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

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

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.

1. Sitzmark Chalet Inn

3.2 km from Museum of the Horse

Stefan

NT$2,032

NT$2,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a stone accent wall, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the seating area.

2. Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca

1.7 km from Museum of the Horse

David

NT$2,984

NT$3,855 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A modern dining area with a central table, multiple seating options, and a geometric patterned rug.

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

A hotel corridor with a coffee station, framed artwork, and a long hallway.

A modern kitchen with a beige door, a microwave, a dishwasher, and a sink.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs

0.8 km from Museum of the Horse

Anna

NT$3,251

NT$3,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and a lamp.

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

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

4. Ruidoso Mountain Inn

1.9 km from Museum of the Horse

LINNET

NT$2,390

NT$2,865 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

An outdoor patio with wooden beams and glass tables and chairs.

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

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

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

5. Best Western Pine Springs Inn

0.7 km from Museum of the Horse

Adriana

NT$2,553

NT$2,865 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

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."

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

6. Quality Inn Ruidoso

2.1 km from Museum of the Horse

Jerry

NT$2,683

NT$3,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, dining table, and lamps.

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

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

7. Simple Rewards Inn

1.5 km from Museum of the Horse

Henry

NT$1,693

NT$2,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a stone-tiled floor, and a metal ladder.

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

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

8. Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn

2.1 km from Museum of the Horse

Mario

NT$2,840

NT$3,215 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

9. Bestway Inn

0.5 km from Museum of the Horse

David

NT$1,912

NT$2,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A restaurant with wooden walls and a long counter. There are multiple tables and chairs.

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

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

10. Budget Lodge Ruidoso

2.9 km from Museum of the Horse

Naomi

NT$1,865

NT$2,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs

0.6 km from Museum of the Horse

Yesenia

NT$2,779

NT$3,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

A room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a grey sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs

0.6 km from Museum of the Horse

James C

NT$2,390

NT$2,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

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

Two beds with white linens and blue bedspreads, a tufted headboard, a bedside table with lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

13. Travelodge by Wyndham Ruidoso

1.3 km from Museum of the Horse

Aimee

NT$1,976

NT$2,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A wooden cabin-style lodging with a central walkway, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A wooden cabin with a covered porch, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and tall trees.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A cozy living room with wooden cabinets, a fireplace, and a dining area.

14. Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins

6.7 km from Museum of the Horse

Rebeca Aviles

NT$4,359

NT$7,157 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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.

A spacious lobby with leather chairs, a fireplace, and a high ceiling with chandeliers.

15. MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso

5.8 km from Museum of the Horse

Roxanne

NT$5,213

NT$6,196 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

5.7 km from Museum of the Horse

Sonia

NT$2,846

NT$3,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A highway with a stop sign and a sign reading "High Country."

A pool table, a foosball table, and a billiards table in a room with a checkered floor and a sofa.

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

A building with a red roof, surrounded by trees.

17. High Country Lodge

9.8 km from Museum of the Horse

Vivian

NT$4,112

NT$4,533 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs and a wooden railing overlooking a forest.

A log cabin interior with a wooden bathtub, a kitchen with wooden cabinets, and a stone fireplace.

A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, a dining area, a kitchen, and a bathroom with a large tub.

A wooden cabin bathroom with two sinks, a stone accent wall, a mirror, and a window.

18. Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins

6.9 km from Museum of the Horse

Salehah

NT$4,359

NT$7,157 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

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

A wooden staircase leading to a house with a balcony, surrounded by trees.

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

6.3 km from Museum of the Horse

NT$5,960

NT$13,367 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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!

5.5 km from Museum of the Horse

NT$5,578

NT$12,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Museum of the Horse

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sitzmark Chalet Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs	9.0 Wonderful 872 reviews	View
Ruidoso Mountain Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,007 reviews	View
Best Western Pine Springs Inn	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Top Museum of the Horse Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

8/10 Good

"Great staff! Bathtub in room was dirty but overall good stay."

Bestway Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Was in a convenient location in town."

MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso

8/10 Good

"The room was in need of some maintenance. Closet doors were in need of some paint repairs; the bathroom tile had missing grout; the towel rack was loose. Complimentary breakfast was very good with fresh eggs or omelets cooked to order. The staff was very attentive and accommodating."

Sitzmark Chalet Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This little gem is the best find that we happened upon years ago, it’s like a little paradise,, a courtyard well maintained with beautiful flowers with manicured grounds, the sauna is one of the main reasons we stay there. The people, Lisa in particular is the other reason!! She runs the place smoothly and with professionalism and is so friendly. We consider her a friend and that place is our home away from home. It’s got a rustic feel in the rooms!! Oh and the coffee and free muffins every morning are a big plus! Shhhhhh tho don’t give this place too much advertising, we want it to stay as quaint and wonderful and ready for our next reservation!!"

Simple Rewards Inn

8/10 Good

"This hotel is not one of your nicer places, but it’s clean, quiet, and comfortable. Breakfast really needs to start earlier. It starts at 7:00. I’ve stayed here twice and I would stay here again."

Budget Lodge Ruidoso

8/10 Good

"This motel was exactly what I expected for the low price- an older place that could use some updates, but clean and centrally located. Breakfast was supplied, but was very basic- cereal, eggs, make-your-own waffles, mini muffins, and plain coffee. Being on the main drag, road noise was pretty bad, but firing up the in-room a/c fan drowned out most of it through the night. Parking lot entries are a little difficult- one is steep and narrow, the other opens near a busy intersection. I would stay again, if on another m/c trip on my own, but would never dream of bringing my wife here."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs

8/10 Good

"We’re just an overall day room was clean and the breakfast was good"

High Sierra Condominium

10/10 Excellent

"2 bedroom 2 bath on the first floor. Clean but could use an upgrade as it was musty in smell. The patio sliders were hard to open and close. Also, we swear it was haunted. Otherwise a good deal for the price."

Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn

8/10 Good

"The staff very friendly . Miss Rose very kind and friendly. The jacuzzi jets not working would have been a plus to our relaxation.Breakfast was regular continental tye. Good options"

Other attractions near Museum of the Horse

Ruidoso Downs Racetrack

8.6/10 (595 reviews)

You can take time to visit Ruidoso Downs Racetrack during your travels to Ruidoso Downs. Check out the casinos and charming coffeehouses in this family-friendly area.

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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 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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Casino Apache Travel Center

Why not try your luck with a visit to Casino Apache Travel Center during your travels in Mescalero?

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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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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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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 Museum of the Horse?

Museum of the Horse 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 38 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Museum of the Horse?

Adjacent to Museum of the Horse, Bestway Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a casino and free breakfast. Other good choices within a short distance include Best Western Pine Springs Inn and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs.

How many hotels will I find near Museum of the Horse?

Expedia has 38 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Museum of the Horse.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Museum of the Horse, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Museum of the Horse.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Museum of the Horse?

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What can I see and do near Museum of the Horse?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Wingfield Park and Free Spirits at Noisy Water. Ruidoso Downs Racetrack, The Links at Sierra Blanca, or Cree Medows Public Golf Course are some local sights worth checking out. Grindstone Lake and Pillow's Funtrackers are some sights worth a visit in the area.

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Our top choices for Museum of the Horse hotels

1. Sitzmark Chalet Inn

2. Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs

4. Ruidoso Mountain Inn

5. Best Western Pine Springs Inn

6. Quality Inn Ruidoso

7. Simple Rewards Inn

8. Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn

9. Bestway Inn

10. Budget Lodge Ruidoso

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs

13. Travelodge by Wyndham Ruidoso

14. Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins

15. MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

17. High Country Lodge

18. Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins

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

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

Compare popular hotels close to Museum of the Horse

Top Museum of the Horse Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

Bestway Inn

MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso

Sitzmark Chalet Inn

Simple Rewards Inn

Budget Lodge Ruidoso

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs

High Sierra Condominium

Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn

Other attractions near Museum of the Horse

Ruidoso Downs Racetrack

Billy the Kid Scenic Byways Visitors Center

Cree Medows Public Golf Course

Casino Apache Travel Center

Ruidoso Convention Center

Wingfield Park

Lotza Stuff

The Links at Sierra Blanca

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