Cloudcroft Reader’s Lodging Guide: Part Two
Meet the owners, take a video tour, and plan your stay on the mountain with part two of our user-friendly guide.
In the second part of our Lodging Guide, we tour places with legendary pasts and talk with owners about new ventures. From a historic lodge to a themed motel to remodeled inns, The Reader visits the best places to stay in Cloudcroft.
Hoteliers, innkeepers and chefs open their doors and give us a sneak peek inside their unique lodging options: they talk about rates, renovations, amenities, and more.
Want to see more places to stay? Check out Part One of our guide.
Dusty Boots Motel and Cafe
Take a trip to Gilligan’s Island, Hogwarts or Historic Route 66 in this quaintly-themed, family-run motel. Every detail is considered in the over-the-top rooms, from Lucille Ball’s bedsheets to Harry Potter’s Golden Snitch.
What Makes it Special: Aside from the rooms, Dusty Boots provides everything to make your stay in the mountains memorable. Borrow a sled, rent an e-bike (seasonally) and enjoy homemade cooking at the on-site cafe. The kitchen is nut-free with gluten free options available. Did we mention they serve beer now?
Visit the Website: TheDustyBoots.com
Find your Stay: Dusty Boots can be found on the east side of Cloudcroft on Highway 82. Click here for directions.
Price: Rooms are $109 during weekdays and $119 on weekends. Rates may increase during holidays. Tax not included.
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The Lodge at Cloudcroft
Walk the same halls as notable guests like Pancho Villa, Judy Garland and Clark Gable at Cloudcroft’s historic resort. Enjoy a cocktail and a bite at St. Andrews Bar, which features its own menu, and hit the links at one of the highest golf courses in the US.
What Makes it Special: Recently remodeled rooms, revamped fine dining and sweeping views of the Tularosa Basin welcome visitors. A new menu at Rebecca’s restaurant (soon to undergo a rebranding) brings fresh and locally sourced ingredients to the upscale dining room. Ghost stories abound at The Lodge, which was founded in 1899 and rebuilt in 1911 after a fire. The resort hosts weddings, family reunions and large groups as well. Pets welcome.
Visit the Website: TheLodgeResort.com
Find your Stay: The Lodge is perched on a hill south of Highway 82 and downtown. Click here for directions.
Price: Queen and King rooms range from $155 to $190 per night. Suites run from $265 to $365.
Osha Trail Lodging
More like an apartment than a traditional hotel room, these suites offer a convenient launching point for exploring the village or forest.
What Makes it Special: One of the newest lodging options in Cloudcroft beckons visitors with mid-century-modern style, full-sized kitchens and new appliances. Walk to town or to nearby trailheads right from your door. Pets welcome.
Visit the Website: AirBnB.com
Find your Stay: Osha Trail Lodging is just a stone’s throw away from shops and restaurants on Burro Street (downtown). Click here for directions.
Price: Rates are subject to the AirBnB algorithm and range from $60 to $150 per night depending on the season. Cleaning charge and pet deposit not included.
The Summit Inn
A recently remodeled piece of Cloudcroft history, The Summit Inn combines a mom and pop feel with a modern, Southwest aesthetic.
What Makes it Special: Rooms feature kitchenettes and all the utensils for home-cooked meals away from home. A large outdoor area invites guests to relax by the fire pit or toss a burger on the provided grill. Book a room for one or reserve the three-room suite for the entire family at rates that won’t break the bank. Click here for a virtual tour of the inn.
Visit the Website: SummitInnNM.com
Find your Stay: The inn sits one block south of Highway 82, near downtown and behind Mad Jack’s famous BBQ joint. Click here for directions.
Price: Rates from $99 to $179 per night depending on room size; tax not included.
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