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Smokey Bear Motel

2.0 star property

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Classic Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, shampoo
Exterior
Exterior
Comfort Single Room | Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, shampoo
Free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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316 Smokey Bear Blvd, Capitan, NM, 88316
  • Place, Smokey Bear Historical Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Smokey Bear Museum Gift Shop
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Smokey Bear National Monument
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi

Classic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Double Room | Free WiFi

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Double Room | Free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi

Comfort Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Smokey Bear Motel

This hotel features free self-parking. Housekeeping is available on request.
Smokey Bear Motel offers 27 accommodations. This Capitan hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on request.
During your stay at Smokey Bear Motel, you're just a quick walk from Smokey Bear Historical Park. Free self-parking is available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Smokey Bear Historical Park and 3 minutes on foot from Smokey Bear Museum
Free self parking is available.

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Guests will receive an access code.

Property is also known as

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

Smokey Bear Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 94 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmie

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff and Room was clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very cozy and pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was very 1950s! It was very, very clean. The staff was helpful. The location was good. We enjoyed being right next to the Smokey Bear restaurant. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and great rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Snacks in the room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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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
Verified

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
Verified

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
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

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

10/10 Excellent

KRISANDI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel and appreciate the door code for entering withoit hassle
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was nice. The bathroom needs an update, but overall a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

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
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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
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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
Verified

8/10 Good

Leroy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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