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Smokey Bear Motel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Capitan with free parking

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Smokey Bear Motel provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room options

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Free WiFi

Classic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi

Comfort Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Capitan is home to Smokey Bear Motel. Smokey Bear Museum and Gift Shop and Old Lincoln County Courthouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Dr. Woods House and Lincoln State Monument. Ruidoso Winter Park and Ruidoso Winter Park are also worth visiting.
Map
316 Smokey Bear Blvd, Capitan, NM, 88316

What's nearby

  • Only you can prevent a forest fire. Definitely worth a stop when in the area. You get to see the full history of Smokey, from the time he was a baby rescued from the fire until his death, including grave site.
    Smokey Bear Historical Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grindstone Lake Dam in Ruidoso New Mexico
    Grindstone Lake
    27 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Smokey Bear Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Smokey Bear National Monument
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Smokey Bear Museum and Gift Shop
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Smokey Bear Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Oso Grill
    6 min walk
  • Annies Little Sure Shot
    2 min drive
  • Mozie's
    6 min walk
  • El Paisano
    5 min walk

About this property

Smokey Bear Motel

Property highlights
Smokey Bear Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
Room features
All guestrooms at Smokey Bear Motel include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Smokey Bear Motel Hotel
Smokey Bear Motel Capitan
Smokey Bear Motel Hotel Capitan

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Reviews

Smokey Bear Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 72 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was quiet and safe. In the morning, walked across the parking lot for breakfast. Snacks in the room were a nice, welcoming touch. Easy check in and out. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great! And great restaurant walking distance was a plus!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a cute little place to stay for the night after watching a high-school football game. They communicated well with us and we didn't have any issue. Rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gardner was amazing in helping us in checking in to the motel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff, excellent housekeeping. This historical hotel is old but so comfortable with great tv, coffee, fridge , micro, toiletries etc. This should be your definite “stay” place when in Capitan.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Comfortable room. Fresh mint for tea growing in the garden. It was a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Patia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint motel.

It is an older motel and quaint! It fit its name, Smokey Bear motel! The room and the beds were clean, had extra towels already in room, water in frig, snacks in a welcoming bowl, and a coffee pot! We were there for 2 nights for a family graduation!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy, clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming lodge

Charming room with nice free snack basket and friendly manager
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robbi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thank you Smokey Bear!

Staff sent me information to enter room before i arrived. Did not have to check in at office, was able to straight to room. Located right by amazing restaraunt! Was so nice!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

millie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
snacks in basket. toiletries wonderful...clean lamp on when I got there precious. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This motel, while not the fanciest place in the world was perfect for what I wanted. I was looking for a quiet place to spend a few days away from people but still feel like home. The room was very cozy and almost felt like a well worn cabin. The diner in the parking lot served great food. It was peaceful and relaxing just like I wanted
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small town gem!

Had a wonderful experience at SmokeyBear Motel! This is an older property with a few rough edges, but it was clean as could be, the water was very hot with great pressure, and all the amenities (fridge, microwave, coffee maker) were in "like new"condition! Carpet appears new, and the bed was comfortable and had great pillows. There's a restaurant in the parking lot and others within an eady walk. And the Smokey Bear Historical Park is right next door!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lorrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Met Our Needs

As other reviewers have said, our room decor was cute and clean. The property itself seemed dated and in need of a handyman to repaint front doors and re-caulk the bathroom. Mattress was firm, maybe too firm for my back. Only one lock on the door, which was surprising in this day and age. The ladies at the front desk were very friendly, and the water bottles and snack basket left for us in the room were kind touches. Honestly, even though the Smokey Bear Hotel was 25 minutes north of Ruidoso, we chose to stay there to avoid steep taxes and fees in town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and courteous. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ginger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This was perfect for what we needed this week. The motel was clean, the staff was friendly and the complimentary snacks were much appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Snacks in the room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and great rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old town charm here in Capitan. Rooms are spotless, comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coming here for many years , nice small town atmosphere and reasonable prices
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really beautiful!! The rooms, the area… Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience. They sent my key code by text so was able to go directly to my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Millie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The gladiolas in front of the hotel lobby and deer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smokey Bear is great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025