Hollywood, 5.3 km from Grindstone Lake
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (620 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Laura
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Simple Rewards Inn
View from property

High Country Lodge

High Country Lodge
2.5 star property
8.3 km from Grindstone Lake
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (212 reviews)
"Great place to stay always happy with our choice. Great hosts , location is beautiful , across Alto lake and at the foot of Sierra Blanca. "
United States
juan martin
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
High Country Lodge
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn

Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn
2.5 star property
Hollywood, 4.8 km from Grindstone Lake
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Very clean and friendly staff."
Canada
David
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn
Restaurant

Bestway Inn

Bestway Inn
2.0 star property
Hollywood, 6.1 km from Grindstone Lake
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (294 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Kathy
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Bestway Inn
Free daily continental breakfast

Budget Lodge Ruidoso

Budget Lodge Ruidoso
2.0 star property
3.7 km from Grindstone Lake
7.8 out of 10, Good, (939 reviews)
"Clean room, excellent customer service and a good breakfast. And a great cup of coffee 🙂"
United States
Sheila
The price is €60
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Budget Lodge Ruidoso
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Days Inn by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs

Days Inn by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs
2.0 star property
Hollywood, 6 km from Grindstone Lake
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Had trouble checking in and the staff was patient and helpful. Room was clean and bed was comfortable"
United States
Sonia
The price is €74
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Days Inn by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs
Lobby

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs
3.0 star property
Hollywood, 6 km from Grindstone Lake
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff was very professional, especially the cleaning staff. I will definitely be back, my kids loved the pool"
United States
Kevin
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs
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Compare popular hotels close to Grindstone Lake

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Garden view
Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
554 reviews
View
Hallway
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
414 reviews
View
Interior
Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown
2.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,014 reviews
View
Salmon Run | View from room
Whispering Pine Cabins
2.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
94 reviews
View
The Cub Cabin
Canyon Cabins
3.0 star property
8.4
Very good
151 reviews
View

Top Grindstone Lake Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

10/10 Excellent
"Staff is super friendly and very welcoming."
Samuel 3-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

Hotels near other Grindstone Lake attractions

Wingfield Park

8.8/10 (70 reviews)
After visiting Wingfield Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ruidoso. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area or enjoy its ski slopes.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Grindstone Lake?
Grindstone Lake is located in a family-friendly area of Ruidoso known for its magnificent mountain views and first-class casinos. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 188 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near Grindstone Lake?
Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Grindstone Lake. Other good choices within a short distance include Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins and Hotel Ruidoso - Midtown.
How many hotels are there near Grindstone Lake?
Expedia has 188 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Grindstone Lake.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Grindstone Lake, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Grindstone Lake.
What can I see and do near Grindstone Lake?
You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Wingfield Park and Free Spirits at Noisy Water. The Links at Sierra Blanca, Ruidoso Downs Racetrack or Cree Medows Public Golf Course are some local sights worth checking out. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you can plan a visit to Casino Apache and Pillow's Funtrackers.