By brekkie time, 18APR2023, I had called ahead to owner/operator Rafael Chavez from SocorroNM-USA…read moreand committed myself to arriving at this exceptionally fine motel, though it was an 80mile/128kms (the first 10miles/16kms of which was all headwind) cycle journey, primarily Eastbound on US380. Fortunately, I had gauged the eBatteries correctly, along with taking several "nooners" (milspec) enroute, arriving an hour before Sunset. I was amazed at my good fortune; this was such a fine overnighter. Firm bed/fast hot water/excellent flat screen TV, microwave & mini-fridge/good in-room coffee maker/cleanliness throughout, and, in today's digital World, free WiFI. I was exceptionally impressed with multi-socket that provided every kind of hookup needed for my electrics, which I'd not seem before. Unfortunately, the ice maker was currently broken, but, as what was becoming a regularity in many overnighteries, I bought a bag of ice at the closeby Alsups, along with a few nutritious snacks and brekkie items.oils . Most important was the decent/restful night, which was critical for my anticipated not-so-long but very steep ascent (¿Would I have to walk, like I did a year ago, on the Blue Rmidge Parkway?) to Capitan the next day. This was such a fantastic motel! I highly recommend it any and all travellers who need a great overnight in this thriving community of CarrizozoNM-USA. it certainly has my coveted "iWheel of Approval!"

Very clean rooms, beds were super comfortable (and I'm picky!) so we had a great nights sleep. Room…read morewas spacious, had mini fridge and microwave as well as coffee pot, and even had a sofa! Friendly service and Valley of Fires nearby is a must see. Overall a very enjoyable stay!

This review is for Ilda, she is the housekeeper on this property. She so kind, helpful and…read morerespectful. She works very hard Great job Ilda!!!!

Great place! After a long travel day, we were so happy to find such friendly owners, very a…read more reasonable priced room, extremely clean, updated room and bathroom!

Wortley Hotel is OPEN…read more Please visit www.Wortley Hotel.com Featuring an exceptional hot breakfast and warm hospitality, it is a great way to experience Lincoln and Fort Stanton.

What a great place to relax for an evening or two! If you…read moreare just passing through or exploring historic Lincoln County, this is a great place from which to do it. It's a historic building, full of character and the owners make you feel like more of a friend who is visiting than a hotel customer. There is a fire pit (conditions permitting) and horseshoe pit in the back, along with the chickens and the goats. You are literally in the middle of "downtown" Lincoln, if you came for the history. And, a nice nature trail that goes down to the river is just a few block walk away. Breakfast was freshly made and awesome each day. We will definitely be back. It's not a chain hotel - so if that is what you want, Head elsewhere. I spend a lot of time in chain hotels - I'd much rather stay here.

We stay here when we come to cloudcroft. It is family owned and ran. They are really nice people…read moreand their rooms are always clean and theme decorated. They recently put in mini split ac units although we have not had to use them. It is mid July and our windows are open, it feels great. Sitting out front on the porch in the evening and by 6 o'clock my wife had to go get her jacket. When I sit and watch the sun rise over the mountains in the mornings I have to put 2 hoodies on,,,,,, in mid July! There is cafe diner out front and recently an ice-cream candy shop was added. This is a great place and a good price.

This is the cutest darn motel! It's still a work in progress, but we stayed in the Gilligans room…read morewith the most incredible theming ever. Once we settled in we had the best 3 night stay. Comfortable beds, quiet, and convent to the town. You get free banana bread at the adjacent restaurant too!

This little hotel has recently been remodeled. Clean carpet and freshly painted walls. Bath tub is…read morethe old original. But relatively clean. The mgr is nice and very helpful. Nice price too!

Oh my gosh. What a super cool hotel!…read more Sky Lodge vibes abound. Rooms are super clean, bathrooms are big, beds are spacious and incredibly comfy. Loved our stay here and if we're ever in the area, we'll definitely be back. They serve breakfast also but we didn't get up in time as these beds are just so wonderfully comfortable that we all slept in a bit too late on both days. This is probably one of the nicest hotels I've stayed at. Don't miss out!

Very clean. Friendly and accommodating staff. Woodsy decor and nice breakfast. Bed was comfortable…read more, shower hot and good pressure only downfall to room was ONLY 1 mirror ( in bathroom) so difficult when getting ready. Rooms have mini fridge, microwave and coffee maker. Restaurants within walking distance and old town Cloudcroft very close.

4 Stars - A High-Desert Blackjack Fever Dream…read more There are casinos, and then there are casinos that feel like a mildly hallucinogenic roadside poem written at 7,500 feet above sea level. This is the latter. The blackjack tables here are loose in that beautiful way that makes a gambler feel briefly chosen by the gods. Chips slide, cards slap the felt, and the dealers and pit bosses carry a refreshing lack of casino stiffness. Nobody's breathing down your neck like a tax auditor of sin. The vibe is relaxed, almost conspiratorial--like the whole room knows we're all here for the same ridiculous dance with probability. Two dealers deserve special mention. Makaila runs a table like a jazz drummer--smooth, quick, unflustered. June, meanwhile, is a delightful menace. She enjoys tricking players into thinking she's pulled a blackjack. She'll pause, squint, grin, and for a brief moment the table collectively experiences a small existential crisis before she reveals the truth. It's performance art disguised as card dealing. The hotel itself sits out in Mescalero, right beside Ruidoso, overlooking the calm waters of Mescalero Lake--a high-desert lake that looks especially poetic when the mountain air hits your lungs like cold champagne. At 7,500 feet elevation, the place has that crisp alpine quiet that makes you feel like you've wandered into some strange mountain monastery... except the monks are holding blackjack chips. Inside, the casino is modern, comfortable, and easy to navigate. Outside? The parking lot is a bit ugly--like a sun-baked asphalt lizard. But it's shaded, which in the high desert counts as a civic virtue. The crowd is mostly reasonable. Sure, every casino has a few characters who appear to have been assembled from spare parts and bad decisions--but overall the patrons were friendly. I even noticed quite a few young women comfortably playing at the tables, which usually means the atmosphere hasn't drifted too far into creep territory. The rooms are spacious and many have great views of the lake, which adds a peaceful counterpoint to the card-table chaos downstairs. And if you're the adventurous type, there's a disc golf course nearby plus plenty of walking trails along the lake. It's a nice way to clear your head after battling the dealer and the laws of mathematics. One practical note: Hydrate like a camel preparing for a desert opera. The air here is dry enough to turn a raisin back into a grape. Would I come back? Absolutely. Between the mountain air, the laid-back blackjack, and the occasional theatrical dealer mind-game, it's a wonderfully strange little high-desert gambling outpost. Four stars. Bring water. Bring luck. And keep an eye on June's face when she peeks at that second card.

The hotel and room were very nice. Far exceeded our expectations. The views were lovely…read more The "blond haired witch" that evidently is the manager for the very upscale restaurant and bar was rude, condescending, and over the top. We were unaware of a private event being held in the bar. The bartenders fixed our drinks and she let us all know that a private event was starting. Why wasn't this advertised? Why was she screaming at everyone to leave. "Go outside!" "Finish your drinks there." Well, several of us did attempt that. Not only was there a LARGE oversized DOG on the patio (I'm extremely allergic and I doubt it was a service animal) but someone else was also SMOKING out there. Did she address either of those issues? So we took our pricey drinks to our room. When we came back down at 7 the area was packed, Smokey (?) and chaotic. The bars in the rest of the hotel/casino don't compare with this one. Why wasn't the extremely over priced restaurant opened to the private party instead of the bar which many of us wanted to utilize yet couldn't. The restaurant was nearly empty. The night prior when I inquired about reservations she told me to go to Open Table. "Do you utilize Open Table? Just go there." OK. I do. But why couldn't she take our reservation? What a piece of work. Our breakfasts and bar tenders in the Broken Arrow were fabulous! It was obvious they were locals and took pride in their job. Was interested in the spa but there were no price sheets available. Was told to "look online" but still couldn't access the information. So I didn't "spa it." We don't gamble but came for the ambience, the food and drinks, and the scenery. We will come back. Hopefully Blondie will be GONE! Y'all can do so much better. ###

Best Motel experience in years! Very cool and fun location! There is an RV park located in the…read morerear, Cowtown theme building with a fire pit ready to use. Will make this a frequent stop from now on!

Owners were very sweet and friendly, they helped my brother and his family out with a ride when his…read morecar broke down. These are the businesses we need to support