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A town street at dusk with snow-capped mountains in the background.
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.
A spa area with a hot tub, large windows, and a plant.

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 27 - Oct 28
City Express by Marriott Ruidoso
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a dining space.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, two blue armchairs, a large mirror, and a decorative horse sculpture.
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, a metal ladder, and a few lounge chairs.

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 wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees.
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 rustic wooden sauna with a large barrel labeled "SAUNA" and a wicker sofa.
A rustic wooden building with a stone facade, a wooden fence, and a sign that reads "OTEL".
A rustic lodge with a large wooden statue, a stone building, and several parked cars.
A restaurant interior with a stone facade, a sign reading "OPEN", and a security camera.

4. Sitzmark Chalet Inn

Sitzmark Chalet Inn
3.4 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Delia
CA $88
CA $99 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Sitzmark Chalet Inn
A modern dining area with a central table, multiple seating options, and a geometric patterned rug.
A modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and dishwasher. There is a window with a purple valance and a sofa in the living area.
A hotel corridor with a coffee station, framed artwork, and a long hallway.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs

Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs
Hollywood, 5.8 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Anna
CA $148
CA $166 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs
A hotel courtyard at night with outdoor seating, trees, and a well-lit building facade.
A spacious lobby with leather chairs, a fireplace, and a high ceiling with chandeliers.
A spacious lobby with leather seating, a stone fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.
A spacious dining area with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central chandelier. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

6. 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 27 - Oct 28
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
A lobby with patterned walls, leather seating, and pendant lighting.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.
Indoor pool
A lobby with teal leather chairs, a patterned wall, and a reception desk.

7. Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca

Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca
Hollywood, 5.2 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Thomas
CA $106
CA $141 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca
A swimming pool with a hot tub area, lounge chairs, and a tiled deck.
A white SUV parked in a parking lot with modern buildings in the background.
A reception area with a sign for 'RUIDOSO MOUNTAIN INN'.
A spacious living room with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

8. Ruidoso Mountain Inn

Ruidoso Mountain Inn
Hollywood, 5 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Luz
CA $90
CA $109 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Ruidoso Mountain Inn
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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and a carpeted floor.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

9. 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 29 - Oct 30
Best Western Pine Springs Inn
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 hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, chair, TV, and a painting on the wall.
A modern hotel with a covered entrance, parking lot, and clear signage.

10. 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 24 - Nov 25
Quality Inn Ruidoso
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.
A pool table, a foosball table, and a billiards table in a room with a checkered floor and a sofa.
An outdoor deck with picnic tables and barbecue grills, surrounded by trees.

11. High Country Lodge

High Country Lodge
8.3 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
CRYSTAL
CA $181
CA $199 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
High Country Lodge
A hotel room with three beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.
A building with a large blue sign reading "Simple Rewards Inn" on the side.
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.

12. Simple Rewards Inn

Simple Rewards Inn
Hollywood, 5.3 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Sergio
CA $79
CA $101 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
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.
An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a stone-tiled floor, and a metal ladder.
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.

13. Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn

Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn
Hollywood, 4.8 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Mario
CA $122
CA $139 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn
A reception desk with a wooden finish, a clock, and an American flag.
A breakfast area with a microwave, coffee machine, and food dispensers.
A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and a towel rack with two towels.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

14. Bestway Inn

Bestway Inn
Hollywood, 6.1 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Ronda
CA $84
CA $101 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Bestway Inn
A restaurant with wooden walls and a long counter. There are multiple tables and chairs.
A compact room with a television on a wooden cabinet, a small refrigerator, a desk with a chair, and a white door.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a microwave, a refrigerator, a heater, and a door leading to a bathroom.
A reception area with a wooden interior, a marble counter, and a clock on the wall.

15. Budget Lodge Ruidoso

Budget Lodge Ruidoso
3.7 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Eunice
CA $75
CA $88 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Budget Lodge Ruidoso
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a window with blinds.
A modern living room with a fireplace, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.
A hotel with a prominent sign, multiple buildings, a parking lot, and a mountainous backdrop.
An indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by a tiled floor and walls.

16. 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 $111
CA $124 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
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.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.
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.

17. 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 27 - Oct 28
Days Inn by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs
A hallway with a bench, a door marked '104', and a stone-patterned floor.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a central island with a cutting board.
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 house with large glass doors leading to a dining area and kitchen.

18. 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 27 - Oct 28
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 kitchen with a blue wall, a coffee station, and a TV mounted above the counter.
Two beds with white linens and blue bedspreads, a tufted headboard, a bedside table with lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.
A white washer and dryer unit against a light-colored wall, with a window to the right.

19. Travelodge by Wyndham Ruidoso

Travelodge by Wyndham Ruidoso
Hollywood, 5.3 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Jayden
CA $90
CA $101 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Travelodge by Wyndham Ruidoso
A spacious living room with a wooden staircase, a dining area, and a cozy seating arrangement.
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, including chairs and a table, overlooking a forested area.
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.

20. 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 27 - Oct 28
Ruidoso Cabin w/ Deck + Views: 4 Mi to Winter Park
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Top Grindstone Lake Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

10/10 Excellent
"good"
Salvador 2-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown
City Express by Marriott Ruidoso

City Express by Marriott Ruidoso

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice room and stay. Enjoyed breakfast and use if pool and hot tub"
Coleen 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
City Express by Marriott Ruidoso
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 2 days 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 5 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 6 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 7 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 8 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 10 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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