River's Course Since…read more1991, Christmas on the Pecos has been a Carlsbad tradition where visitors get to enjoy a forty-minute holiday light filled ride up-and-back the Pecos River. This event has been named one of the "Top-100 must-see events in North America" by the American Bus Association every year since 1996. The Good: *Good wholesome family fun *Prices for tickets were pretty reasonable ($22/adults $18/kids), and it goes to support the event and the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. *The boat ride itself was really enjoyable and seemed a bit longer than the forty minutes advertised, which was fine by me. *Once they started to load the boats, the staff was very organized. PRO TIP: Be the last one on the boat so you'll get a front-row, unobstructed view seats. The Meh: *They could use some better signage on what to do once you show up. Everyone is just kind of standing around unsure of what to do. *There's supposedly crafts, drinks, and food at the Pecos Christmas Village, but we didn't see anything beyond some souvenirs at the check-in ticket booth. However, we did do the ride a few days after Xmas, so it's possible it was done for the season? The Ugly: *Parents that can't control their kids really know how to spread the cheer. -_- TLDR: Great place for wholesome family fun for kids and adults of all ages. If you're in the vicinity of Carlsbad during Christmas time, then I highly recommend you try and do this.

Christmas on the Pecos is a quintessential holiday event in Carlsbad, NM, that occurs nightly from…read morethe day after Thanksgiving through New Year's Eve. This 40-minute boat ride on the calm waters of the Pecos River is a holiday lights and decorations tour of mostly residential homes. These homeowners do amazing & creative decorating - and many are fairly large houses. Reservations must be made online in advance & sell out at peak hours beginning with 6:30PM on up to the last tour as late as 9:30PM on the weekends. They do not run the boats on Christmas Eve. Bundle up! It gets very chilly on the water in the desert. Kiddos are required to wear life jackets. I suggest getting to your tour 15-20 minutes prior so you can find parking, use the restroom, and/or get a refreshment. For more info & to purchase individual or group tour tickets, go to https://www.christmasonthepecos.com.

Stopped in for some coffee. It wasn't bad! Friendly service, and a cool hotel…read more Will stop by in the future for dinner

Oh my goodness!!! The Italian food is to die for. Met the owner. Delightful. Wait staff one of the…read morebest I experienced anywhere. Allowed a friend and I to split a glass of wine after doing tastings. This was Friday night. We went back for breakfast/brunch on Sunday! The eggs Benedict were the bomb. 1892 for delicious as well. I love your coffee. One of the best cups I have had in years. Will make a point of going again when I go to Carlsbad.

We stayed one night with our 2 bigger pups and as always with La Quinta we had a solid stay. The…read moreproperty appears newer , and our room on floor 2 was clean and comfortable. Leann at the front desk was kind a welcoming, we needed a bit of assistance with the TV/remote and the maintenance guy was quick and efficient! We liked that they had grassy areas on the side of the property for the pups to have space. Complimentary breakfast/coffee in the AM plus and rates here are very reasonable.

The check-in experience was frustrating. I followed the email directions to check in ahead of time…read more When I showed up, there were 2 people ahead of me. I waited 20 minutes in line until the manager showed up and was able to get to me. My check in after that only took a couple minutes. It was frustrating because only one person originally was at the front desk and didn't even acknowledge me or the fact that I only needed the card key and room number because I checked in online. The other problem was checking out. When I went online, it asked if I wanted a late checkout time at no extra charge. That was great because my son was still sleeping at 10 and I wanted to give him extra time to rest. This was at 10 am when I requested it but at 1045 housekeeping knocked so we rushed to check out at 1100. It was a little hectic but we were able to do it. The problem was our request for a late checkout never came back and just said pending. It wasn't till after we rushed to checkout and we were on the road that the email finally came in at 1130 saying it was denied. Again, lack of communication and late responses led to the low rating.

I needed a casket spray for my mother's graveside service in Carlsbad. I live in the Houston, TX…read morearea and had no idea who to contact. I called Angee's Flowers. They were so easy to work with over the phone. I was so pleased with the beautiful arrangement. The flowers were fresh and so beautiful. Even the butterfly agreed! I saw one land on the arrangement during the service! I'll definitely call Angee's if I'm ever in the need for flowers in Carlsbad again.

Sad to say but I'm very disappointed.. . Just waking into a business and leaving flowers on a…read morecounter top and leaving without letting anyone know or anyone sign that received the delivery is pathetic.. the surprise was ruined because after dinner did all the investigating and called yall, to find out what the problem was, Then y'all called her to let her know that a delver was made for her. Pathetic!!! Like she said here "it's a good thing she decided to go do yoga or else she wouldn't have gotten them till Monday"!! Not a good experience at all

Great services, clean rooms, super 10min from Carlsbad Caves. It's totally worth it the prices…read more Extra water activity for kids.Easy parking and a lots of spaces.

Service was quick but was cold and disinterested, lacked the warm hospitality we read in reviews…read more The room is your basic room and was very spacious. The shower is a basic tub but had good pressure and temp control. Lastly, the bed is rather firm and not made for side sleepers at all. Woke up with back and neck pain.

Keeping the 5 star status going!…read more Arrived on a Friday evening and stayed until Sunday morning. Staff was nothing but polite, considerate, and helpful. They stuck our 5 year old's name on customer of the day and allowed her to spin the prize wheel each day we stayed. She was thrilled to win a koozie. Hotel lobby was clean and they had candy, water bottles, and fresh cookies out for guests to enjoy. You could borrow an appliance for your room if needed. There was a little food pantry stocked to the brim if you needed a quick snack or forgot to pack something. Yogurt, apples, oranges, coffee, water, and hot cocoa were all free. Our room was clean and tidy. It came fully stocked with utensils, dishes, cookware, paper towels, dish soap/dishwasher pods, a coffee maker, fridge, and microwave. The hotel was also pet friendly, which was a major plus since we had our two dogs with us. There was a nice little gym section which was connected to the laundry facility and pool. We didn't use the gym or laundry during this stay, but our kids loved the pool. The water was a little cold for my liking, but the kids didn't seem to mind. The area was handicap accessible, clean, and stocked with fresh towels. There was a lovely outdoor patio with heat lamps, tables, and a few grills. Around back, there was a dog walk area stocked with poop bags and a trash can. To my surprise, there were also children's toys-- two cozy coupes, a slide, some scooters, and balance bikes. These people really have it together! If we ever go back to Carlsbad, I'd stay there again!

Very clean and staff was awesome. The manager was super nice and helped us with any questions we…read morehad. Recommend this hotel to anyone.

Decent place to crash for a night, price was reasonable compared to what was available thru AAA…read morelast-minute on July 4th long weekend. Pros: Firm mattresses (queen size) Big room Ceiling fan! Avoided using the noisy a/c (the a/c in motels always seems to be noisy) New carpet-tiles TV armoire (not being used for the TV) provided extra storage space Nice swimming pool Picnic tables Cute playground that our kids loved (esp. the 6 year old) 3 bars of soap Fridge & microwave in good condition Bedspreads seemed new Pleasant people behind the counter Multiple washers & dryers Cons: Not enough bath towels (we were never able to get a fourth towel) Dog poo in playground (that ended up on aforementioned 6-year-old's shoe) No crossbar on the towel bar Wifi never worked for iPods/iPhone, and was unreliable on laptop FYI, don't expect a safe deposit box, hair dryer, or breakfast (there was coffee, and some pretty unappetizing packaged mini muffins and pseudo cinnamon rolls).

If you have kids under 10, go here. Rooms are clean and wifi is ok. But the best part about the…read moreStage Coach is the awesome playground. It has real see-saws! The swings are great for adults and kids alike and the grass is soft for the occasional flop. They even have cool spring horses like when I was a kid. The pool is clean and great to get all that childhood energy expended that got all stores up from that long drive from Albuquerque, Ft Stockton, or El Paso. Look folks, this is a real place and not owned by some chain. The Stage Coach Inn is historic Roswell at its best. You do have the option of huge flatscreen tv' with free HBO. But I suggest you get your kids outside.

Don't be fooled by the appearance, this place is a wonderful stay! The room was clean, cozy, and a…read moregreat nights rest. The breakfast provided in the morning was also really good, a nice warm breakfast burrito to start the day. The security team in this inn (2 cats) are on top of everything and have us feeling so safe, not to mention the 24/7 front desk service was top notch. shout out to this inn

I really enjoyed this no-frills but still comfortable stay. The room was very clean, equipped with…read moremore than enough towels, some toiletries, a fridge, drawers+closet, TV, & microwave. It was just what I needed for visiting CCNP & GMNP. Bonus was one of the owners providing me an electric tea kettle, french press, & starbucks ground coffee. Check-in & parking to unload my things was easy. I would not hesitate to stay again for future trips!