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A town street at dusk with snow-capped mountains in the background.
A spa area with a hot tub, large windows, and a plant.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.
A lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a television, and a patterned rug.

1. City Express by Marriott Ruidoso

City Express by Marriott Ruidoso
Downtown, 1.4 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Jose
CA $163
CA $184 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
City Express by Marriott Ruidoso
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a blue sofa, a yellow ottoman, a brown armchair, a small round table, and a dining table with chairs. There are two framed pictures on the wall.
A multi-story hotel with a flat roof and a sign indicating it offers comfort and suites.
A pool area with two separate pools, each with a diving board and a lifeguard chair.

2. Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown
Downtown, 1.5 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Audrey
CA $88
CA $100 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden staircase, leather sofas, and a fireplace.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, and large windows with wooden shutters.
A wooden cabin with a deck, outdoor seating, and a grill area.

3. Ruidoso Cabin w/ Deck & Grill - Walk to Town!

Ruidoso Cabin w/ Deck & Grill - Walk to Town!
1.5 km from Grindstone Lake
CA $262
CA $587 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Ruidoso Cabin w/ Deck & Grill - Walk to Town!
A hotel courtyard at night with outdoor seating, trees, and a well-lit building facade.
A spacious lobby with leather seating, a stone fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by windows and potted plants.
A spacious dining area with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central chandelier. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

4. MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso

MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
4.4 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Susan
CA $215
CA $256 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
A modern dining area with a central table, multiple seating options, and a geometric patterned rug.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.
A modern kitchen with a beige door, a microwave, a dishwasher, and a sink.
A hotel corridor with a coffee station, framed artwork, and a long hallway.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs

Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs
Hollywood, 5.8 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Anna
CA $138
CA $155 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs
A lobby with patterned walls, leather seating, and pendant lighting.
A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a stone accent wall, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the seating area.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.
Indoor pool

6. Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca

Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca
Hollywood, 5.2 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
raymundo
CA $131
CA $169 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca
A swimming pool with a hot tub area, lounge chairs, and a tiled deck.
A spacious living room with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A white SUV parked in a parking lot with modern buildings in the background.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and a lamp.

7. Ruidoso Mountain Inn

Ruidoso Mountain Inn
Hollywood, 5 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Luz
CA $90
CA $109 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Ruidoso Mountain Inn
A highway with a stop sign and a sign reading "High Country."
A living room with a brick fireplace, a television on a stand, a sofa, a chair, and a table.
An outdoor deck with picnic tables and barbecue grills, surrounded by trees.
A pool table, a foosball table, and a billiards table in a room with a checkered floor and a sofa.

8. High Country Lodge

High Country Lodge
8.3 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
CRYSTAL
CA $181
CA $199 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
High Country Lodge
A modern kitchen with a herringbone-patterned backsplash, marble flooring, and pendant lighting.
An indoor swimming pool with a blue floor, white lounge chairs, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.
A modern reception area with a wooden panel design, a marble floor, and a wall decorated with various artworks and a sign that reads "Quality by Gracey."
A modern hotel with a covered entrance, parking lot, and clear signage.

9. Quality Inn Ruidoso

Quality Inn Ruidoso
Hollywood, 4.9 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Edward
CA $95
CA $116 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Quality Inn Ruidoso
An outdoor patio with wooden beams and glass tables and chairs.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with tables and chairs.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large window, and a view of the outdoors.

10. Best Western Pine Springs Inn

Best Western Pine Springs Inn
7.3 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
jack
CA $111
CA $124 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Best Western Pine Springs Inn
A hotel room with three beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a potted plant, and a painting on the wall.
A small, modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower area.
A building with a large blue sign reading "Simple Rewards Inn" on the side.

11. Simple Rewards Inn

Simple Rewards Inn
Hollywood, 5.3 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Sergio
CA $84
CA $106 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Simple Rewards Inn
A modern living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with patterned chairs and a coffee table.
A wooden gazebo with a red railing, outdoor tables, and chairs, overlooking a scenic landscape.
An indoor swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by a beige floor and white walls.
A modern restaurant with wooden cabinetry, multiple tables and chairs, and a kitchen area visible in the background.

12. Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn

Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn
Hollywood, 4.8 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Mario
CA $118
CA $134 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn
A reception desk with a wooden finish, a clock, and an American flag.
A motel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.
A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and a towel rack with two towels.

13. Bestway Inn

Bestway Inn
Hollywood, 6.1 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Ronda
CA $84
CA $101 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Bestway Inn
A restaurant with wooden walls and a long counter. There are multiple tables and chairs.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a microwave, a refrigerator, a heater, and a door leading to a bathroom.
A compact room with a television on a wooden cabinet, a small refrigerator, a desk with a chair, and a white door.
A reception area with a wooden interior, a marble counter, and a clock on the wall.

14. Budget Lodge Ruidoso

Budget Lodge Ruidoso
3.7 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Eunice
CA $82
CA $96 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Budget Lodge Ruidoso
An indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by a tiled floor and walls.
A laundry room with two washing machines and a dryer, a tiled wall, and a glass door.
A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a mural of horses on the wall, and a modern ceiling design.
A gazebo with a red roof, surrounded by gravel, near a building with a covered patio area.

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs
Hollywood, 6 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Monica
CA $115
CA $129 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and artwork on the walls.
A breakfast area with yellow walls, a hexagonal tile backsplash, and a sign reading "Daybreak Breakfast". There are tables and chairs with blue and yellow cushions.
A room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a grey sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A Days Inn with a large sign, a covered parking area, and a building with multiple windows.

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs

Days Inn by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs
Hollywood, 6 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Antonio
CA $105
CA $118 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Days Inn by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs
A hallway with a bench, a door marked '104', and a stone-patterned floor.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a small seating area with a bench.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a central island with a cutting board.
A spacious living area with a large window, a sofa, and a fireplace.

17. Ruidoso Getaway w/ Deck - 16 Mi to Ski Apache

Ruidoso Getaway w/ Deck - 16 Mi to Ski Apache
3.4 km from Grindstone Lake
CA $297
CA $627 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Ruidoso Getaway w/ Deck - 16 Mi to Ski Apache
A reception area with a blue wall, a 'Welcome! Travelodge' sign, a Pepsi refrigerator, a brown couch, and a counter with a 'OPEN' sign.
A pool area with a gazebo, a fenced pool, and a building in the background.
A white washer and dryer unit against a light-colored wall, with a window to the right.
Two beds with white linens and blue bedspreads, a tufted headboard, a bedside table with lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

18. Travelodge by Wyndham Ruidoso

Travelodge by Wyndham Ruidoso
Hollywood, 5.3 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Jayden
CA $92
CA $105 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Travelodge by Wyndham Ruidoso
A spacious living room with a wooden staircase, a dining area, and a cozy seating arrangement.
A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a mounted deer head.
A spacious living room with a wooden staircase, a fireplace, and a high ceiling.
A wooden staircase leading to a house with a balcony, surrounded by trees.

19. Ruidoso Cabin w/ Deck + Views: 4 Mi to Winter Park

Ruidoso Cabin w/ Deck + Views: 4 Mi to Winter Park
6.3 km from Grindstone Lake
CA $262
CA $587 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Ruidoso Cabin w/ Deck + Views: 4 Mi to Winter Park
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Top Grindstone Lake Hotel Reviews

Hotel Ruidoso - Midtown

Hotel Ruidoso - Midtown

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice room and stay. Enjoyed breakfast and use if pool and hot tub"
Coleen 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Hotel Ruidoso - Midtown
Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

10/10 Excellent
"Super limpio y cómodo"
Iliana 2-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown
Grindstone Cowboy | Luxury Lake Views, Hot Tub & Game Room Retreat

Grindstone Cowboy | Luxury Lake Views, Hot Tub & Game Room Retreat

10/10 Excellent
"We had a great stay!! Pretty views, very clean, great communication, easy hiking trails around the house. Bring your own paper towels / shampoo and conditioner - there was one roll provided but we went to Walmart to get more."
Sophie M. 3-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Grindstone Cowboy | Luxury Lake Views, Hot Tub & Game Room Retreat
Casey's Cabins

Casey's Cabins

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing weekend in Ruidoso! Thank you!"
Mark 3-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Casey's Cabins
Roaming Elk Pet Friendly | Hot Tub Bliss, Midtown Fun & Endless Mountain Memories

Roaming Elk Pet Friendly | Hot Tub Bliss, Midtown Fun & Endless Mountain Memories

10/10 Excellent
"We had a great stay here, the house was perfect. The large open living, kitchen and dining area were amazing. Can’t wait to come back!"
Kate H. 5-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Roaming Elk Pet Friendly | Hot Tub Bliss, Midtown Fun & Endless Mountain Memories
Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins

Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins

8/10 Good
"Simply a nice cozy room, clean, plenty of parking, near downtown, very peaceful. No cable to look at live tv. Although, they do have streaming service access that requires you to watch with your home account l. Overall nice place with minimal views. Except the small garden."
Ed 3-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins

Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins

10/10 Excellent
"Great cabin and great central location."
Jose 4-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
Chelsea House | Mountain Solitude with Panoramic Views

Chelsea House | Mountain Solitude with Panoramic Views

10/10 Excellent
"The accommodations were excellent, featuring an impressive view and a well-designed layout with split bedrooms. The living area offered scenic vistas, while the patio provided an exceptional space for morning and evening relaxation. The setting offered picturesque views and frequent wildlife sightings."
Wally B. 2-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Chelsea House | Mountain Solitude with Panoramic Views
Whispering Pine Cabins

Whispering Pine Cabins

10/10 Excellent
"Quiet area and very relaxing"
Anonymous traveller 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Whispering Pine Cabins

Other attractions near Grindstone Lake

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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Cree Medows Public Golf Course

8.4/10 (205 reviews)
Enjoy a round of golf in Ruidoso at Cree Medows Public Golf Course. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this family-friendly area.
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Casino Apache

8.8/10 (550 reviews)
Why not try your luck with a visit to Casino Apache during your travels in Mescalero? Discover the mountain views and casinos in this relaxing area.
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Casino Apache Travel Center

Why not try your luck with a visit to Casino Apache Travel Center during your travels in Mescalero?
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Ruidoso Convention Center

10.0/10 (1 review)
Learn about the events happening at Ruidoso Convention Center during your trip to Ruidoso. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its ski slopes.
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The Links at Sierra Blanca

8.6/10 (346 reviews)
Enjoy a round of golf in Ruidoso at The Links at Sierra Blanca. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this relaxing area.
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Museum of the Horse

8.2/10 (70 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum of the Horse in Ruidoso Downs. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this relaxing area.
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Free Spirits at Noisy Water

8.6/10 (94 reviews)
Take the family on an outing to Free Spirits at Noisy Water during your trip to Ruidoso Downs. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this relaxing area.
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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 top-notch casinos. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 185 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near Grindstone Lake?
Casey's Cabins is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this cabin offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Grindstone Lake. Other good choices within a short distance include Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins and Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown.
How many hotels should I expect to find near Grindstone Lake?
Expedia has 185 hotels and other accommodations 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, you'll find most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals near 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 Pillow's Funtrackers and Casino Apache.

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