Southwest Motel

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Superior Room, 1 King Bed
Free self-parking
Standard Single Room | Bathroom

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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1000 E Santa Fe Ave, Grants, NM, 87020
  • Place, Northwest New Mexico Visitor Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, New Mexico State University Grants
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, New Mexico State University-Grants Library
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Triple Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Southwest Motel

Hotel in Grants with free parking
Express check-out, gas grills, and a picnic area are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine. Housekeeping is available on request.
Southwest Motel offers 24 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. 36-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Southwest Motel, you'll be within walking distance of Truman Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include a vending machine
  • 11 minutes by foot from Truman Park and a 2-minute drive from Mining Museum
  • Cats and dogs welcome for free (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Southwest Motel offers its guests barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Grants hotel.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1971
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 10
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting
The front desk at this property is open daily from 11:00 AM - midnight.
Guests will receive key retrieval information.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Southwest Motel Hotel
Southwest Motel Grants
Southwest Motel Hotel Grants

Reviews

Southwest Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 71 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great owner

The motel was very easy to get to. It is an old motel but well kept and clean. Felt very safe in that area. Motel checkin was awesome. The owner was absolutely amazing and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jimmy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Its a place to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Older motel but very clean & comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Old hotel! And, shows its age in spots, BUT comfy, clean, owner is great! We’d stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice motel..

We love this little motel, always stop here on our way to/from California. Very dog friendly which is very much appreciated...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

The staff was friendly, and the motel itself was fun and quirky. There are lots of options for food and entertainment nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good place, the staff was helpful with local recommendations and such. Nice location on old Route 66, and convenient to the Malpais. Plenty of good dining options, some even walking distance. Like many motels it’s a little old and there were some repair issues - we had some troubles with the lights.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Catelin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Wayne

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An old motel advertised as a Route 66 throwback, the entire 66 Strip in Grants NM was a haunted ghost town, with this Hotel about the only thing left open. The businesses were decorated perhaps 30 years ago, but almost all were dilapidated and falling down. It was pretty clean, as advertised, but the manager had left her teen daughter in charge, a sweet girl but inexperienced. The room looked like it had not been updated since 1955. The TV and fridge worked, but was plugged in by an extension cord from down the wall. I was too tired to go find another hotel, as as all I wanted was a few hours sleep, I stayed there anyway. The big surprise was no hot water when I went to shower in the morning. So my question to Hotels.com is: How on earth did it get an 8.4 Very Good rating? Not sure I can trust the reviews anymore.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute little Route 66 hotel. Even had a record player in the room. Adorable place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

ELEANOR

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No blowdryer. Sheets had stains.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness
Good People
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice motel

Very cute motel on Route 66. They were very dog friendly which I appreciated. We would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was just fine, neatly set up, big frig, microwave, coffee ready for bfast, and clean. Having 3 beds for 3 adults was really nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

More good than bad

This is definitely a very old and previously shabby property, but many improvements have been made--fresh paint, better quality bedding and towels than I have at home and everything clean. The lobby needs work; it doesn't make a good first impression. But we would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!!! The host was great loved her. I had a great stay at this motel! The room was very clean, and the housekeeping staff did an excellent job keeping everything fresh and tidy. The staff overall were super friendly and helpful, which made me feel very welcome. The host was especially kind and made check-in smooth and easy. I also really appreciated how safe and quiet the area was—it made for a relaxing and peaceful stay. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Easton

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The reviews on the website made this look to be one of the better hotels in town, yet the only thing good about it was the comfort of the bed. It felt very sketchy and unsafe to stay. The locks wouldn’t work. I wouldn’t step in the shower for its condition. Well, it might have been clean. It didn’t feel clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very neat and clean with a very accommodating staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very impressed with this motel compared to others. It was clean, cozy, and the staff were very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Real in-room coffee, great showerhead and water pressure, friendly staff. I think the managers might consider making more of the historic Route 66 connection.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025