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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.

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1. Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca

2.4 km from Ruidoso Downs Racetrack

raymundo

₩112,977

₩148,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and dishwasher. There is a window with a purple valance and a sofa in the living area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs

1.4 km from Ruidoso Downs Racetrack

Anna

₩140,909

₩158,084 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A swimming pool with a hot tub area, lounge chairs, and a tiled deck.

A spacious living room with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A reception area with a sign for 'RUIDOSO MOUNTAIN INN'.

A white SUV parked in a parking lot with modern buildings in the background.

3. Ruidoso Mountain Inn

2.6 km from Ruidoso Downs Racetrack

Margaret

₩94,771

₩114,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern kitchen with a herringbone-patterned backsplash, marble flooring, and pendant lighting.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue floor, white lounge chairs, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

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."

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, parking lot, and clear signage.

4. Quality Inn Ruidoso

2.8 km from Ruidoso Downs Racetrack

Edward

₩97,571

₩118,590 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and a carpeted floor.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large window, and a view of the outdoors.

5. Best Western Pine Springs Inn

0.6 km from Ruidoso Downs Racetrack

Marcela

₩107,256

₩120,327 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel room with three beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

A building with a large blue sign reading "Simple Rewards Inn" on the side.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a potted plant, and a painting on the wall.

A small, modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower area.

6. Simple Rewards Inn

2.2 km from Ruidoso Downs Racetrack

Sergio

₩80,432

₩101,767 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A wooden gazebo with a red railing, outdoor tables, and chairs, overlooking a scenic landscape.

A modern restaurant with wooden cabinetry, multiple tables and chairs, and a kitchen area visible in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by a beige floor and white walls.

A modern living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with patterned chairs and a coffee table.

7. Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn

2.8 km from Ruidoso Downs Racetrack

Mario

₩132,848

₩150,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A breakfast area with a microwave, coffee machine, and food dispensers.

A motel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a clock, and an American flag.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and a towel rack with two towels.

8. Bestway Inn

1.1 km from Ruidoso Downs Racetrack

Ronda

₩81,244

₩97,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a view of greenery outside.

A modern living room with a fireplace, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

A gazebo with a red roof, surrounded by gravel, near a building with a covered patio area.

A swimming pool with a no diving sign, pool rules poster, and a lifebuoy.

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs

1.2 km from Ruidoso Downs Racetrack

Jay

₩111,945

₩125,588 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and artwork on the walls.

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.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

A Days Inn with a large sign, a covered parking area, and a building with multiple windows.

10. Days Inn by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs

1.2 km from Ruidoso Downs Racetrack

Antonio

₩100,261

₩112,474 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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 kitchen with a blue wall, a coffee station, and a TV mounted above the counter.

A white washer and dryer unit against a light-colored wall, with a window to the right.

A pool area with a gazebo, a fenced pool, and a building in the background.

11. Travelodge by Wyndham Ruidoso

2 km from Ruidoso Downs Racetrack

Aimee

₩93,431

₩105,753 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A rustic wooden sauna with a large barrel labeled "SAUNA" and a wicker sofa.

A rustic lodge with a large wooden statue, a stone building, and several parked cars.

A restaurant interior with a stone facade, a sign reading "OPEN", and a security camera.

A rustic wooden building with a stone facade, a wooden fence, and a sign that reads "OTEL".

12. Sitzmark Chalet Inn

3.7 km from Ruidoso Downs Racetrack

TAMMY

₩95,262

₩107,842 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel courtyard at night with outdoor seating, trees, and a well-lit building facade.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central chandelier. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by windows and potted plants.

A spacious lobby with leather seating, a stone fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

13. MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso

5.9 km from Ruidoso Downs Racetrack

Susan

₩222,176

₩264,050 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A pool area with two separate pools, each with a diving board and a lifeguard chair.

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a dining space.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

14. Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

6.2 km from Ruidoso Downs Racetrack

Audrey

₩120,096

₩135,935 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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.

An outdoor deck with picnic tables and barbecue grills, surrounded by trees.

A building with a red roof, surrounded by trees.

15. High Country Lodge

9.7 km from Ruidoso Downs Racetrack

CRYSTAL

₩174,675

₩192,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 reception area with a wooden interior, a marble counter, and a clock on the wall.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a microwave, a refrigerator, a heater, and a door leading to a bathroom.

16. Budget Lodge Ruidoso

3.5 km from Ruidoso Downs Racetrack

Eunice

₩79,213

₩92,375 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hallway with a bench, a door marked '104', and a stone-patterned floor.

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.

A modern house with large glass doors leading to a dining area and kitchen.

17. Ruidoso Getaway w/ Deck - 16 Mi to Ski Apache

5.8 km from Ruidoso Downs Racetrack

₩287,063

₩606,163 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious living room with a wooden staircase, a dining area, and a cozy seating arrangement.

A spacious living room with a wooden staircase, a fireplace, and a high ceiling.

A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, including chairs and a table, overlooking a forested area.

A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a mounted deer head.

18. Ruidoso Cabin w/ Deck + Views: 4 Mi to Winter Park

6.2 km from Ruidoso Downs Racetrack

₩253,211

₩567,856 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a window with a view of trees.

A kitchen with a microwave, stove, sink, and tiled backsplash.

A covered outdoor seating area with a table, chairs, and a view of trees.

A room with a long, narrow, wooden table against a wall, a door, and a potted plant.

19. Shuffleboard & Arcade! Alto Family Escape

10.5 km from Ruidoso Downs Racetrack

Greg

₩453,756

₩1,013,288 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden staircase, leather sofas, and a fireplace.

A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees.

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.

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

6 km from Ruidoso Downs Racetrack

₩287,063

₩606,163 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Compare popular hotels close to Ruidoso Downs Racetrack

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs	9.0 Wonderful 884 reviews	View
Ruidoso Mountain Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,008 reviews	View
Quality Inn Ruidoso	8.8 Excellent 165 reviews	View
Best Western Pine Springs Inn	8.6 Excellent 1,006 reviews	View

Top Ruidoso Downs Racetrack Hotel Reviews

Best Western Pine Springs Inn

8/10 Good

"Clean room. Good parking. Continental breakfast. Love that its pet friendly. Nice grounds to stroll or walk pet."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing 👏"

Quality Inn Ruidoso

10/10 Excellent

"Everything is was good, the staff very helpful ☺️"

Sitzmark Chalet Inn

10/10 Excellent

"downtown, convenient, clean"

Bestway Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I would stay here again. Rooms were clean, updated, staff was wonderful & Jorge's restaurant next door was great!"

High Sierra Condominium

10/10 Excellent

"This is my best place to stay"

Other attractions near Ruidoso Downs Racetrack

Billy the Kid Scenic Byways Visitors Center

8.2/10 (69 reviews)

Billy the Kid Scenic Byways Visitors Center is just one of the places to see in Ruidoso Downs, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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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Lotza Stuff

8.0/10 (70 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Lotza Stuff during your trip to Ruidoso Downs. Discover the mountain views and casinos in this family-friendly area.

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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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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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ruidoso Downs Racetrack?

Ruidoso Downs Racetrack is located in a family-friendly area of Ruidoso Downs known for its magnificent mountain views and top-notch casinos. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 14 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Ruidoso Downs Racetrack?

Best Western Pine Springs Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. Other good options close by include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs and Days Inn by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Ruidoso Downs Racetrack?

Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Ruidoso Downs Racetrack.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ruidoso Downs Racetrack, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Ruidoso Downs Racetrack.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Ruidoso Downs Racetrack?

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What can I see and do near Ruidoso Downs Racetrack?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Free Spirits at Noisy Water and Wingfield Park. You might plan a visit to Cree Medows Public Golf Course or The Links at Sierra Blanca while you're in the area. Grindstone Lake, Pillow's Funtrackers, and Museum of the Horse are a few additional nearby sights.

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Our top choices for Ruidoso Downs Racetrack hotels

1. Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs

3. Ruidoso Mountain Inn

4. Quality Inn Ruidoso

5. Best Western Pine Springs Inn

6. Simple Rewards Inn

7. Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn

8. Bestway Inn

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs

10. Days Inn by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs

11. Travelodge by Wyndham Ruidoso

12. Sitzmark Chalet Inn

13. MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso

14. Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

15. High Country Lodge

16. Budget Lodge Ruidoso

17. Ruidoso Getaway w/ Deck - 16 Mi to Ski Apache

18. Ruidoso Cabin w/ Deck + Views: 4 Mi to Winter Park

19. Shuffleboard & Arcade! Alto Family Escape

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

Compare popular hotels close to Ruidoso Downs Racetrack

Top Ruidoso Downs Racetrack Hotel Reviews

Best Western Pine Springs Inn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs

Quality Inn Ruidoso

Sitzmark Chalet Inn

Bestway Inn

High Sierra Condominium

Other attractions near Ruidoso Downs Racetrack

Billy the Kid Scenic Byways Visitors Center

Museum of the Horse

Free Spirits at Noisy Water

Lotza Stuff

Cree Medows Public Golf Course

Ruidoso Convention Center

Wingfield Park

The Links at Sierra Blanca

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