About Ruidoso Mountain Inn
Nestled in the pines of the Sacramento Mountains, the Ruidoso Mountain Inn in East Ruidoso features an included hot breakfast and outdoor pool.
All 104 rooms come with a coffee maker, air-conditioning, as well as fridges and microwaves. Local calls are free.
A seasonal outdoor pool and year-round hot tub overlook the nearby mountains. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a business center, as well as parking for large recreational vehicles.
In addition to the daily hot breakfast, guests are treated to fresh cookies in the lobby. The hotel is a close driving distance to the restaurants of Ruidoso.
Golf in the morning and ski in the afternoon. Both activities are a short drive from the Ruidoso Mountain Inn. A family favorite, Funtrackers, with go-carts, mini-golf and bumper boats, is a five-minute drive. Billy the Kid Casino is also a 5-minute drive from the hotel.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Good location.
While some guests commented that the Ruidoso Mountain Inn was a little farther out of town, many were pleased with the hotel's location close to Ski Apache and the foot of Camelot Mountain. The hotel is also in a quiet part of town, a plus for many guests.
positive:
Welcoming lobby.
A great first impression was made by the Western-themed lobby.
positive:
Tasty hot breakfast.
The included hot breakfast was a nice bonus for many guests. A serve-yourself breakfast included items like waffles, eggs, pastries and juice, which were always fresh and plentiful.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Maintenance issues.
Various complaints of amenities not working properly exist amongst guests of the Ruidoso Mountain Inn. A broken ice machine, out of order pool, and a rather chilly shower experience with no hot water, put a damper on many stays. While things liked clogged sinks were attended to promptly, other items remained broken throughout the duration of guests' stay.
negative:
No-frills feeling.
A bare bones stay wasn't what many guests had in mind when booking the hotel, but that was the experience they got. Thin towels, foil pack shampoo, and older mattresses left a bit to be desired.
negative:
Strange smell.
Some rooms seemed to come with a strange odor that many guests found offensive. Plumbing issues were thought to contribute to a smell that couldn't be overlooked, requiring immediate attention or even a room change.