MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

Hotel in Carlsbad

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December 2025

15

January 2026

Exterior - MainStay Suites Carlsbad South (Carlsbad)

Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker - MainStay Suites Carlsbad South (Carlsbad)

Lobby - MainStay Suites Carlsbad South (Carlsbad)

Free continental breakfast - MainStay Suites Carlsbad South (Carlsbad)

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Efficiency) | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets - MainStay Suites Carlsbad South (Carlsbad)

Relax in Carlsbad at MainStay Suites Carlsbad South, where amenities abound. Unwind with free continental breakfast and stay connected with WiFi; take advantage of a snack bar/deli and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Non-smoking
Laundry facilities
24/7 front desk
Free parking
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

Daily housekeeping
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Snack bar/deli
Vending machine
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

Children stay free
Kitchen
Premium TV channels
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker

$110 nightly

Dec 21 - Dec 22

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Tonight

Dec 15 - Dec 16

Tomorrow

Dec 16 - Dec 17

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Similar properties

Free parking
Free WiFi
Connecting rooms available
Air conditioning

$114 nightly

Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

3621 SAN JOSE BLVD, Carlsbad, NM, 88220

What's nearby

Carlsbad Museum & Art Center - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
Riverwalk Recreation Center - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
Carlsbad Water Park - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
Lake Carlsbad Golf Course - 8 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

Carlsbad, NM (CNM-Cavern City Air Terminal) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
‪Mcdonald's - ‬8 min walk
‪China Dragon Buffet - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Maria's Mexican Food - ‬14 min walk

About this property

MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

Enjoy your visit to Carlsbad with a stay at MainStay Suites Carlsbad South. Free perks include continental breakfast, WiFi, and self parking. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 80 rooms
- Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
- Express check-out available
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
- Contactless check-out available
- Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast
Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)

What to do

Fishing nearby

Services

24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 2020
Traditional architecture

Accessibility

Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Desk chair

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Microwave
Kitchen
Dishwasher

More

Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Cashless transactions are available.

Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 70 mi (112.654 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

Also known as

MainStay Suites

Mainstay Suites Carlsbad

MainStay Suites Carlsbad South Hotel

MainStay Suites Carlsbad South Carlsbad

MainStay Suites Carlsbad South Hotel Carlsbad

Frequently asked questions

Does MainStay Suites Carlsbad South offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, MainStay Suites Carlsbad South does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at MainStay Suites Carlsbad South?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at MainStay Suites Carlsbad South?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at MainStay Suites Carlsbad South?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at MainStay Suites Carlsbad South and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as fishing.

Does MainStay Suites Carlsbad South have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

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MainStay Suites Carlsbad South Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room

Service staff

Breakfast

Kitchen

Bed

Location

Amenities

Family friendly

Microwave

Shower

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 6, 2025

Very spacious, cleanliness, and atmosphere were great.

Krista, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 3, 2025

Clean, large, comfortable

Raenette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 10, 2025

Carlsbad

Comfortable hotel, friendly front desk staff. Lovely lobby to have coffee and visit, and yummy cookies at the front desk!!

Roxann, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 20, 2025

Outstanding hotel, great staff, and clean and spacious room.

michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 31, 2025

Our stay

A list of local restaurants was posted at the check in counter and everyone was incredibly friendly; from Stella at check in to the gentleman who helped with checkout.

LAUREN, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 24, 2025

Clean, Updated, Kitchenette and nice gym, exactly what I'm looking for in a hotel.

Brian, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 14, 2025

Staff was very nice. Room was spacious. Great price. Room was also clean,

Jamie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 15, 2024

Clean, nice rooms, friendly front desk staff

Keri, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 22, 2024

Nice clean hotel on the outskirts of Carlsbad. Great place to stay when visiting the caverns.

Curtis, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 16, 2024

Nice stay

Friendly staff, rooms are big, clean and comfortable.

Katie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 1, 2024

Spacious and clean rooms.

Narayanan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 14, 2024

Staff very sweet, room and facilities very clean, bed comfy! Hubby and I will stay here again.

Rachelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 29, 2024

Clean, very comfortable beds. Staff very nice and helpfull.

Mirna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 14, 2024

One of the best hotels we have stayed in. Full size refrigerator was so welcome. Bed was super comfortable.

Carolyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 16, 2024

Great place to stay in Carlsbad

Clean and comfortable. New hotel in a safe location.

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 1, 2024

It’s convenient place to stay for our visits to Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountains. The rooms are spacious, well equipped with kitchen, sofa, etc. , the breakfasts are good, parking is easy, and staffs are friendly.

HONGBO, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 6, 2023

Really nice and helpful staff. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Would stay again!

Monica, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 14, 2023

Great stay

Our room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and the shower was fantastic. The laundry facilities were clean and very much appreciated.

Susan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 2, 2025

This hotel is super clean & nice! The only downside is for the breakfast.. the only protean was boiled eggs. Lots of fruit, bread choices & cereals. Would consider if more of a continental INSTEAD of full.

Mackie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 4, 2024

friendly, clean

JIEYING, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 24, 2023

Every hotel receptionist was very welcoming. Our room was very clean as well as the rest of the hotel. Definitely staying here again when we come down to visit family.

Daniel, 2-night trip