I have stayed here many times over the past several years. I'm always greeted by friendly and helpful folks at the front desk. The motel has a lot of mountain-inspired character and charm inside and out. A carved Bigfoot with racoon sidekick is the feature attraction. The room is comfortable and easily warmed with the wall heater. A neighbor's dog was barking for hours, but it did not disturb my sleep. Although the area is generally quiet, a sound machine is included at bedside. A guest binder has tips for the TV remote and a list of nearby places to eat and shop. There is a selection of fresh, warm muffins and hazelnut coffee for breakfast, usually available just after 7 a.m. Guests often have breakfast on the terrace, where one can sit amongst the fragrant evergreens. I always have a delightful and relaxing experience staying at the Sitzmark, and I'll likely return soon whenever traveling the road between Dallas and LA.

If you are traveling alone with large, bulky luggage, it's best to leave one hand free to open the door to the hallway.

Nice little inn. Very clean. Staff was amazing. They have quiet hours, so you can sleep! In the morning, they have a little breakfast--- hot muffins, oatmeal, hot chocolate, tea and coffee. We sat outside watching humming birds and loving the peace and quiet!

The only thing that was remotely "bad" is the parking! It's super tight and everyone was in a big pick up or SUV, including me. So just know it will take an extra minute backing up to get out. Almost all the parking lots were like this, so just a headsup--the inn is amazing.

Loved the cute room, had plenty of space and everything one would need. The muffins in the morning were fabulous!

The only down side for me was very little fresh air. I love having a window open, and only the tiny window in the shower would let fresh air in. There were other windows, but they let to an enclosed hallway that also had windows. I didn't want to open 2 sets of windows in case not everyone is a fan of fresh air. The parking is a little tight if you have a larger vehicle or long bed truck.

The main attendant, Lisa, is the primary reason that we had a wonderful stay. We also took full advantage of the sauna.

The walls don't have much in the way of sound-dampening and the TV's in each room are mounted on the opposing wall from the bed (logical placement). This has the effect that the TV in the adjacent room transmits sound to the next room exactly where the bed is placed. Our neighbor disturbed us and we disturbed the next neighbor and so on.

Everything about this place was amazing! Front desk was so helpful and kind. Just love all the establishment. Everything was clean, fresh and looked presentable. Oo and YES to the muffins that I so much read about. They were just perfect home made not that store bought. ( for those that appreciate home cooked food) This place has everything that actually makes you feel comfortable. We loved everything of this place. My teenage kids really loved it and that means a lot for us. I do wanna make sure you understand this is a conservative Inn. They do have a quiet time from 10pm to 8 am. Plz be advised to respect this. It’s important for families like us to know we won’t be dealing with rude neighbors and loud noise. This is what we have been looking for. Of all our stays in Ruidoso this is the best Inn ever. Making it out forever Inn. Thank you for the hospitality.

Amazing stay!! This is one of the best places I've ever stayed. The room is spacious, the bed is comfortable, walls are decently soundproof, everything is clean & functional, the wifi was great and allowed me to work remotely without needing my own hotspot. The staff is very friendly. The location is quiet despite being on the main street through town. The extra touches are great - a very nice sitting area, a lending library, coffee bar and a cool sauna. There's probably more I can't think of right now, but, suffice it to say, you will not regret staying here. :)

Great staff. We enjoyed the good selection of fresh baked muffins. I know the hotel had nothing to do with the wildlife but it was exciting for us lowlanders to see a herd of elk in the evening and again the morning. I found the green space quite relaxing and zen. We liked the white-noise machine in the room, first time we’d used one.

The reviews said fresh baked cookies upon check-in but were told that was only on weekends. :( Beds were comfortable but the sheets were rough.

This was such a fun, relaxing place to stay. Definitely not a boring, run of the mill place. Lots of character and so very clean! The staff was very nice, too, and it's clear the owners care about this property. They are serious about quiet hours, so you don't have to worry about anyone disturbing your sleep. The muffins and the coffee (caramel macadamia nut) were so tasty! I wish I would have bought some of the coffee to make at home. Also, they decorated for the holidays, which really made it fun. We will definitely be back!

The heater struggled to keep up with the weather at first, but to be fair it was unseasonably cold and we were in a corner room with two outside walls, so it wasn't a huge surprise. We should have just turned it up sooner and it would have been totally fine.

I loved everything about my stay. Good location and friendly staff. You get some great extras for your money. You can have a dry or steam sauna. There are chairs and swings for relaxing outside. Gas grills and picnic tables for cooking , and with the fridge and microwave in my room it allowed me to save money on my dining needs , although there are lots of dining options nearby. The landscaping is beautiful and it's quiet and restful. The coffee and muffins are delicious. There are in room coffee makers,too. I plan on staying here next summer to get some respite from the desert, where I live. Ruidoso itself is a good destination with lots to do year round.

The hosts are very friendly and the surroundings immediately made you feel at home. Everything is clean and so well maintained, with many thoughtful amenities. The room and bed were super comfortable and the A/C was fantastic! The fresh muffins every morning were an extra nice touch!

It was unusual to have an actual key for the room but not a problem!