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A wooden cabin-style lodging with a central walkway, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A wooden cabin with a covered porch, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and tall trees.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A wooden cabin with a porch, two chairs, a table, and a hanging light fixture.

1. Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins

Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins
Downtown, 1.4 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Rebeca Aviles
CA $174
CA $290 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins
A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs and a wooden railing overlooking a forest.
A log cabin interior with a wooden bathtub, a kitchen with wooden cabinets, and a stone fireplace.
A wooden lodge with a stone staircase and a welcoming sign for the Upper Canyon Inn.
A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, a dining area, a kitchen, and a bathroom with a large tub.

2. Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins

Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
Downtown, 1.4 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Janetta
CA $173
CA $290 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
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 lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.
A lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a television, and a patterned rug.

3. Hotel Ruidoso - Midtown

Hotel Ruidoso - Midtown
Downtown, 1.4 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Billy D
CA $132
CA $149 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Hotel Ruidoso - Midtown
A pool area with two separate pools, each with a diving board and a lifeguard chair.
A multi-story hotel with a parking lot, featuring a central entrance and multiple windows.
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 lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a dining space.

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown
Downtown, 1.5 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Sonia
CA $130
CA $147 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown
A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs and a table, overlooking a forested area with cabins.
A rustic cabin with a porch, steps, and a sign indicating parking.
A log cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and a large window with a view.
A cozy log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a large window with blinds.

5. Whispering Pine Cabins

Whispering Pine Cabins
1.6 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Kyle
CA $110
CA $229 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Whispering Pine Cabins
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, and a plaid curtain.
A wooden cabin interior with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a framed picture, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.
A cozy cabin interior with a leather couch, wooden cabinets, a kitchen area, and a fireplace.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a dishwasher, and a tiled backsplash.

6. Canyon Cabins

Canyon Cabins
1.6 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Vicki Sue
CA $122
CA $245 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Canyon Cabins
A spacious loft-style living area with a high ceiling, exposed wooden beams, a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a rustic kitchen area with wooden cabinets.
A rustic living room with wooden beams, a stone fireplace, and a television.
A two-story log cabin with a balcony, surrounded by trees.
A wooden cabin kitchen with a sink, a towel, and a window overlooking a deck.

7. Casey's Cabins

Casey's Cabins
1.6 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Armando
CA $90
CA $202 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Casey's Cabins
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden staircase, leather sofas, and a fireplace.
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.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

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

Ruidoso Cabin w/ Deck & Grill - Walk to Town!
1.5 km from Grindstone Lake
CA $294
CA $621 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Ruidoso Cabin w/ Deck & Grill - Walk to Town!
A rustic wooden sauna with a large barrel labeled "SAUNA" and a wicker sofa.
A view through a window with a metal grid, a tree, and a bench.
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.

9. Sitzmark Chalet Inn

Sitzmark Chalet Inn
3.4 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Stefan
CA $88
CA $100 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Sitzmark Chalet Inn
A lobby with patterned walls, leather seating, and pendant lighting.
A lobby with teal leather chairs, a patterned wall, and a reception desk.
A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a stone accent wall, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the seating area.

10. Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca

Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca
Hollywood, 5.2 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
raymundo
CA $105
CA $140 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca
A hotel courtyard at night with outdoor seating, trees, and a well-lit building facade.
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.
A spacious lobby with leather seating, a stone fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

11. MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso

MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
4.4 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Francisco
CA $206
CA $245 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
A modern dining area with a central table, multiple seating options, and a geometric patterned rug.
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.
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.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs

Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs
Hollywood, 5.8 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Anna
CA $150
CA $168 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs
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 reception area with a sign for 'RUIDOSO MOUNTAIN INN'.

13. Ruidoso Mountain Inn

Ruidoso Mountain Inn
Hollywood, 5 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Margaret
CA $99
CA $119 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Ruidoso Mountain Inn
An outdoor patio with wooden beams and glass tables and chairs.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large window, and a view of the outdoors.
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.

14. Best Western Pine Springs Inn

Best Western Pine Springs Inn
7.3 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
mark
CA $110
CA $123 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Best Western Pine Springs Inn
A modern kitchen with a herringbone-patterned backsplash, marble flooring, and pendant lighting.
A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, chair, TV, and a painting on the wall.
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."

15. Quality Inn Ruidoso

Quality Inn Ruidoso
Hollywood, 4.9 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Jerry
CA $111
CA $134 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Quality Inn Ruidoso
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.

16. Simple Rewards Inn

Simple Rewards Inn
Hollywood, 5.3 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Henry
CA $79
CA $101 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Simple Rewards Inn
A highway with a stop sign and a sign reading "High Country."
An outdoor deck with picnic tables and barbecue grills, surrounded by trees.
A building with a red roof, surrounded by trees.
A pool table, a foosball table, and a billiards table in a room with a checkered floor and a sofa.

17. High Country Lodge

High Country Lodge
8.3 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Vivian
CA $179
CA $197 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
High Country Lodge
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 living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with patterned chairs and a coffee table.
A modern restaurant with wooden cabinetry, multiple tables and chairs, and a kitchen area visible in the background.

18. Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn

Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn
Hollywood, 4.8 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Mario
CA $130
CA $147 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn
A breakfast area with a microwave, coffee machine, and food dispensers.
A motel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.
A reception desk with a wooden finish, a clock, and an American flag.
A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and a towel rack with two towels.

19. Bestway Inn

Bestway Inn
Hollywood, 6.1 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
David
CA $83
CA $100 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Bestway Inn
A restaurant with wooden walls and a long counter. There are multiple tables and chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.
A reception area with a wooden interior, a marble counter, and a clock on the wall.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a microwave, a refrigerator, a heater, and a door leading to a bathroom.

20. Budget Lodge Ruidoso

Budget Lodge Ruidoso
3.7 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Eunice
CA $79
CA $92 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Budget Lodge Ruidoso
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Compare popular hotels close to Grindstone Lake

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A wooden cabin-style lodging with a central walkway, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins
9.4
Exceptional
564 reviews
View
A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs and a wooden railing overlooking a forest.
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
9.0
Wonderful
428 reviews
View
A town street at dusk with snow-capped mountains in the background.
Hotel Ruidoso - Midtown
8.8
Excellent
1,000 reviews
View
A pool area with two separate pools, each with a diving board and a lifeguard chair.
Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown
8.6
Excellent
1,001 reviews
View
A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs and a table, overlooking a forested area with cabins.
Whispering Pine Cabins
8.6
Excellent
103 reviews
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Top Grindstone Lake Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

10/10 Excellent
"Good location, clean, and great staff"
Greg 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso

MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful hotel, sparkling clean indoor pool and hot tub. Breakfast was delicious and we especially liked the large blueberry pancakes and the custom made omelets. We liked having a small kitchen in our room and a large bathtub with jets. Overall, a wonderful experience!"
Kathryn 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
Wonderful retreat lake house, close to great hiking trails

Wonderful retreat lake house, close to great hiking trails

8/10 Good
"Our family enjoyed our stay here! The house was beautiful and the views from the balcony were incredible."
Kimberly B. 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Wonderful retreat lake house, close to great hiking trails
Mesa Verde, Hot Tub, Pedestal Octagon Home / Mountain Views

Mesa Verde, Hot Tub, Pedestal Octagon Home / Mountain Views

10/10 Excellent
"Quiet home on a dead end street. Great views, with easy access to midtown and within walking distance of Grindstone Lake. We loved the quiet neighborhood as well as being able to have our dogs with us."
Michael R. 6-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Mesa Verde, Hot Tub, Pedestal Octagon Home / Mountain Views
Whispering Pine Cabins

Whispering Pine Cabins

8/10 Good
"It was very quiet and quaint but not a lot of amenities. Make sure you have your own toiletries. They could have stock some of those things for the price."
CINDY 2-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Whispering Pine Cabins
Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins

Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins

10/10 Excellent
"A wonderful place to stay! I definitely recommend it!"
Chad 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins
Casey's Cabins

Casey's Cabins

10/10 Excellent
"The cabins are rustic and the location is amazing. They are walking distance to everything. It was so festive staying there with grills and little sitting area that we truly enjoyed. We will definitely be back!!"
Sandy 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Casey's Cabins
Grindstone Casa Escondida | Secret Forest Hideaway w/ Hot Tub & Bar Vibes

Grindstone Casa Escondida | Secret Forest Hideaway w/ Hot Tub & Bar Vibes

10/10 Excellent
"Great and beautiful property we loved every second of it. Will definitely stay here again in the future."
Richard F. 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Grindstone Casa Escondida | Secret Forest Hideaway w/ Hot Tub & Bar Vibes
Apache Paradise Dog Friendly | Relax, Soak & Unwind in the Pines of Ruidoso

Apache Paradise Dog Friendly | Relax, Soak & Unwind in the Pines of Ruidoso

10/10 Excellent
"The property was everything it was described in the photos showed and more. We had a wonderful family trip and would definitely rent again. The view was absolutely amazing."
Ashley N. 3-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Apache Paradise Dog Friendly | Relax, Soak & Unwind in the Pines of Ruidoso

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 176 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler 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 Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins.
How many hotels should I expect to find near Grindstone Lake?
Expedia has 176 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. Cree Medows Public Golf Course, The Links at Sierra Blanca, or Ruidoso Downs Racetrack 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.

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