Southwest Motel

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Standard Double Room | In-room dining
Free self-parking
Standard Double Room | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1000 E Santa Fe Ave, Grants, NM, 87020
  • Place, Truman Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Fire and Ice Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mining Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Triple Room

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 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 curtains. 36-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and telephones; 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, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a vending machine
  • 11 minutes on foot from Truman Park and a 2-minute drive from Mining Museum
  • Cats and dogs welcome free of charge (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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cots (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.

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

Southwest Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 104 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were very clean and cozy. The only drawback was the train that goes through about every 15min. Otherwise very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really nice hotel room along route 66. Friendly staff and a quaint dog friendly stay next to the national park. We really enjoyed this place and would gladly stay if we make a return trip to El malpais.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun original Rte 66 motel. Very clean. Helpful staff. Nice towels. Easy to use TV.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice super friendly place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

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

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An old time Route 66 motel, the South West offers clean (albeit small) rooms, excellent front desk service, and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bed was a bit uncomfortable. There should have been hooks on the wall to hang items from (towels, purses, toiletries, etc. AC needs a major update.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect little room that made my trip worth it. Wasnt fancy but it was cute and soo comfy. Slept amazingly!!! Staff was great and welcoming to me. I will definitely be staying here anytime I'm around grants nm
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

william

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francois

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

Great Route 66 motel experience

The person who welcomed us at check in was really friendly and offered great recommandations for food around Grants. I really loved the vinyl record player in the room with an album that I have back home. It felt like home. The AC unit was a bit loud, that'd the only down side during our stay.
Vinyl record player in the room!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great Motel!!

Best small motel I’ve ever stayed at. Entire experience was great. Friendly staff. Reasonably priced. Quiet. Very clean. Near local eats. Whenever I travel from coast to coast this will be one of my stops. -JT
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

janine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really special renovated "Route 66" motel. Owner was so friendly amd helpful, room. was charming, nicely renovated with lots of vintage "Route 66" decor. AC worked great, too!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda, Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Retro motel near El Malpais. Location was great. Bed was comfy and room seemed clean, but a little run down. Shower was awful. I’m always a little suspicious when linens and towels are gray because it hides stains. Front desk was pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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