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A pool area with two separate pools, each with a diving board and a lifeguard chair.
Vending machine
A hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a dining space.
An aerial view of a parking lot with multiple cars, a building with a red roof, and surrounding greenery.

1. Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown
Downtown, 1.5 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Audrey
CA $126
CA $143 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown
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 kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees.

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

Ruidoso Cabin w/ Deck & Grill - Walk to Town!
1.5 km from Grindstone Lake
CA $302
CA $638 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Ruidoso Cabin w/ Deck & Grill - Walk to Town!
A swimming pool with a hot tub area, lounge chairs, and a tiled deck.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and a lamp.
A white SUV parked in a parking lot with modern buildings in the background.
A spacious living room with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

3. Ruidoso Mountain Inn

Ruidoso Mountain Inn
Hollywood, 5 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Margaret
CA $90
CA $109 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Ruidoso Mountain Inn
A hotel room with three beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.
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.
A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, dining table, and lamps.

4. Simple Rewards Inn

Simple Rewards Inn
Hollywood, 5.3 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Sergio
CA $76
CA $98 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Simple Rewards 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 reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large window, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and a carpeted floor.

5. Best Western Pine Springs Inn

Best Western Pine Springs Inn
7.3 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Marcela
CA $113
CA $127 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Best Western Pine Springs Inn
A modern kitchen with a herringbone-patterned backsplash, marble flooring, and pendant lighting.
A modern hotel with a covered entrance, parking lot, and clear signage.
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."
An indoor swimming pool with a blue floor, white lounge chairs, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

6. Quality Inn Ruidoso

Quality Inn Ruidoso
Hollywood, 4.9 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Edward
CA $96
CA $118 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Quality Inn 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.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs

Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs
Hollywood, 5.8 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Anna
CA $161
CA $181 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
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 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 lobby with leather chairs, a fireplace, and a high ceiling with chandeliers.

8. MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso

MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
4.4 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Susan
CA $210
CA $249 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
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.
A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a stone accent wall, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the seating area.
A lobby with teal leather chairs, a patterned wall, and a reception desk.

9. Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca

Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca
Hollywood, 5.2 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
raymundo
CA $133
CA $172 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca
A wooden gazebo with a red railing, outdoor tables, and chairs, overlooking a scenic landscape.
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 a metal ladder, surrounded by a beige floor and white walls.
An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a stone-tiled floor, and a metal ladder.

10. Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn

Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn
Hollywood, 4.8 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Mario
CA $133
CA $151 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Best Western Plus Ruidoso 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 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.

11. Budget Lodge Ruidoso

Budget Lodge Ruidoso
3.7 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Eunice
CA $83
CA $97 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Budget Lodge Ruidoso
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a view of greenery outside.
A hotel with a prominent sign, a covered outdoor seating area, and a parking lot.
A gazebo with a red roof, surrounded by gravel, near a building with a covered patio area.
A modern living room with a fireplace, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs
Hollywood, 6 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Jay
CA $115
CA $129 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs
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.
A reception desk with a wooden finish, a clock, and an American flag.

13. Bestway Inn

Bestway Inn
Hollywood, 6.1 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Ronda
CA $86
CA $103 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Bestway Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and artwork on the walls.
A room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a grey sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.
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.

14. 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 22 - Oct 23
Days Inn by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs
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 building with a red roof, surrounded by trees.
An outdoor deck with picnic tables and barbecue grills, surrounded by trees.

15. High Country Lodge

High Country Lodge
8.3 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
CRYSTAL
CA $184
CA $203 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
High Country Lodge
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 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.
A kitchen with a blue wall, a coffee station, and a TV mounted above the counter.

16. Travelodge by Wyndham Ruidoso

Travelodge by Wyndham Ruidoso
Hollywood, 5.3 km from Grindstone Lake
United States
Aimee
CA $98
CA $111 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Travelodge by Wyndham Ruidoso
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 $302
CA $638 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Ruidoso Getaway w/ Deck - 16 Mi to Ski Apache
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 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.

18. 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 $266
CA $598 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Ruidoso Cabin w/ Deck + Views: 4 Mi to Winter Park
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Top Grindstone Lake Hotel Reviews

Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins

Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins

10/10 Excellent
"Cozy and complete room with kitchen perfect for a weekend retreat to relax, slow down and enjoy nature."
David 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Shadow Mountain Lodge and 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
"It was very clean and a great quiet place. It held all of us and it was a wonderful experience. Thank you."
Lisa H. 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Roaming Elk Pet Friendly | Hot Tub Bliss, Midtown Fun & Endless Mountain Memories
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins

Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful location, right across from the river. Great communication and guidance given from management and very clean lodge."
Mike 2-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
Moonlight Mountain Lodge

Moonlight Mountain Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"We really enjoyed our stay. Our two elementary aged children loved the different levels of the house and the bunkbed especially. The backyard was a great place to hangout!"
Anonymous traveller 3-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Moonlight Mountain Lodge
Chelsea House | Mountain Solitude with Panoramic Views

Chelsea House | Mountain Solitude with Panoramic Views

10/10 Excellent
"Very quiet, very dark at night. No rain while we there but temperature was better than lubbock Tx. We had a great time, thank you"
Brenda b. 4-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Chelsea House | Mountain Solitude with Panoramic Views
Grindstone Cowboy | Luxury Lake Views, Hot Tub & Game Room Retreat

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

8/10 Good
"The property is wonderful! The view is great! The Internet never worked and the message we got from host didn’t help. There is a new construction going on next door and banging and hammering starts at 8 am. We were not informed of this ahead of time."
Kim C. 5-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Grindstone Cowboy | Luxury Lake Views, Hot Tub & Game Room Retreat
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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks ago
Mesa Verde, Hot Tub, Pedestal Octagon Home / Mountain Views
Canyon Cabins

Canyon Cabins

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay. Lots of space to spread around. Plenary of parking. Private. Electric fire place. Bring your own shampoo and body wash!"
Martha 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Canyon 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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