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A large building with a tower, a covered patio, and a pond.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a red carpeted floor, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, glasses, and a bar counter. There are several chairs in front of the bar.

A cozy lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a decorative chandelier.

1. The Lodge at Cloudcroft

12.7 mi from Apache Point Observatory

Dawn

$138 nightly

$155 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A modern kitchen with a central island, a ceiling fan, and a large mirror reflecting the room.

A child sitting in a colorful outdoor seating area with a sign that reads "WARRANTED TO BE A PENDELTON WOOLEN MILLS" and a large window with a view of the sky and buildings.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a sink.

A spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, ceiling fans, and a bar area.

2. The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

10.6 mi from Apache Point Observatory

Dheeraj

$99 nightly

$107 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a display of beverages.

A gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and a weight rack.

A vending machine with various drink options and a stacked washer and dryer.

A modern office space with a desk, chair, computer, and multiple bar stools.

3. SureStay Plus by Best Western Alamogordo White Sands

10.7 mi from Apache Point Observatory

Kim

$88 nightly

$96 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

A multi-level wooden interior with a fireplace, seating area, and a wooden bench.

A rooftop terrace with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a view of a forested area.

A clear indoor swimming pool with a lifeguard chair, pool ladder, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

4. Grand Cloudcroft Hotel

13.2 mi from Apache Point Observatory

Pauline

$169 nightly

$191 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large landscape painting above the beds.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, microwave, air conditioning unit, sofa, and a large mirror.

A stone table and bench set outdoors, surrounded by trees and a brick pathway.

A Days Inn by Wyndham hotel with a clear sky and mountains in the background.

5. Days Inn by Wyndham Alamogordo/White Sands

10.7 mi from Apache Point Observatory

Barbara

$85 nightly

$92 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

A log cabin with a balcony, decorated with lights and a wreath.

A wooden staircase with a festive garland.

A bedroom with a high ceiling, a bed with a fluffy blanket, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A rustic log cabin with a porch decorated with Christmas lights and wreaths.

6. The Crofting Bed and Breakfast

12.9 mi from Apache Point Observatory

John

$167 nightly

$188 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

Total with taxes and fees

A reception area with a tiled counter, a chair, and potted plants.

A restaurant with wooden cabinets, a red wall, and a counter with various food items and a coffee machine.

A laundry room with two white front-loading washing machines and a wooden drying rack mounted on the wall.

A Super 8 motel with a sign indicating free WiFi, a micro fridge, and a breakfast option.

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Alamogordo/White Sands

13.2 mi from Apache Point Observatory

Patricia

$77 nightly

$83 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a computer, and a TV.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, microwave, wooden cabinet, and a small table.

A hotel room with a gray sofa, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden coffee table, a patterned rug, and a small kitchenette with a coffee maker.

A breakfast buffet with a variety of food items, including rolls and pastries, and a sign indicating the availability of cinnamon sweet rolls.

8. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Alamogordo Hwy 54/70 by IHG

10.5 mi from Apache Point Observatory

Paul R.

$192 nightly

$208 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A covered outdoor area with wooden chairs, potted plants, and a sign indicating a 'Suburban' location.

A hotel reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, and a framed picture.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a television, and a window with a view.

A kitchen with a white refrigerator, wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a built-in oven.

9. Suburban Studios Alamogordo

12.6 mi from Apache Point Observatory

Michelle

$70 nightly

$76 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

Total with taxes and fees

10. Summit Inn

13 mi from Apache Point Observatory

Scott

$129 nightly

$145 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor seating area with fire pits, chairs, and tables.

A modern hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.

A modern office space with a teal cabinet, a desk with a computer, and three chairs.

A modern kitchen area with a counter displaying various food items and a sign that reads "GOOD MORNING".

11. Home2 Suites By Hilton Alamogordo White Sands

13.8 mi from Apache Point Observatory

Wei

$182 nightly

$197 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel reception area with a wooden counter, a clock, a trash bin, and a door.

A vending machine area with snacks and a drink dispenser.

A laundry area with a Whirlpool washer and dryer, a mirror, and a sign indicating the model is not responsible for items left unattended.

12. Motel 6 Alamogordo, NM

10.4 mi from Apache Point Observatory

LINNET

$65 nightly

$70 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Total with taxes and fees

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a built-in microwave, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the counter.

A motel sign with a directional arrow, a AAA sign, and a sign indicating free continental breakfast.

A room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with a view, and a door.

A motel sign with "White Sands" and "Motel" written on it, indicating a motel named White Sands.

13. White Sands Motel

10.6 mi from Apache Point Observatory

Tracy

$99 nightly

$107 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a round mirror, a desk with a lamp, a microwave, and a chair.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a large mirror, a flat-screen TV, a green chair, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, a desk lamp, and a window with a view of the city.

A breakfast bar with coffee and juice dispensers, a sign reading "HAPPY BREAKFAST STARTS HERE", and a variety of breakfast items.

14. Hampton Inn Alamogordo

10.5 mi from Apache Point Observatory

SERGIO

$166 nightly

$180 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious lobby with a curved blue sofa, a stone wall with a TV, and a corner market sign.

A buffet area with a variety of food items, a coffee machine, and a juice dispenser.

A spacious lounge area with a brick wall, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV.

A hotel pool area with a hot tub, exercise equipment, and a tiled wall with a decorative border.

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites Alamogordo

10.4 mi from Apache Point Observatory

Selene

$184 nightly

$199 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

Total with taxes and fees

A motel with a sign for Budget Inn, a billboard for KA Realty LLC, and a parking lot.

A parking lot with multiple cars and a building with red doors in the background.

A room with a door, a wall-mounted air conditioning unit, a towel rack, and a black metal chair.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a digital clock, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

16. Budget Inn

12.6 mi from Apache Point Observatory

Daniel

$65 nightly

$70 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a ceiling with a speckled pattern.

A parking lot with several vehicles, including trucks and cars, and a building with multiple windows and a staircase.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, wooden dresser, two chairs, a small table, and a framed picture on the wall.

A kitchen with a tiled floor, wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a coffee machine, and a television mounted on the wall.

17. Satellite Inn

12.5 mi from Apache Point Observatory

Tian

$68 nightly

$74 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

A building with a covered porch, outdoor seating, and a fenced area.

A living room with a large beige sectional sofa, a small beige armchair, a coffee table, a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a door with an exit sign.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a gas stove, and a dishwasher. There is a dining table with chairs and a ceiling fan above.

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a ceiling fan, a mirror, and a door.

18. Perfect 8-bedroom cabin in Mayhill @ Sacramento Mountain Retreat

18.8 mi from Apache Point Observatory

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Compare popular hotels close to Apache Point Observatory

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Cloudcroft Townhome w/ Deck - 1 Mi to Burro Ave!	10.0 Exceptional 1 review	View
The Classic Desert Aire Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,722 reviews	View
SureStay Plus by Best Western Alamogordo White Sands	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Tavares Inn	9.8 Exceptional 174 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham Alamogordo/White Sands	8.2 Very good 1,003 reviews	View

Top Apache Point Observatory Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Alamogordo Hwy 54/70 by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean. And remodeled. My wife wants waffles on our next stay. And it was expensive. $270 a night. Yikes"

Days Inn by Wyndham Alamogordo/White Sands

8/10 Good

"The staff is great Property and rooms are ok but a bit worn. For the price it’s great The pool is small and in pretty bad condition"

SureStay Plus by Best Western Alamogordo White Sands

8/10 Good

"Clean room,good breakfast"

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice people caffe was good run a little different. It's a big older motel getting alot of renovation doing a nice job of it would stay agine."

Super 8 by Wyndham Alamogordo/White Sands

8/10 Good

"Breakfast wasn’t bad, but it was all carbs. Waffles, cereal, toast, bagels… no eggs or meats. There was yogurt and milk, but those were the only proteins. In addition, WiFi was so intermittent I used my hot spot which defeated the point of “Free WiFi”"

Motel 6 Alamogordo, NM

8/10 Good

"It suited its purpose, the room was clean, little interaction with the staff but helpful and courteous."

The Lodge at Cloudcroft

8/10 Good

"No elevators. If you have a room on the 3rd floor you have to haul your luggage up by yourself. Pretty tiring by the time you get to the top."

White Sands Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Parking is great. You can park right in front of your room, or if you have a trailer there is plenty of space available"

Amazing and Cozy King-Queen Bed Suites w/RV Parking

10/10 Excellent

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Oliver Lee Memorial State Park

8.4/10 (65 reviews)

You can take time to visit Oliver Lee Memorial State Park during your travels to Alamogordo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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New Mexico Museum of Space History

9.0/10 (231 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at New Mexico Museum of Space History during your trip to Alamogordo. Discover the area's desert landscape and mountain views.

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The Tunnel Stop

8.6/10 (17 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to The Tunnel Stop during your stay in High Rolls Mountain Park. Discover the area's desert landscape and seek out the sledding.

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Tularosa Basin Museum of History

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Tularosa Basin Museum of History during your travels in Alamogordo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Flickinger Center for Performing Arts

7.8/10 (47 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Flickinger Center for Performing Arts during your stay in Alamogordo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Osha Trail

9.2/10 (17 reviews)

You can take time to visit Osha Trail during your travels to High Rolls Mountain Park. Discover the area's desert landscape and mountain views.

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Alameda Park Zoo

Meet the animals who call Alameda Park Zoo home during your trip to Alamogordo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Apache Point Observatory?

Apache Point Observatory is located in a welcoming area of Sunspot that travelers like for its monuments. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, check out some of the hotels and other accommodations that Expedia offers in the area.

Where is the best place to stay close to Apache Point Observatory?

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. You'll find it 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Apache Point Observatory. Other good options around the area include Tavares Inn and SureStay Plus by Best Western Alamogordo White Sands.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Apache Point Observatory, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Apache Point Observatory.

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Our top choices for Apache Point Observatory hotels

1. The Lodge at Cloudcroft

2. The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

3. SureStay Plus by Best Western Alamogordo White Sands

4. Grand Cloudcroft Hotel

5. Days Inn by Wyndham Alamogordo/White Sands

6. The Crofting Bed and Breakfast

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Alamogordo/White Sands

8. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Alamogordo Hwy 54/70 by IHG

9. Suburban Studios Alamogordo

10. Summit Inn

11. Home2 Suites By Hilton Alamogordo White Sands

12. Motel 6 Alamogordo, NM

13. White Sands Motel

14. Hampton Inn Alamogordo

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites Alamogordo

16. Budget Inn

17. Satellite Inn

18. Perfect 8-bedroom cabin in Mayhill @ Sacramento Mountain Retreat

Compare popular hotels close to Apache Point Observatory

Top Apache Point Observatory Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Alamogordo Hwy 54/70 by IHG

Days Inn by Wyndham Alamogordo/White Sands

SureStay Plus by Best Western Alamogordo White Sands

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

Super 8 by Wyndham Alamogordo/White Sands

Motel 6 Alamogordo, NM

The Lodge at Cloudcroft

White Sands Motel

Amazing and Cozy King-Queen Bed Suites w/RV Parking

Other attractions near Apache Point Observatory

Oliver Lee Memorial State Park

New Mexico Museum of Space History

The Tunnel Stop

Tularosa Basin Museum of History

Flickinger Center for Performing Arts

Osha Trail

Alameda Park Zoo

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